Meade LS 2GB SD Firmware Card

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Product Description

A preloaded SD card with Meade LS firmware for restoring the software on any Meade LS LightSwitch telescope. This MINI SD card simply slots in the SD card socket on the telescope and will re install the software. This useful accessory provides a backup if any issues result in the need to restore the telescopes firmware, you can also update the card in the future from the Meade website if you wish to update to newer releases of the LS firmware.

This 2GB Mini SD card is preloaded with all the necessary software to update the firmware of the Meade LS (LightSwitch) telescopes. Each Mini SD card is individually tested on a Meade LS telescope to ensure that it works correctly. This is not a Meade product. Instructions are provided, please follow these carefully to avoid the update failing.

Important: We recommend that you only update your telescope's firmware if there is a real need. If your telescope is operational, there are no significant benefits that warrant an update.

Further details

To update please follow these instructions carefully:

Use a reliable power supply.
Ensure that your Meade LS telescope is switched off.
Insert the mini SD card containing the firmware into the telescope’s mini SD slot.
Switch ON the telescope and follow the instructions on the handset display.
Wait for approximately 20-30 minutes for the firmware to be updated.
Do not remove the mini SD card or switch off the telescope while updating the firmware or the telescope may need to be returned back to Meade Instruments Inc. for re-flashing.
The AutoStar III hand box will confirm that the software has been updated.
Switch OFF the telescope.
Remove the Mini SD card from the telescope.
The firmware update is now complete.

Caution: Do not plug or unplug the power supply or hand box to/from your telescope while the telescope’s ON/OFF switch is at the ON position..

Important: We recommend that you only update your telescope's firmware if there is a real need. If your telescope is operational, there are no significant benefits that warrant an update.

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Reviews

Customer Reviews

<img src='sbrating10.bmp'>  Meade firmware card  Sir
The card arrived within 2 days in good condition. Unfortunately the firmware partly loaded, then kept copying nus/base.cdrom. I'm sure this isn't a fault card as I've tried 3 cards and got the same result. This h as happened before after getti ng a Flash Error message. Rubbish scope Cards ok  (13/06/2020) Allan Hayes - W Yorkshire <hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>  It works - thoroughly recommended!  My LS8 stopped aligning (I use a 2 star alignment), the GPS wouldn't get the right date or time. I reloaded the software (v1.6a), did a factory reset, no luck. I loaded this version, 1.6e & it works perfectly, for the first time ever finding north accurately, it used to be well off. Brilliant!  (24/04/2020) Paul - Southampton<hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>  Lifeline for my LS 6  I received this really quickly - just in time for the beautiful clear skies this weekend. My scope has been unresponsive for a couple of years, then I happened to read about firmware being a possible culprit. Its amazing to have it back up and running with so little hassle. Thanks!  (20/04/2020) Matt - Cambridge<hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>  Fixed my bricked LS8  I thought it was the end for our Meade LS8 as it failed to boot up. After consulting the forums it was pointing to firmware but I couldn’t see anywhere to download it on the Meade website so I ordered this. It’s arrived within a few days (not bad considering Covid19!), and it worked! Thanks you!
  (04/04/2020) Jimmymck - High Peak<hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>  Brilliant  Needed to update my LS8 due to GPS roll-over problem. Card arrived quickly with excellent instructions. Update went smoothly - telescope now fully functional. Many thanks for such excellent service. Why did I waste so much time trying to solve the problem via Meade's completely useless website?
  (03/03/2020) John - Moulsford<hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>  LS 1.6E  These cards now contain the 1.6E software, which fixes the April 2019 GPS issue. The card arrived the next working day and therefore great service by Harrison Telescopes. Fixed my bricked LS so I am happy around and will be using them again.
John
  (11/10/2019) John - Epsom<hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>  It worked!!  I ordered this for my non functional (bricked) Meade LS6 telescope. It arrived quickly and I followed the simple instructions and 20mins later I had a fully functional telescope. Thankyou
  (16/08/2019) Paul McGowan - Northern Ireland<hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>    I could not be more pleased with the firmware card I recently purchased.
It arrived the following day, and following the instructions supplied worked
straight away. My Meade LS is now up and running. I cannot thank you
enough.
  (04/03/2019) Mr T W Betts - North Wales<hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>    I could not be more pleased with this product. My Meade LS picked up a firmware issue which rendered it useless. Having ordered the card it was delivered next day. Pleasingly, it was supplied with comprehensive instructions and it resolved my issue at the first attempt. My scope now works flawlessly
  (18/08/2018) Jon - Planet Earth.<hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>  Meade Les firmware card  Massive thank you for my firmware card,
I’m a newbie to astronomy and got handed down my Meade telescope, so I’m very exited to get started.
Now I have installed the software hey presto nothing could be more easy.
Thank you for the fast service and delivery of my purchase,
  (04/08/2018) Danny - Hampshire<hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>  Meade LS 2GB SD Firmware Card   I was updated a few minutes after I placed the order and SD card arrived next day. I’m very pleased with their quick service. Didn’t have any problem with the SD card, I was able to get the updates quickly and my telescope started working again. When it arrived, the package was not sealed. Luckily, I found the SD card inside, even though it could have been lost in the post. Hope whoever handles this next time takes this into account. Many Thanks.
  (08/07/2018) Jay - Southend on Sea Our Reply: Thank you for the feedback, we will of course look into why the envelope was unsealed and take action to prevent that in future<hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>  Work right first time. Very easy.  The upgrade worked right first time without a problem and was very easy to do. The instructions were clear and simple. This has resolved a firmware error with my scope. Thanks very much Harrison Telescopes.
  (17/04/2018) Kenny - Reading<hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>  Reassured that if it didn't work I could return it  In addition to my review of the card itself, I want to praise Harrison Telescopes for their user friendliness. I called before ordering and was assured that if the firmware reflash didn't work, I could return the card for a refund.
Fortunately, this didn't apply.
  (09/04/2018) Owen Gwynn - Mid Cheshire Astro Group<hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>  This simply works. Well worth the cost  I'd managed to flash the firmware just once with my 'own' Mini SD cards, but for reasons unknown I'd not been able to repeat the event - I have a feeling that Win 10 doesn't do a 'proper' FAT32 format. So my £2K scope was useless.
Fortunately the SD £20 card from Harrison did the job. All's well now
  (09/04/2018) Owen Gwynne - Mid Cheshire Astro Group<hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>   cardLS 2GB SD Firmware Card Lifesaver  I tried to update the firmware from the latest copy I had, it failed.Quick search of the internet and I found this guaranteed tested working mini sd card with the latest firmware. It was delivered quickly and worked first time. I can highly recommend it.
  (09/03/2018) Richard - Peterborough<hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>  LS 1.6D Firmware Card  Bought one of these and it was swiftly delivered next day. Unfortunately there was an issue with the card and it was immediately replaced without fuss the day after. New card installed 1.6D firmware to my LS8 and works well. First class customer service many thanks.
  (04/09/2017) - <hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>  Firmware update  SD card arrived within 24 hours of my order. Followed enclosed instructions to the letter and although it took just over an hour to complete the update, everything went to plan. Pete - Shropshire
  (16/06/2017) Peter Gunn - Telford<hr><img src='sbrating10.bmp'>  Latest firmware  After having major nightmares trying to obtain and download firmware Meade website which is now impossible I found these
These are loaded with version 1.6D which if you have been searching on web you can olnly find 1.6A which won't install via USB or make sd card from Meade site
  (19/05/2017) Mark - Lincs<hr>