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Flat Box USB 250mm

Flat Box USB 250mm - Main image
$342.3 $489 In stock

Category: Astrophotography Accessories

Software

Please download and install the software for the USB control of the panel first.  Please click here to download the Artesky Control Software

Description

LED flat field generator with fully illuminated area for creating high-quality flat field images for astrophotography.

Thanks to LED technology, a color-neutral, pure white image is generated for very good flats even with color cameras.

The image is absolutely flicker-free, thus using very short exposure times is possible.

The Flat Box generator has the newest LED technology.

The image is perfectly white and flicker-free, allowing even short exposure times.

The generator offers 250 mm perfectly evenly illuminated area.

The Artesky FLAT USB BOX can be used with the dedicated software, all the commands are performed with the USB interface below.

You will have the possibility to turn on/off your FLAT BOX from a PC, ideal for those who have a remote telescope or for more comfort in the field.

The brightness values ​​are more precise than the normal FLAT BOX, ranging from 0 to 255 and can be customized for each channel: LRGB-HA-OIII-SII

For each shooting channel you can also set the exposure time in seconds.

Check the user manual for a easy use of your Flat Box.

Features

Panel perfectly illuminated and uniform up to the edges

Precise digital USB dimmer for exact brightness adjustment (255 steps)

Very strong anti-scratch and dirt-proof external surface

Digital voltmeter for perfect brightness reproduction and thus reproducible exposures

12 V DC connection - perfect for field operation

Solid mechanics and metal core

Completely made in Italy

Canvas bag for transport included in the package

Controlled by USB from PC

Remote ON/OFF from PC

Customized intensity for the FLAT BOX USB for every channel (LRGB,HA,OIII,SII)

Specifications

Useful opening   250mm

Power                 12V 1A

Dimensions         33x33x12cm

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Timothy ★★★★★

I was worried about gradient issues in my flats, but this panel delivers impressively even illumination across the entire frame. The software setup was a bit clunky at first but once installed, the USB brightness control works flawlessly for fine-tuning exposures.

Mia ★★★★★

Even light distribution across the entire 250mm panel, with no visible hot spots even at the edges. The USB control via the software lets me set brightness levels precisely for each filter.

Natalie ★★★★★

Finally got this flat panel set up, and the even illumination across the full 250mm surface is spot on for my telescope calibration. The included control software made dialing in the exact brightness levels a breeze.