http://www.fixya.com/support/p22498-meade_lx200gps_telescopeSolved technical support problems provided by FixYa users.en-usCopyright (c) 2007 FixYa, LTD. All rights reserved.info@fixya.comTue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMT80http://www.fixya.com/support/t3387377-telescope_meade_lx200gps_installedtelescope meade lx200gps, installed bucks gears & no movement in dec during auto align.allignment stops at ""find level. dec moves manually. no broken wires; all connectors good; reloaded software 4.2g, no helpTue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3351608-bolt_holding_dec_drive_motor_16_loosensbolt holding dec drive motor on 16" Lx200gps keeps getting loose and telescope won't go up and down.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t829313-10_meade_fork_quartz_lx_pulse_driveMoved 10" SCT to Orion Atlas and am adapting twin 6" Objectives in a binocular arrangement to the old mount, sans the fork. Lost 12 volt adaptor and was wondering if the center post was positive or negative in order to test the original mounting to...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3098059-need_data_sheet_internal_workings_12i need data sheet of the internal workings of 12" MEADE LX 200 (SCHEMATIC, REPAIR MANUAL, PARTS LIST)Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2741320-autostar_when_energy_only_shows_lx200autostar when energy is on only shows the lx200 gps sign but does not initializeTue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2786300-gear_needs_replace_in_dec_driveGear needs to be replace in the DEC. drive LX200GPS 10"Where can I find the gears?Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2807891-initializing_smart_drive_foreverI have a very similar problem. After I switch on the telescope, the paddle screen first displays the "Welcome to Autostar" and then goes on to "Initializing Smart Drive..." I believe that this happened after nudging the telescope by hand (while...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2621720-meade_lx10_track_objectsI have a Meade LX10 that won't track and the hand box will not light up. If I could get it to track I'd be happy. Any ideas? It's an older telescope probably 15 years old or more.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2689897-estimated_support_meade_r_nmy_problemEstimated support Meade: my problem is that I broke (corrector plate) my MEADE LX200 8" need to know where to buy the parts or send it to manufacture, waiting for his prompt response farewell gustavo marin of santiago de chile ProblemTue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2662747-lx200_gps_initializingI bought a used LX200 GPS last week. When switched on, the display on the Autostar just shows "Initializing . . . Smart Drive" but nothing happens after that. On one occasion the scope turnd in RA for some time and then stopped but there was no...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2049904-meade_lx200_drive_system_keeps_spinningMy Meade 10" LX200 that I had in storage for a couple of years keeps running when I turn it on. ?I plugged the power system in and when I turned the power on it keeps running. ?The tube wants to spin around and rotate and will go around and around...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2598684-sotfware_autostar_support_telescopDear Sir, I wan to use the software AutoStar for view the sky and the objects on it. In the database of this software I read and find a updater follder, in wich include the TLE (following to directory: C:\Program...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2428968-power_problem_10_lx200gpsWhere did you get the wiring schematic for the unit? I am an electronic technician and could troubleshoot the problem if I had a copy of the schematics. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, JohnTue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2454946-gps_takes_over_5_mins_start_upScope is permanently mounted in an observatory but the GPS takes over 5 mins to find satellites. Can anything be done about this - such as turning off the GPS?Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2283883-ra_opto_interrupters_not_working_limitsfor a MEADE LX200GPS Telescope Well the RA Opto Interrupters are not working on the limits for the slew of the telescope...is not working and needs to be replaced...where can I get just these parts? thank youTue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2091257-ve_made_every_possible_alignment_10_inchI've made every possible alignment on my 10 inch Meade LX200GPS telescope, training,set-up, calibration, etc...but when I slew to a star....it is ALWAYS very far off in Dec....though RA seems to be well aligned. What am I missing ....or what is...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1719747-meade_lx200gps_8_initialize_power_upMy LX200GPS will now power up correctly. When I connect the AutoStar hand controller then power up the scope, one of 2 things will happen: the top row on the AS display turns to white boxes, almost like a progress bar) from left to right. When the...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1920795-focusing_problem_meade_lx10Hi, I am trying to do astrophotografy but it is very deficult set the focus. We olready fix the screw and it has less play. Meade has any guarntie for this Meade problem because Ssaw it several times.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2007800-azimuth_motor_stalling_missinglx200GPS 14inch Meade telescope: During the alignment procedures, the telescope do not stop and return from the south home position. Motor stalling is displayed in the Hand Box Control.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1775450-fist_time_alignment_issuesfirst time setup. after it goes through initial setup, it does not focus on the star intended. how can we gain alignment for first time setup. GPS does not fix automatically. this is for a Meade LX200 ACF 10 inch telescope. thank you for your...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1949163-capacitor_upgrade_classic_lx200The Meade capacitors are 6.8uF 25volt Tantalum and many people are having problems with these burning out. What kind of capacitor can I safely upgrade to?Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1152604-calibrating_aligning_meade_10_lx200I am a recent proud owner of a brand-new Meade LX200 GPS (10") telescope. Living out here in Zambia, Southern Africa, it was quite a relief to receive the delicate instrument intact as it was shipped from a Meade dealer in the USA! I am however,...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t380981-meade_lx200_10_ra_gears_slip_whenI have been using my LX200 10" for several years in Alt/Az position and have had many pleasurable viewing secessions and mediocre imaging secessions. I decided to build a concrete pier mount and Milburn wedge setup to advance my photo experience. I...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1225259-meade_lx200gps_not_powering_up_batteriesHi, I have a Meade LX200GPS that does not power up when switched on. I've replaced the batteries, checked the battery holders for contact and wire connection problems, and checked the battery power wire interconnect connectors in the battery...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t569855-problems_lx200_classicHi, I have a serious problem with my telescope Meade LX200 Classic. I would ask you some opinion about my problem. Today, when I turn on my LX200 the C1 and maybe C2 capacitors on Power Panel board are burning. I don't really know the reason...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t988406-problem_lx200gps_meade_telescopei am facing a problem with my lx200 14inch meade telescope. While doing the alignment the telescope is detecting the home position and true north. but after that it is not doing the mount tilt and gps fixing. the telescope rotates till the motor...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t893995-tracking_issI have successfully upgraded my Autostar to 4.2g. Now , I would like to try to track the ISS (Meade manual says you can do it). How do I get the relevant data into my autostar i.e. for my location? (longitude and latitude are keyed into my autostar)...Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:51 GMT