auntiemaryscanarys new darkroom
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Er, being as I don't know what they are the answer is no. I will have a computer via WiFi, if I use my Epson V500 that will be via USB and I think my 3d printer can connect via either.
I'm pretty sure my two Meopta enlargers and the big 5x4 enlarger won't require a network connection
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They let you plug in an ethernet cable to connect a device to the network. My Epson 3880 has an ethernet port, so can be used by any computer on our network. Previously, it required having the darkroom door open and an ethernet cable trailing across the corridor into another room to connect to the switch.
It does mean I could take a portable computer into the darkroom to use the scanner, and transfer the large files direct to the primary RAID system. You probably won't need such a thing, but you might...
It does mean I could take a portable computer into the darkroom to use the scanner, and transfer the large files direct to the primary RAID system. You probably won't need such a thing, but you might...
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I understand a little more what they are now but I'm certain I won't require one. Any device connection will be solely by a 4g SIM router with peripherals possibly by USB from the WiFi connected computer. I won't be digging a 30m+ trench to run an ethernet cable from the house down to the shed/darkroom.
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The 5x4 enlarger has been retrieved from the garage with bonus that some of the excess timbyer has been stored in the garage loft until it's needed. Who'd have thought that moving a huge enlarger would free up space!
I started to reassemble the enlarger but have got stuck on how to get the bellows section onto the horizontal shaft - the head goes on top of the bellows section. I consulted the disassembly pics I took at the time of purchase but will read the online manual this evening. Basically I've not got one knob in the right position for that section to slide on.
As the darkroom isn't fully light tight yet I went to have a look at the safelight after dark yesterday.
Initial thoughts were looks good and not as bright (36w tube) as I thought it would be.
Then I noticed a noticed a small strip of white light on the internal diffuser fins. Taking the diffuser off one the 2 two seals on the film that wraps the fluorescent tube isn't sealed.
I can't get at the filter film as it's covered in an outer plastic tube. Unsurprisingly I'm disappointed. I'll see when the supplier says but may be on a sticky wicket as I bought it 2 months ago even though it remained in its (v good) postal packaging. These tubes aren't cheap.
I started to reassemble the enlarger but have got stuck on how to get the bellows section onto the horizontal shaft - the head goes on top of the bellows section. I consulted the disassembly pics I took at the time of purchase but will read the online manual this evening. Basically I've not got one knob in the right position for that section to slide on.
As the darkroom isn't fully light tight yet I went to have a look at the safelight after dark yesterday.
Initial thoughts were looks good and not as bright (36w tube) as I thought it would be.
Then I noticed a noticed a small strip of white light on the internal diffuser fins. Taking the diffuser off one the 2 two seals on the film that wraps the fluorescent tube isn't sealed.
I can't get at the filter film as it's covered in an outer plastic tube. Unsurprisingly I'm disappointed. I'll see when the supplier says but may be on a sticky wicket as I bought it 2 months ago even though it remained in its (v good) postal packaging. These tubes aren't cheap.
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That's some safelight there. WOW!
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Well it's been a trial the last 5 days trying to get the bellows component onto the horizontal arm but I got there! I was struggling to find the correct setting that disengages the locking pin and the manual wasn't any help.
Unconventional methods were required - I removed the machined control shaft and I then levered the retaining pin out the way to slide the bellows unit onto the arm and inserted the "safety" grub screw. The bellows are safe and secure on the arm but currently I don't have the ability to rotate the bellows to say enlarge off the wall but I can live without that.
The removed control shaft. At some point I'll have another go at correct assembly but for now we are good.
The table part isn't fitted yet as the laminated finish has lifted in a couple of places so that will be glued back.
A couple of new issues: the transformer (visible in pic 1) may a need a little shelf to live on or at least the enlarger timer will and I didn't fully think through electric fitments!
Both the new issues are easily resolved with the light fitting being moved 12" to the right which will another 4" of height for the enlarger head. I am mightily relieved to have this enlarger in the place that it will live long term!!
@Barney I'd been saying it's a 5x4 (should I say small number 1st?) but I'd forgotten it's a 7x5/5x7.
Unconventional methods were required - I removed the machined control shaft and I then levered the retaining pin out the way to slide the bellows unit onto the arm and inserted the "safety" grub screw. The bellows are safe and secure on the arm but currently I don't have the ability to rotate the bellows to say enlarge off the wall but I can live without that.
The removed control shaft. At some point I'll have another go at correct assembly but for now we are good.
The table part isn't fitted yet as the laminated finish has lifted in a couple of places so that will be glued back.
A couple of new issues: the transformer (visible in pic 1) may a need a little shelf to live on or at least the enlarger timer will and I didn't fully think through electric fitments!
Both the new issues are easily resolved with the light fitting being moved 12" to the right which will another 4" of height for the enlarger head. I am mightily relieved to have this enlarger in the place that it will live long term!!
@Barney I'd been saying it's a 5x4 (should I say small number 1st?) but I'd forgotten it's a 7x5/5x7.
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In the UK, I've only ever heard it called 5x4.