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Introduc�on
What is MECHA?
In short, MECHA is a wireless
controlled motor that can rotate and
trigger a camera or other devices.
In general, MECHA can rotate anything that can benefit from a controlled
rota�on, not only cameras directly or mounted on a panoramic or ball-
head, but also turntables holding objects to be photographed or filmed, as
well as lights or stands for presenta�ons.
MECHA can be mounted on a tripod and on any other stand which has a
moun�ng screw.
It can rotate along with anything mounted on it, or can rotate only the
object mounted on it. The rota�ons/moves can be pre-programmed and
launched using its bu�ons, or can be wireless launched via its web interface
from any device that can run a web browser.
For example, its commands can have equivalent simple QR codes. At an
exhibi�on, scanning a QR code can rotate the featured object at a certain
angle without the need to touch the object or the stand. Series of rota�ons
can be pre-programmed and launched wireless by the visitors or by the
host.
It also has support for IR remote - just as the camera has its remote, or a TV
set has one - and support for wired remote.
The built in ba�ery lasts for one day a�er a full charge, and can be charged
even while it is in use, from a power-bank or outlet adapter, thus allowing
the non stop run.
As it uses Wi-Fi for connec�on, it can be accessed directly by a phone or via
a Wi-Fi network, even through Internet, thus the commands can be sent
from a few meters away, or from anywhere in the world, with a device
connected to Internet.
This is a short descrip�on of MECHA, a long one could be a dozen, if not
hundreds of pages.
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