I have a Meade 8x25mm right angle finder scope on my ETX-90 that I use to polar align the telescope via Kochab clock. The finder scope produces a reverse...
... The Right Angle viewfinder will invert the image right/left, but NOT invert it Up/Down... So Kochab at 4 o'clock means Polaris at 10 (in the sky), or at 8...
Now my head hurts=8) You can download an application here: http://24.237.160.4/files/astronomy/software/Polarfinder/polar204.zip Once it's set up for your...
Thanks guys Yeah....my head just spun around! George....Re: Polarfinder, I'm assuming that when you have "Chart Details, Show View Through Telescope" checked...
OK, while doing an external 12V power supply connection to my ETX-90PE, I managed to mix polarity and let the white smoke out of the electronics. Not sure...
Could not find anything outside of Meade for service, and I doubt that they will do it anymore. Even if they would I think the repair may cost you more than ...
Item number: 110237896992 on ebay, some 105 forks and base, can convert to 90, $207 ... 90PE, I ... electronics. Not ... anyway, ... does board ... the end?...
Before you start doing all these things thats going to cost you some big bucks, open the control panel up and see what exactly fried. If you see something...
My experience with the OLD Meade was it went to Mexico and was put back in the production line. This took about 3-4 months. Now that production is in China I...
This seller is talking through his butt. I've had them all apart. The 90 mount and forks are plastic the 105 and the later 125s are plastic trim over an alloy...
The app I'm talking about is: POLARFINDER V2.04 By Dr.Jason Dale http://electra.psychol.ucl.ac.uk/jason/astro <http://electra.psychol.ucl.ac.uk/jason/astro> ...
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I'm going to pull it apart and see what's what regarding the failure. The LED still illuminates with AA battery power,...
Dave, Did you have the Autostar hooked up when the current was applied? Take a look at the 10 uF electrolytic cap (C4) on the motor control board, it's part of...
Thanks for the details. I did not have the autostar hooked up at the time the current was applied. I pulled the bottom off and made a quick visual inspection...
The power panel is a bear to remove and replace. The lower unit skirt has to come off. Beyond the LED, which you say is working, the only other electronic...
Looks like (at least) the trace from JP1 - 4 to JP1 pin1 is burned through. Can't quite tell if the other trace for negative power is also fried, but looks...
... Umm... perhaps you should replace it with a *fuse*??? (fuse me once, shame on you, burn me twice (no, it won't... the wire will survive the onslaught),...
After owning a C8 for several years, I decided to buy an EXT 125PE for the good reviews, portability, and not being able to resist the price that Astronomics...
Welcome! And don't forget to check out my ETX Site: http://www.weasner.com/etx ... Mike Weasner Email: mweasner@... iChatAV / AIM: mweasner@......
Mike Weasner
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Apr 13, 2008 3:48 pm
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Interesting that the power panel fried and the drive circuits survived. Prol'ly the power panel served as a fuse. I worked on Nexstar 11GPS that had a...
Found a coincidental issue with the scope this weekend. My autostar HBX cable has always seemed flakey, just because the wires seem very exposed at the RJ45...
Hello, Hope you deliver our website to you of net friend, you will get more of quick! We are a large wholesaler who mainly sell electrical product ,such as...
In the big box home center stores here (USA) they carry a $10-12 RJ crimper that is probably all that a hobbist/homeowner needs. I think I paid almost $40 for...
Hello All, I just joined this group! I received a Meade ETX-80AT-TC for a 35 year service anniversary gift from my company and need to learn more about it. My ...
Welcome! Yes, you can run the telescope from an external power supply. For more information on using an ETX check out my ETX web site: ...
Mike Weasner
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Apr 23, 2008 1:04 am
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... year ... about it. My ... pack. Can ... provide ... good for ... the OTA. ... appreciated. ... Welcome, that's a very nice anniversary gift! I purchased...
I contacted Meade and they suggested a Meade #607 dc power cord, which I ordered from Astronomics. I also ordered a dew shield from Astrozap today. BTW, I...
having trouble finding this. Trying to train my motors and set up my 125. Don't have manuals so any help here appreciated. Even a link on Mike's site would...
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