Nextstar 8 1st edition controller or parts? Where?

[Ron Deder]

Trying to find compatible LCD part for the controller.  Or functioning used controller.  This is circa 2001 and Celestron advises orig controller only works with this orig 1st edition 8" motorised scope. But seems the lcd module on later models looks like same part. 

Have family in Usa a part or used unit could be sent.  Oh lcd is cracked and not a bad connected ribbon cable.   Let me know if you can helped.  Thanks .. Ron in New Zealand. 

[Cosmic Geoff]

This is the early single-arm GoTo model? Some pictures and part numbers might jog someone's memory.

If the LCD on later models is the same, that raises hope that it can be sourced from somewhere as an electronic part.

Is there any serial port that could be used to computer control the mount, thus bypassing the display or handset?

The nuclear option is to de-mount the OTA and put it on a new mount.