Windows only, second party software available for mac. Use a personal computer pc to directly control a meade autostar compatible telescope through the use of an astronomical software program with. For this cable we will be using cat3 telephone cable because we had a roll laying around. Allows connection of a meade 497 autostar or meade audiostar keypad to a pc serial port using meade autostar suite software.
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 when used with appropriate software it allows for t. You can also explore other items in the telescope accessories yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you. Meade astrofinder software displays a realtime interactive star chart on your computer screen that constantly shows you where your scope is pointing, so. This set includes a 6foot rs232 cable and a db9 serial adapter. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below. Pc cables for lx200 classic meade computerized telescopes. This page provides information from meade and users on the meade autostar, audiostar, cables, and the autostar updater software. 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.
And then, when we both tried to connect it to our respective pcs, we cant seem to do it. Page 1 autostar downloading from a pc is now complete. 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. This is a pc to autostar or audiostar connector cable only.
Meade connector kit wautostar software skies unlimited. If you applying patches or using the cable information, be certain you check the versionmodel number first 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 at. 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. See the autostar feedback page for other autostar user comments. 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. Diy meade 505 telescope to pc cable the makers workbench. Meade connector cable rs232 for etx and lx90 telescopes 07505. Im assuming a 505type cable to a 495 or 497 autostar. 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. Astrofinder 506 projector accessories pdf manual download.
Also compatible with lx200gps and lx200 classic preautostar ii. Unfollow meade autostar 497 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. When working with coiled wire i have found that a simple velcro cable tie works wonders in keeping things nice and neat. 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.
When orienting the rj10 connector align the plug so that the closed end is facing you and the tab is on the bottom. This item is compatible with meade etx60, etx70 and etx80 models, as well as most ds2000 series models. Meade 505 connector cable set for meade 497 autostar. 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. 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. Updating meade autostar model 497 with autostar updater from 43ea to 43eg gordon mclaren. The autostar update application will be available as a stand alone client application for. Includes a 6foot rs232 cable and a db9 serial adapter. With the appropriate software loaded into computer, the telescope can be guided with the onscreen display.
Allows you to both operate the telescope from your computer and download free updates from the meade site as they become available. Connector cable set for use with the meade autostar computer controller. Meade instruments cable connector set cable set walmart. This version is supplied as a cable set only without 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 the telescope.
For use with the meade autostar computer controller. View and download meade astrofinder 506 operating instructions online. Updating meade autostar model 497 with autostar updater. The ability to guide the telescope on your computer screen is made possible with the appropriate software. This item connects the telescopes hand controller to your pc.
This is a computer to autostar or audiostar connector cable only. Cables for astronomy power cables guide cables mount. Also compatible with lx200gps and lx200 classic pre autostar ii. Controlling a meade etx or lx200 with stellarium and stellarium scope software, part 2 duration.
Meade astrofinder 506 operating instructions pdf download. Allows connection of a meade model 497 autostar to a pc or laptop. Allows you to both operate and update your autostar equipped meade telescope form your computer. Nov 08, 2016 updating meade autostar model 497 with autostar updater from 43ea to 43eg gordon mclaren. Updating meade autostar model 497 with autostar updater from. View and download meade 505 operating instructions online.