How we made the eclipse timelapse: a step-by-step video tutorial

The full post-processing: how we merged the brackets and aligned 520 RAW frames, and the two tools we wrote to do it. A summary here, and the whole process on video.

74 seconds of totality: how we photographed the 2026 eclipse

A home-made intervalometer, a 3D-printed solar filter and a DIY power bank against a single opportunity, on 12 August 2026. The tables we took to the field, and what worked and what didn't.

A magnetic solar filter for the Mak 127

Designing and 3D printing a solar filter for the Sky-Watcher Mak 127, with Baader AstroSolar film and a magnetic quick release so it comes off during the 2026 eclipse without touching the telescope.

Vibe coding for 3D design with OpenSCAD and Claude Code

A monorepo and a harness for Claude Code to design parametric parts in OpenSCAD — how it is put together, an A/B benchmark that measures whether it earns its keep, and how it holds up day to day.

An intervalometer with the Raspberry Pi: getting ready for the 2026 eclipse

A home-made intervalometer for the Sigma fp, built with a Raspberry Pi, for the timelapse of the total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. It also works with the Nikon D5600, and can be adapted to other cameras with help from AI.