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- Page 1 DMC+ Dragonframe Master Controller + User Guide v1.1 DZED Systems LLC 407 Bryant Circle, Suite B Ojai CA 93023 U.S.A. support@dragonframe.com +1.800.530.9124 Dragonframe DMC+ User Guide Pg. 1...
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Page 3: Safety Notice
Introduction The DMC+ is an advanced motion control coordinator for use with Dragonframe software. It provides eight powered stepper motor drivers, plus eight step and direction signals at speeds up to 200kHz, a camera trigger, DMX512 lighting control, limit switch inputs, and a set of triggers for interfacing with an external device. -
Page 4: Installing Software Drivers
Installing Software Drivers In order for Dragonframe to detect the DMC+ you may need to install FTDI drivers on your computer. Run Dragonframe, go to the Help menu and select “Install FTDI Drivers”. Connecting to Dragonframe Connect the provided USB cable between the DMC+ and a computer running Dragonframe. - Page 5 NEMA 24, high torque step motor, 56 mm length, 2.0A, 8 lead wires, dual shaft. (This motor is used to drive the Volo’s track and swing axes.) Anaheim Automation Nema17 (This motor is used to drive the Volo’s pan/tilt/roll head.) Dragonframe DMC+ User Guide Pg. 5...
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Page 6: Rj-45 Ethernet Connector
GND provided on pins 5 or 8. This non-differential wiring option is more susceptible to noise, especially over long cable runs. Dragonframe DMC+ User Guide Pg. 6... -
Page 7: Camera Connector
Configuring Dragonframe to Use a Hardware Shutter Release Normally Dragonframe controls the camera shutter release over USB. To allow the DMC+ to control the shutter electrically, you need to configure Dragonframe: 1. Open Preferences : Capture and check the Allow external shutter control checkbox. - Page 8 3-pin variant. Wiring 1. GND 2. DMX- 3. DMX+ You may be tempted to use a standard microphone cable for DMX connections. However, we strongly recommend you use a cable designed specifically for DMX. Dragonframe DMC+ User Guide Pg. 8...
- Page 9 These two outputs are always tied to the same event—they cannot be programmed independently. SW (Switch) The switch input can be used to trigger Dragonframe. You should attach a normally open switch between SW and GND (either one). Dragonframe DMC+ User Guide...
- Page 10 Trigger Connector If you need a replacement trigger connector, look for Phoenix Contact part #1781043 at Mouser, Digi-Key, or any other electronic component site. Dragonframe DMC+ User Guide Pg. 10...
- Page 11 17. Limit 6 High 18. Limit 6 Common 19. Limit 7 Low 20. Limit 7 High 21. Limit 7 Common 22. Limit 8 Low 23. Limit 8 High 24. Limit 8 Common 25. Unused Dragonframe DMC+ User Guide Pg. 11...
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Page 12: Replaceable Parts
If the step and direction signals on one or more channels stops working, the problem could be a blown differential line driver. Part: TI AM26C31CN Motor Drivers If you somehow blow a driver, you can replace it. Geckodrive G250X with male headers. Dragonframe DMC+ User Guide Pg. 12...
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