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eMotimo spectrum ST4 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Firmware R007 eMotimo spectrum ST4 V 1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page At any time, press the eMotimo or spectrum logo in the footer to come back to the contents page Table of contents Contents Page ............................. 2 Getting started ............................. 3 For Your Safety ............................ 4 What’s Included in basic bundles ......................5 spectrum ST4 Hardware Map......................

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting started Welcome to your eMotimo spectrum ST4! Thank you for purchasing a spectrum ST4. Whether you choose to use the basic functionality of the spectrum for programmed moves, or push the limits with brand new features never seen in motion control, we are happy to have you as a customer.

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety Please read and observe the following precautions To prevent damage to the spectrum ST4 and/ Avoid extreme temperature changes or personal injury to yourself: Electronic devices may be damaged by sudden and extreme changes in temperature. Just...

  • Page 5: What's Included In Basic Bundles

    Arca plate mounted to Micro USB to USB Pro Canon, Nikon, & mounted to spectrum tilt spectrum pan base remote charging cable Sony camera cables Portable battery not included L-plate to mount camera to spectrum Copyright © 2018 eMotimo INC...

  • Page 6: Spectrum St4 Hardware Map

    ST4 Hardware Map eMotimo spectrum Instructions R007...

  • Page 7: Spectrum St4 Electronics Map

    ST4 Electronics Map Copyright © 2018 eMotimo INC...

  • Page 8: Hardware Setup

    Step #4 Optionally plug in camera triggering cables to camera port / camera. Step #5 Plug in 12-24 volt power and immediately Step #6 Shoot something amazing. press and release the center PS button. Remote shows blue LED when connected. eMotimo spectrum Instructions R007...

  • Page 9: Connections / Ports

    Did you know? – Did you know the “4” in “st4” is is not supported. for 4 axis control. The spectrum st4 is the first 4 axis powered controller of its type. We think having more 4. i/o port: The spectrum’s i/o port is used for axis give you more options to play increasing the serial communication to external devices.

  • Page 10: Powering Spectrum St4

    Powering your spectrum ST4 is easy. You can use many off the shelf AC adapters and batteries. A 12V or 24V US AC adapter is included with most orders by default. The spectrum ST4 must be powered within the following specifications: •...

  • Page 11: Controller

    Controller PS4 Dualshock Wireless Remote Your spectrum ST4 ships with an off the shelf PS4 Dualshock wireless remote for primary control. The analogue sticks have a great feel to them, the buttons are reactive and numerous, the sensors like gyros and touch-pads allow us creative options for control in the future and the rumble and light feedback allow for intuitive two-way communication.

  • Page 12: Remote Led Flash Indications

    Red, Yellow, Green, Go in a 1 second preamble. remote battery is low. Charge remote. Also shows same condition afterwards. Hint Bloop Light: This is a pro tool for those who need “blip lights” to line up multi-pass VFX shots. eMotimo spectrum Instructions R007...

  • Page 13: Remote Information

    If the remote doesn’t connect by indicating a solid BLUE on the second try, unplug the spectrum st4 from power, wait for the remote’s LED to turn off and start the remote pairing procedure outlined above.

  • Page 14: Screen Map

    Screen Map Live Motion / Programmed Shots eMotimo spectrum Instructions R007...

  • Page 15: Screen Map

    Photo Tools / Settings Copyright © 2018 eMotimo INC...

  • Page 16: Live Motion - Motor Preset (Feel)

    Before moving motors, visit settings menu and select your slider: *If you’re using Dynamic Perceptions, Rhino, or Kessler slider, please select iFootage slider. The spectrum st4 is all about the feel. Unlike our previous products and most other motion control on the market, the spectrum has outstanding live control through the remote.
  • Page 17 For slow live and programmed Quiet/Slow mode. moves. DD Medium: Fast setup, efficient power Long runs with SMS timelapse. Timelapse handling mode. For VFX. Only use with 24V AC DD Turbo Fast, non-quiet mode power. Copyright © 2018 eMotimo INC...
  • Page 18 Normal slow/damped with focus control where sound control Normal slower focus motor. isn’t necessary. Normal slow/damped with Smooth live video moves with fine Live Focus Quiet slower focus motor in quiet focus control with quiet pan/tilt/focus modes motor. eMotimo spectrum Instructions R007...

  • Page 19: Live Motion - Motor Preset (Feel)

    Once a preset is programed, you can move the head around freely. When you hit the preset button, the head will drive all 4-axis to the preset (GoTo target position) with the qualities you programed in to that preset. Any screen change will stop the move. Copyright © 2018 eMotimo INC...

  • Page 20: Live Motion - Experimental

    Highlight and choose the Frame-rate for the spectrum’s record rate. Currently 24, 30, 60fps are selectable. This setting defined how many times a second the spectrum st4 records its live position. To start, we recommend that you select the frame rate to match what your final video’s frame rate will be.

  • Page 21: Live Motion - Experimental

    You may playback the same move as many times as you want for visual effects. Press right on DPad or NavStick to move to the Experimental – Live 2 Time lapse screen. Copyright © 2018 eMotimo INC...

  • Page 22: Live Motion - Experimental

    10 times your frame rate (240 for 24fps, 300 for 30fps, 600 for 60fps). • Playback the footage to ensure you got what you want at the frame rate of your final composition (this is essentially a review of what a time lapse will look like) eMotimo spectrum Instructions R007...

  • Page 23: Programmed Moves

    Programmed shots are easy to set up and run Did you know that . . .Back in 2010, the $510 eMotimo PT was the only key-frame programmable motion control robot less than $10K? It enabled setting up shots in the field without a computer in just a couple of...
  • Page 24 Interval (SMS TL only): Interval is your frame rate for time lapse or stop-frame animation. If you select a 2.0 second interval, the eMotimo spectrum will trigger your camera to start a shot every 2.0 seconds. If you want to speed time more, select a longer interval (good for shots taken over a long duration of time).
  • Page 25 Here you can also change Focus Fz motion from curved to linear. As a result, your Fz will move directly to each key-frame without arcing the motion between points. Copyright © 2018 eMotimo INC...
  • Page 26 Hint – If you want to adjust timing or shot parameters, use the D-Pad to go back up into the setup process to change a value. You can even go back and adjust the start and end points. Start the shot back up by returning to the review screen. eMotimo spectrum Instructions R007...

  • Page 27: Using An External Intervalometer

    Want to synchronize multiple motion control rigs. The i/o port is a triggering port AND a communications port for serial communication. We allow users to configure the port to use three ways: • Ext. Trigger, eMotimo API, or Dragonframe. • Make sure have selected Ext. •...

  • Page 28: Photo Tools

    Photo Tools Pano/Giga Photo Tools is extending your spectrum st4 to enable multi-row panorama or “gigapixel” photo capture. Unlike other modes in the spectrum, the end result of this mode after processing is a single picture. The process is pretty straightforward and can be summarized by the following steps: 1.
  • Page 29 Once you are satisfied with the last frame, press X to continue. Tip: the spectrum will give you live feedback on how many row, columns and total shots the required for the pano/giga as you program it. Copyright © 2018 eMotimo INC...
  • Page 30 Ludicrous – Great for high speed shots with fast exposures – play with it! Run – Hit the X button to pause the shot. The spectrum st4 will start at Boundary 2 and work its way through the shot back to Boundary 1.
  • Page 31 360 degree rotation. c. Cam Exp. Time: How long is your cameras exposure? Set it here. Spectrum will then know how long to stay still while your shutter is open, before moving the next position. Copyright © 2018 eMotimo INC...
  • Page 32 Speed: Press X to select the speed in which spectrum will move between frames. With longer lenses, slower speed modes are recommended. d. Run: Make sure your camera cable is plugged into spectrums camera port and your camera shutter release port. Press X to run your move. eMotimo spectrum Instructions R007...
  • Page 33 Direct Drive motors on the iFootage slider. Press X button on PS4 controller or center button on NavStick to select. Once selected move up and down to adjust. Press X to select. Copyright © 2018 eMotimo INC...

  • Page 34: Settings

    Off: Currently the same as hold. Future versions will completely depower the axis. Warning once you do this, that axis will no longer have power. As a result, this can cause your unit to slip and loose position. eMotimo spectrum Instructions R007...
  • Page 35 Settings Page 3/4 I/O Port: The i/o port allows spectrum ST4 to take in communication from 3rd party devices. The options are: a. Dragonframe computer software: Dragonframe is great for programming complex key-frames and saving moves. For this integration you will need our USB to I/O port cable for spectrum ST4: https://emotimo.com/products/usb-to-i-o-port-cable-...
  • Page 36 The remote is now active. Note this procedure should not have to be run again unless the remote is paired to another system, or the remote is new, or the dongle was replaced. Version This ST4 firmware version currently running is listed out here. eMotimo spectrum Instructions R007...
  • Page 37 Copyright © 2018 eMotimo INC...
  • Page 38 Learn more at: support.eMotimo.com eMotimo.com @eMotimo #eMotimo #spectrumST4 #danadolly...

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