Celestron SkyScout

[UniPol]

I came across my Celestron SkyScout the other day and haven't used for a couple of years. I put some new batteries in it and tried it out but the satellite sync wouldn't complete so I decided to put in my time and location manually. Only problem was that the date in the system was only configured until May 2015. I went to the Celestron site to update the firmware but the SkyScout has been discontinued and is no longer supported! Clues anyone? I have this pristine SkyScout and it looks like I'll have to bin it, bit of a waste of money me thinks?

[lazjen]

Not sure if this helps: http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/471626-skyhack-things-you-shouldnt-be-doing-with-celestrons-skyscout/

Or this: https://www.vomitron.com/2010/12/29/skyscout-firmware-updates/

I hate companies doing this sort of thing. It annoys me that stuff like this isn't easily open to customer modification.

[UniPol]

Thanks for your help Chris, I'll have a go at installing the updates, looks promising.