Somebody have a original or latest rom firmware from autostar 494, i have problem with one autostar and need prove if is the firmware. Our website provides a free download of autostar suite 6. Known for its groundbreaking telescopic designs, meade has introduced dozens of improvements over. Meade s autostar ii hand controller system comes with refined astronomy software suitable for operating lx200acf, lx600acf, and lx850acs meade model telescopes only. Let op bij upgraden van oude meade autostar 497 astroforum. Install a driver for the original meade lx200 classic telescope. So actually there are two parts to updating the drivers for meade telescopes using autostar firmware. This page is your source for older versions of the meade autostar software.
Talking telescope app translates autostar text to synthesized speech through your pc speaker. From what i have been reading and watching in videos what i need is a rs232 cable and the usb converter if necessary and the autostar 5. Meade astrofinder software displays a realtime interactive star chart on your computer screen that constantly shows you where your scope is pointing, so you can locate targets. To get this new version, use either the 43eg link to download and unzip the file to the ephemerides directory of the autostar update asu installation directory. To recondition the touch pad contacts of your meade autostar 497 handset you will need a few things on hand. Find great deals on ebay for meade autostar and meade autostar 497. Envisage software click to download meade s dsi camera control and basic image processing software. Oct 21, 20 it is a digital astronomy application for your meade telescope. Finally, to access meades website for the latest updates and product information, click anywhere on the. Download installs a driver for telescope control systems that speak the merlin. It provides many other functions and utilities to help users. Page 3 automatic calibration of the motors happens only once, the first time autostar is used. These installation instructions will help guide windows 7 users during the autostar update 5.
The power requirement is 12v i use a pc power supply and the handset is the autostar 497 controller the same one i use on my lxd55 mount. Even if you still have your standard hand control, you can replace it with the audiostar to upgrade any of these scopes to. Older versions of the autostar update utility will not correctly install your asteroids, comets, satellites and tours into the autostar. Meade 497 autostar theres not a whole lot you can say that hasnt already been said about the autostar controller. Solve meade autostar 494 problem solve device problem. My laptop didnt have one so i had to connect the autostar to the new pc win7 64bit. This free program is a product of meade instruments corporation. Computer pointing technology along with a list of features and an extensive database that can be easily upgraded from the internet makes the autostar a first class controller. Meade autostar ii controller lowest prices free shipping.
Autostar suite astronomer edition shows the night sky, constellations, planet positions, and more for any location on earth. The autostar stores the location of stars in a database. You can also explore other items in the telescope accessories yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you. Top 5 tips for improving planetary views with your telescope. Positions are j2000 and taken from various sources as were alternate spellings for some names. We must look at the etx telescope, the autostar, and the tripod as an integrated system. Downloads have not been viruschecked and are supplied asis for those users who feel. You can also explore other items in the telescopes yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you.
Ascom driver for meade autostaraudiostar based telescopes. Meade instruments autostar suite roveretoastronomia. Meade etx125 pe maksutovcassegrain telescope w uhtc blue tube classic meade blue optical tube kit. Oct 14, 2015 i promised to make a new video, my last one i made i was sick with the flew so finally i made a new one. Add the meade autostar to your etx telescope for fully automatic celestial objectlocation. The meade lx200 classic telescope is a great older model telescope that will still serve an amateur astronomer very well, however, being produced in the late 80s and early 90s, its electronics and hand controller leave much to be desired. Meade 494 autostar controller 35470003 for autostar telescope untested. There are two major advantages to the meade ds motors. Autoalign, smartfinder, autostar suite is no longer carried by opticsplanet. Steve bedairs telescope site gladewater, texas updated 52004 meades 497 autostar controller. Controlling the telescope comes entirely from the autostar.
Make your meade autostaraudiostar with the stargps wireless this project shows how you can make your meade telescopes audiostar connect to the laptop wirelessly by honey software llc beta version 1. Download a new version of the autostar software or object information e. Meade autostar 494 instruction manual pdf download. Autostar 494 rom autostaraudiostar controllers meade. Then connect the autostar to the pc via the serial port. View and download meade autostar 494 instruction manual online. Meade etx125pe uhtc astro telescope premier edition 125 pe w. I also see on the ascom downloads instructions not to use the 497 on. The name meade, the meade logo, and autostar are trademarks reg. Autostar suite is a digital astronomy application for your meade telescope.
Autostar 494 rom posted in autostar audiostar controllers. The open architecture of the meade autostar permits the update of operating software. After the asu downloads, the user will need to locate the asu executable and run the installer. For use with the meade autostar computer controller. Updating meade autostar 497 handset getting started. After youre done, you must then run the meade autostar updater program to transfer the software to the autostar. Several autostar updater bugs were also resolved with this update. 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. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.
Videos tutorials documents manuals meade 494 autostar telescope controller. It grumbled a lot about a number of things but i found that by simply reducing font to system standard size the update program ran just fine. See the autostar feedback page for other autostar user comments. Meade etx 125 pe premier edition autostar uhtc telescopes are available the classic meade anodized etx blue tube ee. Software alignment tips database information cable information autostar power information, gps. I however, wanted to be sure to clean the contact points on the circuit board to be certain all aspects of reconditioning the autostar 497 handset were covered. Meade connector kit wautostar software skies unlimited. Meade autostar suit rs232 to serial adapter compatibility issues with win 10 duration.
This meade audiostar talking computer hand control is a replacement for a lost or damaged meade hand control from any meade telescope that uses a standard nontalking 30,000 object database autostar hand control etx premier and later, lxd55 and lxd75 scopes, lx90, etc. Autostar update is an application that functions to transfer the event files and software updates from your computer, through the serial port, usb or connector cable set depending on your telescope model. If you applying patches or using the cable information, be certain you check the versionmodel number first to. I had one with an etx60at that glitched during the setup and would not progress pass the daylight savings. Meade instruments corporation instruction manual autostar. The autostar update application is available as a standalone client application for windows. To view the meade product catalog, click on the meade general catalog button. The autostar also stores the basic location information of your telescope. Meade autostar updating arkansas sky observatories. Upon installation, please use serial number 783a36800007296416. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to.
The meade autostar the autostar is the brain of the computercontrolled telescope. This page provides information from meade and users on the meade autostar, audiostar, cables, and the autostar updater software. Please note this handset is not compatible with meade etx90, 105 or 125 telescopes, lx90s or any other lx series meade telescope. This driver provides both telescope and focuser interfaces each of which may be used by separate programs.
There is a central plug board into which you connect the two motors, the power and the handset. The security built into windows 7 prevents the autostar updater installer from opening immediately after the download. I promised to make a new video, my last one i made i was sick with the flew so finally i made a new one. The autostar iii handbox is designed exclusively for the meade ls lightswitch telescopes such as the ls6 and ls8. Allows you to both operate the telescope from your computer and download free updates from the meade site as they become available. Meade autostar 495497 usb pc interface cable 3m ebay.
Oct 26, 2019 autostar suite is a digital astronomy application for your meade telescope. Skysafari 6 plus ios skysafari 6 plus android envisage imaging software v7. Somebody have a original or latest rom firmware from autostar 494, i have problem with one autostar and need prove if is the. Meade instruments is acknowledged as one of the most innovative and dynamic companies in the telescope market. Meade wireless autostar ii remote control black specs cnet. Coil cord port connects the coil cord to autostar. This item is compatible with meade etx60, etx70 and etx80 models, as well as most ds2000 series models. The meade lx200 classic telescope is a great older model telescope that will still serve an amateur astronomer very well, however, being produced in the late 80s and early 90s, its electronics and hand controller leave much. For anyone that uses a meade based telescope with ascom. There is a ribbon cable that attaches to the display window in the front cover of the autostar 497 handset, it is secured into the circuit board by a plastic receiver and plastic snap. Make your meade autostaraudiostar honey software llc. Unfortunately meade etx125 pe uhtc astro telescope premier edition 125 pe w tripod, autostar goto controller.
Meades autostar ii hand controller system comes with refined astronomy software suitable for operating lx200acf, lx600acf, and lx850acs meade model telescopes only. Select objects from the planetarium display and have your telescope automatically slew to those objects. Occasionally ive noticed the autostar 494 seems to lock up while tracking an. Autostar 494 rom posted in autostaraudiostar controllers. Page 2 during a moving message, this key decreases message speed. When i called meade they pretty much told me that it was a known problem and that i was out of luck because the unit was out of warranty to be fair, i did not use the scope for a while and the warranty lapsed, but i am still a little miffed about their cavalier attitude towards a known firmware bug. Download the latest satellite data and software revi sions directly from the. Meade autostar ds motors on a homemade diy equatorial.
Rom also contains this manual and manuals for the autostar image processing module and the lpi camera. Meade wireless autostar ii remote control black sign in to comment. Please refer to your telescopes instruction manual for information specific to your telescope model. However, its old and you can only connect one piece of equipment at a t. The autostar ii has improved upon the previous model in many ways, such as an expanded 3. This is not an exhaustive list but it will help those who know stars by their greek letters and not formal names. Known for its groundbreaking telescopic designs, meade has introduced dozens of.
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