Anyone interested in the ETX series of telescopes or considering one as their next telescope is encouraged to join and share questions, concerns, tips, pics, and tricks.
Mike Weasner's Mighty ETX Site is the official homepage for this group. Mike has been discussing the ETX for more than 10 years now!
I think that's a good idea about just using 1.1j. I'm sure the objects I'm most interested in (planets and the major stars and galaxies), at least for the near
... On the other hand, it may be willing to update in one swat. You won't know until you try (and then you'll tell us, right?). ... The Autostar end is serial.
You can use AutoStarX to update the AutoStar. Link on the Helpful Information: AutoStar Info page on my ETX Site. You will also need a USB-serial adapter. I
You are looking for a 505 cable from Meade. http://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=4512/1323.0.42062.0.0.0.0 or, you can build one with instructions from
Dick, Thanks for the answer. It's V1.1j so I'm assuming I'll need to do a lot of work to get it up to date. I'll have to find (or make) a cable. Is there a USB