For any Meade owners suffering backlash, here is a link to a quick solution. It will be emailed to you for $9.95
It is a Meade Autostar Active Backlash Adjustment Utility
and an
Australian Product! 
Thanks to Arthur for the link, and to Matt for the Prod
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Meade-Autosta...QQcmdZViewItem