Need help with Meade DS2090

[Optimus]

Hi guys,
I am new and please bear with me. I'll try to explain my problem. So I have this Meade DS2090 which I bought for only $37. I updated the Autostar. My problem is when I chose a target or object from the Autostar, the telescope keeps slewing, turning and pointing up, but it does not stoop even if the object is right in front of me. I tried is with Stellarium and StellariumScop. On the Stellarium screen on my computer, I chose an object which I can see with my eyes, but telescope does not point to that object. I set up the telescope as it say on the Autostar, but still slewing and turning until I stop it.
Thank you for your help.
Optimus.

[MaryB]

Check the encoder connections, may have a bad encoder that isn't sending the signal to the controller.

[Enberg]

Checking question - did you do a two-or three-star alignment procedure to orient the telescope? Also, did you polar-align the telescope mount to begin with, if it's an equatorial mount?

[Enberg]

On the Meade website, you can download the manual for the DS2090. I skimmed through it looking for help for your issue and it looks like you need to initialize and align the telescope/autostar combination so the autostar knows where it is. This involves physically aligning the telescope to North and level, and then "teaching" the autostar where it is by aligning it with two reference stars. If all works properly, the autostar will then be able to tell how far and in what direction to move to the objects you wish to view. Check out www.meade.com/manuals.

Good Luck!