Light Pie
Simple Lighting Calculations
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About
This app simplifies lighting calculations by providing the underlying math and theory. It offers tools for converting illuminance, calculating installation lifespan, determining the number of luminaires needed, and computing room index and maintenance factors.
What's New in Light Pie
2.1
October 25, 2020
Thanks for using our Light Pie app. We’re constantly improving this app in conjunction with your feedback to make this app even better. This update includes: • Updated the Installation Lifetime feature to allow a user configured operating hours profile to be created. The profile is based upon entering your building or applications actual daily operating hours. If you like the app, please leave us a review! “Written by Engineers for Engineers”
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FAQ
What is Light Pie?
Light Pie is a paid application designed for engineers to perform fundamental lighting calculations. It provides the underlying math and theory behind these calculations, along with worked examples, to help users understand how results are derived.
What types of lighting calculations can Light Pie perform?
Light Pie can perform illuminance conversions between Lux and Foot-candles, calculate installation lifespan based on luminaire life and operating hours, determine the number of luminaires required using the Lumen Method, and calculate Room Index and Maintenance Factor.
How does Light Pie help users understand calculations?
Unlike apps that just provide answers, Light Pie includes the underlying maths and theory for each calculation. This approach allows users to understand the derivation of the results, not just obtain them.
What is the price of Light Pie?
Light Pie is a paid app priced at $3.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its lighting calculation features.
On which devices can I use Light Pie?
Light Pie is supported on iPhones and iPods. It was released on September 22, 2019, and its latest version is 2.1, last updated on October 25, 2020.
Is Light Pie suitable for beginners?
While written by engineers for engineers, the app's focus on explaining the underlying math and theory can be beneficial for those learning about lighting calculations. However, it assumes a certain level of technical understanding.
How often is Light Pie updated?
The developer, Pork Pie Software, states that they can quickly update and improve their apps based on user feedback. The app was last updated on October 25, 2020, to version 2.1.
What is the user rating for Light Pie?
Light Pie has a rating of 2.3 stars from 3 ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from its current user base.
