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twowheels · 11-08-2021, 07:04 PM

Hoping that @zwim can jump in here....

So, I'm really struggling with the new plugin on my Clara HD. I read the github commentary and I agree with those who say that it's a bit too technical.

I've put in my location, based on GPS coordinates that when entered into Google Maps, take me to my city. I've also set the mode to "according to the sun's position". When doing so, I then go to the "Sun position Information for <town>" and I get some really wonky results, like Twilight is at 10:07 and Sunrise is at 10:35, and sunset is at 20:53 and Twilight is at 21:20.

That leads me to believe that either I've entered the wrong GPS coordinates (again, they take me to where I expect to be on Google Maps) or there's a problem with the calculation, or I've completely misunderstood the design. Is it possible that the times are always displayed in GMT? (does the Kobo store the time in GMT, or local time? Being Linux based, I'm assuming GMT, but they might have simplified things and only deal with local time)

Anyhow, any input would be appreciated!

11-08-2021, 07:04 PM	#1
twowheels Wizard Posts: 1,854 Karma: 13432974 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo Clara HD, iPad Pro 10", iPhone 15 Pro, Boox Note Max	Struggling with new auto-warmth plugin Hoping that @zwim can jump in here.... So, I'm really struggling with the new plugin on my Clara HD. I read the github commentary and I agree with those who say that it's a bit too technical. I've put in my location, based on GPS coordinates that when entered into Google Maps, take me to my city. I've also set the mode to "according to the sun's position". When doing so, I then go to the "Sun position Information for <town>" and I get some really wonky results, like Twilight is at 10:07 and Sunrise is at 10:35, and sunset is at 20:53 and Twilight is at 21:20. That leads me to believe that either I've entered the wrong GPS coordinates (again, they take me to where I expect to be on Google Maps) or there's a problem with the calculation, or I've completely misunderstood the design. Is it possible that the times are always displayed in GMT? (does the Kobo store the time in GMT, or local time? Being Linux based, I'm assuming GMT, but they might have simplified things and only deal with local time) Anyhow, any input would be appreciated!