OG-star-tech · Sylensky · Oct 11, 2025 · Sep 13, 2025 · Sep 13, 2025 · Sep 13, 2025
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 - [Old v1 of the Project](v1/README.md)
 - [Mechanics](mechanics/README.md)
 - [Firmware](esp32_wireless_control/README.md)
+- [Community Upgrades](community_upgrades/README.md)
 
 The kit can be purchased for around 150$ on [ogstartech.com](https://www.ogstartech.com/start/). There is a [discord](https://discord.gg/dyFKm79gKJ) for those who are interested or would want to ask me a few questions. New STLs are
 on [printables](https://www.printables.com/model/348574-og-star-tracker).

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+# Community Upgrades
+
+You can upload your upgrades and modifications here.
+
+Currently the following upgrades are available:
+
+- [Power bank holder](./power_bank_holder/README.md) — Super simple power bank holder from #The1naruto
+- [Surveyor tripod adapter](./surveyor_tripod_adapter/README.md) - Surveyor tripod adapter by #unfi_zero
+- [Beefier gearbox multicolor](./beefier_gearbox_multicolor/README.md) - Beefier gearbox and multicolor support for certain elements by #Long
+- [Illuminated Polarscope](./illuminated_polarscope/README.md) - Illuminated polarscope by #Long
diff --git a/community_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/LICENSE b/community_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/LICENSE
diff --git a/community_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/README.md b/community_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/README.md
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+## Surveyor Tripod Adapter
+
+| Front | STL |
+| --- | --- |
+| ![Front view](./front_view.jpg) | ![stl view](./stl_view.jpg) |
+
+### Intro:
+These are a few mods to the excellent design of the OG Star Tracker V2.  After building it initially, I wanted to make a few changes to the gearbox to make it a little beefier and make a few small aesthetic changes.  
+
+### Changes impacting strength
+- Combines gearbox part 1 and part 2 into one piece for a cleaner look and improved rigidity.
+- Thickens the back face of the combined part 1 and 2 for extra rigidity.
+- Adds additional bracing to the 625 bearing mount that the tightener pulls against.
+- Thickens the mount for the NEMA 17 stepper.  
+- Adds additional mounting point for the belt cover to keep it from lifting when pushing against the 400mm belt.
+
+### Other Changes
+- The files are now multi-material files with separate bodies for colors so you no longer have to do multi-material painting. 
+- Added the logo to the [doors]
+- added optional idler carriers
+- added camera holder that uses a 3/8"-16 x ½" bolt versus the ¼"-20 x ½"
+
+### Downsides
+It is a little more tricky to assemble because access to a couple the bolts is slightly worse.  However, I think it is worth it.
+
+All files are within the **stls** folder. Update will likely land first on the printables page.
+
+Printables link: https://www.printables.com/model/1262022-og-star-tracker-v2-mods-single-piecebeefier-gearbo
+
+Credits go to #Long from discord
diff --git a/community_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/front_view.jpg b/community_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/front_view.jpg
diff --git a/community_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/stl_view.jpg b/community_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/stl_view.jpg
diff --git a/...y_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/stls/belt-cover-modded-needs_supports.stl b/...y_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/stls/belt-cover-modded-needs_supports.stl
diff --git a/...upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/stls/belt-tightener-625-bearing-m5x16mm.stl b/...upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/stls/belt-tightener-625-bearing-m5x16mm.stl
diff --git a/...pgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/stls/belt-tightener-f695-bearing-m5x16mm.stl b/...pgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/stls/belt-tightener-f695-bearing-m5x16mm.stl
diff --git a/community_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/stls/camera-holder-3-8-16-x-1-2.stl b/community_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/stls/camera-holder-3-8-16-x-1-2.stl
diff --git a/community_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/stls/doors-modded-with-logo.stl b/community_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/stls/doors-modded-with-logo.stl
diff --git a/...fier_gearbox_multicolor/stls/gearbox-part-1-2-combined-embossed_letters-v11.stl b/...fier_gearbox_multicolor/stls/gearbox-part-1-2-combined-embossed_letters-v11.stl
diff --git a/...arbox_multicolor/stls/gearbox-part-1-2-combined-with-multicolor-letters-v11.stl b/...arbox_multicolor/stls/gearbox-part-1-2-combined-with-multicolor-letters-v11.stl
diff --git a/community_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/stls/gearbox-part-3-modded.stl b/community_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/stls/gearbox-part-3-modded.stl
diff --git a/...ty_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/stls/tightener-modded-needs_supports.stl b/...ty_upgrades/beefier_gearbox_multicolor/stls/tightener-modded-needs_supports.stl
diff --git a/community_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/LICENSE b/community_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/LICENSE
diff --git a/community_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/README.md b/community_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/README.md
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+## Illuminated Polarscope Mount
+
+| Polarscope mount | Tracker mounted |
+| --- | --- |
+| ![Polarscope mount](./polarscope_mount.jpg) | ![tracker mounted](./tracker_mounted.jpg) |
+
+### Intro:
+This is a modified polar mount for the OG Star Tracker V2 that adds some LEDs.  Due to the small space constraints, it isn't the most straightforward build, but it does work pretty well once assembled.  
+
+I used the switch and potentiometer I had on hand, which probably made it harder than just buying a potentiometer with a switch.  I will include the STEP file so it should be pretty easy to modify the electronics compartment to a a switched potentiometer if desired.
+
+**IMPORTANT NOTE**:
+
+This will only work with my single piece gearbox mod [here](../beefier_gearbox_multicolor/README.md) and the upcoming revision of the OG tracker, which will also combine the gearbox 1-2 pieces into a single piece.
+
+
+### BOM:
+
+- (1) - Polar Scope of this style https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2L11C4G 
+- (2) - 3mm LEDs
+- (2 ft) - >24 gauge wire. the thinner you have, the easier it will be.  I used 26g. 
+    - the strands from an ethernet cable will probably work well
+- (1 ft) - 20-22g wire.  
+    - 20g will work if you have FEP or PTFE wire.
+    - Can also use the thin gauge wire and just double/triple up the exposed wire ends.
+    - This is used to make the contacts to the 2032 battery.
+- (1) - 10 x 15mm mini rocker switch https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807801613950.html 
+- (1) - WH148 5k ohm potentiometer https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832721838471.html 
+    - Even lower than 5k is probably better, but all I see is 5k.
+    - Any potentiometer that attaches with a nut will probably work as long as it is smaller than the WH148, which is actually kind of big.
+- (1) - 2032 battery (3v)
+- (1) - 4.2mm brass heatset (from Star Tracker BOM)
+- Superglue
+
+
+Printables link: https://www.printables.com/model/1293141-og-star-tracker-v2-illuminated-polar-scope-mount
+
+The printables link also contains the detailed guide.
+
+Credits go to #Long from discord
diff --git a/community_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/polarscope_mount.jpg b/community_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/polarscope_mount.jpg
diff --git a/community_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/stls/knob.stl b/community_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/stls/knob.stl
diff --git a/community_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/stls/led-top-cap.stl b/community_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/stls/led-top-cap.stl
diff --git a/community_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/stls/potentiometer-hole-cover.stl b/community_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/stls/potentiometer-hole-cover.stl
diff --git a/...ty_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/stls/scope-mount-body-pot-and-switch-v11.stl b/...ty_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/stls/scope-mount-body-pot-and-switch-v11.stl
diff --git a/community_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/stls/side-cap.stl b/community_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/stls/side-cap.stl
diff --git a/community_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/tracker_mounted.jpg b/community_upgrades/illuminated_polarscope/tracker_mounted.jpg
diff --git a/community_upgrades/power_bank_holder/OGstartracker ONN battery mount.stl b/community_upgrades/power_bank_holder/OGstartracker ONN battery mount.stl
diff --git a/community_upgrades/power_bank_holder/README.md b/community_upgrades/power_bank_holder/README.md
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+## Super simple power bank holder
+
+| Front | Back |
+| --- | --- |
+| ![Front view](./front_view.jpg) | ![Side view](./side_view.jpg) |
+
+Super simple design for using the phone mount spot for an ONN 5800mAh power bank to power the tracker
+
+Credits go to #The1naruto from discord
diff --git a/community_upgrades/power_bank_holder/front_view.jpg b/community_upgrades/power_bank_holder/front_view.jpg
diff --git a/community_upgrades/power_bank_holder/side_view.jpg b/community_upgrades/power_bank_holder/side_view.jpg
diff --git a/community_upgrades/surveyor_tripod_adapter/README.md b/community_upgrades/surveyor_tripod_adapter/README.md
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+## Surveyor Tripod Adapter
+
+| Top | Side |
+| --- | --- |
+| ![Top view](./top_view.jpg) | ![Side view](./side_view.jpg) |
+
+Surveyor tripod adapter so that the OG Star Tracker V2 will not move on the tripod.
+
+perfect fit for https://geo-fennel.de/produkte/stative-und-nivellierlatten/alustative/fs-20
+
+You can test your fit by printing the “size-test.stl” first.
+
+Printables link: https://www.printables.com/model/1151274-og-star-tracker-v2-surveyor-tripod-adapter
+
+Credits go to #unfi_zero from discord
diff --git a/community_upgrades/surveyor_tripod_adapter/side_view.jpg b/community_upgrades/surveyor_tripod_adapter/side_view.jpg
diff --git a/community_upgrades/surveyor_tripod_adapter/size-test.stl b/community_upgrades/surveyor_tripod_adapter/size-test.stl
diff --git a/...ity_upgrades/surveyor_tripod_adapter/stationary_part_with_surveyor_adapter2.stl b/...ity_upgrades/surveyor_tripod_adapter/stationary_part_with_surveyor_adapter2.stl
diff --git a/community_upgrades/surveyor_tripod_adapter/top_view.jpg b/community_upgrades/surveyor_tripod_adapter/top_view.jpg
diff --git a/mechanics/Bottom assembly/Main bottom part 0-25.stl b/mechanics/Bottom assembly/Main bottom part 0-25.stl
diff --git a/mechanics/Bottom assembly/Main bottom part 25-50.stl b/mechanics/Bottom assembly/Main bottom part 25-50.stl
diff --git a/mechanics/Bottom assembly/Main bottom part 45 - 65.stl b/mechanics/Bottom assembly/Main bottom part 45 - 65.stl
diff --git a/mechanics/Bottom assembly/Middle holder of bearing with m5 threaded insert.stl b/mechanics/Bottom assembly/Middle holder of bearing with m5 threaded insert.stl
diff --git a/mechanics/Bottom assembly/Stationary part all threads are 3d printed.stl b/mechanics/Bottom assembly/Stationary part all threads are 3d printed.stl
diff --git a/...ottom assembly/Stationary part for surveyors tripod with m5 threaded insert.stl b/...ottom assembly/Stationary part for surveyors tripod with m5 threaded insert.stl
diff --git a/...tom assembly/Stationary part with m5 threaded inser and 3 8 threaded insert.stl b/...tom assembly/Stationary part with m5 threaded inser and 3 8 threaded insert.stl
diff --git a/...m assembly/Stationary part with m5 threaded inser and 3d printed 1 4 thread.stl b/...m assembly/Stationary part with m5 threaded inser and 3d printed 1 4 thread.stl
diff --git a/mechanics/Bottom assembly/stationary-part-3-8-thread-m5-insert.stl b/mechanics/Bottom assembly/stationary-part-3-8-thread-m5-insert.stl