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 here:
http://www.weasner.com/etx/autostar/as_cable505.html

HTH,

Dave

On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 2:36 AM, tcris52<blue172@...> wrote:
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> 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:
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>> 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:
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>> >
>> > 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
>> >
>>
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- Dave