Multi Slider – User Manual
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Interface Definition
A, B, C) Motor Connectors
These are the connectors for connecting the bipolar stepping motors.
The Motor of the Slider carriage needs to be connected at Port A.
Motor Connector
Connected Motor
A
Motor of the Slider carriage
B
Not activated, for future use (e.g. Pan/Tilt, Up/Down or rotating)
C
Not activated, for future use (e.g. Pan/Tilt, Up/Down or rotating)
1)
Supply DC Connector
The Supply DC Connector is the power source for Motor and Logic part. A stabilized DC voltage
between 9 – 16 Vdc must be used. Typically 12V or 14V Battery packs are recommended.
2)
Camera Trigger Connector
Control Unit can control a camera through the wired remote shutter port with 2.5mm Klinke
(3/32” Male TRS) connector. Standard Cables are available for most camera models on the
market.
Control Unit can control a camera through the wired remote shutter port with 2.5mm Klinke
(3/32” Male TRS) connector. Standard Cables are available for most camera models on the
market.
The Camera Trigger Connector provides control over the focus and shutter trigger only, it is
not possible to control ISO, aperture, or other settings of the camera over this port. If you set
your camera to bulb mode the control unit can control the shutter speed (if your camera
supports this mode).
3)
LED Indicator
The blue LED Indicator shows the current status of the Control Unit. If no light is visible the
Control Unit is unpowered or in Bootloader Mode.
