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MECHA User’s Guide v.05.4
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Dual Axis
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• P^-90,-45,45,1:90,-90,90° - the script that describes our preset.
◦ If the list of angles (which always refers to the MECHA-V) starts with
"P^" , MECHA-V rota�on angle is the specified angle, then the
shoo�ng set follows.
◦ P^-90 means -90° movement in P conven�on (as in PTGui with
camera with grip up). So, -90° rota�on from the ini�al posi�on, then
the sequence will be executed (useful when MECHA DAC is
parked
and camera is oriented up, usually for transporta�on and lens
cleaning). The camera will rotate to the horizontal posi�on, then will
do the sequence.
◦ P^90, ... is suited when camera is oriented toward nadir (spirit level
in frame, as a�er ver�cal moun�ng on horizontal base, good �me to
double-check the NPP se�ngs le�-right).
◦ P^-90,-45,45,1:90,-90,90 is a sequence for doing 12 shots around, 3
rows (+/-45°) + nadir, star�ng from parked posi�on, and
ending in parked posi�on (last 90).
◦ For example, -45,45,1:90,-90,0 is the same, but it starts and ends in
horizontal posi�on (0° pitch).
• 6 RPM - Speed denoted by Revolu�ons Per Minute.
• 16+128 uStep - Micro-stepping value, simple or combined; for example,
different values for accelera�on + constant speed region.
• Medium Load - means a profile for an average load. The other op�ons
are Light, Heavy, and Ring. These are op�mized mo�on profiles for a
rated load. We encourage you to try them all, to see which one is best
for the camera and lens used, or for what you want to do.
Most input lists, in both Ring and Row, can receive custom
values. There is no error check, nor range check for the custom
values at the moment. So, please use this feature with cau�on.
!