How many objects in the star finder/autostar ver 1.0? the instruction manual
says 1400 but you referenced 9000 (I like that number better) is there a list of
a breakdown of the the total objects listed?






--- In Meade4504Telescopes@yahoogroups.com, "autostaretx" <rseymour@...> wrote:
>
> --- In Meade4504Telescopes@yahoogroups.com, "intrepid7772000" <intrepid7@>
wrote:
> >
> > Is the 494 database upgradeable with the 506 cable?
>
> The USer Objects (Comets, Asteroids, Tours, Satellites) are
> upgradable/changable with a 506 cable and Meade's Updater.
>
> The fundamental "9,000 object" database is not changable.
>
> > If I got the 497 HC how can I get it to recognize the 114eq-dh4?
>
> There are now two flavors of the "497 Autostar".
> One is the older model, and in Nov 2008 they started shipping
> the "new" model. The new model identifies itself as a 497EP
> (note the "EP") and flashes "Bootloader" on the screen for an
> instant during the boot process.
>
> The -old- model can be reprogrammed ("patched") to present the
> 4504/114eq as a known model. The "patch kit" required for that
> is in this group's Files area, in the "Starfinder and Autostar"
> folder, in the "patches" folder under that.
> (hmmm... i should update that kit... i've made many additions
> since the v43Eg "4th edition" posted here...)
>
> We're still working on analyzing the "new" model, so there's
> not a patch kit for it (yet). (we're finding stacks of bugs).
>
> > The 497 seems to have a much larger database but how much is
> > useable with a 4.5"? Thanks
>
> Consider that the 497 Autostar is shipped with the 3" ETX-90.
>
> Yes, there are thousands of objects you won't see with a 4.5"
> scope, but i find it kind'a fun to see the "neighborhood" of
> things too dim to see by themselves.
>
> have fun
> --dick
>
> >
> >
> > --- In Meade4504Telescopes@yahoogroups.com, "autostaretx" <rseymour@> wrote:
> > >
> > > --- In Meade4504Telescopes@yahoogroups.com, "STEVEN C. FOSTER"
<intrepid7@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I just got a Meade 114EQ-DH4 and I'm looking for:
> > >
> > > > 2. 505 controller kit for this model (the cd that came with it said
> > > > to order the 505 controller cable kit) is there a special version?
> > >
> > > > 4. Hand unit upgrade? Says starfinder on the bottom of the hand unit
> > > > but display says autostar 1.0?, when turned on, don't know which
> > > > version.
> > >
> > > Those two questions are related.
> > > You probably have the original "Starfinder" controller.
> > > If it does NOT have a numeric keypad, that's the case.
> > > A "Starfinder" is (hardware-wise) what's called an Autostar 494.
> > > (but programmed -specifically- for the 4504 or 114EQ-DH4)
> > >
> > > That style of starfinder/autostar can NOT use a simple 505 cable.
> > > You need a 506 cable/converter, which includes a mid-cable lump
> > > of active electronics. These sold for $30 to $50 in the early
> > > 2000's.
> > >
> > > Gene Chimahusky has managed to create plans and circuit boards so
> > > that you can make your own 506, or buy it from him.
> > > http://home.comcast.net/~lynol1000/as_909/as_909_clone.htm
> > > (the project grew to become a Meade 909, but programming can make
> > > it a 506).
> > >
> > > If you buy a new (to you) Autostar 497 or 495, you will gain a
> > > numeric keypad, but it will not natively "know" the 114EQ-DH4.
> > > It will work with a 505 cable, but not with a 506 cable/converter.
> > > The lack of "knowing" a 114EQ-DH4 can be overcome in a variety
> > > of ways.
> > > A 505 cable has no active electronics, and it's simple to build
> > > your own, and they're available from 3rd party (i.e. not Meade)
> > > builders. But sort out -which- Autostar/Starfinder you're going
> > > to be using before acquiring a 505 or 506.
> > >
> > >
> > > have fun
> > > --dick
> > >
> >
>