Polar Align - DIY Skywatcher Tracker Phone Mount

[@miniaustin]

Hey Joel thanks for the tip, but I’ve noticed it is very hard to put two phone holder in the same direction while the screw is tighten. Do you have any ways to fix this issue😂

[@TheTiredPhotographer]

I’ve had no troubles. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ericwilkes1840]

Good hack, I like it

[@TheTiredPhotographer]

It works well and is small enough to keep in the bag.

[@andrewdoyle19]

I like this hack, much smaller to carry than the Skylabs phone holder. It looks like the link to the Skinny phone mount is broken, are you able to update please?

[@TheTiredPhotographer]

I’ll have a look and fix it if I can. 👍🏼

[@TheTiredPhotographer]

The link works. the plate is apart of a small tripod kit unfortunately, but worth it.

[@andrewdoyle19]

@@TheTiredPhotographer Oh yeh it does, thank you!

[@allendavis5428]

I’m looking for the link to purchase the dyi phone holder for polar alignment.

[@TheTiredPhotographer]

Hi Allen, they’re in the videos description section.

[@simonhooper2458]

Ipad could also be used for flat frames as a backlit screen, so not the worst idea tbh.

[@TheTiredPhotographer]

This is true. Expensive flat frame tablet though.

[@derekrowanphotographics]

Awesome hack 🤩

[@TheTiredPhotographer]

I hope it helps 👍🏼

[@berthaduniverse]

For about two years, I've been using separate apps on my Pixel (android) for an inclinometer and a compass. And it has been working well (up to 1-2 min exp) for wide angle shots on my iOptron SGP, but I worry the electronics and metals in the mount/tracker might affect the accuracy of the phone/apps for narrower FOV lenses. Any thoughts?

[@TheTiredPhotographer]

The batteries concern me from time to time, so I usually put them in after I use the App. The metals not so much.

[@chrisheyward6430]

Can’t see link

[@TheTiredPhotographer]

Whoops sorry I’ll fix that 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TheTiredPhotographer]

The links are now there!