For older models Meade telescopesmounts of which the electronics are defect and no longer deliverable, or for expanding the possibilities, the FreeGo2-lite interface offers an excellent solution.

On this page we show you a number of possibilities. As a DIY project or done by us. The PushTo version works with Absolute encoders and makes it possible to move the telescope by hand and/or as GOTO. A unique feature that can hardly be found in telescopes. By using an analogue Joystick with switch you can automatically return to the starting position, or an object from a selected list, just with 1 push of the button.

Video: Upgraded LX50 emc as GOTO and PushTo, with analog joystick, absolute encoders on the RA en Decl, High res. Incremental encoders on the Ra and Decl. servo's and ST4 interface.

LX50 EMC (tangential Decl)

Option 1: Conversion without goto option

This option consists of replacing the PCB with the FreeGo2 interface, ST4 print and Joystick for simple manual corrections.

1. Replacement of old optical disc RA motor with a highres Cui atm encoder
2. Addition highres encoder with Cui Encoder of the Tangentialarm motor
3. ST4 interface PCB with controll LED's
4. analog loystick.

The new encoder, Kit price approx. €490

Option 2: Conversion with GOTO options

1. replaced RA motor with fast mini servo and highres encoder
2. replacement Decl. motor with fast servo and highres encoder
3. replacement tangentialarm by worm wheel
4. ST4 interface PCB with controll LEDs
5. Analog Joystick.

Price approx. €690 excl. Worm gear

Option 3: Conversion with PUSH & GOTO options Absolute encoder on the RA and Decl. as.

1. replaced RA motor with fast servo and highres encoder
2. replacement RA motor with fast servo and highres encoder
3. replacement Decl. motor with fast servo and highres encoder
4. replacement tangential arm by a worm wheel
5. ST4 interface PCB with controll LEDs
6. Analog Joystick
7. 14 bits ABSOLUTE encoders that together give the servo encoders a resolution of 24 bits. More than 11 million points on the RA and Decl. as.

Price approx. €900 excl. Worm wheel

LX200 (Using the existing servos)

Option 4: Conversion with PUSH & GOTO options Absolute encoder on the RA and Decl. as.

1. Replacement old optical disk RA motor with a highres Cui atm encoder
2. Replacement old optical disk Decl engine with a highres Cui atm encoder
3. ST4 interface PCB with controll LED's
4. Analog Joystick
5. 14 bits ABSOLUTE encoders that combine the servo encoders give a resolution of 24 bits. More than 11 million points on the RA and Decl. as.

Kit price approx. € 850 excl.

We can also realize the conversion for you. For this we charge the following contributions:

Conversion costs LX50 option 1: € 150

Conversion costs LX50 option 2: € 250

Conversion costs LX50 option 3: € 310

Conversion costs LX200 option 4: € 310

All prices are incl. 21% VAT.