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Re: [ETXASTRO] Old ETX - New User

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 recommend getting a Keyspan model. As
mentioned on a previous posting, you will also need a #505 serial
cable. Cable info is also on the AutoStar Info page.

On Jul 10, 2009, at 22:16, tcris52 wrote:

> I'm using a Macboo


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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... 		tcris52
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5:37 am

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,...
autostaretx
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6:10 am

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...
tcris52
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9:37 am

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...
Dave Randall
fokkerdmr
Offline Send Email 		Jul 11, 2009
2:50 pm

... 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....
autostaretx
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5:05 pm

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...
tcris52
Offline Send Email 		Jul 12, 2009
8:56 am

I have had problems updating "mature" Autostars with ASU, but Starpatch has always done the trick. It's a free download....
George Cushing
pinyachta
Offline Send Email 		Jul 18, 2009
5:04 am

I asked Chris Carson. StarPatch does -not- attempt to install the SafeLoad code if it's not already there. If holding [enter] and [scroll down] pressed when...
autostaretx
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9:58 am

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...
Mike Weasner
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3:26 pm
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