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ASCOM DarkLight Cover/Calibrator
DESCRIPTION:
The DarkLight Cover/Calibrator, known going forward as DLC, is a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) solution using an Arduino Nano, servo motor, and if desired, an Electroluminescent (EL) Panel. This device aims to act as a dust cover for remote telescope users, and a calibration panel if desired. With the DarkLight, fully compliant, ASCOM driver, the cover can be operated using the DLC Windows application or any automation software supporting the ICoverCalibrator driver in ASCOM v6.5 or newer.
While this device DOES NOT make the scope weatherproof, it is an excellent addition to any observatory to accomplish hands-off control of the cover. If elected, it can be expanded to include a hands-off dark/light calibration capability for astrophotography.
(c) Copyright Nathan Woelfle 2020. All Rights Reserved.
Permission is granted for personal and Academic use only.
Code or portions of code may not be copied or used without appropriate credit given to author.
Features
- Fully Compliant ASCOM Driver and Windows Application
- Can be built with or without EL Panel
- Brightness and position parameters saved in EEPROM
- Reverse voltage protection on external 12VDC input
- Adjustable Brightness Control
- Smooth EL Panel Illumination Circuit
- DO NOT DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE FROM OTHER SITES AS AN EXE/ISO/ZIP FILE - THESE FILES ARE NOT SUPPORTED AND MAY CONTAIN MALWARE
Audience
Science/Research, Other Audience
Programming Language
C++, Visual Basic .NET
Categories
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