Brian, Thanks for the drive motor tip. A few years ago I rescued a 114mm Model 4495C from a yard sale for $8. Built a tripod and refurbed the EQ2 and...
Inspired by new astronomy buddy I'm taking the mothballs off my 4504, and was wondering if it is possible to run the motors off the electric(we call it mains...
Don't be fooled by ten 1.5V batteries. The scope runs just fine on 12V or anything between 12 and 15 volts. Any transformer that will give at least 12V while...
Like Jerry, i use an automobile's rechargable "JumpStart" battery pack to run my LX200gps. As a mains supply, you want something that will supply 12 to 15v ...
One more thing... be ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN you hook up the connector with the correct polarity. The wrong polarity will fry your electronics.... and a fuse won't...
Well the fuse should blow after meltdown create a short to ground:) Seriously, whether the circuits will be damaged depends on the capacity of the protective...
Pi: Well, we hope the fuse will blow first. I wouldn't want to take the chance, though. I wouldn't want those protective diodes to act as fuses..... ...
is there a specific 505 controller cable set for the 114EQ-DH4 and I am also looking for the battery pack. The one I have is cracked in several places. Thanks...
Ended up getting a partial refund on the telescope, and purchased another for parts. I also picked up the focuser back from Siebert Optics, and am waiting for...
Hi, I just got a Meade 114EQ-DH4 and I'm looking for: 1. ac power supply 2. 505 controller kit for this model (the cd that came with it said to order the 505...
Steven, See My responses below to some of the questions. ... From: Meade4504Telescopes@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Meade4504Telescopes@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf...
In a message dated 6/27/2009 6:15:32 A.M. Central Daylight Time, kriek@... writes: Battery pack holder, mine was cracked up an had to reglue. ********* ...
... 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...
Hello Dick, Many thanks for the time you took to reply. You provided me with a lot of good info to go on. You are right, starfinder controler, no keypad....
... I killed two stones with one bird by using a 12 volt power station (purchased years ago on sale at Sears) similar to http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LF3C18 ...
I contacted Meade about a 2" to 1.25" adaptor. They don't have anymore for this scope. They basicly don't support this scope anymore so I bought one online at...
Is the 494 database upgradeable with the 506 cable? If I got the 497 HC how can I get it to recognize the 114eq-dh4? The 497 seems to have a much larger...
... The USer Objects (Comets, Asteroids, Tours, Satellites) are upgradable/changable with a 506 cable and Meade's Updater. The fundamental "9,000 object"...
Try not to repeat too much. IIRC power is fed to a coaxial jack on the RA drive, which then provides power to the DEC drive and the hand controller. ... center...
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...
Hi guys, I have been using the 4504 for years now and have been very happy with it, it has taught me a lot and showed some excellent stuff. To name a few over...
Hello, I have a 114EQ-DH4. How can I connect it to a computer? It doesn't have a aux port and what cable do I need if it is possible? Thanks, Steven...
Hello all, The local humane society thrift shop has received the motor assemby and accessory kit for a Meade 4504 telescope, and is looking for an interested...
... There are two ways to connect it to a computer: (a) -create- an AUX port. Here's how i did it: http://www.weasner.com/etx/techtips/ds_auxport.html ...then...
Hello, I have been using the 4504 for years now in mannual mode. Yesterday I decided to set up the motors and starfinder handset. Initially everything went...
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