darklight cover calibrator

We have hosted the application darklight cover calibrator in order to run this application in our online workstations with Wine or directly.

Quick description about darklight cover calibrator:

The DarkLight Cover/Calibrator (DLC) is a DIY project to build a motorized telescope cover, flat panel, or a combination flip-flat system. Its modular design supports various setups: a 12V light panel without a servo for a wall-mounted calibration panel, a servo-only cover for sky flats, or both integrated into a flip-flat mechanism. The DLC also includes optional dew heating to reduce extra equipment and cabling. With available drivers, it works with ASCOM or INDI, enabling seamless operation via the DLC Windows app, automation software compatible with the ICoverCalibrator driver in ASCOM v6.5+, or the INDI platform.

While the DLC DOES NOT make the telescope weatherproof or dustproof, it provides hands-off cover control and dark/light calibration for astrophotography in the field or an observatory.

© Nathan Woelfle 2025. All Rights Reserved.
Permission granted for personal and academic use only. Code may not be copied or used without proper credit.

Features:

• Build as a standalone cover, light panel, or combination flip-flat mechanism
• Optional physical buttons to control servo and light panel
• Multi-servo capable w/ dual independent angle support
• 7 servo Easing In Out + linear options
• Adjustable servo speed
• Optional dual channel dew heater w/ safety precautions
• ASCOM and INDI driver
• Supports up to 270-degree movement
• Reverse voltage protection on external 12VDC input
• Brightness and position parameters can be saved in EEPROM
• Electronically Adjustable Brightness Control
• Smooth Illumination Circuit that eliminates PWM banding effects
• Broadband and Narrowband values can be saved
• 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.
User interface: Gnome, Win32 (MS Windows), Web-based.
Programming Language: C++, Visual Basic .NET.
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