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MECHA User’s Guide v.05.4
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Single Axis
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• Next to the [info] bu�on there is a list of op�ons to set the level of
complexity of the page, from the simplest ( S1 ) to the most complex ( A3 ),
where all the controls are displayed. So, select A3 to show all the
controls.
• Under the Row label, we see the current firmware version, 02110 in our
example. By clicking this tag, we access the What's new? page.
• At the right side of the page, see the ba�ery percentage (84% in our
example). If the percentage drops too much and a red LED con�nuously
blinks, it is recommended to recharge the ba�ery, otherwise MECHA
switches off. On the configura�on page, we will see that there is a
se�ng for disabling MECHA during charging, to prevent accidents
caused by the charger cable which can twist around the tripod, if
MECHA is commanded, by mistake, to do a preset during charging.
• The hand symbol toggles gesture mode. Tap on screen and drag to see
how it works. Always make sure there are no objects near the robot,
especially in gesture mode.
• In the next area, the MECHA’s ID , the Refresh rate of the motor/
controller status and the Current rotator are displayed, followed by the
Current angle posi�on , and the Current status (shots remaining,
posi�on, repeat set). On MECHA DAC, the Status feedback (SF) also
reflects the �lt angle for the 2nd axis. When scrip�ng is used, yaw is
shown on Status feedback, as well.
• At the right side of this area, we see the Current �me , the Current date
or �me remaining , the Current rota�on degree interval , the Seconds
remaining in current delay .
• The horizontal slider allows manual rota�on in degrees, rela�ve to the
current posi�on. Click/tap on screen and drag to the le� or to the right.
The controls displayed below the slider, shown in the image below, are
directly related to the current preset and se�ngs. The values displayed in
the fields are the current preset (
sa_7shots in our example).