I'm having a problem with drift only when the power is on to the scope. When the scope is powered off it will stay still forever. Help! Any ideas? Barry...
It's been a long road, but my 14" scope is running 100% OK.... I replaced the E4 optical encoder and everything is GREAT!!...but I have 1 question.... On the...
I set up my LX200 10" last night for the first time in a while, Alt/Az (location 23 degrees north latitude) as usual. I leveled the base, trained the drives,...
1) To calibrate sensors, does the scope have to be already aligned? 2) Once calibrated, is that it ... and if you move to a new location to set up, the GPS...
I'm having a problem linking my telescope with my planetarium program "The Sky 6." When I go through The Sky link process I get the following message, "Local...
It's been a long road, but my 14" scope is running 100% OK.... I replaced the E4 optical encoder and everything is GREAT!!...but I have 1 question.... On the...
It's time for some good news on this group. Too much gloom and doom here guys. My 12" was returned to Meade for repairs on Jan 22nd. Considering that it took...
Hi What exactly is being characterized during the "training drive" process? I would assume things like backlash, drive rate, etc. Is that correct and how...
Hi all I'm running an LX200 10" GPS with a piggy back WO ed80 + CCDs The scope is balanced perfectly via a rail and 15lb weights in all directions. The problem...
Assuming a proper setup and alignment etc. I find a star in the east. Let's say, near the meridian. I Sync on it. At that time, targets I look for in that...
Instead of going through a long story about how it happened, lets just say that I screwed up royally. I put a couple of .5 to 1mm coating scratches on the...
I have had the new LX200R out three times now. Last night, during the second hour of observing, and about six events into the guided tour the scope was suppose...
Dear all, I've been looking at recent posts after several months away from the site. The site's usefulness is beyond compare, but I have to say that the unkind...
Oh Wise Ones, I have some questions regarding Polar Alignment Procedures. I have a LX200GPS 10" on an Ultrawedge on a steel pier and get the Polar Home...
Hi everyone, I have a major issue with my LX200 12" UHTC. Step fellowed: Start the Meade = Switch On 1) on my key pad it does display version 3.0d 2) dayligth...
Hi all, Is there a way to stop a LX200R in mid slew? I have a long image train (which doesn't fit between the fork arms at certain DEC angles) and want to...
Can anyone point me to a PEMPro tutorial or just give me a walk through on using it? I'm trying to use it with Maxim DL and my LX200R and find it a bit...
Good morning, I am a bit frustrated and need your help. I have a ST-2000XCM and a LX200R. Last night I was trying to autoguide with the ST2K but kept ...
It actually does: Law Suites are likely where attorneys go to celebrate with the bubbly after they have won their lawsuits against someone. Dr. Clay ... ...
Thanks Mike for your post. It's discouraging to see all those negative posts. Lets just deal with some kinds of solutions to whatever the problem is. I own...
I'm considering getting this 5-filter wheel to use for visual as well as with the Meade DSI. Orion does make a point of specifying it requires an additional...
Hi Folks If anybody is interested I'm selling a spare set of LX200GPS 8" forks with the motorbase and other items. Could be used for spares. The OTA has been...
Please Help! I am building a permenent wedge based on the OEM mount. Searched the files and posted on the 14" group to no avail. Any dimensions, necessary...
I posted several days ago about having a lot of trouble achieving fine collimation with a new LX200R. Unfortunately, I did not get a response from this group....
is there a majic # these should be set at or is it just up to your horizons. the reason I'm asking is this 12'' lx200 GPS to polar align. I can't get it to...
Hi folks Does anyone out there know if the firmware resident on U5 (micro on the Left Fork Arm PCB) is flash uploaded during system boot? I need to replace...
Will my 8" LX200R mount onto the Meade Superwedge without modifications? In other words, will the base bolt holes and center screw work? Meade's description of...
I wish I were here to ask tech questions, but I still don't have the scope. I went to the store again and become confused/outraged. I'm fuseraged. According to...
