Meade usb to rs232 serial adapter cable the usb to rs232 serial adapter permits connection of any meade telescopes rs232 serial interface to a pc or laptops available usb port. Realtime interactive star charts will help plan your stargazing sessions. Meade telescope to pc bridge cable 07507 the 30inch, usb to rs232 bridge cable adapter permits connection of meade etx, ds2000, lx90 and lx200series telescopes to a pc via usb port. Computers that only have usb ports can still use this kit with the addition of a usbrs232 adapter. If youre looking for other sporting optics or weapons scopes, please visit our partner site anacortes outdoor. Shop meade 506 astrofinder limited edition cable and. Meade telescope to pc bridge cable 07507 telescopes at. Driver desire l by htc apache modem driver windows xp. The driver software is compatible with windows 98, me, 2000, and px. Meade astrofinder 506 operating instructions pdf download. Meade connector cable rs232 for etx and lx90 telescopes. Meade etx 70at accessory astrofinder software cable kit meade astrofinder software connector cable kit with meade astrofinder software loaded into your pc, auto star equipped etx telescopes may be remotely controlled from the pc display.
It displays a realtime interactive star chart on your computer screen that constantly shows you where your scope is pointing, so you can locate targets of opportunity while scanning the skies. Meade instruments usbrs232 adapter free shipping opt. Controls any meade telescope with a 497 autostar or audiostar, allowing telescope control from the pc. You can also explore other items in the telescope accessories yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you. This free pc program is compatible with windows xpvista7810 environment, 32bit version. The meade usbrs232 adapter allows computers with usb ports to connect to rs232 cables. I see the etx book on your site that i will purchase straight away. Autostar suite astronomer edition shows the night sky, constellations, planet positions, and more for any location on earth. View and download meade astrofinder 506 operating instructions online. Usb adapter and probably all the others you need to install the driver for it. Allows you to both operate the telescope from your computer and download free updates from the meade site as they become available.
This item connects the telescopes hand controller to your pc. Windows 10 how to update autostar posted in beginners forum. Meade etx 70at accessory astrofinder software cable kit meade astrofinder software connector cable kit with meade astrofinder software loaded into your pc, auto star equipped etx telescopes. This astronomy software places galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, stars, and planets, all on your windowsbased pc. If you have a laptop with a usb port instead of a db9 serial port you will have to purchase a usb to serial adapter from your local computer store. Autostar suite2 is developed by meade instruments corporation.
I want to see the iss station but i have to update the database in the handset i have asked meade customer service this. Please download the latest software updates for microsoft windows computers on meades website. Meade 506 astrofinder software and cable connector kit. I use a cheap usb to serial converter to provide rs232 connectivity on my laptop. The ability to guide the telescope on your computer screen is made possible with the appropriate software. Displays more than 10,000 celestial wonders galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, stars, and planets on your pc, enabling even. Meade usb to rs232 bridge cable 07507 scope accessories. A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur astronomers and hobbyists. Interface cable connects usb ports to rs232 cables. Computers without a rs232 serial port require an additional usb to serial port adapter cable. Meade autostar software suite wisemen trading and supply. It is a digital astronomy application for your meade telescope.
A world leader in the manufacturing of telescopes, solar telescopes, microscopes, optics, binoculars, for amateur. Meade astrofinder 60 instruction manual pdf download. Sep 22, 2015 windows 10 how to update autostar posted in beginners forum. Astrofinder software is compatible with windows xp it. This allows you to use the cable included with the astrofinder software on a computer that only has a usb port, and no rs232 serial port or comport. Page 2 every astrofinder telescope, spotting scope, and telescope accessory is warranted by meade instruments corporation meade to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase in the u. Please can anyone help me about how to update my autostar handset on a windows 10 machine. Last week i integrated the etx with a sony vaio laptop with microsoft windows xp onto which i loaded meade astrofinder software starry night that includes astronomers control panel acp plugin software. Usb support usb adapter sold separately is available for 64bit vista or windows 7 operating systems with use of a 64 bit driver available for free download at.
With meade astrofinder software loaded into your pc, autostarequipped etx telescopes may be remotely controlled from the pc display. Dear meade when will it be possible to get a usb to rs232 serial adapter sku. This free program is a product of meade instruments corporation. This displays more than 15,000 space objects including galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, stars and planets right on your computer screen. Meade astrofinder celestial software displays over 10,000 astronomical objects galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, stars, and planets on your windowsbased pc, enabling even the beginner to locate and identify objects to observe with the telescope or to print out star charts for use in observing sessions. Displays a realtime interactive star chart on pc screen.
Used to connect the lx90 or etx telescopes to a pc. Known for its groundbreaking telescopic designs, meade has introduced dozens of improvements over. The manufacturers listed at any given time during your search refinement offer at least one product that matches other search criteria you have already chosen. This is a computer to autostar or audiostar connector cable only. Astrofinder 506 projector accessories pdf manual download. Finding stars and other celestial objects is easier than ever before. Windows 10 how to update autostar meade 4m community. It displays a realtime interactive star chart on your computer screen that constantly shows you where your sc.
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