Motion Control; Configuring Motor Axes; Configure Axis Using Presets - Dynamic Perception MX3 User Manual

7. Motion Control

The MX3 can control up to three DC motors simultaneously. Each motor can be configured as a
linear or rotary axis, and complete control over the parameters of the motors are available. In
this section, we'll discuss setting up the motor axes, the different motion types available, and
how to use them in your time-lapse film.

7.1. Configuring Motor Axes

When you first use your MX3, you will need to configure each motor axis to specify what type of
motor you are using, and the function of that axis. If you're using a Dynamic Perception provided
motor with a Dynamic Perception physical motion unit, you can simply use a preset. Otherwise,
you can specify the axis parameters manually.

7.1.1. Configure Axis Using Presets

To configure an axis using a preset, you must first ensure that you have both a standard
EZ-Swap DC Motor from Dynamic Perception, and one of the Dynamic Perception sliders or
rotary units. Simply enter the Motor Menu, select the axis you want to configure, choose the
Motor Preset parameter, and select the correct combination. The following parameters will be
set for you automatically:
● RPM
● Ratio
● Rotary
Menu Navigation:
1. [Enter] to enter the Main System Menu
2. [Up] or [Down] until Motors is selected
3. [Enter] to enter Motors menu
4. [Up] or [Down] until correct axis is selected
5. [Enter] to enter axis menu
6. [Up] or [Down] until Motor Preset is selected
7. [Enter] to edit the parameter
8. [Up] or [Down] to modify the value
9. [Enter] or [Right] to save the new value
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