> Also, if you disconnect the F9 handbox control, and connect via the serial port under the protocol menu, you can get a simpler handbox control window that DOES display both lines of text but no menu structure like the other handbox. it's fun but the old computer voice leaves a little to be desired. I have a Meade LX200GPS running version 4.2g with a DSI III imager on an Asus 1001h netbook with Windows 7 Starter. in the picture frame around the black window but the second line shows nowhere. Remote Control Using Com Port Over Net - posted in AutoStar Suite Software: This solution solves com port issues in concert with remote control over the internet. Meade throws in a copy of its Autostar Suite software. > The first line of the 497 handbox displays in the "margin" of the window at the top. If you do not want to spend money on astronomy software needed to control a telescope, that is okay. > The handbox window shows on the PC as a black window but my problem is that no handbox information is displayed in this window.
I'm sure it will work on my LXD75 as well.
I have AutoStar Suite running an a Windows 7 Laptop, I get the handbox controller up using F9 from the Telescope/protocol menus and it works fine except for one issue, so far.