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[Arnis&Weed]

I am currently running 18/6 with the 30 minute sunrise/sunset function. But running is confusing and intimidating. First question would be is it worth it? What are the benefits? If it is a worthwhile thing to do. Then how would someone breakdown light intensity into 5 stages. Is there a cheat code

 

[Frankthetank]

You’re over complicating this, my friend. Lights on, lights off…according to your schedule. No need to recreate the orbit of the earth around the sun in your back bedroom….

 

[Arnis&Weed]

You’re over complicating this, my friend. Lights on, lights off…according to your schedule. No need to recreate the orbit of the earth around the sun in your back bedroom….

thank you
Nothing like having to go around the barn to find the door

 

[Frankthetank]

thank you
Nothing like having to go around the barn to find the door

Hey at least you’re familiar with all four sides now!

 

[Driver77]

Seems like a cool feature but I played with it for a few days and said to hell with it lol.....the one on the Mars app doesn't allow for the stages...at least I couldn't figure it out....it would just ramp up to full power and then back down completing it's cycle in whatever time period you program. Since I didn't want it at full power at any time I just moved on.
I do use ir to put them so sleep though...bout 5mins at lights out.