

- #Etx 90ec meade autostar 494 issues in the year 1996 generator
- #Etx 90ec meade autostar 494 issues in the year 1996 driver
- #Etx 90ec meade autostar 494 issues in the year 1996 software
I know of the AudioStar but that doesn't drive the ETX-125, right? The current model is the AudioStar (and maybe the AutoStar #497EP).Īs to your problem, are you sure the AutoStar is at fault? It could be the mount, gear motors, the HBX cable/jacks/connectors, etc.Ībsolutely it's the Autostar tried another Autostar, works fine with Mike here: I'm not surprised that the 1999 model of the AutoStar #497 is no longer available from Meade. Motor" returns "Testing Motors", but no slew and doesn't report "motor Lights up, can scroll thru menus, but no slew in ALT or AZ. "newer model" 497 conked out after many weeks of use. Waveforms I have O'scope, VOM, and very good soldering capability. I asked if anyone knew of true schematics with Have you heard this? I just ran a post about this on the YahooĪutostar Group, too. Glad all is well again.įrom: John Deriso On Optics told me today that Meade no longer offers the AutostarĤ97. "Mighty" ETX is back in the saddle again! Thanks for your help and the wonderful site you provide us ETXers! My It back on and everything is working just as it should be. Time) alignment star and began a slewing. Position etc.) It picked out Sirius as the first 8:00 pm (default Stuff I should see after "Align -Easy" (Put the scope in the alt/az but when I used the "Mode"īutton to scroll down to the brightness menu, it gave me all the correct Hope your viewing was good! Sorry to have bothered you.īefore emailing you, I was starhopping as my Autostar was on the fritz To address the text scrolling speed see the ETX FAQ on my ETX Site.Īs to the screen dimming too much, either replace the ETX batteries with fresh ones, ensuring proper orientation, or adjust the contrast/brightness from the AutoStar menu. Looking at or near the sun - are sort or running together and are very Anything you canĪlso, I have noticed recently that the scrolling - warning about no

I no longer see any words scrolling on the Autostar. I can use the direction buttons to move the scope just finde, but Stars it is recommending to align on and the scope does not slew (on its Hit enter at "Easy," it fades completely out where I cannot see what All of a sudden, theĪutostar fades completely out at the "Alignment - Easy" command. Subject: Autostar fading out at alignmentįrom:ĝanaGoulette had my ETX 125 since 2005 - no problems. Neither the submitter nor myself are responsible for any damage caused by using any contributed tips. Remember, tips described on this site may invalidate the warranty on your telescope or accessories. Please use an appropriate Subject Line on your message per the Site Email Etiquette. Send your comments and tips to for posting. See the AutoStar Info page for information from Meade and other users on the AutoStar, cables, and software.

This page is intended to provide user comments on using the Meade Autostar #494, #495, #497, #497EP, AudioStar, cables, and AutoStar updater software. This project would not be possible without the assistance of Meade Telescope owners and the ASCOM Platform.Welcome to the AutoStar feedback page. I would like to thank the following people for helping to create and test this project.
#Etx 90ec meade autostar 494 issues in the year 1996 software
I've created channels for support, and for software development related to the driver. This is something new that I'm trying to see if it will help with getting faster turn around for communications. There is also an issue tracker built into this site. Release History and links to the downloadsĭevelopers if you would like to help develop this driver.
#Etx 90ec meade autostar 494 issues in the year 1996 driver
Whilst this driver is less than a year old, it is maturing fast and has been proven to work with lots of Meade Telescopes. The intention of this project is to create a fully functional driver for the Meade telescope * fix and issue where trying to use the focusser through Backyark EOS could cause a crash leaving the focusser running Known issues that this driver also attempts to resolve
#Etx 90ec meade autostar 494 issues in the year 1996 generator
* execute nudge commands to allow Sky Safari to control the scope via WIFI Scope or Sequence Generator Pro. Specific features that were known to be missing are the ability to This driver has been created after discovering that the Meade LX200 Classic and Autostar #494, #495, and #497 (combined telescope/focuser, 5.0.4) driver does not implement enough features to allow the telescope to be properly operated remotely. Will it work with my scope? - Click the link to see what scopes are confirmed, etc. Please note, that this was originally designed for the #497 Autostar, but has since been expanded and every Meade telescope model will be considered. The cjdSkunkWorks proudly presents a fully function ASCOM driver for the Meade Telescopes.
