I've often wished for a simple interface/simple program that would allow me to design a simple timing scenario for handling agitation routines on film developing. I'm in the habit of loading my tank and instead of standing in the darkroom for the duration of the development/agitation, I'll sit down at the computer and do my inversions while doing something else. I would like a simple timing program with a simple interface designed for quick scenario programming. For example, with a dilute developer, 15 minute routine, one could have an initial 1 minute period timed and a sound/visual indication when the minute was up. Perhaps a 45 second interval for the next inversion period out to the end of the timing, a pause and then a manual restart when the fixer is in the tank. This sort of thing is hard to do manually without good concentration on the task and it seems a simple timing program could be useful.
I've used the W-Lab program but the interface is awkward for setting the timing routines and doesn't easily lend itself to testing various routines because the timing setup is complex. Maybe someone already has something adaptable for this duty but I haven't stumbled into it. Any ideas?
I've used the W-Lab program but the interface is awkward for setting the timing routines and doesn't easily lend itself to testing various routines because the timing setup is complex. Maybe someone already has something adaptable for this duty but I haven't stumbled into it. Any ideas?