Not compatible with AutoStar II or AutoStar III controllers (used on LS, LX200GPS, LX600, and LX850 models) which use a four pin connector (for those, please see Meade item 808014 sold. As used on ETX with AudioStar, LX90 with AutoStar or AudioStar, and others. It helps you obtain extremely precise (microscopic) focus during visual or photographic applications at the touch of a button. Coiled cord for Meade AutoStar and AudioStar hand controllers. No need to enter any settings in iPhone.Ħ) Go to the "Connect" screen, and enter first time settings of IP: 192.168.0.3 and Port: 5000ħ) Press "Connect to Scope". For use with AutoStar II or AutoStar III Handboxes Only. **** in DCE position, see above ****Ģ) Plug the WiFi Adapter into the left RS232 port on the mount.ģ) Switch on the WiFi Adapter and connect to its WiFi signal with your iPhone. Open a browser and go to 192.168.0.3 which is the built-in config pages.Ĭhange the Transmit Timer (mS) box to 10 (default is 100)ġ) The WiFi Adapter should have the DCE/DTE switch in the DTE position.
Install a virtual COM port on your PC with USR-VCOM utility.
Set the slide switch on the adapter to DCE(F) So switch to DCE with stock #507 cable *****ĭ) An iPhone or iPad running iOS 6 or higher. **** I've since discovered that the DCE/DTE reverses TxD and RxD. The MEADE autostar ii replacement controller includes all of the features that made previous lx200 models the largest selling serious telescopes in the world. 5 megabyte memory, permitting a greatly d database of more than 145, 000 celestial objects. Or buy a #507 and a "Mini Null Modem Male to Male adapter" : In addition, autostar ii includes an expanded 3. This way you can make the cable shorter and mount the Adapter near the mount without cable loops. The DB9 gender needs changing - the #507 has a female DB9, but the RS232 Adapter is female too. That's the one with a wide 6-pin RJ plug that fits the RS232 socket on the mount, not the #505 with narrower 4-pin plug that is used for updating the LX90/ETX type of Autostar: I used a 5V mini USB mains charger.Ĭ) Meade #507 data cable.
You can also get packages of an uncased module plus antenna plus power supply for about £15 !!ĥ-27 Volt power source for the Adapter, either mini USB or bare ends.
This company also sells them from the UK, just not at the moment I did this search ! The UK delivery was fast, and they sent me a PDF of the manual when I asked them to, so good service.Īppears to be the same as a USConverters WA232. You can use SkyFi (£245), or Meade Stella (£219), or something like this (£30) - Umm, difficult choice. Due to the unpredictable nature of DIY telescope repair, we are unable to. The app is called ScopeBox and it's on half-price at the moment, £4.99 in the App Store.Ī) You will need a Wifi RS232 Adapter. Meades AutoStar II hand controller has a 145,000+ celestial object database. You don't even need the Autostar II handbox to set up the mount.
There's a complete WiFi replacement app for the Autostar II handbox available, running on an iPhone or iPad.