Just order the keypad repair kit from Scopestuff.com and follow the directions. Your Autostar will be re born good or better than new for less than $20.00....
I've self-guided successfully between subs in Alt-Az mode using Dick Seymour's patch but had a problem the other night. Self-guided here means no guide scope,...
Hi Dan, I had the same problem a couple of months back. Purchased the repair kit which is not that easy to find and more expensive in the UK. Cleaned mine with...
Kim, Where did you find this in the UK? Google was not my friend today. Google says Maplin does this kit, but I'm blowed if I could find one to order. Adrian...
Hi Adrian, I did find a couple of places that sell the kit. I bought mine from Farnell I think the web site is uk.farnell.com search for rubber keypad repair...
After disappointing results using Meade's software supplied with my LX90GPS, can someone please advise me as to some good alternatives? My specific problems...
... I don't know what version you're running, but have you tried downloading the "version 4" update from Meade? (it doesn't identify itself as version 4 in the...
I have had many problems that are not repeatable. Included in the intermittent issues is the one that you describe. I thought I was tracking/guiding but what...
The one I am using is and Exide -Orbital, Marine Deep Cycle type Non Spillable. Sorry no model # since I am do now want to lift it out of the carrier. ... ...
I Dick - I'm using the software that came with my LX90GPS, "Meade Astronomical Software". When I try to load the update you reference below it says there is no...
... Ah... *that* is not the fully-functional Autostar Suite package. ... Did the message perhaps say "Autostar Suite" instead of Autostar? ... Autostar Suite...
Thanks, Dolfi- Sounds like good advice and I did notice large tracking errors (bigger than 10) and, in fact, the scope was very unresponsive. When I couldn't...
Hi, I'm about to buy a camera to take astropictures.If I buy Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi (a.k.a. 400D) 10.1 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera Body (Silver) what...
Hi, You will need a T-mount adapter at least - and a LOT of patience. IMHO, jumping in to the world of astrophotography with the likes of a Canon DSLT is like...
Here is what I would recommend. - T-Ring - this is required to attach your camera to the scope. - A remote shutter release. One with a built in timer is best....
... Those keys may be operating at "guide" speed, and would be very difficult to see results. Bring up the Autostar Suite's Remote Handbox application, or at...
Hey all, Thanks for all the advice, here is what I've found so far. Using Jan's *excellent* instructions, I have the fork cover off, and started looking at all...
Check out that new cable before going after another one. 1. Connect scope and computer as Meade suggests. Note: you have been successful communicating with...
... You could take the hint and put a *fuse* in there... (or on the power lead). After all, something made it blow in the first place... ... Certainly. (within...
I'm using the 43Gc patch on the Lx90-lnt-gps and haven't gotten it to work? The guide star drifts slowly downward consistantly. If you turn off power and...
I'm considering a Grab n' Go / Piggyback scope for my LX90. I see that there are quite a few William's Optics Megrez 80 users in this group. I'm actually...
Hi Dan, I run a Moonfish ED80 APO (the 'standard' ED80 clone) piggybacked on my LX90 and is is a good match. Weightwise I ran for over a year without balance...
During Easy alignment in polar mode with LX90 LNT GPS 10", I see a warning such as "check mount" scope may hit……. Tapping GO TO again allows the scope...
Try resetting your AutoStar and then enter your information again. This shouldn't happen with an LX-90 since it's a fork mount. I've seen it a couple of...
... The message comes from the scope wanting to transgress into a zone defined by the model and your setting of the "Max Elevation" (under Setup/Telescope). ...
Hello Everyone Thanks again to all of you who helped solve the "rubber banding" problem with my LX 90. Now I have a more severe problem. The Autostar...
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