You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar

Telescope Specific Forums >> Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS Previous   Index   Next   Threaded

Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) James Cunningham Carpal Tunnel Reged: 08/07/10 Loc: Maryland Audiostar upgrade problem       #5360783 - 08/09/12 10:08 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I just got a new Audiostar handset. I used Meade's updater to get the latest software from Meade. Then, I tried to update it with a StarGPS patch. It connected but I got an error message that something was wrong with the flash memory on the handset. How do I solve this problem. Jim Post Extras:       OzAndrewJ professor emeritus Reged: 11/30/10 Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: James Cunningham]       #5361021 - 08/10/12 01:41 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Gday Jim Did Meades ASU download the firmware to your PC or did it actually load it??? Either way, what Firmware is now in the handbox??? Go to setup > statistics for the full id. Andrew Post Extras:       James Cunningham Carpal Tunnel Reged: 08/07/10 Loc: Maryland Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: OzAndrewJ]       #5361311 - 08/10/12 09:04 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Its version 5CE2 and it did download into the handset. Post Extras:       OzAndrewJ professor emeritus Reged: 11/30/10 Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: James Cunningham]       #5361386 - 08/10/12 09:51 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Gday Jim If you have 5CE2 firmware loaded onto an Audiostar Hbx, that is for the 497EP handboxes, not the Audiostars. The Meade ASU shouldnt have loaded that firmware.????? The latest Audiostars use a new memory module that is not compatible with the older firmwares. If old firmware is loaded onto a new model Audiostar handbox, it is effectively bricked for all normal update operations. Need a bit more info on exactly what has happened as the latest ASU shouldnt have allowed that to happen. What version of ASU did you use??? There is a backdoor way to fix it if it is caused by putting old firmware onto a new HBX, but im more concerned on how you managed to do it?? Andrew Post Extras:       James Cunningham Carpal Tunnel Reged: 08/07/10 Loc: Maryland Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: OzAndrewJ]       #5361484 - 08/10/12 10:49 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Its version 5.6 Updater. It is definitely an Audiostar. I hit upgrade software and version 5CE2 is what was downloaded into the handset. Post Extras:       OzAndrewJ professor emeritus Reged: 11/30/10 Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: James Cunningham]       #5362265 - 08/10/12 07:20 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Gday Jim The latest ASU is ver 5.9.3. This was put out to prevent 497EP firmware being loaded onto Audiostar handboxes, and hence bricking them for further updates. Last check. What exactly is the message you get when using StarPatch? If it is something like 'Erase of page at 0xE10000 failed' then you are bricked. There is a special little program we have developed to restore a semi bricked handbox but it is not "Meade authorised". It is a three part process and requires you to also use StarPatch in a special mode. I have run the process myself several times, and i know of four others who have run it successfully. Up to you if you want to ask Meade to replace yr handbox as their app killed it, or try the fix. Andrew Post Extras:       James Cunningham Carpal Tunnel Reged: 08/07/10 Loc: Maryland Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: OzAndrewJ]       #5362301 - 08/10/12 07:34 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I am sending this one back. I may get another one later on but my Autostar handset works perfectly. Some of the characters on the display have lost their tops but I understand it. What advantages are there to using the Audiostar over the Autostar? Thanks. Jim Post Extras:       OzAndrewJ professor emeritus Reged: 11/30/10 Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: James Cunningham]       #5362366 - 08/10/12 07:59 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Gday Jim The Audiostar has a bit more memory for user data, is a bit faster than the 497 and has sound. Also,it is the only firmware Meade are still updating, hence works with later model scopes. The cons are the Audiostar has no "protected" safeload code ( hence what has happened to you ) and you lose autoscrolling in long lists of objects. Andrew Post Extras:       orion61 Vendor(Clear Edge Optical) Reged: 10/20/07 Loc: NW Iowa BURRRR Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: OzAndrewJ]       #5364867 - 08/12/12 03:03 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   You may be able to pull the display ribbon cable and reseat it. If a pin has lost connectio this is one thing that it will do. good luck...sounds like you need some... keep us updated. Lar Post Extras:       mzura member Reged: 11/12/12 Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: orion61]       #5517613 - 11/13/12 10:17 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have the same problem on my new etx125, the hand controller still works with the 497ep software loaded in it but i sure would like to get it back to the factory audio star status. Is there a procedure for doing this? Post Extras:       OzAndrewJ professor emeritus Reged: 11/30/10 Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: mzura]       #5518072 - 11/13/12 02:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Gday Mzura Quote: I have the same problem on my new etx125, the hand controller still works with the 497ep software loaded in it but i sure would like to get it back to the factory audio star status. Is there a procedure for doing this? As per earlier in the thread, have you tried StarPatch yet???? It has much better error messages than Meades ASU. I need to confirm if you see the 'Erase of page at 0xE10000 failed' message to determinwe if it is the same problem. If so, there is a fix but it involves a 2 stage recovery. Also, just for info, what is the current version of ASU you have and what firmware version is loaded to the Hbx??? Andrew Post Extras:       mzura member Reged: 11/12/12 Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: OzAndrewJ]       #5540474 - 11/26/12 03:06 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   i have version 1.806 of star patch, when i select audio star in controller type I get error message 497ep found and buidaua1f7.rom is designed for audio star so then it must recognize the controller as a 497ep and quits when i first turn on the scope the controller displays 497ep 5ce2 for a second and then proceeds as that controller I just want to get the audio star build back A1F7 Post Extras:       mzura member Reged: 11/12/12 Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: mzura]       #5540549 - 11/26/12 03:45 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   currently i Have 2 audio stars: one came with a 125ec and the other with a lx80 the one that came with the 125ec, i used meades 5.6asu to load the wrong software 497ep 5ce2 then i updated to 6.0ASU, then i bought the lx80 and used 6.0 asu to update the new controller to A3S4 then star patch to A3s4 now i would like to update the 125ec controller with the 497EP 5CE2 to the useable audio star with the star patch update A3s4 Post Extras:       OzAndrewJ professor emeritus Reged: 11/30/10 Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: mzura]       #5540701 - 11/26/12 05:24 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Gday Mzura Quote: i have version 1.806 of star patch, when i select audio star in controller type I get error message 497ep found and buidaua1f7.rom is designed for audio star so then it must recognize the controller as a 497ep and quits In its raw form, StarPatch now tests for the mixup between 497EP and Audiostars, and prevents cross usage, but it can be set to do it if required. Can you try the following first. Make a shortcut to start Starpatch with "StarPatch.exe ForceHandset" This will allow you to force a cross model load. Now retry loading the firmware in that mode. If you get the "cant erase memory" error at this point, we need to go offline and i will send you a program and instructions on how to run it. Andrew Post Extras:       mzura member Reged: 11/12/12 Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: OzAndrewJ]       #5540728 - 11/26/12 05:52 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   how do I do this : StarPatch.exe ForceHandset with windows 7? Post Extras:       OzAndrewJ professor emeritus Reged: 11/30/10 Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: mzura]       #5540730 - 11/26/12 05:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Gday Mzura Make a shortcut as per normal, and edit it to use the ForceHandset flag Andrew Post Extras:       mzura member Reged: 11/12/12 Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: OzAndrewJ]       #5540746 - 11/26/12 06:06 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I've got a shortcut on my desktop, but i don't understand how to use the ForceHandset command ( i don't see it anywhere) Post Extras:       OzAndrewJ professor emeritus Reged: 11/30/10 Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: mzura]       #5540849 - 11/26/12 07:15 PM Attachment (14 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Gday Mzura You have to edit the shortcut and manually add the flag. Ref attached diag. Andrew Post Extras:       mzura member Reged: 11/12/12 Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: OzAndrewJ]       #5540935 - 11/26/12 08:02 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   first off I ,uninstalled 1.806 and reinstalled 1.803,the path was a little different,x86 program files etc, then added ForceHandset , to file clicked apply , add got error" target box not valid" What am I doing wrong? Post Extras:       mzura member Reged: 11/12/12 Re: Audiostar upgrade problem [Re: mzura]       #5541086 - 11/26/12 09:29 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   would there be any problem with me trying your two stage recovery? Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all)

Previous   Index   Next   Threaded

Extra information 8 registered and 6 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Starman27, Chris Erickson  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 2089 Jump to *Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Celestial Events*General Astronomy* -----   Beginners Forum   General Observing and Astronomy   Outreach   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning and Intermediate Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   NEO   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Speciality Forums* -----   Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo   NEAF (Northeast Astronomy Forum) and NEAIC (Northeast Astro Imaging Conference)   AstroArt   Astronomy Clubs and Star Parties   Astronomy Software & Computers   AstroWebsites   Science! Astronomy & Space Exploration, and Others   Space Rocks   Stellar Media*Swap and Shop* -----   Shop and Swap Audio Components*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements*International Year of Astronomy 2009 - Forums are now closed.* -----   IYA Archive Info

CN Forums Home