Martin TrackPod 2.0
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TrackPod connections
The back of the controller box has several connectors. The laser and the
pan and tilt encoders come with attached cables which must be plugged
into the appropriate connectors. The male XLR “IN” connector is used
to hook the TrackPod up to the TrackPod card in the PC. This is done
with the supplied serial cable (which is the same as DMX cables, using
pins 1 and 2). The female XLR “OUT” connector is used to connect up
to six additional TrackPods in series.
TrackPod placement
The TrackPod may be placed anywhere around the venue, preferably
close to the stage and high up. It should be elevated between 25 and 75
degrees from the stage floor and have a good visibility of the area to be
tracked. The key issue is to maximize the amount of pan and tilt move-
Counterweights
Tilt encoder
Thumb screw
with butterfly nut
Lock for
handle
Laser (underneath)
General purpose
attachment plate
Clamp grip and
lock for handle bar
Telescopic
handle bar
Controller
Tripod
FIGURE 2
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