Hi Chris - Mike Weasner gave me engineer@..., but my impression was this isn't a tech support address - it's more for reporting bugs. I had reported an...
Hello Dick, Thanks for your reply. I should have included the url, so here it is: www.weasner.com/etx/techtips/etx_tuneup2.html. The information was posted to...
... I consider 15% to be far too high an initial value.. my own ETX90 was happiest (in RA) at values below 10. 15 would've been overkill. That's why i...
Greetings ETX group! Info needed. I have the ETX ASTRO model first production run that needs grease in the RA shaft, under the slow motions housing, anyone...
... I use a Meade OEM "Condor" 120vAC/12vDC PS. No load output 16.47vDC according to Mr. Fluke. The transformer housing plugs into the 120vAC mains and hangs...
... Vermont, ... That's a plastic on plastic bearing so you want something kind to plastic. I generally use white lithium or silicone brake grease around...
... No, it'll hold -charge- (or voltage) for days. Current only happens while it's discharging.... But that answer does clear my "where is the charge being...
Hello Dick, I guess the real question is: "If one had fournd acceptable DEC and RA settings prior to an upgrade, wouldn't those same settings be acceptable...
I recall one Autostar upgrade that changed the backlash settings to 50%! I think that was an oversight, but is an example of having to verify what the latest...
... a ... As I go out to put gas in the car I get the feeling Peter Oleum isn't friendly to anyone. The ETX mount is made of ABS, not sure if it is attacked by...
... Got me there Dick! I assume there are/is capacitors in the Meade 120vAC/12vDC power supply. Usually these things only have the transformer and some diodes....
... house? ... Seems your concerns are valid. Google found this: "When pipe dope comes into contact with ABS plastic, certain oil based chemicals in the pipe...
Greetings Group: Came home with the suggested white grease today from work, and got right to work and it sure cured the RA drag. But I cleaned this out after...
This sounds like a good product, as from the 3M site online. Printer-friendly format 3M™ Silicone Lubricant 85822, 24 oz, 12 per case Use to lubricate moving...
I have purchased a meade ETX105PEAT about a month ago and have still never got it to align correctly. Meade, who as usual was less than helpful told me to...
... Yet another reason i wrote my "display and edit Train Drive Results" portion of my patch kit (40b is -almost- ready for posting). ... Ahhh... one of THOSE...
... We can't tell what's going wrong until you describe (painfully boring almost click-by-click) what you're doing -now-. Also, use STARS instead of planets...
I have a ETX125 with accessories including LPI & DSI for sale. It is in showroom condition & never been used outdoors & only used a half a dozen times. If...
Triple check all inputs, including scope type, make tripod top (without the scope) absolutely level, install scope, put level on top of tube and set the side...
Hi all, I'm having a problem with my AuroStar 497 and can't figure it out. 2/3's of the time when I power up my setup...... set the date, time ect. and then...
... Please reload another copy of the update software and do another reset after that. I did an update to the 34ec version for mine, and it goofed up the...
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Hi... In the Files area, in the Patches folder... You'll find patch40bb.zip ... my patch kit for Meade's new 40Eb firmware. It provides: (a) Display and...
I purchased a ETX125 PE last July. I had the same problem except it would forget the time/date/location and during alignment - ask for stars that were below...
First light at last - optics look good but automatic alignment was not even close. I think it is confused about the "level" part of level north. So, now to...
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