I guess that your operating system or hardware has a problem with
the driver. You should use a serial port monitor tool
http://www.kmint21.com/serial-port-monitor/ to test whether the
communication of the computer with the LX200 is working. If the
serial port can be connected, everything should work.

--- In guide-user@yahoogroups.com, "rfpoklar" <rfpoklar@y...> wrote:
>
>
> I have an 8 inch LX200GPS/SMT (bought new in Dec 2004) and I'm
> trying to control the scope via a Meade approved RS-232 to USB
> cables (and Meade Driver software).I did download the most recent
> Guide 8.0 update but I'm still not able to command the scope,via
the
> Guide Scope Pad or slew Guide to the present scope position. I've
> tried all the different Comm ports (1 thru 6)to no avail. I do get
> position unread message back. I would appreciate suggestions on how
> I might resolve this problem.
> Rudy