Page 1 C1 USER’S GUIDE December 10, 2024...
Page 2 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 Contents WARNINGS ....................9 Regulatory Information ................. 9 Introduction ................10 What is MECHA? ..................10 MECHA C1 Presentation ............... 12 About Buttons ..................13 About UI vs. Codes or Buttons ............14 About the User Interface ..............14 Splitting Lights ‒...
Page 3 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 Access the User Interface (UI) on a Smartphone ......30 Access the User Interface (UI) on Your Computer Connected to a Wireless Network .................. 31 Test Using the UI ..............33 Set the Rotator on the Configuration Page ........33 UI Test –...
Page 4 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 Firmware Update Using a Smartphone: Method 2 ......75 Presets for Single Axis MECHA ..........77 MECHA MSA ................80 Before First Use ‒ MECHA DAC ..........81 Power On and Test – MECHA DAC ............84 Simple Rotations –...
Page 5 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 Preset with Power Code Using URL Parameters ........... 107 Single-row Panorama Using URL Parameters ..........108 Multi-row Panorama Using URL Parameters ..........109 Partial Panorama with URL Parameters ............109 Bracketed Shots with URL Parameters ............110 Other URL Parameters ..................
Page 6 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 How to Set up Internet Access for Both MECHA and Smartphone ................142 Other Pairing Methods ............144 zLM ‒ Automatic Pairing Using Buttons .......... 144 Pairing PIN for more than Two MECHAs ......... 146 Temporary Pairing ................
Page 7 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 Chain of Cloned MECHAs ............181 What is New................184 Useful Links ................185 © 2020–2024 FANOTEC...
Page 8 How to use this User’s Guide Welcome to the MECHA C1 User’s Guide! If you have never used MECHA before, we recommend that you read the introduction first, to get an overview of how it works and what you can do with it.
Page 9 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 WARNINGS WARNINGS to Dual Axis MECHA Users • Test MECHA WITHOUT a camera mounted first! • Please test for camera clearance before running any program. • Test any preset supplied or adjusted WITHOUT a camera mounted FIRST, especially when the clearance is not enough.
Page 10 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Introduction What is MECHA? https://youtu.be/wY-HxTqcswk MECHA Overview MECHA is a smart device that can be used to automate the movement or triggering of various devices and pieces of equipment, such as a camera mounted on a panoramic head.
Page 11 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 MECHA consists of two parts: a motorized rotator such as E1, E2, P1, and a controller such as C1 and C2. In this guide, we are particularly interested in the C1 Controller. MECHA can be mounted on a tripod and on any other stand that has a mounting screw.
Page 12 In this user guide, we will focus first on using MECHA to automate the movements of a panoramic head on a single axis, like Fanotec R1, or dual axis, like Nodal Ninja 3 and alike, reducing the panorama shooting to a simple press of a button or two, regardless of its complexity, and doing that without flaws, again and again.
Page 13 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 3 — Left / Right Buttons 4 — Power Button About Buttons The numerical buttons – , and – are used to enter some numeric selections or to enter specific codes. The power button is used to power on/off MECHA, to confirm or cancel some operations, to enter the number 0 (zero) when power codes are entered.
Page 14 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 About UI vs. Codes or Buttons MECHA can be controlled mainly in two ways: by using the web User Interface (abbreviated UI) and by using its own buttons. Always start by powering on MECHA by pressing and holding its power button, , for 3 to 5 seconds.
Page 15 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 It can be set as AP (Access Point), or STA (Station), or even both: AP+STA, as well as no Wi-Fi, in which case the control is possible only by buttons. The desired mode can be set as default in MECHA's Configuration page (more on...
Page 16 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 When MECHA is in STA or AP+STA mode, it can also connect to the SSID of a particular network, other than MECHA’s own SSID, and as a result, the User Interface of MECHA can also be accessed at the address given in that particular network, like this: 192.168.1.100...
Page 17 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 About the Firmware (FW) Update To benefit from all features implemented in MECHA, update its firmware to the latest version available. The easiest way to update the firmware is via the internet. To check and perform the update, on the UI there is an [Update] button.
Page 18 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 Whenever you enter codes, press the buttons consecutively, one at a time. If only one MECHA is used, a cylindrical panorama can be shot automatically, and if the tilting is done manually, even a spherical panorama can be made using the code again for each row, after manual tilting.
Page 19 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 Part 1 Single Axis MECHA Before First Use Before using MECHA, we recommend performing specific checks and tests. First, if you have an R1 or an NN3 model, mount it on MECHA as shown in the images below: ©...
Page 20 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA Power On and Test https://youtu.be/H5NUuXF1Q14 Power On and Test ‒ Single Axis MECHA Power on MECHA by pressing its power button, , for 3 to 5 seconds (long press). It may take about 35-45 seconds to start.
Page 21 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • Press , then quickly press For a rotation in the opposite direction, to return to the starting position: • Press , then quickly press For a test panorama, press the following buttons: 1315 •...
Page 22 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • If no LED lights up, or only a LED lights up, the battery may be discharged. It is recommended to use a 5V-2A charger to charge it. Charging may take 3 to 5 hours.
Page 23 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA For continuous rotation, press and hold the arrow buttons one at a time. https://youtu.be/ejJ9EAwrH34 Simple Rotations 2 – Single Axis MECHA For example, for continuous left rotation, press and hold If, for some reasons, you want to reverse the direction of horizontal simple rotations, you can use the code 2313<.
Page 24 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • 2> – Press the button, then the right button, , to specify the direction of rotation to the right. • 3< – Press the button, which comes pre-programmed with 8 shots...
Page 25 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA smartphone has mobile data enabled and internet access; in other words, you can navigate the internet using that smartphone alone, without it being connected to Wi-Fi. Please do not turn off MECHA while updating the firmware! •...
Page 26 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA The update may take up to 5 minutes, but it could take longer with a slow internet connection. Test Using MECHA’s Buttons After mounting MECHA on a tripod or any stand with a mounting screw, you can perform a few tests without mounting the camera.
Page 27 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA Alternatively, you can contact your dealer or mecha@nodalninja.com for more information or help identifying the type of rotator you have. Once the rotator is correctly set, power on MECHA and wait until the LEDs are off and you hear two beeps.
Page 28 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • Place a sheet of paper in front of MECHA so that it fills the frame. The frame can be viewed through the viewfinder or live view. Instead of a sheet of paper, any well-defined feature or image on a screen, or other means, can be used.
Page 29 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA that particular button. To cancel the assignment, press the power button, , instead. If MECHA cannot compute a pattern using the feedback received when its power button is pressed (mostly because of too small intervals), the LEDs will show “!!!”,indicating no change.
Page 30 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA How to Access the UI Access the User Interface (UI) on a Smartphone • Press the power button, , for about 3 to 5 seconds to power on MECHA, -=-=-= and wait until the splitting lights are displayed on the LEDs: •...
Page 31 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA https://youtu.be/ufIbFlvhHT4 Using a Smartphone to Access the MECHA User Interface for Dual Axis and Single Axis Controllers Access the User Interface (UI) on Your Computer Connected to a Wireless Network • The first step is to access the User Interface (UI) on your smartphone, as shown above, and preferably set the AP+STA mode.
Page 32 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA o If, for some reasons, the set mode is AP, power off MECHA, then power it on by pressing the button for about 3 to 5 seconds and wait until -=-=-= splitting lights ( ) are shown on the LEDs.
Page 33 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA https://youtu.be/X-r7_OBMj48 Access the User Interface on Your Computer ‒ MECHA DAC and Single Axis Controller Test Using the UI Some tests were performed previously using the controller buttons. Now, in this chapter, we will perform them using the User Interface.
Page 34 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA Then tap the [Apply] button at the bottom of the Configuration page. This is a one-time setting and is usually done at the factory. After that, access the Row page by tapping the [Row] button at the top of the Configuration page.
Page 35 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA To load the preset, tap the [Load] button if visible under the Presets list. Otherwise, it means the UI complexity is S (Simple), and some buttons and options are not visible. The selected preset is already loaded in this case, so you can proceed to the next step.
Page 36 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA User Interface (UI) UI Controls In this chapter, we will explain the functions of the buttons and options available on the Row page. The Ring and Turn pages are similar to the Row page.
Page 37 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • Battery percentage — At the right side of the page, you’ll see the battery percentage (84% in our example). If the percentage drops too low and a LED continuously blinks, it is recommended to recharge the battery;...
Page 38 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA specify the extent of partial panoramas by setting the top-left and lower- right corners. The slider step can be changed using the precision button at the top of the slider. Click/tap the slider’s plus button to expand the slider.
Page 39 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • [1] [2] [3] — These buttons allow you to set three positions when the label of the first button below the slider is SET, and go to those positions when the label of the first button is GO.
Page 40 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • [LEFT] button — Shoots a 360° panorama counter-clockwise. In our example, the panorama consists of seven photos, with the first photo taken in the current position, followed by the second, 51.43° from the first, and so on.
Page 41 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA initial position) if the Wait option is selected. Useful when shooting (filming) 360°. If the Rewind option is selected, the rotation is 0° (no rotation). • [RIGHT] button — Shoots a 360° panorama clockwise. It functions similarly to the [LEFT] button, but the rotation is to the right.
Page 42 Using MECHA Only for Rotation https://youtu.be/rDNxe3lykf0 Settings for Bracketed Photos – MECHA C1 and C2 Controllers • AF (Auto-Focus) — Duration of the AF signal time; for example, 0.05 seconds. If the value is negative, the AF signal will be ON during the entire image sequence.
Page 43 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • M (Modifier of Exposure) — The Exposure Modifier is a multiplier for the Duration of the shutter button signal. It can be entered as a list of multipliers (for example, 1,0.5,2 for normal, half, and double exposure time in case of 3 TRG) or as EV values (for example, -0.7EV for under, normal, over or 0.7EV for...
Page 44 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA It is recommended to use mechanical shutter mode for maximum compatibility with the shutter release confirmation feature. What are the advantages of using this feature? With this feature enabled, MECHA ensures that the specified number of trigger signals are sent before moving to the next position.
Page 45 PC Sync Cable (for shutter release confirmation, F9981) to connect the Aux Port of the MECHA C1 or C2 Controller to the PC Sync Port of your camera. If your camera does not have a PC Sync Port, then you need a Flash Shoe to PC Sync Adapter (such as F9982, F9983, or F9984).
Page 46 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA 1 — Mecha 3.5mm to Male PC Sync Cable 2 — Flash Shoe to PC Sync Adapter 3 — Receiver 4 — MECHA C1 Controller 5 — MECHA C2 Controller © 2020–2024 FANOTEC...
Page 47 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA o E:BTN > C., E:BTN > CT — Button confirmation options. ▪ E:BTN > C. — MECHA will wait, after any triggering, for confirmation with button on the controller or NN IR Remote to continue.
Page 48 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA delay is negative, for example -300, the seconds are counted from the moment when the preset execution starts, not from the end. And if the absolute value of the delay is shorter than the preset execution time, the repeat will occur as soon as the preset execution ends.
Page 49 A dialog box will appear asking you to remove the corners. https://youtu.be/1CtoUffncGE Tilt and Number of Positions vs. Pitch and Yaw – MECHA C1 and C2 Controllers • SL / SP / SR — Starting position: Level, Parked, Raised. The upper rail should be in the selected position before launching the preset.
Page 50 (Normal) or in a zigzag pattern (Zigzag). https://youtu.be/WjChIxHm5UE Shooting in a Zigzag Pattern – MECHA C1 and C2 Controllers • Sphere / Grid — Mapping type. o Grid: The same number of positions on every row.
Page 51 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA For example, if you want to take three shots 45° apart to the left, set the degrees of rotation to 45°, and the number of positions to 3 (as shown in the image below), and click the [3 x LEFT] button.
Page 52 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA o If, instead, is pressed on the C1 Controller or on the IR Remote, MECHA will continue to the next position and switch the step-by-step mode on/off. ▪ The above allows both: ▪...
Page 53 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • Presets list — This list contains all presets, both created and downloaded from the server. o The names of presets downloaded from the server start with (s), indicating they are not saved yet. You can load and save the presets you want to keep.
Page 54 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • [Empty] button — Empties the Presets list without deleting the presets. • [>] — Button to set the rotation type, allowing you to switch between clockwise and counterclockwise rotations, regardless of the direction of rotation set in a preset.
Page 55 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • [goVM] button — Downloads a script (a goVM.py file) for the upcoming Virtual MECHA. Until Virtual MECHA is available, this file can also be used for support and demo purposes.
Page 56 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • [Reboot] button — Restarts MECHA, similar to restarting a computer. • Default page at start — MECHA's home page, or start page, can be one of the following pages: Row, Ring, or New (like in our example). Select the desired option from the list.
Page 57 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • [Connect to Wi-Fi] button — Initiates the process of connecting to a Wi-Fi network to use MECHA in STA (Station) mode or for firmware updates. Available networks are displayed as shown in the image below.
Page 58 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • [Wi-Fi Off] button — Turns Wi-Fi off. The device requires a power cycle to turn Wi-Fi back on. • [More or Less...] button — Toggles the display of additional settings.
Page 59 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • A window will be displayed with fields where you can enter your own translation or notes. If the UI control is a button type, enter a button caption in the first field. For...
Page 60 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA Troubleshooting By default, the translated version of the User Interface is displayed. If, for some reasons, you need to switch to the original version, add to the page URL, for example: 192.168.8.1/row?en...
Page 61 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA similar and, as a result, are not presented separately in this user guide. For single-axis applications, you can access either the Ring or Row page. Default Mode Default Mode — The possible values for Default Mode are: AP, STA, AP+STA, or No Wi-Fi.
Page 62 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • STA Mode no settings (auto) → This is very useful if you have forgotten your set passwords and cannot access, for example, the Configuration page or the User Interface. Also, if a hotspot named M-XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is the MECHA ID) and the password 12345678 is found, the firmware will be updated using that hotspot.
Page 63 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA UI Password — Allows you to prevent someone from changing the settings on the Configuration page. You may want to allow someone to access your interface but not change the settings.
Page 64 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA Fixed Settings Fixed Settings — Settings that override the corresponding settings on the Row/Ring/Turn page. For example, if the fixed Motor Speed is set to 7, the value provided via the preset will be ignored, and MECHA will use 7 RPM as the speed.
Page 65 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA Power OFF after field (second field) — Refers to the period of time immediately after powering on MECHA, when no presets are executed. Value 1 means No Power OFF. When Charging: Stay ON — Means that MECHA does not stop during charging and can be used as usual.
Page 66 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA the arrow buttons’ speed and testing to determine the required value for an acceptable noise level. The corresponding code is 2121<. Disabled by default. Set Low Current if using E2 rotator(s) — This affects the rotator power, and you do not need to check this checkbox unless the support team recommends it.
Page 67 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA Use New Shutter Confirmation — It will be used in both shutter confirmation and the test of shutter confirmation (see code 32313< in the Current Codes List). If the test fails, please perform the test again with this option disabled.
Page 68 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA Use cache for UI translation — Enable this option to make the UI pages load faster. Disable it if the /row, /ring, or /turn UI web pages do not load at all. It is disabled by default, which means slower loading of pages.
Page 69 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA If you have enabled the Use Nodal Ninja IR Remote option on the /config page of your MECHA-V, you now need to disable it for the two receivers to work. The Use Nodal Ninja IR Remote option should only be enabled on the /config page of MECHA-H, as should the Use Two IR Receivers (DAC ONLY) option.
Page 70 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA Reverse Direction of Rotation Switch the Left-Right rotation when done by MECHA’s buttons — Check this checkbox if you want to change the sense of left/right rotation when it is done manually using the buttons.
Page 71 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA Preferred MSS pattern — This setting determines how you want the MSS scripts to be generated automatically. By default it is SL,MDU,ZZ,NN. Any MSS script consists of three parts: the first part refers to the starting position (SL –...
Page 72 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA Arrow buttons Speed [RPM] — Rotational speed when a button is held down. If the RPM is zero, pressing MECHA's directional buttons will start the rotator slowly and accelerate it if the button is kept pressed. This is useful for precise alignment using the controller or IR remote buttons.
Page 73 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA The above settings allow you to assign three of your favorite codes to the , and buttons, respectively, as follows: • FavCode 1 to the button • FavCode 2 to the button •...
Page 74 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA Use ”zLM”... refers to a custom preset tailored to your specifications. Technical Details ‒ IP Addresses, FW Finally, several technical details are displayed, including the firmware version and the IP addresses used to access the User Interface: •...
Page 75 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA [Connect to Wi-Fi] button — Initiates the process of connecting to a Wi-Fi network to use MECHA in STA (Station) mode or for firmware updates. See User Interface – Connect to Wi-Fi for more details.
Page 76 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA • This is the New page. At the top of the page, the current firmware version is displayed. Tap the [Update] button and follow the instructions to update the firmware: o Connect to Wi-Fi for internet access. Enter the Wi-Fi network name that you want to connect to.
Page 77 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA Presets for Single Axis MECHA You can create your own presets or download presets from the server. To download presets, go to the Row page, select More from server from the Presets list, and follow the instructions for downloading.
Page 78 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA The level of complexity for the User Interface can be set using the options available in the select list next to the [info] button at the top of the Row page.
Page 79 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA To create a new preset, select any preset from the Presets list, make desired changes (if needed), and save them using the [Save] button. Entering a new name will create a new preset; otherwise, the current preset will be overwritten.
Page 80 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Single Axis MECHA MECHA MSA MECHA MSA ‒ Manual Second Axis ‒ mode is used when a single MECHA executes a dual-axis script. For example, this could be the case with an NN3 or another panoramic head mounted on a single MECHA unit.
Page 81 Combo – DAC Before First Use ‒ MECHA DAC Fanotec, the manufacturer of Nodal Ninja branded products, has over a decade of experience building products specifically designed for panoramic and high- resolution photographers. The auto-rotator (E1) with the single-axis controller (C1) is precision-built with quality motors, components, and circuitry.
Page 82 The MECHA Dual Axis Combo ‒ DAC ‒ is preassembled and packed in a carrying case. If the two MECHA units are not mounted, please refer to the DAC installation image below or watch the video: https://youtu.be/wvAJoXsX6Kw Dual Axis Automated NN3 MK3 with 2 MECHA C1 and E1 Upgrade Instruction © 2020–2024 FANOTEC...
Page 83 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA A term used quite often in the second part of this guide is pairing. Pairing MECHAs means preparing two or more MECHA units to work as a team. In general, MECHA units can be both on your desk when you pair them, or even one in one room and the other in another room.
Page 84 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA required after pairing. However, we recommend that you do the mounting first, as shown in the image above. The pairing of MECHA units is the same whether for panoramic photography (dual-axis application) or for other purposes, such as rotating a video camera and a subject simultaneously at different speeds.
Page 85 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA To power on the MECHA DAC: ● First, press the button of MECHA-H for 3 to 5 seconds (long press). ● Then, press the button of MECHA-V for 3 to 5 seconds (long press).
Page 86 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA • For 45° rotations: o Press , then quickly press o Press , then quickly press for the opposite direction. • For 90° rotations: o Press , then quickly press o Press , then quickly press for the opposite direction.
Page 87 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA For continuous rotation, press and hold the arrow buttons one at a time. https://youtu.be/qxq6JvZDpjU Simple Rotations 2 ‒ MECHA Dual Axis Combo For example, for continuous left rotation, press and hold the button.
Page 88 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA The naming conventions for starting and ending positions for dual-axis presets available via More from Server... Adjust the position by using the buttons to match the preset before starting the preset.
Page 89 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Check if Two MECHAs are Paired How do you know if two MECHA units are already paired? If two MECHA units are paired, you will notice – a few seconds after both units are powered on –...
Page 90 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Also, while MECHA units are on, if you want to check if they are paired, press the button on MECHA-H, then wait for 10 seconds. The LEDs should light up as mentioned above.
Page 91 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA https://youtu.be/0jlEmnewDgc LEDs During Firmware Update ‒ MECHA Dual Axis Combo • The MECHA’s response – displayed on LEDs – can be “!!!” if the update cannot be done at that time.
Page 92 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Pairing Using MECHA’s Buttons zLM 2 ‒ Automatic Pairing Using Two Buttons https://youtu.be/8kSeOC9NHRg Automatic Pairing ‒ MECHA Dual Axis Combo This is a zero-learning method (zero Learning MECHA) for firmware version 02057 or newer.
Page 93 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Once you become more familiar with MECHA, you can use it in an advanced way via the UI (User Interface). The zLM pairing method is provided as a quick start with very little to learn.
Page 94 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA https://youtu.be/nFxr-pXhqdc MECHA's Splitting Lights – Dual Axis Combo (DAC) DAC Test Using MECHA’s Buttons After pairing, every time the MECHAs are powered on, you will notice they are connected as a DAC (Dual Axis Combo). It is recommended to power on the horizontal unit first, then the vertical unit.
Page 95 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA You can press , then quickly , or then quickly to rotate MECHA-V by 90°. To enter the codes below, use the numerical buttons and the left button, , to enter <, and the right button, , to enter >.
Page 96 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA This code instructs the Combo to execute a panorama to the left or right, as follows: 12 shots around, 3 rows ‒ at 0° and +/- 45° ‒ plus zenith and nadir, starting from the parked position.
Page 97 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA This code instructs the Combo to execute a panorama to the left or right, as follows: 12 shots around, 3 rows ‒ at 0° and +/- 45° ‒ plus zenith and nadir, starting from the level position.
Page 98 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Panorama with Camera Mounted If the above tests are successful, you can repeat each test with a camera mounted. Mount the camera on the upper rail using the camera mounting knob shown in the image below.
Page 99 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Since the units are being paired, the camera can be connected to either one. Use the test codes mentioned above whenever you want to quickly shoot this type of panorama without using the User Interface.
Page 100 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA • Place a sheet of paper in front of MECHA so that it fills the frame. The frame can be viewed through the viewfinder or live view. Instead of a sheet of paper, any well-defined feature or image on a screen, or other means, can be used.
Page 101 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA • The LEDs 1, 2, and 3, located under the battery symbol, will begin flashing. MECHA waits seconds) for one of the buttons , or to be pressed, assigning the computed preset to that particular button. To cancel...
Page 102 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA • After connecting to the network, you can access the web control interface by typing 192.168.8.1 in your web browser’s address bar. • MECHA will display the “What is new?” page.
Page 103 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA To load the preset, tap the [Load] button if visible under Presets list. Otherwise, the UI complexity is S (Simple), and some buttons and options are not visible, and the selected preset is already loaded. That means you can go to the next step.
Page 104 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA How to Change the SSID Password If your password is 12345678 (automatically created in zLM 2 pairing, or in pairing using the UI), or 01231231 (from our zLM pairing example), it is time to change the SSID password.
Page 105 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Working with Presets Programming a Preset Using Parameters This programming method is available starting with firmware version 02134. This method of programming, or creating, a preset requires connecting to the MECHA's Wi-Fi network and passing parameters in a URL (see How to Access the UI).
Page 106 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA will create a preset for 12 shots around (s=12). 192.168.8.1/preset?b=1&f=30&p=2 • will create a 360° multi-row panorama for a 30mm lens (FF equivalent) (f=30). In both cases, there will be a pause of 2 seconds (p=2) after each position.
Page 107 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA 192.168.8.1/preset?b=1&s=6 192.168.8.1/preset?b=2&s=6 192.168.8.1/preset?b=3&s=6 Preset with Power Code Using URL Parameters Any value of the b parameter except 1, 2, and 3, will be transformed into a power code and added to the beginning of the preset name.
Page 108 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Launch the preset by using the button to enter the digit zero, wait 1 second, then enter the rest of the power code, and specify the direction of rotation by pressing either the button.
Page 109 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Multi-row Panorama Using URL Parameters f — focal length – values from 0 to 1000. The f parameter is required for a multi-row panorama. With this parameter, the panorama will be spherical; otherwise, you need to specify the number of shots around (s), and it will be a single-row (cylindrical) panorama.
Page 110 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Bracketed Shots with URL Parameters t — number of camera trigger signals per position – by default, 1. e — duration of the shutter button signal (exposure) – by default, 0.25 seconds.
Page 111 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA p — pause – by default, 1 second. The default value can be omitted, as in some examples above. The p parameter specifies the pause after each position. It's more accurate to say "the pause after each position" rather than "the pause after each shot"...
Page 112 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA is considered to be the level position (horizontal). You can use as tilting up or tilting down, depending on the desired order (upper part first or lower part first). When you will add a second MECHA to the single one, thus having a MECHA DAC (Dual Axis Combo), the same preset will work automatically without any pause unless you manually add some pauses in the script.
Page 113 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA mmp or py — script in pitch-yaw conventions – If present in the URL, this parameter tells MECHA to generate the script using pitch and yaw conventions (in case a script needs to be generated).
Page 114 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA SP p50.71 y0 24..96 p25.36 y0 24..96 p0 y0 24..96 p- 25.36 y0 24..96 p-50.71 y0 24..96 RT How to Create Your Own Presets Using the UI Besides the very simple method using buttons only (see...
Page 115 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA • FE 24mm ZN Level — For 24mm fisheye lenses, 8 shots around, 2 rows ‒ at - 30° and +30° ‒ plus zenith and nadir, starting from the level position.
Page 116 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Station (STA). AP mode allows the controller to create its own network and have up to 5 devices to connect to it. STA mode allows it to connect to a Wi-Fi network (for example, one created by your wireless router), acting as a client.
Page 117 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA multiplied, the result is 360°. On the other hand, if you change the rotation angle, the number of images does not change. • You will get a similar result for a 33mm focal length entered via Custom instead of 12 Shots.
Page 118 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA • B:0 sec — No delay before triggering sequences. If the delay before triggering sequences is negative, up to 2 seconds will be used for Mirror Lock Up. • M:1 — Normal modifier of exposure. The Modifier of Exposure is the Modifier of the Duration of the shutter button signal, a list of multipliers, like 1, 0.5, 2...
Page 119 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA • Medium Load — Means a profile for an average load. The other options are Light, Heavy, and Ring. Most input lists, in both Ring and Row pages, can receive custom values.
Page 120 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA 4. Tap/click the [Save] button to save the preset with a different name, or with the same name if it is a preset that can be overwritten. The preset name can be preceded by a power code of up to seven digits.
Page 121 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA 6. Tap/click the [Save 2] button to overwrite the preset named Button 2, assigned to the button. 7. Tap/click the [Save 3] button to overwrite the preset named Button 3, assigned to the button.
Page 122 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Three-row Panorama + Nadir + Zenith (MSS) Suppose we want to script a panorama starting from the parked position, made of 12 shots around, zenith, nadir, one row at 0°, one row at +45°, and finally, one at -45°.
Page 123 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA SP, Z, N, P0x12, 45x12, -45x12 In the example above, the pause is infinite, and to continue, you need to press , the right button of MECHA, or the equivalent UI button [RIGHT].
Page 124 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA The naming conventions for starting and ending positions for dual-axis presets available via More from Server... Adjust the position by using the buttons to match the preset before starting the preset.
Page 125 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA 2. Connect to the MECHA's User Interface (see the chapter How to Access the UI). 3. On the Row page, select the A1 (or A2, A3) level of complexity for the User Interface.
Page 126 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA 6. To start shooting, press either the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button. 7. To simplify this process further, we recommend saving the current settings as a preset. For example, click/tap the [Save 2] button to overwrite the default...
Page 127 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Considering the starting level position, as in the image above, this pattern can be programmed with the following MSS: SL, 0x12, 45x12, -45x12, N, Z Broken down, you'll recognize the description above: •...
Page 128 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA To have the full benefit of MSS, it is recommended to launch an update from the MECHA-H. This should synchronize the firmware by updating both devices to the latest version, resulting in both MECHAs having the same firmware, indicated by no LED illumination.
Page 129 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Let's see how it can be modified in different situations. What Needs to be Changed Sometimes in Real Situations Instead of a single zenith, more zeniths may be needed, say, for flare reasons.
Page 130 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA The above applies to nadirs as well. In this case, we can use N, NN, -90x1, -80x1, -80x2^90. A nadir is like a row at a tilt of -90°. Focus and Extra Shot Positions https://youtu.be/AohURKO5Jbg...
Page 131 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA continues shooting. Now let's see how to tell MECHA you want it to take extra shots when executing a preset. Add V in the MECHA's script followed by pitch, or tilt, and yaw, separated by a caret symbol (^), where V stands for "Via"...
Page 132 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA 0x12 will mean: at a tilt of 0°, a row of 12 positions. P0x12 will mean the same but with a pause before it, and MECHA will wait for the button to be pressed, or for the UI [PAUSE] button to be pressed, or for the (pause) button on the NN IR Remote to be pressed, to continue (see image).
Page 133 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA SL, P0x12, P45x10, P-45x10, PN, PZZ To customize it even more, let's say we want an extra image at the beginning ‒ a kind of clapboard you may want to use for white balance (WB) or even for focusing.
Page 134 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Let's Take a Denser Approach with More Photos Toward Gigapixel Imagery Suppose we want a shooting sequence made up of rows at a tilt of 15° instead of 45°, as we had before:...
Page 135 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA SL, 0x36, 15x32, 30x28, 45x24, 60x20, -15x32, -30x28, -45x24, -60x20(45) As in the examples above, it can have pauses before rows, or an extra one- position row for a clapboard, and so on.
Page 136 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA MECHA will change the sense of rotation after each row. For example, for a 50mm lens (FF equivalent): SL, 0x18, -28.03x18, -56.06x14, 28.03x18, 56.06x14, ZZ, NN, HZ Example of a partial panorama with explicit intervals for the lower rotator (24°) and upper rotator (36°) in a Horizontal Zigzag pattern, 4 rows, 8 columns:...
Page 137 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA https://youtu.be/fKb7Ma3Rddg Script for Two Focal Lengths ‒ Dual Axis MECHA Absolute Positions in Pitch and Yaw Conventions As you have likely seen by now, in an MSS script, you can specify the starting position, the number of positions per row, zenith and nadir positions, pauses, and more.
Page 138 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA SL y0 p0 15..45 respectively. MECHA will replace the two dots (..) with computed values. In the two examples above, there is only one value: 30. These forms are also accepted:...
Page 139 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA We recommend that you test any script that contains RT, RW, WO... type specifications (without cables) to ensure it works as expected. A script can be even more complex*, like this: SL y0 (p-75 -50..75) y20 [p35 0..-35] y40 {p-60 -...
Page 140 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Downloading Presets from the Server To download presets from the server, ensure MECHA is connected to the internet. Then, select the option More from server from the Presets list on the Row page.
Page 141 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA https://www.fanotec.com/mecha-qr-codes • To launch a preset by scanning a QR code, your phone must first be connected to the MECHA's SSID (see Access the User Interface (UI) on a Smartphone). • Click to enlarge the QR code you want to launch, then scan it.
Page 142 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA How to Set up Internet Access for Both MECHA and Smartphone This chapter explains how to set up internet access for both your MECHA device and smartphone, enabling you to update your MECHA and browse the internet simultaneously.
Page 143 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA 3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap the [Apply] button. 4. Switch to the MECHA-V /config (at the bottom of the page). 5. Set it in STA mode and enter the following values in the STA Mode fields: •...
Page 144 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA • MECHA-V-DAC will always be accessible at 192.168.43.102 To ensure connectivity: • Turn on your MECHA-PHONE's hotspot when powering on the MECHAs. • Keep the hotspot enabled while using the MECHAs. For example, disable any automatic turn-off feature for the hotspot on your phone/device.
Page 145 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA • The first digit must be 0 (zero) . • The next sequence of seven digits must be a combination of the digits 1, 2, and 3, ensuring that no two identical digits are in consecutive positions.
Page 146 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA 5. Enter the same power code on MECHA-V using the buttons of MECHA-V. After entering the code, MECHA-V emits two beeps if not muted in settings. This means "I'm done, I'm the pair of MECHA-H".
Page 147 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Temporary Pairing This type of pairing, or team, lasts only until the MECHA units are powered off. To temporarily pair two MECHA units: • Power on both MECHAs. • Start team building by entering the code 1212< on the horizontal MECHA. In other words, the unit on which you enter this code, will rotate horizontally.
Page 148 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA User: admin Password: Mecha 8. Select Default Mode: [STA] 9. Click the [Apply] button. 10. Click the [Connect to Wi-Fi] button, enter the SSID and password for the horizontal MECHA. 11. Connect to the horizontal MECHA again using its MECHA SSID.
Page 149 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA 14. To get presets from the server, click the [Connect to Wi-Fi] button and enter the SSID and password for the Wi-Fi network with internet access. 15. Select [Presets], then load [More from Server] to get some presets to test. You can ask for presets for your specific setup at forum.nodalninja.com...
Page 150 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA How to Unpair MECHAs Temporary Unpairing Power on MECHA-V and press the button on MECHA-V when the LEDs -=-=-= show splitting lights ( ). It does not matter whether MECHA-H is on or off at this moment.
Page 151 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA MECHA’s Current Codes 1 — Programmable Buttons 2 — Power / Status LED Indicator 3 — Left / Right Buttons 4 — Power Button MECHA’s buttons allow you to quickly perform some operations, and they can be an alternative to the web interface in most cases.
Page 152 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA 1 2 3 4 5 0 < > For example, to enter the code 1<, use the buttons. This code executes the preset Button 1 to the left. All codes end with either the > or < sign, which usually tells MECHA to execute the preset to the right or to the left.
Page 153 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA By default, the preset Button 2 consists of 6 shots around, or it is the preset saved with the [Save2] UI button. 3< 3> Executes the preset Button 3 to the left or to the right.
Page 154 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA 1212< Starts an assembly of a team of MECHAs; it can be canceled or ended with the power button, , or [Team] button on its UI (User Interface). After entering the code 1212<, or after the first tap/click of the [Team] button in the UI, the LEDs will show scanning for any MECHA willing to join the team and be controlled.
Page 155 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA 121< Shows the MECHA’s ID, like “123ABC“. 123< Shows the entire MAC address, like “123ABC123ABC“. 323< Shows the full IP address, like “192.168.0.100“. To avoid confusion, the IP address is shown only once and then it automatically exits from IP address display.
Page 156 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA 21< Sets MECHA to pause mode or takes MECHA out of pause mode, the same as clicking the [PAUSE] button on UI, or on IR Remote. 2121< Code to enable/disable the noise reduction for E rotators.
Page 157 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA Then MECHA will go back to its initial position and wait for one of the 1, 2, or 3 buttons to be pressed, to assign the computed preset to that particular button.
Page 158 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA As the power LED is off, don't forget the device is turned on. The LEDs will light up however if buttons are pressed for entering a code, to show the result of a code, or for battery check.
Page 159 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA This is a one-time procedure that can be omitted if you wish, as default factory calibration is good. It cannot be canceled once started. Both backlash compensation and speed calibration codes can be used only if they are absolutely necessary for your application.
Page 160 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA 3212312< Updates the firmware on both paired MECHAs if a new version is available. 312123< Update the firmware using a hotspot with the name MECHA-UPDATE and the password 87654321, which must be created and active before entering the code.
Page 161 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA 32313< Code to test the shutter confirmation. First, connect a camera to the MECHA’s CAM port using a PC sync cable, then launch the test by entering the code as usual. Trigger the camera a few times, manually, by pressing the camera’s trigger button or using a camera...
Page 162 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Dual Axis MECHA 23132< Sets E2 as the preferred rotator. 23121< Sets P1 as the preferred rotator. 231231< Resets the configuration settings to their default values, for example: SSID password → 12345678, Password for Configuration page → Mecha, Hotspot password for firmware update →...
Page 163 Appendix MECHA’s S (Shots) Language The S Language requires firmware 02054 or newer. In this chapter, we will explain how to create a script for your desired shooting pattern. The S language is Shots-oriented, and it can be used for both single-axis and dual-axis applications.
Page 164 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix The script starts with the initial position of MECHA, as follows: S={position in degrees} Please note that MECHA’s position usually refers to the position/orientation of the rail/device controlled by MECHA. For dual-axis applications, we commonly have three possible starting positions: (1) level, (2) parked, and (3) raised.
Page 165 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix Adjust the position by using the buttons to match the preset before starting the preset. There are a couple of conventions in the S language, and the most important are as follows: Underscore refers to the lower rotator.
Page 166 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix Three-row Panorama + Nadir + Zenith ‒ EXAMPLE 2 (SL) In the Script text area, :: will be automatically replaced with = (equal sign) to allow easier input from phones. This example is similar to the previous one. Suppose we want to script a panorama starting from the parked position, made of 12 photos arranged in three rows at 0°...
Page 167 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix Level Parked Raised Other S=90 S=-90 S=-45 After the starting position, we have to specify the details for the first position as follows: {Number of position until the changes occur} ={MECHA-V position}_{MECHA-H position}...
Page 168 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix at the 11th photo, something changes: MECHA-V should rotate the upper rail up 45°, so we have to add 11=45, to our script: S=90, 1=0_0, =_30, 11=45, Then, for the next 11 positions, things will continue in the same manner. At the 12th photo, MECHA-V should rotate down 45°...
Page 169 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix We will explain in another example how to tell MECHA to wait or take extra shots in a particular orientation, and so on. Panorama Using Loop in Script ‒ EXAMPLE 3 (SL) S=90, 1=0_0, =10(^3_30, =^3), =10(^-3_30, =^-3), S=90, —...
Page 170 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix S=90, — The starting position is parked. 1=0_0, — The first shot is at 0,0 (no rotation). =_30, — The next shot is at the same tilt but 30° apart and will keep going so.
Page 171 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix MECHA will pause before the first shot and will continue only after you click the [PAUSE] button on UI or press the button on MECHA-H. Raw Interface https://youtu.be/Fxqge2pDsCI MECHA's Raw Interface – C2 Controller MECHA can be controlled mainly from the User Interface or by using the controller buttons.
Page 172 (192.168.8.1). Please use the dynamic IP address if you are connecting to MECHA's network using a computer. http://192.168.8.1/i For a Dual Axis MECHA C1-E1-E1, the page above displays data similar to the example below in XML format: <xml> <m0> 1</m0>...
Page 173 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix <d2> 0.00</d2> /tilt <d3> 0</d3> /position (in degrees) along the axis 3 <d4> 0</d4> /position (in degrees) along the axis 4 <i1> 090000</i1> /a feature in development at the moment </xml> As mentioned before, to get the status in JSON format, access the /ij page: http://192.168.8.1/ij...
Page 174 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix The positions along axes 3 and 4 are only available if these axes (or rotators) exist. Commands for Displaying Text on C1 LEDs text Use the text parameter to display text on the C1 Controller LEDs. Provide the actual text as shown in the following example, but note that you can only use the characters listed in the table below, including lowercase letters.
Page 175 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix Rotator Specific Commands Usually, we will use index 1 to refer to the lower rotator of a Dual Axis MECHA and index 2 to refer to the upper rotator. The Raw Interface accepts commands for up to four rotators.
Page 176 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix The numbered parameters, such as sp1 .. sp4, ms1 .. ms4, and pr1 .. pr4, can be written in a more compact form if their values are equal. For example: sp1=7&sp2=7&sp3=7&sp4=7 can be written as:...
Page 177 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix http://192.168.8.1/i?rd2=-30 /30° counterclockwise for rotator 2 http://192.168.8.1/i?rd3=45 /45° for rotator 3 http://192.168.8.1/i?rd4=60 /60° for rotator 4 ad — absolute degrees — Rotation from the origin, which is either the initial position (or the position after starting MECHA), or the origin computed by MECHA based on the value of sd parameter.
Page 178 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix Commands Related to Signals focus — duration of the auto-focus signal Valid values for focus: 0 to 32767 (ms). http://192.168.8.1/i?focus=1000 /1000 ms shutter — duration of the shutter button signal Valid values for shutter: 0 to 32767 (ms).
Page 179 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix http://192.168.8.1/i?pause=1000 /1000 ms beep — number of beeps MECHA will produce the specified number of beeps (values from 1 to 255). http://192.168.8.1/i?beep=2 /2 beep sounds okgo — unlocking the Raw Interface By pressing the button during the execution of commands, the Raw Interface will be locked (m4 becomes 1).
Page 180 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix http://192.168.8.1/i?pr1=medium&ms1=32&fs1=7536&fs2=7 536&sp1=6.0&rd1=30&rd2=45&synch=true is equivalent to this command for USB: ##USBRAW##&pr1=medium&ms1=32&fs1=7536&fs2=7536&sp1=6. 0&rd1=30&rd2=45&synch=true The result will be a string sent back to USB in XML format. To get the result in JSON format instead, add the ij parameter to the USB command: ##USBRAW##&pr1=medium&ms1=32&fs1=7536&fs2=7536&sp1=6.
Page 181 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix Note that all parameters for USB must have a value. ij=1 added to a USB command is valid, but ij is not valid as it has no value. For multi-parameter commands, keep in mind that the execution order is as follows, regardless of the order of the parameters in the command: 1) okgo, 2) text, 3) nb, 4) focus, 5) shutter, 6) pause, 7) rotation, 8) beep, 9) nx.
Page 182 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix o Enter the IP address of the second MECHA in the displayed dialog box and click OK. o Another dialog box will appear; enter 0 (zero) in this case. • Access the User Interface of the second MECHA and select Dual from the Single/Dual...
Page 183 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix enough B value (Before ‒ pause before each triggering sequence) to allow command propagation in the chain of MECHAs and avoid desynchronization during preset execution (due to rotation). For all chained MECHAs to execute the same preset in the same direction, select Cloned from the Single/Dual...
Page 184 ▪ MECHA Presets for Time-lapse Photography ▪ Panorama Extra Photos with MECHA ▪ Shooting in a Zigzag Pattern – MECHA C1 and C2 Controllers ▪ Tilt and Number of Positions vs. Pitch and Yaw – MECHA C1 and C2 Controllers • Version 7.2.8 – 2024.04.04: o Updated: Repeat setting.
Page 185 MECHA C1 User’s Guide v.7.2.10 — Appendix Useful Links https://www.nodalninja.com/Manuals/mecha-card.pdf MECHA Quick Reference Card https://www.nodalninja.com/manual Quick reference guides and complete manuals https://www.youtube.com/user/NodalNinja Nodal Ninja YouTube Channel https://forum.nodalninja.com/ Nodal Ninja's Panoramic Photography Forum https://www.nodalninja.com/ Fanotec International Limited official website Developed and manufactured by Fanotec International Limited.

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