I just successfully updated an Autostar #497EP (new chip) from V59E7 to V59EF using ASU V5.6. The upgrade process was a little scary because it only allowed...
Gday Bob ... Fun isn't it :-) ... Yep, but if you rename it to BuildEP59Ef.rom your ASU will find it and allow a PC based update Much safer than the net...
Gday Bob ... You are lucky. I only figured this out a few days ago myself, as part of trying to load patches. ... Next time, just press the button and close yr...
The upside of this exercise is the fact that the pushbutton functions of this 497EP controller seem a lot more positive than earlier 497 controllers. I think...
Gday Bob ... It is for what we have seen so far, ie photos of several units show the flashing and the unit i have definately has gold flashed contacts. Its...
To me, the most significant patch was the one that bypassed the automatic selection of alignment stars during the automatic alignment procedure. That function...
I managed to strip a tiny plastic gear on the drive train in the base of a meade ETX 90 EC. 1. Does anyone sell parts like this? 2. Would the drive parts be...
You can search for spur gear pinions if you know the pitch of teeth and the number of teeth. This is figured by: A one inch pitch diameter gear with 24 teeth...
Along with the suggested sources, you might also want to check with Bill Vorce at: www.telescope-warehouse.com He frequently has ETX parts for sale. David...
Can not seem to find this part anywhere problem caused by mixing battery types (not me) go figure, smoke filled the room scary. Does anyone know where i can...
I've seen various posts about focal reducers and I have some questions; I have an ETX-125, I'm looking for a focal reducer that wil give me a focal length of...
There are some ETX Focal Reducers discussed on the Accessory Reviews: Astrophotography page on my ETX Site. Before purchasing from Scopetronix, you might want...
Thanks Mike, In the past, I've ordered from Scopetronix and had no problems; but that was before they ran into trouble. After that, I ordered from CNC and...
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... I only have one in my mount, which is not for sale (at the moment). The problem is that the 105 and 125 used a differntly designed RA board than the 90....
Optically a focal reducer is a no brainer. Just a couple of double element convex lenses in an alloy housing. You can get a f/6.3 on eBay from Hirsh for about...
Hey - Just picked up the etx125 after about 2 years of it sitting down in the cellar. I almost forgot what a great little scope this is! I upgraded to the...
Yes, I use it too. It is an excellent addon & Starpatch updating is WAY more reliable than ASU. Highly recommended! Jim On Jun 24, 2009, at 7:43 AM, David...
Hi, I was appalled to find the corrector plate retaining ring on my ETX90 had come loose, several turns in fact. The corrector lens is free to move from side...
Alright - first time in a couple of years using the the etx125. Was sitting in the closet for a couple of years. Pulled it out, updated to latest with Star...
Hello Community! I need help ...... Firstly. I wish to control my ETX 90 and 125 from my laptop and have just received a MEADE connector cable with a serial...
Check the basics: Time, Date, Time Zone, Daylight Savings and Lat/Lon. Anyone of those being off will cause wierd align behaviors. I was challenged by this...
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