Menus and editing values
When on the Main Screen, pressing the Enter button will draw the main menu.
Pressing “ENTER” on any menu item will either draw the sub-menu selected or, if the item selected is an input, it will be
displayed for editing.
When a value for editing is displayed, you may use “UP” and “DOWN” to alter the value. If you wish to save the value,
simply press “ENTER” again. To exit the editor without saving, press the “RIGHT” button and the original value will be
restored.
The “RIGHT” button also functions as the “back” button, allowing one to go back one level from any menu, or return to
theMain Screen from the top-level menu.
To increase or decrease a number, you can simply hold “UP” or “DOWN” to continue to increase or decrease the value for
as long as you hold it down. The longer the button is held, the faster it increases or decreases a value. In this manner,
you may easily enter large numbers.
Interacting with the Controller
The SMC is designed to be simple to use, and to let you quickly input the most important parameters during a shoot.
The Main Screen
The Main Screen provides an overview of the current status and also allows for quick modification of key operating
parameters. This screen has the following layout:
On the first line we have the current status (On or Off), the intervalometer timing (3s), and a count of shots fired since
turned on ([15]).
The second line displays the direction and speed for each motor,with motor 1 on the left, and motor 2 on the right.
Pressing “RIGHT” will advance through the values that can be changed directly from the main screen:status, timing,
direction and speed of each motor.
When a particular value is displayed with a flashing cursor on it, you can change the value using “UP” and “DOWN”.
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Saving Input Values Permanently
When editing certain values (such as RPM for a motor axis, interval time, etc.) they are automatically saved to permanent memory
for you. In this way, you will not have to make the same changes between re-start. The values which are saved permanently are
indicated in their appropriate documentation. To wipe out permanent memory, and reset to default values, choose the ‘ResetMem’
option in the Main Settings menu.
Please note:
direction and speed of a given axis are designed to be changed regularly, and are not saved to permanent memory.
ON / OFF
Toggle with up / down buttons
Increase / Decrease Interval
ON / OFF
Toggle with up / down butt
