Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, EQ-1 Dovetail adapter is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by RobMaples, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

EQ-1 Dovetail adapter 3D printable model by RobMaples

EQ-1 Dovetail adapter

Source: Thingiverse by RobMaples

The EQ-1 Dovetail adapter is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by RobMaples. This is a Dovetail adapter and spacer for use with an EQ-1 telescope mount. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-15 License: CC-BY · commercial OK Category: Outdoor & Garden

Tags: EQ-1, Dovetail, adapter

About this model

This is a Dovetail adapter and spacer for use with an EQ-1 telescope mount. I printed the long dimension of the two clamp parts vertically to give it more shear strength in the clamping direction. I used 3" #10-32 screws for the clamp and 2-1/2" #10-32 screws to attach it to the mount, although both sets could have been shorter. On the larger clamp part, the holes for attaching the other clamp part are recessed (they were actually designed for an M6 threaded insert by the designer of the original part). If you use #10 screws, make sure you pull the head all the way down into the hole the first time you tighten it up (it was a tight fit on mine), because if you don't it will work its way down and loosen over time.

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. EQ-1 Dovetail adapter is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by RobMaples.
Who made this model?: Designed by RobMaples, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.