{"product_id":"used-deep-sky-dad-flap-panel-fp2-pro-xl-for-apertura-carbonstar-8","title":"Used Deep Sky Dad Flap Panel (FP2 PRO XL) for Apertura Carbonstar 8\" (FLAP 260)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a DeepSkyDad FLAP 260 Flat Panel in excellent condition. It includes two cables.   FLAP 260 size, with LED aperture of 235mm, and an overall diameter of 280mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-7817 product type-product status-publish has-post-thumbnail product_cat-flap170-max-aperture-145mm product_cat-flat-panels product_cat-motorized-flap-panel product_cat-products pa_brand-deep-sky-dad pa_brand-orion first instock taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-composite\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"content-area\" id=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-7817\" class=\"product type-product post-7817 status-publish instock product_cat-flap170-max-aperture-145mm product_cat-flat-panels product_cat-motorized-flap-panel product_cat-products has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-composite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section-bottom-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-tabs wc-tabs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--description panel entry-content wc-tab\" id=\"tab-description\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFP2 PRO XL Motorized Flat Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat-frame acquisition should be simple, reliable, and easy to automate. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFP2 PRO XL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emotorized flat panel is designed to make flats a seamless part of your imaging workflow, without improvised solutions such as LCD screens, T-shirts, or the morning sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring imaging, the panel stays neatly parked alongside the telescope tube. When your session is finished, simply close the panel and switch on the dimmable LED light to capture flat frames. Brightness can be adjusted to match your camera settings, gain, and filters for consistent results across different setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo improve reliability in humid conditions, a dew heater behind the LED panel is now included free with all of our motorized flat panels. It helps remove moisture from the LED surface and reduces the risk of dew being trapped against the OTA when the panel is closed after the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFP2 PRO XL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egeneration is designed for larger telescopes and brings a number of practical improvements based on customer feedback. It is intended for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8″ to 11″ telescopes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand features a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emuch stronger motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewider compression ring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor improved stability and support on larger optical tubes. It also includes improved sealing performance, improved hinge design, compression rings customized for your telescope with improved design and swappable inserts, and advanced convenience features such as custom open position and integrated obstacle detection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with upgraded electronics and advanced control features, the FP2 PRO XL is built to deliver a cleaner, more reliable, and more convenient flat-frame workflow for larger imaging systems. We also plan to expand the XL lineup further in the future with units for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14″ to 16″ telescopes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are building a fully automated imaging setup or simply want a more elegant way to capture flats on a larger telescope, the FP2 PRO XL is designed to make your routine faster, easier, and more dependable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10210\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.deepskydad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FP2-PRO-annotated-300x244.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1332\" height=\"1083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shop.deepskydad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FP2-PRO-annotated-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shop.deepskydad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FP2-PRO-annotated-1024x832.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shop.deepskydad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FP2-PRO-annotated-768x624.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shop.deepskydad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FP2-PRO-annotated-500x406.jpg 500w, https:\/\/shop.deepskydad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FP2-PRO-annotated.jpg 1527w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1332px) 100vw, 1332px\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew FP2 PRO XL design for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8″ to 11″ telescopes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecompression ring customized for your telescope, with improved design and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eswappable inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomizable inserts with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enotches for heater cables\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved hinge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esealing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eperformance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eARM Cortex processor for improved performance and connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-platform control panel for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindows, Linux, and macOS\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy installation with no bolts, 1x hand-tightening knob, and no fiddly zip ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimmable LED light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED heater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebehind the panel to prevent dew accumulation\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(included)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuch\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estronger motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e270° motion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand improved mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebrightness selection resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e, 12-bit (0–4096)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual control button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emagnets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor secure open and closed positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom open position\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(disabled by default)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eobstacle detection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic range calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASCOM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupport with automatic port detection, up to 6 concurrent devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eINDI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASIAIR \/ AIR camera support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(ASIAIR Pro and ASIAIR Plus supported with optional cable; 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