Meade instruments is acknowledged as one of the most innovative and dynamic companies in the telescope market. That tells the autostar your local magnetic deviation from true north. Buy meade lx200 telescopes upgrade control console cable meade lx200 usb rs232 to 6p4c rj11 rj12 cable6ft, for meade lx200. The drive base of the telescope has multiple input and output ports. Contact us accordion footer meade instruments corp. Neither the submitter, myself, nor meade instruments are responsible for any damage or problems caused by using any of the software archived here. Allows connection of a meade 497 autostar or meade audiostar keypad to a pc serial port using meade autostar suite software, available for free download at when used with appropriate software it allows for telescope control from the pc, downloading software updates, and cloning one keypad to another so you can share. Rom also contains this manual and manuals for the autostar image processing module and the lpi camera. Unfortunately meade wireless autostar ii telescope computer controller for meade lx200acf, meade lx200 gps, meade lx400acf telescopes 07582 is no longer carried by opticsplanet. With the autostar ii controller plugged into your meade telescope the astronomical universe is in the palm of your hand. The autostar ii computer controller helps you quickly find and goto objects in the night sky.
Do not plug or unplug the autostar, audiostar, autostar ii or autostar iii handbox to your telescope while the telescope is switched on. How can you determine if the problem resides in the controller autostar ii or something within the console also does anyone know were to acquire a local autostar ii controller in the central pa or md. Meade etx autostar firmware file patcher program by. Windows 10 how to update autostar meade 4m community. This manual provides the information needed to operate the autostar ii or the protege ii and identify the parts.
The meade autostar ii controller is compatible with the meade lx200 acf, lx200 gps, lx200 r, lx400, lx600 and. Meade instruments and its suppliers disclaim all other warranties, either expressed or implied, including, but not. The first is a text file and the other has the tour imported into the auto. Product carries full one year meade uk limited factory warranty. Usb cables free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Meade ds 2000 gen ii one arm mount telescope replacement battery cover ds2000. The next night, we went out equipped with not only the scope and the autostar unit, but also a compass to find north, a detailed map of the sky to find the stars it was asking us to, and a watch that had accurate time on it. I picked up a usb to serial converter, and a serial to rs232 converter to allow myself to update the firmware in it. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on javascript in your browser. I noticed the firmware was out of date on it after checking with meades sight. If your web browser allows you to open the installation file, you may choose that option when prompted.
Controlling the telescope comes entirely from the autostar. I want to see the iss station but i have to update the database in the handset i have asked meade customer service this. This free program is a product of meade instruments corporation. Scrolled through to where i thought rigel should be and away the scope slewed, right on to.
The new deep sky imager is the latest innovation from meade instruments and represents a revolutionary breakthrough in ccd astroimaging. Meade autostar ii controller lowest prices free shipping. I have found a new cable that has the newest chipset ftdi future technology device international, that is also backwards. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and. The autostar ii handbox is not compatible with the meade lx200 classic models. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists. Do not plug or unplug the autostar ii handbox to your telescope while the telescope is switched on. These can often be over extended causing intermittent faults.
Dear meade when will it be possible to get a usb to rs232 serial adapter sku. Suite quick start guide autostar updates autostar suite 5. The lpig is a planetary, lunar and solar imaging camera. Replacement autostar ii hand controller for lx200acf, lx850acf, and lx600acf telescope models only with an increased 3. Meade autostar ii controller wired for lx200gps or rcx400.
Finally, to access meades website for the latest updates and product information, click anywhere on the. The 12 lx600acf comes fully equipped with autostar ii keypad with 145,000 object library, meade 1. Meade deep sky imager with autostar suite 04522 represents a revolutionary breakthrough in ccd astroimaging. Needless to say, we did not get the autostar working that night. For instance do you power on the scope whilst connected to the pc. Meade deep sky imager is a highperformance, easytouse color ccd camera that allows every astronomer to shoot and process stunning deep sky photographs of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and planets their first night out. For windows 7 users only these installation instructions will help guide windows 7 users during the autostar update 5. Meade deep sky imager dsi w autostar suite 04522 4 star. Meade 505 25ft 6 pin connector cable for meade 497 autostar. Sep 22, 2015 windows 10 how to update autostar posted in beginners forum. If you are so inclined, feel free to post this for others on your web site.
Meade autostar ii controller wired for lx200gps or rcx400 from buytelescopes. Meade wireless autostar ii remote control black sign in to comment. The moon program in the autostar ii has six subset menus overview landing sites craters mountains mare, lakes valleys, rills. The autostar will learn, from your centering of alignment stars, how to tweak the level sensor and magnetic readings and the initial slews will improve.
Meades autostar ii hand controller system comes with refined astronomy software suitable for operating lx200acf, lx600acf, and lx850acs meade model telescopes only. In this article we will show you one way to fix or recondition your meade autostar 497 handset to reliable and easy one touch operations again. Autostar 497 meade goto telescopes com rs232 port virtual. Unfollow meade autostar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. During the past week, the display on my autostar ii controller has begun to beep and display unreadle garble that looks alien.
This amazing computerised celestial object locating system plugs into the telescopes handbox port allowing a quick telescope alignment. The autostar ii handbox is designed for larger meade telescopes such as the lx200, lx600 and lx850. Not compatible with meade lx200 classic models, ds2000, starnavigator, etx, ls lightswitch, lt, lx65, lx80, lx85, lx90. Meade instruments autostar suite roveretoastronomia. Meade supplies other telescope equipment including eyepiece and tripod accessories as well as the electronic meade autostar computer controller system. Once aligned with the sky the autostar ii is ready to take you to any object in the telescopes database. Updating meade autostar 497 handset getting started. Im thinking its the electronics in the controller but i dont know for sure.
Autostar ii and protege ii will be used only to refer to either producer ii specifically. To upgrade your autostar first click on the link below to download the autostar update asu client application for windows. Please can anyone help me about how to update my autostar handset on a windows 10 machine. These patches either correct errors, or add functions i and others have found useful. Positions are j2000 and taken from various sources as were alternate spellings for some names. Find great deals on ebay for meade ds 2000 and meade ds2000 telescope.
Otherwise, just save the install file to your local hard disk drive. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes. Does anyone have an idea, suggestion or experience forwith this type of problem. These items may have autostar names but i dont know what they are. Allows you to both operate the telescope from your computer and download free updates from the meade site as they become available. Lx200 autostar ii firmware upgrade problem posted in meade computerized telescopes. Completely redesigned and updated for the lx200gps series, the meade autostar ii control system includes the widest array of telescope capabilities ever offered in a commercial telescope please note this item comes with an. How to move you telescope with autostar meade goto system with commands com. I have not seen this condition on my autostar ii, nor have i seen this complaint posted on the lx200gps group. I bought a used 8 lx200gps this spring and have been using it all summer problem free. This page is your source for older versions of the meade autostar software. The term producer ii applies to both the autostar ii and the protege ii. This is a pc to autostar or audiostar connector cable only. If you own a meade lx200 gps and have an error message with the meade hand box version 09a0 than you need to watch this video.
It is a digital astronomy application for your meade telescope. It provides many other functions and utilities to help users. I picked up a usb to serial converter, and a serial to rs232 converter to allow myself to update the. The meade autostar ii handset is a dedicated handset for the meade lx200 gps. The attached files are of a tour that i have written. Meade wireless autostar ii remote control black specs cnet. The autostar ii has improved upon the previous model in many ways, such as an expanded 3. Hey do u know how to use the meade dsi ii my friend gave me it and it does not. A replacement coiled cable that connects the autostar ii handset to the telescope, this is a genuine meade replacement.
Allows connection of a meade 497 autostar or meade audiostar keypad to a pc serial port using meade autostar suite software, available for free download at. Therefore, if you wish to replace the old handbox of your lx200, lx400, lx600 and. To recondition the touch pad contacts of your meade autostar 497 handset you will need a few things on hand. Please note that if you wish to use the lpig with a meade lx90 telescope, the meade autoguider port module sku. Nov 29, 2016 meade rs232 to serial adapter compatibility issues with win 10. Over named craters, mountains, valleys, rills, landing sites, seas and lakes. To view the meade product catalog, click on the meade general catalog button. Next generation meade autostar iii is compatible with the meade ls lightswitch telescopes. Windows 10 how to update autostar beginners forum meade. Feb 29, 2012 i contacted meade and they could not fix it with tech support, and all they said send the scope in for service not going to happen please watch my video take carefull notes and get your scope. This page contains links and instructions for patching meade autostar firmware files.
Meade lx200acf 12 f10 telescope with giant field tripod. Not a show stopper but i do like to keep up with any newer software updates. The meade autostar the autostar is the brain of the computercontrolled telescope. Meade s autostar ii hand controller system comes with refined astronomy software suitable for operating lx200acf, lx600acf, and lx850acs meade model telescopes only. Meade autostar ii is a flash memorybased, software driven database of coordinates for celestial objects that you can view using your meade lx200 acf 14 inch computerized telescope. Meade connector kit wautostar software skies unlimited. Do not plug or unplug the autostar, audiostar, autostar ii or autostar iii handbox to. Garbled autostar ii display posted in autostaraudiostar controllers. To impress the guests at your star gazing parties, all you need to do is ask someone to pick one of the 145,000. In this video, we show you how to setup and align your meade etx observer telescope. Meade wireless autostar ii telescope computer controller. Meade offers a large selection of telescopes designed to give observers high magnification views of objects through precision optics. Here is a link to an unlisted youtube video i made two nights ago of the moon with this telescope i have not made public.
The autostar ii is flashupdatable via free downloads at optional cable required. We have 1 meade autostar ii manual available for free pdf download. Meade supplies other telescope equipment including eyepiece and tripod accessories as well as the. Meade wireless autostar ii telescope computer controller for. This is not an exhaustive list but it will help those who know stars by their greek letters and not formal names.
Youll find that this telescope system has all you need to explore the universe. I contacted meade and they could not fix it with tech support, and all they said send the scope in for service not going to happen please watch my video take carefull notes and get your scope. You can see the official pdf site page on you can download the commands at. Meade rs232 to serial adapter compatibility issues with win 10.
Then, with recent firmwares, do three autoaligns this can take 3 nights, or be squeezed into one 15 minute session. Windows 10 how to update autostar posted in beginners forum. Coma cluster also identified as mel 111 was a nonstarter as was collinder 399. Autostar suite2 is developed by meade instruments corporation. How can you determine if the problem resides in the controllerautostar ii or something within the console also does anyone know were to acquire a local autostar ii controller in the central pa or md. You can also explore other items in the telescope accessories yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to. Aug 27, 2008 garbled autostar ii display posted in autostar audiostar controllers. Meade audiostar hand controller telescope controller. Once issued, the user needs to only upload the new version there are always two basic firmware applications. Envisage software click to download meade s dsi camera control and basic image processing software.
Therefore, if you wish to replace the old handbox of your lx200, lx400, lx600 and lx850, the autostar ii is the only option. Meade deep sky imager dsi w autostar suite 04522 4. Meade deep sky imager is a highperformance, easytouse color ccd camera that allows every astronomer to shoot and process stunning deep sky photographs of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and planets their first night out meade dsi deep sky imager with autostar suite works on any. Meade autostar ii manuals manuals and user guides for meade autostar ii. The autostar also stores the basic location information of your telescope. The meade site and instructions with the cables are poor. Known for its groundbreaking telescopic designs, meade has introduced dozens of improvements over. The autostar stores the location of stars in a database. The security built into windows 7 prevents the autostar updater installer from opening immediately after the download. Meade 505 25ft 6 pin connector cable for meade 497.
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