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Using the DMC-16 with ArcThe DMC-16 is our real-time motion control coordinator, specifically designed to work with Dragonframe 3 software. Connect the DMC-16 to your existing rig, the Volo camera crane, or motion control hardware from Ditogear. Using Arduino with ArcThe Arduino is an inexpensive hobby circuit board that is widely available. Load our DFMoco sketch onto it, do some basic wiring, and you have a step and direction signal generator for up to eight motors. If you have a larger rig with dedicated drivers already in place, you can easily make a new step and direction cable straight from the Arduino Mega. Alternatively, you could wire up the step and direction signals to a small stepper motor driver, such as the Big Easy Driver
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Real-Time Motion Control DMC-16[ back to top ]
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About the DMC-16The DMC-16 (Dragonframe Master Controller) is a 16 axis motion control coordinator for use with Dragonframe 3 software. It provides sixteen channels of fully synchronized step and direction signals at speeds up to 200kHz, a camera trigger, DMX512 lighting control, limit switch inputs, and a set of triggers for interfacing with an external device. Find more details on the product page here.  |
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DMX Lighting DDMX-S2[ back to top ]
about the ddmx-s2The DDMX-S2 is a hardware device that you can pair with Dragonframe to:
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Control LightingDMX512 (or DMX) is a standard protocol for controlling lighting. When paired with one or more DMX dimmer/switch packs, you can control up to 99 different light channels. Control DevicesInteract with external devices using the built-in relay switch, digital input and digital output. What else do I need?The DDMX-S2 interfaces Dragonframe to one or more DMX dimmer/switch packs. You will need to buy a DMX dimmer/switch pack in order to power your lights. You can find several DMX dimmer packs at Amazon.com. Make sure that the one you choose can handle the power requirements of your lights. You will also need a DMX cable. You should not use a microphone cable, but a true DMX cable. If you use a 5-pin DMX dimmer pack, you will need a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter. |
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3d stereo shooting[ back to top ]
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Shooting 3D Stop Motion AnimationThe most common technique for 3D stereoscopic shooting of stop motion animation is to use one camera on a special left/right slider. For every frame of animation, the camera shoots one or more images for the left eye, moves into the right eye position, and shoots one or more images in that position. |
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The Focus Motor FC110A 15MMThe FC110 is a versatile focus system with high torque and high accuracy. Designed by the motion control experts at General Lift, the FC110 places the motor behind the lens. This allows a clear view for wide angle lenses. . Our black Delrin focus gear is compatible with Red Rock Micro's follow focus gears. (We do not provide these lens-side gears, so you will need to purchase them separately.)FC110 is controlled through DF3 software using the IOTA controller. |
About the FC110A 15MMThis configuration includes accessories designed to connect to any 15mm iris rods. You can find many companies that make camera support systems based on the standard of 15 mm iris rods set on 60mm centers. Included in the pictures below are camera supports designed and built by Berkey Systems. SEE DETAILS  |
 Focus Motor FC110ADesigned to connect to any 15mm iris rod.  FC110A + IOTA Controller BundleA complete system for controlling focus with Dragonframe 3.0 |
The Focus Motor FC110 (with 3D slider bracket)The FC110 is a versatile focus system with high torque and high accuracy. Designed by the motion control experts at General Lift, the FC110 places the motor behind the lens. This allows a clear view for wide angle lenses. . Our black Delrin focus gear is compatible with Red Rock Micro's follow focus gears. (We do not provide these lens-side gears, so you will need to purchase them separately.) FC110 is controlled through DF3 software using the IOTA controller. |
About the FC110BThis configuration includes accessories designed to work with our IOTA 3D Slider plus the standard 15mm iris rod connector. The FC110 connects to the IOTA 3D via the 1/4 inch iris rods. This keeps the FC110’s gears tightly meshed while the camera moves from left to right eye exposures. SEE DETAILS  |
 Focus Motor FC110BIncludes Bracket for 3d Slider |
live-view correction cap[ back to top ]
 Introducing the LIve-view correction capLive View Correction Cap for Canon EOS DSLRs corrects a compatibility issue between camera and non-digital lenses, allowing the ability to match live view with actual camera exposure. |
About the live-view correction capThe EOS Live View Correction Cap is designed to reset the Live View Exposure Simulation level in Canon EOS camera bodies.
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The Issue:Many of the EOS cameras have a setting called “Exposure Simulation.” This setting is designed to ensure the Live View image brightness matches the actual photos shot. Unfortunately Canon drops the ball with non-digital lenses. The camera actually knows the current correct exposure, hence the ability for the light metering to be correct, but fails to communicate properly to the internal “Live View Exposure Preview Calculator.” Instead, the internal calculation is locked - based on the last digital lens attached to the camera. The Solution:The Live view correction cap is an EOS body cap with a chip that mimics many settings on a Canon digital lens. You place the cap on your EOS camera body and follow our directions to effectively “Zero” the frozen f-stop setting from the last digital lens used. When you remove the cap the Exposure Simulation will be set correctly. The camera will stay zeroed and the internal Exposure Simulation Calculator will then work properly *until the next digital lens is connected to the camera. Major studios are currently using the cap on their feature productions. ALSO, as always with Dragonframe, we strive for better working solutions, if you have a simpler fix please let us know - so we can spread the word! |
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dragonframe keypad controller[ back to top ]
 About the Keypad ControllerBreak free from the computer and get closer to your animation with the Dragonframe Keypad Controller. The Dragonframe Keypad Controller is a high-quality USB keypad for controlling the most important Dragon functions. It features screen-printed icons and a ten-foot long USB cable. It is included with your purchase of Dragonframe, or you can buy it separately for $25. |
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arduino integration[ back to top ]
 About ARDUINO INTEGRATIONArduino (http://arduino.cc/) is a hobby electronics board with open-source software and hardware specifications. With some simple wiring and pre-made software, you can wire the Arduino to work with Dragonframe. We provide two different ways to use Arduino with Dragonframe. One is a simple two-way remote control for sending commands to Dragonframe and receiving events from it. The other is a multi-axis stepper motor signal generator for use with our Arc Motion Control workspace. You can purchase an Arduino Uno |
Two-Way Remote (DFRemote)Create a remote control for Dragonframe using an Arduino. Use the remote to interact with motion control systems, cameras, or other hardware devices. The remote can send commands to Dragonframe (shoot a frame, delete a frame, play/stop, go to live) or receive notifications from Dragonframe (shoot, delete and position frame). The DFRemote sketch is installed at:
The DFRemote sketch uses the Simple Serial Interface to communicate with Dragonframe. The sample programs below show you how easy it is to use the Arduino to instruct Dragonframe or receive notifications from it. Examples
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Stepper Motor Controller (DFMoco)The DFMoco sketch turns an Arduino into a multi-axis motion control signal generator.
The DFMoco sketch is installed at:
Wiring the Arduino for Motion ControlAn Arduino running the DFMoco sketch will generate step and direction signals for stepper motors. If you already have stepper motor drivers, you can take these signals and wire them into a connector for those drivers. If you do not have stepper motor drivers, and need to move relatively small stepper motors, you can wire the Arduino signals to an Big Easy Driver or comparable board. You will use one Big Easy Driver for each stepper motor. The pin-out for each step and direction signal is described in the DFMoco sketch. |
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