{"product_id":"baader-planetarium-ufc-protection-dark-slider-3d-printed","title":"Baader Planetarium UFC Protection – Dark-Slider, 3D-printed","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTL files for 3D printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the Baader UFC System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a light-tight dark slide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for dark frame calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree download with customer account\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eUFC Protection – Dark-Slider, 3D-printed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis product provides the official STL files for the Baader Planetarium UFC Protection Dark-Slider, allowing you to 3D-print a crucial component for your imaging train. Designed specifically for the Universal Filter Changer (UFC) system, these files let you create a custom dark slide to block all incoming light for perfect calibration frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eA 3D-Printable Dark Frame Solution for the Baader UFC System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Baader UFC is engineered for maximum modularity, and this 3D-printable dark-slider enhances its utility for serious imagers. By printing and inserting this slide, you create a perfectly light-tight seal within the filter base, which is essential for capturing accurate dark frames to remove thermal noise and hot pixels from your astronomical images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed by Baader Planetarium to ensure a precise, light-proof fit within the UFC filter chamber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIY Customization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Print the slider yourself using the filament material (e.g., black PETG, ABS) and quality settings of your choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibration Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enables the creation of a reliable dark frame library, a fundamental step for producing clean, low-noise images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eFree Download Under Creative Commons 4.0 License\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBaader Planetarium offers these design files to the astronomy community as a free download. To access the STL files, you only need to log in with your customer account or register on our website. The files are distributed under a Creative Commons CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license, which has a few key conditions for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e You must give appropriate credit to © Baader Planetarium GmbH if you share the design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Commercial Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e The files and any resulting 3D prints may not be used for commercial purposes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShare-Alike:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the Baader UFC Protection Dark-Slider?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is not a physical product for sale, but rather a set of \u003cstrong\u003eSTL digital design files\u003c\/strong\u003e provided for free by Baader Planetarium. These files allow you to 3D-print your own dark slide, a component that blocks light within their Universal Filter Changer (UFC) system, which is necessary for taking dark calibration frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I use the printed UFC Dark-Slider to take dark frames?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOnce printed, insert the Dark-Slider into your Baader UFC base just as you would a filter slide. With the telescope capped or otherwise shielded from light, you can then take exposures with your camera that match the duration and temperature of your light frames. The slider ensures no stray light reaches the sensor, resulting in pure dark frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat material should I use to 3D print the UFC Dark-Slider?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor best results, use a filament that is opaque and matte to prevent internal reflections. \u003cstrong\u003eBlack PETG or ABS\u003c\/strong\u003e are excellent choices due to their durability and light-blocking properties. High-quality black PLA can also work, but verify that it is fully opaque when printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhere can I download the STL files for the UFC Dark-Slider?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe STL files are available for free on this product page under the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Downloads\" tab\u003c\/strong\u003e. You must be logged into a customer account to access the download link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I sell the 3D prints I make from the UFC Dark-Slider files?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The files are licensed under a Creative Commons \u003cstrong\u003eNon-Commercial (NC)\u003c\/strong\u003e license (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). You are free to print them for personal use, but you may not sell the printed objects or the files themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy do I need a dark slider for my Baader UFC system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA dedicated dark slider provides a guaranteed light-tight seal directly in the optical path. This is often more reliable and convenient than capping the telescope, especially for remote or automated imaging setups where you want to capture calibration frames without physically touching the equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDigital Download\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003eThis is a digital product (STL files). 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