This fork mounted scope sat on an equatorial wedge which in turn rode on a sturdy field tripod. Meade lx200gps hand controller replacement fix youtube. Find the user manual you need for your lawn and garden product and more at manualsonline. Lx200 mounts can have the sidereal technology controller installed if the factory meade electronics fail. Meade audiostar hand controller telescope controller. In addition to goto and tracking capability the meade audiostar controller permits a wide array of fascinating and educational functions such as multiple guided tours, digital positional readouts and a database of up to 200 userdefined objects. Meade instruments built on the success of their iconic autostar and upgraded it to the audiostar goto hand controller. Pro also includes its own native drivers for the following telescopes, digital setting circles dsc and digital telescope computers dtc. Optical cleaning and alignment, celestron, meade, refractor, reflectors maks, and sct.
Id like to either replace the hand controller or locate one of the aftermarket drive correctors that i recall seeing offered for the lx3 drive. Outfitted with a builtin speaker and their astronomer inside technology, the familiar handbox now offers audio commentary on 500 celestial objects including the moon, planets, stars, clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Demo of the meade audiostar hand controller attached to the meade lx90 acf 12 inch schmidt cassegrain telescope. We have 2 meade 2080 manuals available for free pdf download. Sent the ota back to meade, it took 2 different exchanges from meade to get a set of optics that were as good as the original scope. Meade lx3 hand control reproduction posted in classic telescopes. The meade lx10 comes with a hand controller used for microguiding the telescope for long exposure astrophotography in ra at 2x speed. The audiostar can be used with a number of meade systems, including. There are some signs of wear and the stickers on the back are scratched in places with normal use. When would you want to consider buying used meade telescope parts and accessories. Jul 15, 2012 im trying to locate a replacement for the model 36 hand controller.
Find all of the different meade lx200 models on ebay and start your exploration off right. Meade lx3 hand control reproduction classic telescopes. The meade autostar ii controller includes an expanded 3. Please log in to view the details for this classified ad. Searching for hand controller replacement for lx3 drive. Keep your meade autostar uptodate, and your meade lx90acf telescope will grow with you for years to come. As these were an option there were more lx3s built than hand units. You can find more from meademods at as well as meade lx200 yahoo users group and meademods on youtube. Meades dsi camera control and basic image processing software. Garry is a member of the howard county astronomical league. Meade 10 sct model 2120 lx3 with cat computer sold.
Provides control of ra and dec drive if fitted, as well as, adjustment to provide lunar, solar and sidereal tracking rates. Meade lx32080 8inch with lx quartz drive meade legacy. This telescope will suite the needs of almost anyone looking to get into astronomy as well as amateur astronomers. Plug the hand controller into the lx50 control panel and youre ready for full dualaxis drive capability at any of four photoguide or microslew speeds. We have 2 meade 2080 manuals available for free pdf. Visit doc gs website for more of his research on the keypad or hand paddle or hand controller and just about anything on the care and design of the lx200 classic keypad. This amazing computerized celestial object locating system plugs into the telescopes handbox port allowing. Jmi motodec declination motor meade 20802120 is a battery operated hand control with an electric declination motor providing vibrationfree, directdrive declination adjustments necessary for visual and photographic use. New meade lx200 classic and gps parts please note only limited classic hand controllers or motors or are available.
We are your source for astronomy telescopes, eyepieces, astroimaging cameras, and more. The motor is now all dc powered 12v and the hand controller has more functionality. Meade autostar ii controller wired for lx200gps or rcx400 telescopes. Next generation meade autostar, now with audio files and an internal speaker. Meade lx5 10 inch f10 sct david lloydjones astronomy. Can this hand controller be used to move the telescope around the sky or is the 2x speed strictly for the guiding process.
The autostar ii has improved upon the previous model in many ways, such as an expanded 3. Meades autostar ii hand controller system comes with refined astronomy software suitable for operating lx200acf, lx600acf, and lx850acs meade model telescopes only. Complete with a wide range of features and functions, these devices give you a firsthand look at what is out there awaiting your discovery. The telescope included the optional multicoated silvered optics group and had on an equatorial fork mount. Emulation of the lx200 hand controller on your computer. Cat computer aided telescope accessory with upgrade chip series 4000 f6. Lx3 handcontroller an astronomy net meade equipment. The meade audiostar is one of the more sophisticated and effective control systems available for use with goto telescope systems on the market right now. The previous owner had never been able to use the hand controller. View online or download meade 2080 instruction manual.
As with anything that has an issue, the price will reflect which makes this telescope is a great buy because it works, tracks, and will take care of the needs of most amateur astronomers. Jmi motodec declination motor meade 20802120 farpoint. Hey folks, i have just become the new owner of an eightinch meade 2080 schmidtcassegrain with the lx3 quartz drive 12v dc tracking system. Meade audiostar hand controller lowest prices ships free. Supplemental instructions for the operation of model 2080lx3 and model 2120lx3 telescopes. Meade instruments is acknowledged as one of the most innovative and dynamic companies in the telescope market.
Lx200 classic hand controller meade used tantalums originally in both c1 and c2. Unfollow meade hand controller to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Precision worm gears on both axes assure lowbacklash operation at all nine autostar speeds. Skysafari 6 plus ios skysafari 6 plus android envisage imaging software v7.
Meade autostar ii controller for lx200gps or rcx400 telescopes. Meade audiostar controller handset meade lx accessories. Description jmi motodec declination motor meade 20802120. Known for its groundbreaking telescopic designs, meade has introduced dozens of improvements over. Meade s autostar ii hand controller system comes with refined astronomy software suitable for operating lx200acf, lx600acf, and lx850acs meade model telescopes only. Fork mount goto conversion kit pictures and descriptions of an lx50 fork mount that was converted using the stepper drive. Skysafari 6 pro ios skysafari 6 pro android skysafari 6 plus download. For example, a user wanting to slew to achenar would press star and then enter on the keypad. The meade usb to serial cable provides the capability of using the usb port on a personal computer to connect to a. Includes magellan ii hand controller with redbacklighted lcd display, 19 pushbuttons, and four dualaxis speed rates 2x, 8x. Jun 28, 2017 i began digging through all of the crystals i had on hand and entering the values into a little spreadsheet to do the needed dividing. Meade 2080 manuals manuals and user guides for meade 2080. The meade audiostar is one of the more sophisticated and effective control systems available for use with goto telescope systems on the market right now experience the refined functions of the meade audiostar controller.
The original fork mount and tripod was 06 replaced with the lxd75 below. I get a lot, well, ok a few requests for lx3 hand controls. Meade telescope parts and accessories for sale in stock. Meademods is owned and operated by garry ingle jr from pasadena md. In addition to the many telescope drivers provided by the optional ascom telescope driver plugin, star atlas. Nov 03, 2015 on the front panel, directly below the socket where the hand controller plugs in, is another socket marked dec motor if you have the optional dec motor, there should be a lead plugged into that. I have not been able to determine what the correct wiring is supposed to be. Both refractors incorporate the meade lxd55 equatorial mounting for smooth, effortless siderealrate tracking in ra or for automatic dualaxis go to operation at 4. Lx3 handcontroller an astronomy net meade equipment forum.
Id like to have one of those little 4 models someday, along with the 10 2120. Mine appears to need repair or replacement as one of the declinition buttons that command the dec motor is not working. Add the meade autostar to your etx telescope for fully automatic celestial objectlocation. Ive only been developing it for a short while and small bugs may be present. The ra is a bodine no767 110vac motor i think is ok. Drive controller went missing there is good ac power on the concrete table the mount rests on. This is an 8 f10 scope and has a focal length of about 2000mm. The meade 8 lx90 telescope bundle, with its highperformance acf optical system, is all the telescope you will ever need, and now weve bundled this superb telescope with extra eyepieces, filters, and a power adapter for the ultimate observing experience. After a period of about six years when it was not really possible to have a telescope i took up the hobby again in 1988 with the purchase of a stateoftheart meade lx5 10 inch f10 schmidtcassegrain.
Experience the refined functions of the meade audiostar controller. Im trying to locate a replacement for the model 36 hand controller. Dividing by another 30 in software i could get a perfect 60hz success. Meade audiostar controller handset builds on the success of the previous autostar system. We offer a variety of services and upgrades on meade telescopes. You can generally expect used parts and accessories to cost less than brandnew ones. You can also explore other items in the telescope accessories yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you. Meade 8 lx10 schmidtcassegrain telescope all the optical performance of the meade 8 lx200gps schmidtcassegrain, at a moderate price. To control the focus, movement and goto radec on a meade lx200gps telescope. Upon installation, please use serial number 783a36800007296416. Autostar controller meade autostar can be updated after purchase. Dec 16, 2011 can not connect my computer to my lx200 telescope.
This software provides an efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. On the front panel, directly below the socket where the hand controller plugs in, is another socket marked dec motor if you have the optional dec motor, there should be a lead plugged into that. Meade autostar ii controller lowest prices free shipping. The meade lx200 is a series of professional telescopes that give you the ability to explore the universe upclose. Remote operation of the lx200 via tcpip network connection. It was written to run on a windows pc to allow you to control a limited number of functions while running imaging software from the pc so that the autostar hand controller is not used at the pc. Meade audiostar hand controller 07640 telescopes at. Meade lx32080 8inch with lx quartz drive posted in meade legacy telescopes.
Meade meade etx90 with hand controller, electric focus. Compatible with all meade etx90 and 125 models, lxd75 and lx90 series telescopes, and other 497 autostar equipped models. The meade audiostar controller features audio files and an internal speaker, that when combined, enables better transmission of. Meade lx3 2080 8 inch with lx quartz drive meade legacy.
View and download meade 2080 instruction manual online. Meade s dsi camera control and basic image processing software. Buying used telescope parts can be a way for you to save a bit of money while still getting the parts that you need to get your meade telescope functioning optimally. We specialize in the component level repair of meade lx 200 series electronics. For the serious amateur astronomer on a more limited budget, or for the more casual observer who nonetheless demands the very finest in optical performance, the meade 8 lx10 satisfies every requirement. Home classifieds astromart classifieds mounts alt az meade lx5 hand controller. Meade instruments corporation 8 and 10 lx50 schmidt. 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. The actual face plate is now angled upwards towards the observer instead of being flat like the lxlx2lx3. The number that follows the star name refers to the star number in the lx200 database and corresponds to the input for the lx200 hand controller. Browse an extensive selection of astronomy equipment at. Jmi motodec declination motor meade 20802120 farpoint astro. Meade 2080instru ction manual whe re can i buy one. The unit is powered by connection of the hand controller to the lx50 control panel.
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