Any reason the max brightness can't be set to 255 giving a step value of 1. The 294MC Pro needs a very low brightness to get 3 or more seconds exposure for the flats.
Thanks,
Ryan
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I found no discernible difference in brightness when doing single-step values. Therefore, I broke down the number of brightness steps into larger values.
I understand you're using the 294MC Pro and need very low brightness, but I don't know how single-step values will be helpful. Could you help me understand? Using the larger steps are you unable to get to a low enough or high enough brightness level using the larger steps?
R/
Nathan
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Thanks for the quick reply. The issue (or at least one of them) turns out to be N.I.N.A. in both the flat panel control panel as well as the Flat wizard. NINA defaults to a value of 0 in both interfaces (it doesn't read the previous value when it was connected to the DarkLight app) which is 255 when I switch back to DarkLight App. I might have manual workaround by presetting the step to 1 in the Flat Panel control panel, then going to the Flat wizard and make sure that I set the steps from 1 to 255. I'll test it tomorrow with the scope and will follow up.
Thanks again,
Ryan
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Presetting the DarkLight to a step of 1 with the Nina Flat Panel control panel before running the Flat Wizard worked. I'm no longer getting an error of the panel being too bright. Now I just have to work on getting the right ADU and exposure for the camera. It was recommended by the EL panel seller to use a frosted acrylic layer to diffuse the light better. My solution of using translucent mylar sheet may be causing a hot spot.
Thanks for all the help!
Ryan
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Fantastic Ryan! You're very welcome. I'm glad you've got it up and running. Please post pictures of your setup when complete. I'd love to see people's results.
R/
Nathan
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Nathan,
Any reason the max brightness can't be set to 255 giving a step value of 1. The 294MC Pro needs a very low brightness to get 3 or more seconds exposure for the flats.
Thanks,
Ryan
Hi Ryan,
I found no discernible difference in brightness when doing single-step values. Therefore, I broke down the number of brightness steps into larger values.
I understand you're using the 294MC Pro and need very low brightness, but I don't know how single-step values will be helpful. Could you help me understand? Using the larger steps are you unable to get to a low enough or high enough brightness level using the larger steps?
R/
Nathan
Nathan,
Thanks for the quick reply. The issue (or at least one of them) turns out to be N.I.N.A. in both the flat panel control panel as well as the Flat wizard. NINA defaults to a value of 0 in both interfaces (it doesn't read the previous value when it was connected to the DarkLight app) which is 255 when I switch back to DarkLight App. I might have manual workaround by presetting the step to 1 in the Flat Panel control panel, then going to the Flat wizard and make sure that I set the steps from 1 to 255. I'll test it tomorrow with the scope and will follow up.
Thanks again,
Ryan
OK. Please let me know the results.
R/
Nathan
Nathan,
Presetting the DarkLight to a step of 1 with the Nina Flat Panel control panel before running the Flat Wizard worked. I'm no longer getting an error of the panel being too bright. Now I just have to work on getting the right ADU and exposure for the camera. It was recommended by the EL panel seller to use a frosted acrylic layer to diffuse the light better. My solution of using translucent mylar sheet may be causing a hot spot.
Thanks for all the help!
Ryan
Fantastic Ryan! You're very welcome. I'm glad you've got it up and running. Please post pictures of your setup when complete. I'd love to see people's results.
R/
Nathan