Since this is a new build, it might be time to fix the ramping and dimming issues with the current dimmer series switches.
Specifically:
- Please implement multiple dimming curve profiles or the ability to set custom dimming curve profiles. Optimally, it would be two settings, one setting that allows for some pre-defined profiles (linear, logarithmic, etc), and one setting that allows for a custom profile (i.e. at 10%, provide 20% power, at 20%, provide 21% power, at 30% provide 50% power). This give us a chance to expand the list of supported bulbs.
- Please implement a ‘kicker’ start profile. Some LEDs need a little extra juice to start the bulb. The kicker could allow for profiles that when turned on, give an extra kick of energy for a split second then returns to the predefined profile.
- Please make sure that when min, max, and dimming speed are set, the power curve still uses the right number of steps to look smooth while transitioning. Current switches have a visible step if the min and max are set to close. I theorize this is because the transition formula is fairly basic today. This needs to be enhanced. I am not sure exactly what the steps per second should always be so some experimentation would be needed.
As noted in the other threads on this topic, I think the switch can cover these conditions, it will expand the number of bulbs supported, allow the community to share profiles with certain bulb types for best performance, and give inovelli a rock-solid base to build off of. (We would also love to see these in a firmware release for the current dimmer switches but understand space is limited).
Let’s get this core functionality dialed in as long as we have a new product. Now is the time!
Thank you!!!
P.S. Please also own and have a copy of the firmware so you can get someone to help if your manufacture cant figure it out. 