Weasner's General LXD55/75 Feedback Page

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Last updated: 14 May 2008

This page is for user comments and information of a general nature or items applicable to all LXD55 and LXD75 models. If you have any comments, suggestions, questions or answers to questions posed here, e-mail them to me and I'll post them. Please use an appropriate Subject Line on your message. Thanks.

Subject:	LXD 55 10"
Sent:	Sunday, May 11, 2008 21:32:49
From:	Rick Smith (rkjdb@comcast.net)
Hi was wondering if there is a DVD on how to do a complete set up /
align the LXD telescope.I had e-mailed lxd 55.com they said they were
working on one but that has been over 2 to 3 plus years and still havent
seen one do you have any suggestions? Thanks for any help Rick Smith
Lebanon,Oregon.

Mike here: Meade has some video tutorials online at http://meade.com/educational/ but there are no LXD-specific ones.

End of today's update

Subject:	[none]
Sent:	Wednesday, May 7, 2008 11:45:22
From:	Andrew Dumont (bongo69@earthlink.net)
What the cripes Mike?.I just read about your stolen equipment on your
site.Jeesh,I would be out for blood and am very sorry to hear that it
happened!.Wow,that was a lot of stuff that you lost.Have you been
keeping a eye on e-bay or Craigs list?.Now that I have seen what you
lost,I will keep my eyes open!.

Andrew Dumont
bongo69@earthlink.net

Subject:	Re: autostar has mind of its own
Sent:	Sunday, May 4, 2008 23:18:39
From:	Louise WALLER (lawaller@bigpond.net.au)
Mike,thankyou very much for your prompt reply,I shall apply your
suggestions asap and let you know how things went.Ray

And:

Have tried your suggetions,cables ok and reversed and clean.Reset was
most interesting.On motor test.callibrate and train drive only the R/a
motor works,when I restart Dec motor works sometimes.While pondering my
inability to solve this problem the R/a motor engaged and I had to
manually switch off, or the scope would have hit the mount.Motor started
at about speed 9 then went to about 4 before shutdown.I have tried reset
3 times and I am lost.Should I move on and upgrade as you suggest or
purchase another Autostar.I am concerned that the autostar I have is
corrupted,or just doesnt like me.Ray

Mike here: I would suggest updating the AutoStar as mentioned earlier. I recommend doing a RESET, CALIBRATE MOTOR, and TRAIN DRIVES following the update.

And:

Thanks Mike ,will source cable and update autostar may take about a week
before i can get to it .Will let you know how it went.ray

End of 8 May update

Subject:	autostar has mind of its own
Sent:	Sunday, May 4, 2008 03:24:55
From:	Louise Waller (lawaller@bigpond.net.au)
I have a Meade LXD75SCT 8" with autostar 497 06 year with vesion 43a
.Problems with scroll keys not operating correctly.Choose any speed and
keys freeze up.Have calibrated motors and train drive,new batteries
etc.Message screen keeps saying batteries low or obstuction.Sometimes it
will drive itself.I have the impression that the program may be
corrupted.Regards Ray Waller Australia

Mike here: Some thoughts: try reversing the AutoStar cable. Also, check the condition of the cable jacks and connectors; they should not be dirty, bent sideways, or too depressed. Have tried a RESET on the AutoStar? If none of that solves the problem you may want to consider updating to the current AutoStar software (4.3Eg). You can do that yourself if you have the software, #505 serial cable (easily made), and a RS-232 port. If your computer has only USB then you will need a USB-serial adapter. Note that not all work reliably with the AutoStar (see the Helpful Information: AutoStar Info page for more USB, making a cable, and the updater software (Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux).

Subject:	Re: Clay's Kochab's Clock question
Sent:	Wednesday, April 30, 2008 22:36:20
From:	Oz (wforacer@rocketmail.com)
the finder flipping the image, DOH!

Thanks for your help!
Oz

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