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FADU F-Stop Enlarger Timer on Windows Pc

Developed By: Film and Darkroom

License: Free

Rating: 4,8/5 - 16 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.5.0
Size 3.3 MB
Release Date March 03, 21
Category Photography Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state. [see more (9)]

What's New:
Version 1.5.0(1) Can now use a Sonoff BASIC R3 (or MINI) in DIY mode. Select [BASIC R3]. This removes the need to reprogram the device's firmware.(2)... [see more]

Description from Developer:
The FADU F-Stop Enlarger Timer is an enlarger timer which can optionally drive a WiFi smart switch or relay module to switch the enlarger's lamp on and off. It has f-stop timin... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download FADU F-Stop Enlarger Timer and install on Windows PC. FADU F-Stop Enlarger Timer is free Photography app, developed by Film and Darkroom. Latest version of FADU F-Stop Enlarger Timer is 1.5.0, was released on 2021-03-03 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of FADU F-Stop Enlarger Timer is 4,8. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 16 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 15 users had rated it 1*.

How to install FADU F-Stop Enlarger Timer on Windows?

Instruction on how to install FADU F-Stop Enlarger Timer on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install FADU F-Stop Enlarger Timer on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install FADU F-Stop Enlarger Timer using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "FADU F-Stop Enlarger Timer" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install FADU F-Stop Enlarger Timer on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "FADU F-Stop Enlarger Timer" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.5.0.

Download FADU F-Stop Enlarger Timer 1.5.0 on Windows PC – 3.3 MB

The FADU F-Stop Enlarger Timer is an enlarger timer which can optionally drive a WiFi smart switch or relay module to switch the enlarger's lamp on and off. It has f-stop timing adjustments for either single-exposures or test-strips, including a mode with audio cues designed for those who will be switching the enlarger lamp manually.

Of note for version 1.5 is the ability to use Sonoff Basic R3 and Mini devices in DIY mode without the need to reprogram their firmware. They should be boxed and suitable cable strain-relief and earth/ground continuity maintained as appropriate.

Free and open source, the source code is available on GitHub (https://github.com/filmanddarkroom/FADU_Timer). User instructions and details of the various Wi-Fi switching interfaces are also in the manual on GitHub.

The timer can be used as a stand-alone timer to calculate f-stop timing for manual on/off switching of the enlarger but can also be used to switch the enlarger lamp via a commonly available WiFi smart switch (Sonoff Basic, Mini, S20 or S26 etc). The Basic R3 and Mini may be used without reprogramming but the S20 and S26 will require changing their firmware. Alternately, an LC Technologies WiFi relay board module may be used without the need for reprogramming - but as it is a bare pcb module it will need a case and a 5V power supply. The LC Tech board does not require any reprogramming but should only be used on the low-voltage side of an enlarger power supply's transformer/stabilizer due to poor pcb layout decisions by the manufacturer making it, in my opinion, unsuitable for use with mains voltages.

Reprogramming the Sonoff Basic and Mini switches requires some electronics knowledge, but if you have experimented with the Arduino system it should not present any major difficulties.
Version 1.5.0

(1) Can now use a Sonoff BASIC R3 (or MINI) in DIY mode. Select [BASIC R3]. This removes the need to reprogram the device's firmware.

(2) Same as (1) but using DIY mode's 'Inching' API to avoid router-inflicted network delays. Select [Pulse R3].

(3) Added the ability to use the camera's LED. Potentially useful for flashing paper.

(4) Added Individual volume controls for the various ticks and beeps.

(5) Strip times now automatically update when changing the base time.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.