DarkLight Cover/Calibrator Activity
DIY project to build a cover, flat panel or combo flip-flat panel
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Nathan Woelfle posted a comment on discussion General Discussion
Dear DLC users and contributors, We’re excited to announce that the DarkLight Cover Calibrator project has officially moved from SourceForge to GitHub! 🔗 New GitHub Repository: 👉 https://github.com/10thTeeAstronomy/DarkLight_CoverCalibrator Why the move? To better serve the community and support the continued development of the project, we’ve migrated to GitHub in order to: ✅ Streamline development and version control 🛠️ Better manage bug reports, feature requests, and improvements 🗂️ Utilize modern...
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Dear DLC users, We are in the process of moving the DarkLight Cover Calibrator project from SourceForge to GitHub to streamline development, improve collaboration, and better manage issues and feature requests. 🔗 GitHub Repository (in progress): 👉 https://github.com/10thTeeAstronomy/DarkLight_CoverCalibrator 💬 Please note: Discussions have been disabled here on SourceForge. To open new issues or feature requests, please use the GitHub Issues page going forward. More details will follow once the migration...
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DarkLight Cover/Calibrator updated /DarkLight_Latest_Version.zip
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Alberto Peralta Martin posted a comment on discussion Issues
Hi, I've connected it exactly as shown in the picture. I'll wait for the 5V one to arrive. When I get it, I'll let you know if it's working properly.
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Sounds good. Keep us posted. With mass production, I wouldn’t be surprised if one was bad, but three seems like a bit much. I've attached a picture showing how the LM1084IT-ADJ should be wired. I'll also add a note to the manual to ensure clarity. Hopefully, this helps anyone else who might run into the same issue in the future.
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Sounds good. Keep us posted. With mass production, I wouldn’t be surprised if one was bad, but three seems like a bit much. I've attached a picture showing how the LM1084IT-ADJ should be wired. I'll also add a note to the manual to ensure clarity. Hopefully, this helps anyone else who might run into the same issue in the future.
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Hi, With the same capacitors as your schematic, but different resistor options. Always Vout=Vin. I've tried three LM1084, I ordered the 5V one. I'll build the circuit with that one.
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It's interesting to hear that you've encountered a similar issue. Since most servos operate between 4.5V and 7.5V, the 5V version should work as long as yours falls within that range. I chose 6V to stay in the middle, avoiding the extremes of the minimum and maximum voltage.
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Julian Cirielli posted a comment on discussion Issues
I remember having a similar issue, I just bought the 1084it 5v instead of the adjustable one. Servo didn´t seem to mind. Just giving an option. Hope it helps
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Off the top of my head, it sounds like either a missing or bad component. I understand you're getting the same output voltage as the input voltage, despite using different resistors and capacitor combinations. Do you have a picture of your components on a breadboard?
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Hi, I've assembled the 1084it adj separately with its resistors and capacitors for testing. Regardless, it gives me the same voltage on the output as on the input. I've tried several resistor combinations, with and without capacitors, but it doesn't adjust the voltage. Do you have any idea what could be wrong? Thanks!
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Hi Alberto. Yes, 10.8 is too much. Your output should be roughly 6V. R/ Nathan
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Hi, another question. What voltage is there at the LM1084 output? I see 10.8, is that too much? Thanks!
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I’m excited to share that version 2.0.0h is now available for testing and can be found in the respective 2.0.0 BETA RELEASE folders. What's New in Version 2.0.0h: 1. Expanded Dew Heater Support * Added support for an additional dew heater channel, allowing for a total of two heaters. 2. Enhanced Motor Control * Renamed motor to primaryServo and introduced secondaryServo support, enabling different angle configurations for each. 3. Manual Button Control * Added physical button support for manually...
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I’m excited to share that version 2.0.0h is now available for testing and can be found in the respective 2.0.0 BETA RELEASE folders. What's New in Version 2.0.0h: 1. Expanded Dew Heater Support * Added support for an additional dew heater channel, allowing for a total of two heaters. 2. Enhanced Motor Control * Renamed motor to primaryServo and introduced secondaryServo support, enabling different angle configurations for each. 3. Manual Button Control * Added physical button support for manually...
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I’m excited to share that version 2.0.0h is now available for testing and can be found in the respective 2.0.0 BETA RELEASE folders. What's New in Version 2.0.0h: 1. Expanded Dew Heater Support * Added support for an additional dew heater channel, allowing for a total of two heaters. 2. Enhanced Motor Control * Renamed motor to primaryServo and introduced secondaryServo support, enabling different angle configurations for each. 3. Manual Button Control * Added physical button support for manually...
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I’m excited to share that version 2.0.0h is now available for testing and can be found in the respective 2.0.0 BETA RELEASE folders. What's New in Version 2.0.0h: 1. Expanded Dew Heater Support * Added support for an additional dew heater channel, allowing independent control of two heaters. 2. Enhanced Motor Control * Renamed motor to primaryServo and introduced secondaryServo support, enabling different angle configurations for each. 3. Manual Button Control * Added physical button support for...
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I’m excited to share that version 2.0.0h is now available for testing and can be found in the respective 2.0.0 BETA RELEASE folders. What's New in Version 2.0.0h: 1. Expanded Dew Heater Support * Added support for an additional dew heater channel, allowing independent control of two heaters. 2. Enhanced Motor Control * Renamed motor to primaryServo and introduced secondaryServo support, enabling different angle configurations for each. 3. Manual Button Control * Added physical button support for...
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I’m excited to share that version 2.0.0h is now available for testing and can be found in the respective 2.0.0 BETA RELEASE folders. What's New in Version 2.0.0h: 1. Expanded Dew Heater Support Added support for an additional dew heater channel, allowing independent control of two heaters. Enhanced Motor Control Renamed motor to primaryServo and introduced secondaryServo support, enabling different angle configurations for each. Manual Button Control Added physical button support for manually controlling...
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I’m excited to share that version 2.0.0h is now available for testing and can be found in the respective 2.0.0 BETA RELEASE folders. What's New in Version 2.0.0h: 1. Expanded Dew Heater Support * Added support for an additional dew heater channel, allowing independent control of two heaters. Enhanced Motor Control Renamed motor to primaryServo and introduced secondaryServo support, enabling different angle configurations for each. Manual Button Control Added physical button support for manually controlling...
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I’m excited to share that version 2.0.0h is now available for testing and can be found in the respective 2.0.0 BETA RELEASE folders. What's New in Version 2.0.0h: 1. Expanded Dew Heater Support Added support for an additional dew heater channel, allowing independent control of two heaters. 2. Enhanced Motor Control Renamed motor to primaryServo and introduced secondaryServo support, enabling different angle configurations for each. 3. Manual Button Control Added physical button support for manually...
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Absolutely beautiful setup! You are very welcome. Thank you very much for sharing your success, keeping us updated, and sharing the video. R/ Nathan
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Absolutely beautiful setup! You are very welcome. Thank you very much for sharing your success, keep us updated, and sharing the video. R/ Nathan
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Sungryul Heo posted a comment on discussion General Discussion
Hi Nathan, Thanks to your information, I succeeded. I used y splitter cable to use 2 servos. Sungryul
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Hi Alberto, Thank you for sharing the log. I saw your other post about issues with the VIN pin, please check my reply there. R/ Nathan
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Hello, It's a CH340 ATmega328P, that's how I bought it. If I connect USB first and then 12V, everything works fine. If I connect 12V first (the Arduino LEDs light up) and then USB, the LEDs turn off, the resistor gets very hot, and it won't connect. At this point, if I disconnect and reconnect the 12V, everything works fine. So, for me, connecting 12V first is a problem. I don't understand what's happening. Thank you very much!
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Hi Alberto, I'm glad to hear your build is going well, even with a small challenge. Rotator? Did you mean cover? Regarding your question about the VIN pin: It ensures the Arduino receives sufficient power and allows it to operate independently of a computer. Could you remove it, technically yes, but it's not recommended. If the Arduino works fine on USB power but not on VIN, it sounds like you might be using an FT232RL-based Nano, which has been known to cause issues. To clarify, when you connect...
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Hi, the same thing is happening to me. The beta version doesn't connect to the app. I'm attaching the log. Thanks!!
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Hi, I'm building the rotator, everything is great! But I have a question about the Vin pin. Why is it connected? I've tried not connecting it, and it works perfectly with USB power. However, if I connect Vin, if I connect 12V first and then the USB, it doesn't work. The Arduino shuts down and doesn't connect to the PC. Also, the 100-ohm R1 gets really hot until I disconnect and connect 12V. I have to unplug the 12V and reconnect them. That is, I have to connect the USB first and then the 12V. Is...
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Absolutely! The driver is designed for Linux, and I wasn’t aware of a Windows version. It may be possible to recompile it for compatibility. Let me know what you find out. R/ Nathan
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Hey Damon, You're making perfect sense. Unfortunately, I'm not a personal user of KStars/Ekos or very familiar with its usage, so I honestly had no idea it was even supported on Windows. I downloaded and installed it on my Windows test system, and during setup, it states: "Using Ekos locally on Windows is not supported. You must connect to a remote gadget to control devices." It looks like we'd need to develop an INDI server, essentially a web interface, using something like an ESP32. At this time,...
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Damon Ferguson posted a comment on discussion General Discussion
Hi Nathan Thanks for getting back with me. I can wait for updates. I know I can connect if I am physically running the mini pc, I'm just mystified as why ekos will not show the driver on the windows pc. If it really came down to it, I can run my sessions solely on the mini pc (thru via vnc viewer) and save the data to an external hd. I had posted this question on Stelleramte/Indi Discord but haven't heard anything yet. In the mean time, i'll continue with the previous build of dlc. Damon
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Hey Damon, You're making perfect sense. Unfortunately, I'm not a personal user of KStars/Ekos or very familiar with its usage, so I honestly had no idea it was even supported on Windows. I downloaded and installed it on my Windows test system, and during setup, it states: "Using Ekos locally on Windows is not supported. You must connect to a remote gadget to control devices." It looks like we'd need to develop an INDI client, essentially a web interface, using something like an ESP32. At this time,...
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Hello Me again. I'm not sure if you can help with this one but I can't get the DLC driver to show up in Kstars/Ekos on my windows machine. As you know, it shows up on my mini pc and works fine. When running kstars/ekos from windows, dlc will not show up in the profile manager when i go to setup my equipment. I can also see the dlc from the web manager, just not in the windows version of kstars/ekos. It was suggested that maybe I need to have the driver on the windows machine as well. If so, where...
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Hi Sungryul, I'm not sure what you mean by "opens in both directions." Could you clarify? The software currently requires no modification to operate multiple servo motors, as long as they use the same opening and closing angles. You just need to use the same servo signal on pin 9. R/ Nathan
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Hello Nathan, Hello! I want to make a cover that opens in both directions using two motors. Could you please let me know which part of the firmware I need to modify? Sungryul
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Issue resolved! Thanks Damon. SourceForge made a small change during the upload to the script. Packaged into a tar, issue resolved. Follow README instructions.
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