Charles, You can get a much better Meade 114/500 tube on the outlet site for $49.95 including shipping. Or you can put a Starblast from Orion right on that ...
Rod, Two sources for a new arm would be Telescope-Warehouse, Bill probably has a few of them. The Meade outlet site also has lots of DS2100 scopes for so...
I always use a cheshire/sight tube first and then a laser to check it. Always make sure your laser is collimated first. 2114's and 2130's are very hard to keep...
i thought that was a great idea! PVC plug is sheer genius. could you elaborate further on each image? i really could use more details, as there is no...
Still wrestling with a double image problem in my DS2130. Thanks for all the tips you've given, pretty much tried all with out success. This scope was...
I have had a similar problem My ds90 had a big dent in it (I bought it used) I took the scope apart and used a wooden dowel to roll out the dent. I didn't get...
They look like flimsy shakey DS mounts, eitherway that second EQ mount and scope are a good deal for a beginner. Thanks for the pointer. James ... From:...
Are you guys(gals) saying then that removing the dent in your tube did indeed solve a double image for you? A side note...I'm disappointed at this moment with...
I did for me. But as I said before be very careful. or you could damage your scope beyond repair. Something else you mite do is make a new tube from pvc...
Well, I cut that one piece only, everything else is just screwed with screws. I just used some wood glue on base to strengthen it and added extra wood blocks...
Awesome! I take it you took the most sensible, simple route in constructing this unique mount. I think I will take the same route! Hey Tiger, thanks for really...
A while ago I posted a message to the effect that I completely shorted my DS arm. Some wanted to be kept up to date. Well, in the end I had to buy a complete...
I recently bought a refurb 2130AT (not the short-tube ATS) with an Autostar #494 for my son. I'm quite happy with the scope itself and it pretty much does what...
Andras and others, To track the Sun, add the elements from the following site http://www.weasner.com/etx/autostar/as_sun.html as an asteroid. The second set...
The information on E-Bay indicates that this ETX has plastic bearings instead of the metal ones that are being installed now. I have a 6 year old DS Series...
John, I don't have a 2130 so I can't answer your question directly but there are many fixes that have been tried for those with varying success. Go to Mike...
John: I don't have any experience with the 2130 either. However, if you have not tried to "Calibrate Motors" or "Train Drive" this would be worth a try. If...
I am looking at buying either the Telestar DS-2114ATSA 4.5" scope with the 114mm primary w/1000mm focal length, f/8.8, short tube design (17" length) and the...
John: I had purchased one of these factory refurbs last year. The first mount actually worked OK for about a week before it wouldn't lock the Altitude gear....
Frank, I agree that the letters after the scope name can be confusing. Usually the AT stands for Autostar. The ATSA is one I have never figured out exactly. I...
Has anyone thought of putting a screw through the gear in the base of the 2000 mount to secure it? I realize that this would eliminate the clutch, but what the...
I recently got a 2130 off ebay from the Meade Outlet Store. I am using my own 497 AutoStar and converted the scope to 1.25" eyepieces. Azimuth works just fine,...
Frank: My first telescope was a Meade DS Series Long Tube 114. It does not appear that Meade makes this scope any longer. Before, buying a telescope, I spent...
Jamey: There is a file in the files section Named "DS-2130ATE alt drive". I am not certin if this will solve your problem but it is worth reading. Mike Morris...
Lanny, That is what the "leather washer" fix does. It is not that hard and you still get to keep the clutch. The gear in the bottom of the mount is soft...
Jamey, That sounds like a gear or encoder problem. Mike Weasners ETX site has many fixes for 2130's. There is a link in the files or links section. I can't...
Hi, I have a DS2070 which requires 8-AAs. I want to use rechargeable batteries as a cost savings measure. 8 alkalines at 1.5v each total 12v. The MiH ...
Arnie, The real answer is yes and no. Rechargeables tend to use up their available amperage much faster than alkalines and when they do go out they go out very...
Hi Arnie, Like Jerry, I use a 12V 7 Ahr gel cel. You have the rechargeable aspect and plenty of power. I use it for my ETX 105 and my DS60 mount both with...
