dimmer with timer

You may be looking at professional dimmers - the DMX setups used for stage lighting can be programmed to dim over a period of time. Domestic versions have been made available where a large dimmer is located out of the way, and control is via a small faceplate.
Alternatively, remote control dimmers (plug-in and wired types) sometimes have PC interfaces, which could control this.
I'm assuming it needs to be fuly automatic? Will a user be present to start the dimming, or do you want it scheduled.

 

Hi,

This may do what you are looking for: http://www.wireaway.co.uk/index.htm

I saw them at the ideal home a couple of years ago and they were selling it for childrens rooms. I don't know how fast the dimming is on the courtesy delay.

I've never used one but was interested in using one as you can add light switches without chasing walls.

And as it is (or can be) two way switched using RF you may be able to switch it from the house.

I'd be interested to know if they can be of use,

Hope this helps,

Simon

 

The cheapest and simplest solution is Automatic dimmer of plumladen. You set the time to start and stop. as a simple timer. Finished. Animals are very happy because they no longer feel the light and the light goes out abruptly.

http://www.plumladen.com/en/electronics-and-technology/automatic-dimmer-time-switch.html

Regards

 

Rasberry pi would probably do it for not a lot of money but I've never used one myself.

 

12 years......

 

Well, the OP did ask for a slow dimming rate!