Dynamic Perception MX3 Bedienungsanleitung
Dynamic Perception MX3 Motion Controller
User Guide
Firmware Version 1.0
Revision Date: September 5th 2013
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FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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Table of Contents
1. Specifications
2. Overview
3. Basic Operation
3.1. Powering the MX3
3.1.1. DC Input Jack
3.1.2. MoCoBus Connector
3.1.3. USB Connector
3.2. Buttons
3.2 Control Screens
3.4 Accessing Menus
4. Main Control Screens
4.1. Program Control
4.2. Camera Control
4.3. Motor Control
5. Main System Menu
6. Camera Control
6.1. Connecting the Camera
6.2. Introduction to the MX3 Camera Cycle
6.3. Controlling Exposure on the Camera
6.4. Controlling Exposure on the MX3
6.5. Controlling Focus, Waking Camera up from Sleep
6.6. Multiple Exposures
6.7. Focus Lock with Shutter
6.8. Limiting Total Shots
6.9. Full Manual Camera Control
7. Motion Control
7.1. Configuring Motor Axes
7.1.1. Configure Axis Using Presets
7.1.2. Configure Axis Manually
7.2. Choosing Your Motion Mode
7.3. Continuous Motion
7.4. Shoot-Move-Shoot Motion
7.5. Lead-In and Out
7.6. Linear Ramping
7.6.1. Symmetric Ramping
7.6.2. Asymmetric Ramping
7.7. Manual Motor Control
7.8. Swapping Directions
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8. Warnings and Alarms
8.1. Input Voltage Alarm
8.2. Motor Current Alarm
8.3. Motor Temperature Alarm
9. Auxiliary Inputs and Outputs
9.1. Auxiliary I/O Technical Details
9.2. Input Program Actions
9.2.1. Changing the Input Trigger Type
9.3. Output Program Actions
9.3.1. Output Before Exposure
9.3.2. Out After Exposure
9.3.3. Changing the Output Level
9.4. Common Use-Cases
9.4.1. Limit Switches
9.4.2. External Intervalometer
9.4.3. “Chasing the Shutter”
10. Cold Weather Modification
11. System Settings
11.1. Metric Display
11.1. LCD Backlight Auto-Off
11.2. Reset to Factory Defaults
11.3. Motor Timing
12. Updating Firmware
13. Trouble Shooting
Appendix A: Menu Tree
Appendix B: List of Supported Cameras
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1. Specifications
Operating Parameters
Temperature Range (Standard) 0C - 80C (32F - 176F)
Temperature Range (Cold Weather Upgrade) -20C - 80C (-4F - 176F)
Maximum Relative Humidity 90% non-condensing
Ports
Camera 3/32” (2.3mm) TRS
I/O Ports 2x 3/32” (2.3mm) TRS
DC Input 2.1 x 5.5mm DC barrel (+)-
Motor Output 3x 2.5 x 5.5mm DC barrel
USB USB Micro B
MoCoBusTM RJ-45 Female
Electrical Characteristics
Input Voltage (DC Jack) 8VDC - 24VDC
Input Voltage (USB) 5VDC
Input Voltage (MoCoBusTM) 12VDC - 24VDC
Maximum Current (DC Jack) 5A
Maximum Current (USB) 500mA
Maximum Current (MoCoBusTM)1A
Motor Outputs
Supported Motor Type DC Brushed Motor
Maximum Current Draw 2A (ea. motor, not to exceed power
source maximum)
License
Firmware GPLv3
Schematics and Board Design Creative Commons Attribution
Share-Alike 3.0
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2. Overview
--The MX3 is an open-source 3-axis time-lapse motion controller with integrated camera control,
multiple device connectivity, and MoCoBusTM support. Built to the highest specification with
industrial grade components, the MX3 is designed to provide years of reliable operation in the
field, wherever your photography takes you.
--The MX3 provides a simple, intuitive means for specifying continuous and shoot-move-shoot
motion-controlled time-lapse videos automatically, using inexpensive DC motors for up to three
axes of control.
--Auxiliary input and output ports allow you to integrate with limit switches and other devices for
more expressive automation in the studio or in the field.
--Cold weather versions expand the operating temperature range for winter shooting in very cold
climates.
--MoCoBusTM support allows for future expansion of the firmware to control MoCoBusTM enabled
devices without a computer.
--Camera control integration automates control over dozens of popular camera models.
--Powerful, industrial-class motor drives combined with a wide input voltage range allow for
control of nearly any common DC brushed motor and for large payloads.
--Automated alarms monitor battery voltage, internal temperature, and motor current draw to
automatically alert on, and reduce the possibility of equipment damage.
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3. Basic Operation
The MX3 user interface consists of a 2x16 LCD display and five user input buttons. Upon
startup, the firmware version will be reported before going to the main control screens.
3.1. Powering the MX3
The MX3 can accept several different power sources. The primary sources for power are the
DC input jack, the USB connector, and the MoCoBus port. For typical use-cases, you will likely
use the DC input jack.
3.1.1. DC Input Jack
The DC input jack is the primary power source for most motion control operations. This is the
only power source that will let you run the DC motor drivers. You can connect a battery, or AC
adapter using a 2.0mm DC barrel connector.
The DC input jack accepts a wide range of voltages, from 8VDC to 24VDC. Whatever voltage is
provided via the DC input jack is the voltage the motors will be run at.
Do not supply more voltage via the DC input jack than your motors can handle. Thi
s
will result in permanent damage to your motors. Check the rating on your motor
s
before connecting them and verify they can support the supply voltage you a
r
providing.
Do not attach two motors with different voltage requirements at the same time. Th
e
MX3 can provide only a single output voltage to all motors.
3.1.2. MoCoBus Connector
The MX3 can be powered via MoCoBus when running as a MoCoBus controller. The motor
drivers will be disabled when the only power source is the MoCoBus connector, as MoCoBus
cannot provide enough power to run DC motors. You may connect the DC input jack and the
MoCoBus connector at the same time as long as they are running at the same voltage.
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Do not connect a power source to the DC input jack while the MoCoBus connector i
s
in-use if the power source is running at a different voltage than the MoCoBus.
3.1.3. USB Connector
The USB connector can be used when connected to a computer or a powered hub, for powering
the MX3 alone. This can be useful for setting up the MX3, or using it as an intervalometer alone.
Motors cannot be used with USB power, this 5V source is not enough power to driv
e
motors. The controller will reset if motors are turned on under USB power.
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3.2. Buttons
Each button may have special purpose depending on user activity, however, the general
functionality of each button is specified below:
1. [Up]
a. Increase value
b. Go up in menu
c. Change control screen
2. [Down]
a. Decrease value
b. Go down in menu
c. Change control screen
3. [Left]
a. Go back one step, close menu
b. Select previous control
c. Abort input
4. [Right]
a. Go forward one step, open menu
b. Select next control
c. Save Input
5. [Enter]
a. Open menu
b. Save input
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3.2 Control Screens
There are five main control screens:
1. Program Control
2. Camera Control
3. Motor 1 Control
4. Motor 2 Control
5. Motor 3 Control
You may switch screens by pressing the [Up] and [Down] buttons, as long as no control on that
screen is selected. To select a control on a screen, first press [Right] to access the first
available control on that screen. Afterwards, pressing [Right] or [Left] switches between
available controls. Once a control is selected, use [Up] and [Down] to change the value of that
control. To stop selecting a control press [Left] or [Right] until no control is highlighted.
More details on the available controls are available in the Main Control Screens section below.
3.4 Accessing Menus
To access the Main System Menu, press [Enter] on any control screen when no control is
selected. Some controls have specialized menus available to them. To access these menus,
press [Enter] while the control is selected. If the control does not have a specialized menu, the
[Enter] button will bring up the main system menu. Controls which have specialized menus are
documented in the Main Control Screens section below.
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