Autostar cable connector set with software

Use a personal computer pc to directly control a meade autostarcompatible telescope through the use of an astronomical software program with telescope control capabilities such as meade epoch 2000sk sky software. Allows connection of a meade 497 autostar or meade audiostar keypad to a pc serial port using meade autostar suite software. Ive got a usb to serial cable connected and the driver installed fine, ive set it up as com1 and set it to com1 in the autostar suite, but it point blank refuses to talk to. Allows connection of a meade 497 autostar or meade audiostar keypad to a pc serial port using meade autostar suite software, available for free download a. Allows connection of a meade 497 autostar or meade autostar keypad to a pc serial port using meade autostar suite software, available for free download at. The autostar update application will be available as a stand alone client application for. When orienting the rj10 connector align the plug so that the closed end is facing you and the tab is on the bottom. With the appropriate software loaded into computer, the telescope can be guided with the onscreen display. Pc cables for lx200 classic meade computerized telescopes. Im assuming a 505type cable to a 495 or 497 autostar. Meade astrofinder software displays a realtime interactive star chart on your computer screen that constantly shows you where your scope is pointing, so you can locate targets. When used with appropriate software it allows for telescope control from the pc, downloading autostar softare updates, and cloning one autostar to another so you can share user created databases. This set includes a 6foot rs232 cable and a db9 serial adapter. Also compatible with lx200gps and lx200 classic preautostar ii.

Hello,i was wondering if anyone could confirm the pc cables required for an lx200 10 classic to hook up to a pc with software like starry nights. Allows connection of a meade 497 autostar or meade audiostar keypad to a pc serial port using meade autostar suite software, available for free download at. Ive got a usb to serial cable connected and the driver installed fine, ive set it up as com1 and set it to com1 in the autostar suite, but it point blank refuses to talk to the telescope. Nov 08, 2016 updating meade autostar model 497 with autostar updater from 43ea to 43eg gordon mclaren.

This version is supplied as a cable set only without software. Meade 505 connector cable set for meade 497 autostar. Pc cables for lx200 classic posted in meade computerized telescopes. Updating meade autostar model 497 with autostar updater from 43ea to 43eg gordon mclaren. Updating meade autostar model 497 with autostar updater. Cables for astronomy power cables guide cables mount. For use with the meade autostar computer controller. Allows you to both operate and update your autostar equipped meade telescope form your computer. This page provides information from meade and users on the meade autostar, audiostar, cables, and the autostar updater software. Astrofinder 506 projector accessories pdf manual download. For this cable we will be using cat3 telephone cable because we had a roll laying around.

The ability to guide the telescope on your computer screen is made possible with the appropriate software. Meade astrofinder software displays a realtime interactive star chart on your computer screen that constantly shows you where your scope is pointing, so. This is a computer to autostar or audiostar connector cable only. Meade connector cable rs232 for etx and lx90 telescopes 07505. This item connects the telescopes hand controller to your pc. Updating meade autostar model 497 with autostar updater from. And then, when we both tried to connect it to our respective pcs, we cant seem to do it. You can also explore other items in the telescope accessories yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you. In respect to your other idea, i dont want to control the scope from my computer just use the autostar to download updated satellite databases etc. Use a personal computer pc to directly control a meade autostar compatible telescope through the use of an astronomical software program with. Meade instruments cable connector set cable set walmart. Includes a 6foot rs232 cable and a db9 serial adapter.

Also compatible with lx200gps and lx200 classic pre autostar ii. When working with coiled wire i have found that a simple velcro cable tie works wonders in keeping things nice and neat. Allows you to both operate the telescope from your computer and download free updates from the meade site as they become available. Allows connection of a meade model 497 autostar to a pc or laptop. Page 1 autostar downloading from a pc is now complete. View and download meade astrofinder 506 operating instructions online. Meade astrofinder 506 operating instructions pdf download. Unfollow meade autostar 497 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Diy meade 505 telescope to pc cable the makers workbench. If you applying patches or using the cable information, be certain you check the versionmodel number first to. See the autostar feedback page for other autostar user comments. View and download meade 505 operating instructions online. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below. Windows only, second party software available for mac.

Connector cable set for use with the meade autostar computer controller. This is a pc to autostar or audiostar connector cable only. Meade connector kit wautostar software skies unlimited. With the appropriate software loaded into computer, the. This item is compatible with meade etx60, etx70 and etx80 models, as well as most ds2000 series models. When used with appropriate software it allows for telescope control from the pc, downloading software updates, and cloning.