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- Page 1 Operational Manual Dream Chip Technologies ATOM one - Motor Drive ATOM one ATOM one 4k mini Dual Motor Lens Drive...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Table of Content Introduction ....................4 Quality Policy ..................4 Technical Data ................... 5 Dimensions ..................5 Power Consumption................6 Precision .................... 6 Required Tools for Assembly ............6 Lens preparation ..................7 Lens selection ..................7 3.1.1 Diameter limitation ..............7 3.1.2 Distance limitation .............. - Page 3 Any of the trademarks, brand names or similar rights that are mentioned, used or cited in this document are the property of their respective owners. Dream Chip Technologies GmbH is neither endorsed by nor affiliated with any of the holders of any such rights.
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Page 4: Introduction
This manual gives you an overview of your new camera accessory. The ATOM one - Motor Drive is the most precise solution to move analog lenses remotely. The ATOM one - Motor Drive works with almost all lenses that fit in the mechanical dimensions. 1.1 Quality Policy... -
Page 5: Technical Data
2 Technical Data 2.1 Dimensions The Housing of the ATOM one - Motor Drive fits exact to the housing of the of the ATOM one and all ATOM one 4k mini models. For simple mounting the motor has two 1/4” x 5mm tripod threads at the bottom side. -
Page 6: Power Consumption
Technical Data 2.2 Power Consumption The ATOM one - Motor Drive is powered through the camera. The power Consumption depends on the actual load of the Motors. The maximal power consumption is 2,9 W. The maximum power consumption of motor drive and ATOM one 4k mini 16 is less than 12 W, so that it can be powered at 12V with less than 1A. -
Page 7: Lens Preparation
The motor position can be adjusted to reach the iris, focus or zoom position. Depending of the used camera the minimum and maximum length is defined in the lens dimensions table. 3.1.3 Lens Dimensions The following dimensions are working with the default ATOM one - Motor Drive kit. Camera ATOM one... -
Page 8: Lens Gear Assembly
Lens preparation 3.2 Lens gear assembly The ATOM one - Motor Drive comes with a set of special rubber gears. The set includes 2 pieces of 25,30,35 and 40mm each. This gives a wide range of lenses to be supported. These gears can expand by +5mm. -
Page 9: Setting Up The Motor Drive
First mount the connector plate on the bottom side of the camera with M3 PH2 screws. Mount Point for Atom one Mount Point for Atom one 4k mini Make sure, that the connector plate is mounted correctly: Back side View of the camera:... - Page 10 Slide the Motor from the back of the camera to the back over the connector plate: There are two M2 hex screws on the bottom of the ATOM one - Motor Drive . The mount lock and motor adjust screw. Both are M2 hex.
- Page 11 Setting up the Motor Drive Now adjust the gears to the lens. Make sure, that the Motor adjust screw is loose. The motor tubes can be pulled out of the housing, turned with a maximal angle of 90°. Make sure, that the force pressing the motor gear in the lens gear is not too high.
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Page 12: Optimize The Motor Parameters
Setting up the Motor Drive 4.2 Optimize the motor parameters It is recommended to optimize some motor parameters to get the best movement of your lens for your needs. 4.2.1 Optimize the Torque Parameter The torque parameter is used by the motor to find the boundaries of the lens movement. - Page 13 Setting up the Motor Drive There are two possibilities to set the table. 1. Use the corresponding Lens Template. 2. If the used lens has no template, all F-Stops have to be filled in the table by hand. If all values are filled in correctly press ‘Transmit Table to Camera’ to store the table in the camera.
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Page 14: Motor Operation
Motor Operation 5 Motor Operation 5.1 RCP Remote Control The ATOM one - Motor Drive is already integrated in the RCPs of CyanView, Skaarhoj and in the Atom Wico Box to work with the Sony RCP1500. 5.2 ProVideo Control Software The ATOM one - Motor Drive is fully integrated in the ProVideo camera control software. - Page 15 Motor Operation The ProVideo GUI is an open source software which is hosted on GitLab. The latest release of the Windows version of the software can be downloaded here: https://gitlab.com/dreamchip/provideo-downloads If you wish to use the GUI as the starting point of your own control software feel free to download the source code.
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Page 16: Faq
Prove the connector of the motor to the camera. Make sure that the camera is running a firmware version that supports the lens drive interface. The ATOM one needs min. v.1.2.12, the ATOM one 4k mini needs min. v1.1.11. 6.3 Q: Where can I find firmware updates for my camera? -
Page 17: Warranty
Warranty 7 Warranty Dream Chip Technologies GmbH warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, Dream Chip... -
Page 18: Certifications
Certifications 8 Certifications 8.1 CE Compliance ATOM one - Motor Drive has been shown to comply with the listed technical standards below. The tests has been done accordingly with the measurement procedures specified in European Council Directive- EMC Directive 2014/30/EU.
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