Diy Magview Spotting scope adapter!

[Davisjj8]

Both. I had trouble getting the hinge parts to stay straight enough and I also didn't like how far from the lens the phone was or lining it up. I put small magnets in those round holes and printed an eyepiece for the spotter with a circle of magnets that match but with opposite polarity.

I can definitely see that being an issue.

How is the Olin style working for you? How long have you been using this piece?

 

[BuckRut]

I can definitely see that being an issue.

How is the Olin style working for you? How long have you been using this piece?

It's nearly perfect. Used it the first time this last weekend and the attachment system was flawless. My only real gripe is that my Iphone really wants the top lens to be the primary but that makes the case stick out from the phone to much to match the magnet circle.

 

[Davisjj8]

It's nearly perfect. Used it the first time this last weekend and the attachment system was flawless. My only real gripe is that my Iphone really wants the top lens to be the primary but that makes the case stick out from the phone to much to match the magnet circle.

Mag have to give it a shot, doesn’t look too difficult to design to print.

If this one ends up bothering you or you want to try something else you could try something like the on glass adapter. Most of its 3d printed already it looks like.

 

[drew12]

I came up with this version here. Using butler creek flex cap and some magnets I epoxied on to the cap. Works really good. Just pop the BC cap off when done using. Total cost: $23.81


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I made something similar using a 3d printer at work. What magnets did you use? I’m having trouble with the phone sliding off, even using a metal plate on my case.

 

[PeasantCommoner]

I made something similar using a 3d printer at work. What magnets did you use? I’m having trouble with the phone sliding off, even using a metal plate on my case.

I used some neodymium rare earth N48 magnets. It was working fine with my older phone, then I switched to the iphone13 and it does not work anymore. The phone is just too heavy for it to hold now.

 

[JDarchery]

Since it is as close to duplicate of the magview as I can manage I am guessing they would frown on that.

Mind sharing the print file for personal use?

 

[BuckRut]

Mind sharing the print file for personal use?

I have no interest in sharing any of these files. If they were my own unique design I would.