Coco Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 MY new CPC 800 GPS wont connect to a satellite.The hand controller just says '' transmit data . . .''Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 I cant find a virtual port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobilly Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Opps looks like maybe its waiting to upgrade the firmware in the controller....http://www.celestron.com/c3/support3/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=1747http://www.nexstarsite.com/OddsNEnds/HCFirmwareUpgradeHowTo.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 Opps looks like maybe its waiting to upgrade the firmware in the controller....http://www.celestron.com/c3/support3/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=1747http://www.nexstarsite.com/OddsNEnds/HCFirmwareUpgradeHowTo.htmI eventually sorted it thanks.Had to put the software on my lap top as its not Vista 64 capable.Problem is now my settings are screwed. I even have to set the time / dates etc.This is a real ball ache .. I thought it was more intelligent :? Problem also is the auto star is as easy as it was. I'm a beginner so I only know where Betelgeuse is for sure.I'm sure when I bought it, the auto align just sorted everything out for me. I don't remember all this hassle. My Meade 2090 is easy to set up... just point north and and go. Make small adjustments when the star is locked on and press align as you go. This keeps tweaking and keeping the everything accurate. I cant find the align update in the hand set of the nextstar so minor tweakes are a pain?Any thoughts?Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 GuyTry going into menu-utilities and check the GPS is on.If it’s a new scope it should not require the upgrade unless you specifically wish to upgrade.Trev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 GuyTry going into menu-utilities and check the GPS is on.If it’s a new scope it should not require the upgrade unless you specifically wish to upgrade.Trev.I upgraded it. It seems OK now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 UPDATE.Since buying an astrotrac I havnt used this CPC8 for 5 weeks.Last night i got the thing out and set up only to have the ''Transmit Data'' bug again!.This time I tried a quick flash update and get a 'bank error 'The set is now un updatable. I can count on both hands how many times I've used this telescope. I seem to be having a lot of bad luck with astronomy gear Any thoughts please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 You could ask Michael Swanson - he's the guy who runs the nexstar site, and is really knowlegable and helpful.Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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