8 Channel Dimming Expansion

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DmnYnkee
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8 Channel Dimming Expansion

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Is there such a beast? I am current using the onboard dimming channels for my left and right RW-25's. I am getting ready to add (3) 16" SB Lights. I want to be able to control both channels on each light independently, so 6 channels total for my main lights. I also want to add Moonlights. Do most run moons off a dimming channel, or should I just use a port for basic on/off for the moons? I will want to add a lunar cycle to drive them, but without dimming would make it less natural.

If there was an 8 channel expansion (or even 7) for a bit more than the standard 6 channel, I could go that route. It wouldn't be money "well" spent to add an expansion hub and another 6 channel dimming expansion just to control moonlights.
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Re: 8 Channel Dimming Expansion

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No. :(
You could use one of the ato ports for the moonlights.
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Re: 8 Channel Dimming Expansion

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I am using both ATOs. If there was a way to use one of the thermometer ports....
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lnevo
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Re: 8 Channel Dimming Expansion

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You could get an IO module and then move your ATO to that, or you could get the water level sensor and use your ATO off of that.
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Re: 8 Channel Dimming Expansion

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Lee, both of those options would still require an expansion hub, plus the additional attachment. That would be about the same as getting 2 dimming expansions.

I use one ATO float for my ATO, and the other ATO float for my skimmer. I can't justify spending $120-180 dollars just to be able to dim the moonlights.
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I hear you. You'd have additional functionalities though with either of those choices so just another route to go.
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