ADDING A LNT MODULE Last updated: 15 September 2007

Subject:	Lnt module
Sent:	Monday, July 30, 2007 03:21:37
From:	Giancarlo Mari (giancarlo.mari@gmail.com)
i saw on your website, that Dick Seymour bought an LNT module coiled
cord, for his scope non-LNT, so i asked to Meade Europe if i cuold buy
an LNT module for my etx125 non-LNT, but their answer is below.

I have to forget the LNT module, or there is a way to add to my etx???
 
Best regards
 
Giancarlo Mari, from Italy skies!!!!!

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From: no reply Meade Service
Dear Mr. Mari,

sorry but it is not possible because inside the old ETX 125 are no 
electronic for this item. A redesign is very
complicated and expenditure.

regards

Meade Instruments Europe GmbH & Co. KG

Hans Georg Fastring
Service / Verkauf / Service sales 

Gutenbergstr. 2
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Germany
Tel. +49 (0) 28 72  80 74-121
Fax +49 (0) 28 72  80 74-222
hfa@meade.de
www.meade.de 

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Meade Instruments Verwaltungs GmbH

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Am 29.07.2007 um 09:45 schrieb Giancarlo Mari:

> Hi, i would to add an LNT module on my etx 125 non-LNT. I know there
> is a LNT module that came with a long coiled cord to plug into the Aux 
> port, but i don't find it on buy.
> 
> If possible to have it??? How much cost?? and how much cost to ship in
> Italy??
> 
> Thanks.

And:

From:	richard seymour (rseymour@wolfenet.com)
Show them this web page from Meade.
You want the LNT module which fits the DS-2000
 telescope family, not the LNT for an ETX.

www.meade4m.com/4mshop/parts/2004.html

have fun
--dick

Thanks to all!!!! :-((((((
 
Well i hold my etx non LNT.

Subject:	Etx125 LNT addition
Sent:	Wednesday, August 1, 2007 11:13:01
From:	Guglielmo, Dom (ISD, IT) (Dom@thehartford.com)
This is in response to the recent thread regarding the addition of an
LNT module to an etx125 posted in the Tech Tips section of Weasner's ETX
site.

I too wanted to add LNT to an etx125 and also an lx90.   When the
MEADE4m site first went up the LNT modules were only $35.  I bought two
and must say, with the addition of the LNT module and also StarGPS, they
are essentially an etx125gps and lx90gps.

The DS model LNT module was added very easily to the etx125 using a
strip of stainless steel.  Believe it or not from a flattened piece cut
from a stainless steel hose clamp bringing the total cost of the
fabrication to a whopping $2 (not including the LNT module).

I screwed the LNT module to the piece of stainless using small flat
headed screws.  With 1 90 degree bend and 1 hole drilled into the strap,
it is held in place by the electric focuser mechanism and screw.  I will
send a picture later in the week.

The DS LNT module also fits nicely on the LX90 model telescope with much
less work involved.

In conclusion, the LNT module is so pleasurable to use it was well worth
the time and effort to install.  I believe it would be an extremely
popular upgrade if offered by Meade.

Thanks 
Dom Guglielmo

Subject:	Meade ETX125 LNT module addition 
Sent:	Thursday, September 13, 2007 11:33:11
From:	Guglielmo, Dom (ISD, IT) (Dom@thehartford.com)
This is in response to the recent thread regarding the addition of an
LNT module to an etx125 posted in the Tech Tips section of Weasner's ETX
site.

I was looking for these pictures on you site - then realized I never
sent them to you.

Thanks, 
Dom Guglielmo

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