Using a flat panel with 2-pin JST
DIY project to build an ASCOM compliant flip/flat panel
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I'm looking to combine some of your concepts with a similar project called the B9 CalPanel by Bortle 9 (see Github.). Basically, i've put together an Arduino Nano with push button , ASCOM operation (although that part is not working yet), and Servo flip-flat. I liked that projects 3D printed design (saw it before i saw yours.) I was wondering if you would know how to adapt your use of the flat panel you have with something like the Ellumiglow round panels. I have a 5" panel that is currently controlled with a 9 volt inverter, but I want to control the dimming via ASCOM. Not sure where in the code i would delineate all of this. Any input would be appreciated.
It would be very doable to use my design with a round panel instead of a rectangular or square; it would only require a redesign of the container that holds the panel. The biggest concern is verifying that the new version is centered on your scope. What size or kind of telescope are you using?
Thanks for the response. This community amazes me.
It's a 168 mm OD dew shield on a William Optics Zenithstar 126mm
refractor. So far, I've set up the STL files to print per the instructions
on the CalPanel github, so it should center o.k.
I would have gone for a slightly larger panel, but the 5" jumps up to an 8"
on the Ellumiglow site. There is also a frosted acrylic glass that evens
out the light provided with the panel. Pretty cool.
My concern is my newbiness when it comes to coding the Arduino.
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Last edit: Nathan Woelfle 2021-04-06
A larger panel would allow for the center to not be as vital.
Unless you need to change the code that someone else has written, it's only a matter of uploading to Arduino and then applying power. I've added comments to each section of my code to explain each function and purpose.
great!