Tripod can be ditched.
Ultralight base:
DOBSONIAN TELESCOPE EXPERIENCE, MODIFICATIONS, TIPS, REFERENCE, HINTS, IDEAS, WHISHES
I have decided to get this minimalistic but full fledged robotic astro-photo rig for occasional near zero effort sky events documenting and possibly astro-photometry, some astronomy apps development ideas benefiting my main aperture (Portaball 12.5), and remote terrestrial imaging.
A. 3D printed Secondary Mirror in Snap-on rigid protective dust cup (bottom).
B. 3D printed oversized starpiece in the focuser for RLC/BRLC (laser collimator) dual-side projection screen with Cheshire center hole.
Just would like to share my impressions with this simple purchase.