Thanks, Don. I am working on one from October 30th during Mars' closest approach. Looking at the images between the current and 2003, its amazing how much...
Dick and all, A synopsis from the readme's are now on Mike Weasner's ETX site. There wasn't room on our site for it. Joe ... -- No virus found in this outgoing...
====================================== Photo Section Space Management Guidelines Because the disk usage in the LX-90 photo directories often approaches the...
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Dick, I checked and I have version 33Ef. Do you recommend upgrading? BTW, my scope has an LNT ... From: autostaretx To: lx90@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday,...
... I was going to just say "your choice", and reference Joe's posting of the readme's at: http://www.weasner.com/etx/autostar/2005/as_26ea-40ef.html BUT:...
I just received the #1209 Microfocuser (and vibration pads) and have a couple of questions for the group: Because of the weight of the 1209, the scope now tips...
you will need to balance it for the added weight of the focuser - which will also shift the weight of EP's aft as well. If you don't want to add weights yet,...
perhaps i should add to this that the reasons are twofold: 1. increased tracking accuracy by reducing deflections of gears under load and reducing the current...
I recommend H-a imaging for those of you that are troubled with light pollution. The H-a filter really levels the playing field when it comes to imaging...
Makes sense. I just hadn't heard much about folks adding counterweights after installing a 1209 but I wasn't sure either way. I searched the site for past...
I don't know what those weights are - I made my own 2D rail and weights set. I would have a think about whether this is all you are ever going to do or whether...
... I know I have the latest firmware (with your patches that came along with StarGPS), and I got a replacement autostar from meade, and it is still broke,...
... No problems Greg, as now Dick has given the definitive answer so everyone is well informed. Thanks Dick, nice to have you looking after us in this Forum. ...
Are there options for connecting a notebook computer other than sinking $65 in the Meade #505 connector set ($25) and the Meade USB to RS232 bridge cable...
build your own 505 cable, I believe the instructions are in the files section. Joe ... -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition....
I made mine for less than $8.00. Just be careful and follow the wire-to-pin scheme. I'm not particularly handy, but methodical and careful, and I found making...
I found the directions for making the 505 cable. Looks pretty straight forward. Any comments on bridging that to USB? Is the "in-line inductor that helps...
... Many people have used many brands of USB->serial adapter. About the only recommendation to make is DON'T use Belkin. Folks who buy the "white box" $20...
Do a search on http://skyinsight.net/search/search.php?groupname=lx90 for USB to serial. Some work, some don't. Joe ... -- No virus found in this outgoing...
Don't know if anyone has run into this problem before but it's got me confused. I hooked up my new 1209 Microfocuser and tested it using the provided hand...
I found the directions for making the 505 cable. Looks pretty straight forward. Any comments on bridging that to USB? Is the "in-line inductor that helps...
Nope, you don't need to bother with that. I've been running with my home built cable to a few years without any problems. Regards Colin Dawson www.cjdawson.com...
"white box"???? Is this another way of saying generic or does "whiter box" refer to a particular brand? Clear Skies! Marshall Harrison 30º7'9"N 81º36'28"W ...
I currently power my LX90 8" from the Meade 541 AC adapter (12 vDC 1.5 amp). I just purchased a Kendrick DigiFire 7 controller for my new dew heaters. I plan...
May be ok - the Kendrick blurb says you can run computerised setting circles, so it's probably regulated and smoothed. But I would advise you to contact...
Steve, As I posted on the group, I tried it last night. I had to reload my drivers for XP to recognize the camera, the 'lpi' tab apparently does what the ...