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. Solve meade autostar 494 problem solve device problem. Meade autostar updating arkansas sky observatories. Solve meade 497 autostar computer controller problem. Many programs provide support for this interface to guide your telescope. Cables and holders for the handboxes are also available. The etx125 came to me with at least one patch applied to it because it looks for a gps reciever on power up. This meade autostar iii hand controller is a replacement controller designed for the meade ls lightswitch telescope series that allows the an observer to easily control their telescope for automatic location of night sky objects. Thanks to of our deep belief in autostars ideals, the company has moved forward successfully. Procase deluxe soft case for meade autostar 497, autostar. The first time during the update something went wrong and i ended up with the flashing display. Firstly, yes connect the handset and power on the scope. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Ticket fare per seat depends on the type of vehicle and travel destination. Updating the 497 handbox autostar suite software meade. This is a pc to autostar or audiostar connector cable only. Then connect the autostar to the pc via the serial port. So i tried again, this the handbox was in the safe mode. The 909 offers this capability to owners of lx90s with autostar 497 and to all almost all other meade bases by utilizing patches available to the 497 firmware. Meade 497 autostar theres not a whole lot you can say that hasnt already been said about the autostar controller. Autostar was established in 1998 in jeddah, saudi arabia.
Control your telescope from your computer, tablet and startphone. Videos tutorials documents manuals meade 494 autostar telescope controller. It is critical that you use the most recent autostar updater to ensure that you get the proper software updates for. The new 28th aka v28 edition of 43eg is an update to version 26 aka v26. Cannot restore 497 in safe mode posted in autostaraudiostar controllers. I blame the patch since the screen blanks right when i usually see the message looking for gps before it gives up and goes to the normal autostar boot. This meade audiostar talking computer hand control is a replacement for a lost or damaged autostar. We have all been through one of the hardest winters on record and perhaps the first cold weather for most etx and certainly for the new lx 90 users. We have 1 meade autostar 497 manual available for free pdf download. Meade autostar 497 manuals manuals and user guides for meade autostar 497. This is a perfect replacement if your original is damaged, lost or simply want to have a different one.
Autostar provides a variety of products and services that meet the demands of an everchanging industry. Waynesville preowned cars for sale get eprice complete the form below to get a quick response. Meade autostar iii hand controller for ls telescopes opt. Just wanted to let everyone know that a new firmware update has been released for the autostar 497 not the 497ep. Additionally, update your handboxs or your telescopes firmware. Meade hasnt updated the autostar 497 in years, but the stargps file was updated in. Autostar update software is a free download that allows the autostar operating system and object catalogs to be updated over the internet e. Videos tutorials documents manuals meade 497 autostar computer controller for etx telescopes.
You can also explore other items in the telescope accessories yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you. This item connects the telescopes hand controller to your pc. It may simply be his beltsandsuspendersandstaplepantstohip approach to. We must look at the etx telescope, the autostar, and the tripod as an integrated system. 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. 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. 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.
But no matter what i tried the computer would read connection not avaliable. Audiostar and autostar handbox controllers as supplied with meade telescopes. Steve bedairs telescope site gladewater, texas updated 52004 meades 497 autostar controller. The company, with its few branches, started small but was nurtured with great care. 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. Updating meade autostar 497 handset getting started. The process of uploading new meade autostar firmware via a users pc or a direct internet. About one time in six i turn on the autostar controller, it lights up to boot, says welcome to autostar, beeps, and the display blanks. This page contains links and instructions for patching meade autostar firmware files. The suite of exceptional call management tools now available to autostar clients will enable them to gain. Displays gps time, satellite count and signal strength.
This interface can be directly coupled to cameras that support it or controlled via parallel port, button box, etc. Both satellite and training patches for 497 autostar v2. Im having trouble performing the update for the 497 handbox. The 2019 patch update was for the gps rollover bug. Wheel bearing and hub assemblies are replacement parts commonly used in todays vehicles. You can read about it and find the update at mike weasners autostar update page. I started up my usual regular every few months asu update for my autostar 497 lx90, but when i returned 30 minutes later the handbox screen was blank and it had not restarted i did hear it beep as usual from the other room.
Autostars clients can choose from an array of products and services that are customizable for companies of all sizes. Find great deals on ebay for autostar and meade autostar. Im assuming a 505type cable to a 495 or 497 autostar. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists. This patch lets you use lowercase letters and almost all punctuation characters when entering a comet. Includes astronomer inside software and a 100,000 object database. The key features of the gps setup patch for the autostar 497 497ep and audiostar are. The free trial version of starpatch can be used to correct for the gps week number roll over problem by updating your 497 497ep, audiostar or autostar ii. The autostar is dead and from what i can work out, it seems like they have messed up a firmware upgrade and. The most recent versions of autostar update automatically check for the newest versions of the autostar updater and download it if necessary. Dick seymours fabulous work on satellite database acquisition and patches for proper. Autostar tuning shop, beau bassin, plaines wilhems, mauritius. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on javascript in your browser. This replacement cable is 100% compatible with the original meade 497 autostar coiled cable.
Astronomical algorithms 2nd ed by jean meeus gives a good run down on it. An important advisory for all etx and lx90 telescope users from. Meade autostar ii controller wired for lx200gps or rcx400 from buytelescopes. These patches either correct errors, or add functions i and others have found useful. Updating the 497 handbox posted in autostar suite software. The flat replacement cable can be rolled up for easy storage. 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. My laptop didnt have one so i had to connect the autostar to the new pc win7 64bit. To recondition the touch pad contacts of your meade autostar 497 handset you will need a few things on hand.
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