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 cable available or were they
still serial in that era?

I see there is a Meade dealer in the country so I can probably order from them.
If not, I'll order on line and have my brother send it to me. Do you have a
reference to a part number for that?

Thanks again for the help.

Tony

--- In ETXASTRO@yahoogroups.com, "autostaretx" <rseymour@...> wrote:
>
> The Autostar i use every day was built in 1999.
> It was delivered with v1.1j of the firmware,
> and has been easily updated to Meade's newest (43Eg).
>
> So: yes, you can update to the newest firmware.
> I'd use a PC to avoid adding the non-Meade Mac updater to the mix
> (**especially if it's currently pre-v1.3 firmware**)
>
> What version do you have -now-?
>
> The full identifier is visible under
> Setup/Statistics[enter][scroll up]
>
> If it's older than v1.2, you'll probably have to use its keypad
> to get into "download" mode, but ASU (the updater) should be able
> to take it from there...
>
> have fun
> --dick
>
>
> --- In ETXASTRO@yahoogroups.com, "tcris52" <blue172@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I purchased an ETX-90 with Autostar controller in 1999. I used it a few
times then it went into storage (yes, I removed all the batteries and it was in
a dry area).
> >
> > When I recently moved to Thailand, I had it shipped over. However, things
have changed so much that I'm not even sure where to start. I guess my main
questions have to do with updating something this old. I'm using a Macbook but
have a PC available. Does the scope or Autostar of this age allow for updates
via computer.
> >
> > I have found several sites with a lot of info and that's the problem. I'm
not sure what I'm looking for in terms of applicable info for this generation of
equipment. If somebody could give me some direction, I would appreciate it very
much.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Tony
> >
>