I loved the my 10inch DS - except for the knock-down and set-up time. I unmounted the tube and put it into straps so it would rotate. That also made the parts...
It is a little known fact that the Autostar 495 and 497 are the same beast under their skin EXCEPT for the programming. While Autostar Updater refuses to xfer...
We hope to buy a home in the near-country in 2006......then...I'll build my first observatory for my DS-16. Your DS-10 sounded wonderful! That black metalflake...
The AstroMaster was Big C's first attempt at DSC. The computer was 2.5x2.5x1 inch with a 10 character 2 line led display and four tiny buttons. The 9v battery...
One more try at this... I've tweaked a Telestar DS2130ATE for a Boy Scout camp near here. Basic "fixes" were (1) switch them from the AA battery pack to a good...
Tony, my Ds2090 also has slippage in the az axis and like you I was unable to fix it. How much force would you say is required to push the az axis through the ...
HI GROUP,i was wondering if the mount could be made better by drilling through and replaceing the sheet metal screws, with stove bolts? and attach some kind of...
Is your scope for grab on (go to dark sites) often or you mainly use it at home?? If you use it all or most of the times at home maybe would be better to do a...
Those 9V batteries can be easily unwrapped to scavenge the connector. I'm hoping to post the rest of my original message here as the first was whisked away by...
Sander, Thanks for the possible fix, but not sure that would help. There is no "clutch" on that axis per se; the big white central gear doesn't slip at all...
... The current Updater should be willing to do the download without using Safe Load. I think. I haven't had a 495 to play with for years. ... To the best of...
Tony, The big white central gear IS the clutch, or at least that is the part that is supposed to slip if the tube is forced. If it has no slippage at all then...
Jerry, There is not a lot you can do to that mount to make it sturdier. The fixes you suggest may do something but I doubt you will get it appreciably better. ...
The big white gear IS slipping. The "clutch" is the big cone shaped plastic nut with notches. Find two notches opposite each other that you can slip the tips...
THANKS JERRY! ILL GO BACK AND LOOK AT WHATS BEEN POSTED CLEAR SKYS TO YA. ... __________________________________________ Yahoo! DSL – Something to write home...
Yikes, Marty... I did the "non-final" fix on the alt drive, and it works just fine. But this doesn't seem to apply to the Az drive, as it isn't a matter of a...
Duh.... Ok, I should read ALL the messages before I reply, shouldn't I? I'll give a shot to removing the rubber cone-nut and the big white gear, clean it off...
On my Meade ds 90, the screw manageing the azmuth keeps popping out. I use the autostar 494 with it. Any advice on how to fix? This is the same problem I had...
Jon, I also have the DS 90 refractor scope. The OTA itself is wonderful, I love it. But the Meade mount and tripod are a disgrace. The mount was so loose ...
Need more info. Do you mean the big know on the bottom of the mount? Can you send a picture? There are two DS series of mounts. One has both the motors exposed...
you can use a little crazy glue if you are talking about the locknut the holds the worm screw in the older ds 90 be careful if you try to use locknut it melts...
I agree with Robert with one exception - DO NOT USE ANY KIND of BRUSH! I used a photo brush and was very careful, but it still caused very minute scratches on...
Robert, Good advice! BTW. In regards to your fourth paragraph. Have you tried using a "walker" to steady your body to the eyepiece while standing? The type...
Hi all: I am thinking about asking for this scope for Christmas. I know it has the ability to GoTO with the computer part of it. The box does not let me know...
I am just starting out trying to learn about the night sky. Figured a Meade 2114 to start with coupled with Autostar so I am not just looking...going 'ahhh'...
Hi all...I am considering asking for the DS-114A TA for Christmas and I have a question about it. I realize that it will locate objuects, but will it continue...
Hi Group Can anybody help me? I would like to learn more about the Meade DS2114 telescope before I buy in the next couple of days.... If you can help please...
Please can somebody help? I am about to purchase a new telescope and do not know which one of the following to buy: - Meade DS2114AT or Celestron Nexstar 114...
