It grumbled a lot about a number of things but i found that by simply reducing font to system standard size the update program ran just fine. Videos tutorials documents manuals meade 494 autostar telescope controller. Autostar has the finest selection of vehicles in the broader western nc area. I started up my usual regular every few months asu update for my autostar 497 lx90, but when i returned 30 minutes later the handbox screen was blank and it had not restarted i did hear it beep as usual from the other room. Our dealerships autostar of sylva 1188 west main street, sylva, nc 28779 sales. This provides all of the usual stuff, plus a few new items. Cannot restore 497 in safe mode posted in autostar audiostar controllers. The 909 offers this capability to owners of lx90s with autostar 497 and to all almost all other meade bases by utilizing patches available to the 497 firmware.
Im having trouble performing the update for the 497 handbox. We must look at the etx telescope, the autostar, and the tripod as an integrated system. If you are unable to find your school, this product may not be available. I bought this patch to put on a letterman jacket for myself. I used my lovely meade etx 125 for the first time in a little while last night.
Additional software features known as patches can also be selected. See the autostar feedback page for other autostar user comments. Starpatch allows you to update your autostar 497497ep, audiostar or autostar ii handset with new features patches along with the latest software from meade. We have 1 meade autostar 497 manual available for free pdf download. Cables and holders for the handboxes are also available. Had a search and couldnt see anyone else with this issue so here goes. Additionally, update your handboxs or your telescopes firmware. There is a ribbon cable that attaches to the display window in the front cover of the autostar 497 handset, it is secured into the circuit board by a plastic receiver and plastic snap.
This interface can be directly coupled to cameras that support it or controlled via parallel port, button box, etc. The patches are created by dick seymour and will add the 114eq 4504 model telescope to your autostar menu. Computer pointing technology along with a list of features and an extensive database that can be easily upgraded from the internet makes the autostar a first class controller. Auto star assurance each vehicle sold for list price comes with a 3 month 3000 miles lights, battery, brakes warranty good at our facility only. Jan 10, 2014 guys,my first post so hopefully this is the correct forum. The autostar monthly news october 2014 by autostar solutions.
But no matter what i tried the computer would read connection not avaliable. Any of the scroll to choose a letter inputs are affected. Firstly, yes connect the handset and power on the scope. The key features of the gps setup patch for the autostar 497 497ep and audiostar are. 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. Updating the 497 handbox autostar suite software meade 4m. The anatomy of a letterman jacket ef education first. Feb 04, 2001 this page contains links and instructions for patching meade autostar firmware files. See us for the complete list for covered components. Control your telescope from your computer, tablet and startphone. Auto star assurance plus call us for the complete list of covered components. So i tried again, this the handbox was in the safe mode. In the spring of 2009 we moved to our current location in maple grove. Meade autostar ii controller wired for lx200gps or rcx400.
A dos window will open, with instructions and messages. Meade 497 autostar computer controller for etx telescopes. Solve meade 497 autostar computer controller problem. No one letterman jacket is the same, but most display the same core patches. Here is a partial listing of the autostar ii database. Meade gps rollover patches meade computerized telescopes. Asu autostar update software latest versione for windows 7 client version 5. Autostar still not responding correctly after turning lx200 off on a few times. The menus are organized in descending levels and are seen on the autostar screen 1. Select a departure point, destination and travel date and proceed. Autostar has menus with lists of available features see figure 1. The first time during the update something went wrong and i ended up with the flashing display. Autostar suite is a digital astronomy application for your meade telescope. We started small, and we started here in maple grove.
The free trial version of starpatch can be used to correct for the gps week number roll over problem by updating your 497 497ep, audiostar or autostar ii. Autostar update software is a free download that allows the autostar operating system and object catalogs to be updated over the internet e. Make sure the numbers are correct and press the enter button. Used car clearance autostar usa new and used cars asheville. This item meade 497 autostar computer controller for etx telescopes meade instruments 08109003 lx90acf 8inch f10 advanced comafree telescope meade instruments 205004 etx90 observer maksutovcassegrain telescope with tripod, eyepieces, and hand carry case,blue.
Search for other used car dealers in scottdale on the real yellow pages. Custom options available choose color and personalize with schoolchapter name. I m thinking of ordering more and making gifts for friends. Meade 497 autostar theres not a whole lot you can say that hasnt already been said about the autostar controller. Cannot restore 497 in safe mode posted in autostaraudiostar controllers. If you applying patches or using the cable information, be certain you check the versionmodel number first to. Autostar acceptance inc 3124 n decatur rd, scottdale, ga. Autostar 497 manuals and user guides for meade autostar 497. These patches either correct errors, or add functions i and others have found useful. Meade autostar 497 manuals manuals and user guides for meade autostar 497.
My laptop didnt have one so i had to connect the autostar to the new pc win7 64bit. Autostar usa was founded in 20 by van olp and has continued to expand over the past several years. Gps setup patch adds gps setup capability to one autostar 497497ep or audiostar. Thanks to our loyal customers we were able to develop in a productive and proactive part of this community. Im thinking of ordering more and making gifts for friends. Updating the 497 handbox autostar suite software meade. Steve bedairs telescope site gladewater, texas updated 52004 meades 497 autostar controller. Add the meade autostar to your etx telescope for fully automatic celestial objectlocation. Fort worth, texas autostar solutions, provider of webdelivered software solutions to automobile dealerships and finance companies that specialize in preowned vehicles, is proud to announce that it is the recipient of the 2011 accountmate presidents award. Now you can add other focusers, blinking reticles and ccdsocket autoguiding.
Autostar tuning shop, beau bassin, plaines wilhems, mauritius. Updating the 497 handbox posted in autostar suite software. Autostar 497 problem discussions scopes whole setups. Audiostar and autostar handbox controllers as supplied with meade telescopes. To get this new version, use either the 43eg link to download and unzip the file to the ephemerides directory of the autostar update asu installation directory. Browse the newest chevy, buick, chrysler, dodge, jeep, and ram models located at any autostar location. Guys,my first post so hopefully this is the correct forum. Many programs provide support for this interface to guide your telescope. The autostar monthly news november 2014 by autostar solutions.
The top line of the screen is the currently active menu category and the bottom line has the list of menu options that can be selected. The etx125 came to me with at least one patch applied to it because it looks for a gps reciever on power up. Ticket fare per seat depends on the type of vehicle and travel destination. Just plug the autostar into the telescopes hbx port, do a quick less than one minute. Select az ratio and with the numeric key pad of the autostar controller enter your new ratio. Meade autostar 495 and 497 meade computerized telescopes.
I however, wanted to be sure to clean the contact points on the circuit board to be certain all aspects of reconditioning the autostar 497 handset were covered. This page provides information from meade and users on the meade autostar, audiostar, cables, and the autostar updater software. The autostar is dead and from what i can work out, it seems like they have messed up a firmware upgrade and screwed up the flash rom. Schedule service western north carolina autostar usa. To recondition the touch pad contacts of your meade autostar 497 handset you will need a few things on hand. Talking telescope app translates autostar text to synthesized speech through your pc speaker. Let op bij upgraden van oude meade autostar 497 astroforum.
Just plug the autostar into the telescopes hbx port in place of the standardequipment electronic controller, do a. Just a heads upthat the first 2 patches for the lx200gps and classic 497 autostars are now on the starpatch download site. Numerals, stars, bars or chevron stripes indicate how many years. Select objects from the planetarium display and have your telescope automatically slew to those objects. First you will need to get a rubber keypad repair kit of some kind, likely you will have to order this or look to a dedicated electronics repair store. Once issued, the user needs to only upload the new version there are always two basic firmware applications. San antonios one stop shop for screen printing, embroidery, letterman jackets, chenille patches, uniforms and team wear since 1984.
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