SCT tri bahtinov mask instruction request

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Sean Mc avatar
Hey all. I have a new edge 8, and a tri bahtinov mask. Images with it suggest that my collimation is slightly off. I did an in/out focus test without the mask and everything looks good, so I just need slight tweaks to get the spikes lined up. Does anyone have a link to detailed instructions?  I can find lots of people giving “instruction” but it’s usually simply “this is before… this is after”. 

Like how do i know which screw to turn based on which spike?

thx in advance!
Lasse Skov avatar
Sean Mc avatar
Ahh i think i get it now. Thx for the github link. The spikes align with the screws.
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