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MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Contents WARNINGS............................................................................... 7 Simple Mode Introduction.......................................................... 9 MECHA Controller C2 Features ........................................... 10 Before First Use...................................................11 Get your equipment ready .............................................................11 Related Videos.............................................
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Panorama with Camera Mounted ...................................... 34 Basic Information About Shooting ...............................................35 Shooting in Step-by-Step Mode .....................................................36 Custom Partial Panorama Using Two Corners.............................36 C2’s Menu Options..............................................38 Preset (P) Menu .....................................................................
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Arrow Buttons .................................................................................73 Favorite Codes ...............................................................................74 Battery Voltage ...............................................................................75 More from Server, zLM, Firmware, OLED ......................................78 Technical Details ‒ IP Addresses, FW............................................79 Backup and Restore Data .
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Download more Presets from Server ........................................ 104 Launch a Preset by Scanning a QR Code ................................ 105 How to Set Both MECHA and Smartphone to Have Internet Access ....................................................... 106 Panorama Using MECHA’s Buttons ....................... 108 Panorama with Automatic Shooting Pattern Using only the MECHA’s Buttons ......................................................................
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 MECHA C2 User’s Guide For firmware version 12315 or newer. NOTE. Images shown in this guide may not be an exact representation of the current firmware version. Download the latest version of this guide from https://www.nodalninja.com/Manuals/c2-guide.pdf Web: www.nodalninja.com, www.fanotec.com Support email address: mecha@nodalninja.com Copyright © 2021 by Fanotec International Limited All rights reserved.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 WARNINGS WARNINGS to Dual Axis MECHA Users ● Test MECHA WITHOUT a camera mounted first! ● Please test for camera clearance before running any program. ● Test any preset supplied or adjusted WITHOUT a camera mounted FIRST, especially when the clearance is not enough. ● CHECK for clearance with shutter cable attached! ● Use short cable with extreme caution. ● The power button, , can always be used as an emergency stop, except for the speed calibration procedure.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Simple Mode Before practicing what you read in this section, please make sure that C2 works in Simple Mode. P Power on MECHA by pressing the button for 3 to 5 seconds (long press). It may take about 35-45 seconds to start, then MECHA reaches the idle status and the display will show 1. either the Preset (P) Menu 2. or the rotators in use and the dynamic IP address. Case 1. The display shows the Preset (P) Menu: = button to switch to Config (C) Menu.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Introduction You may already know, from the documentation available at this time, that MECHA consists of a rotator (E1, E2, or P1) and a controller (C1), and is generally used to automate the movement of various devices, such as a panoramic head mounted on a tripod or a turn table holding an object for filming or photography. Two such paired MECHA units – MECHA Dual Axis Combo (DAC) – can be used for dual axis applications, for example, in panoramic photography.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 The use of an external battery means you can carry spare batteries and quickly refuel MECHA before or during a shooting session. A power cable splitter (optional) is available for using 2 sets of batteries at the same time for extended operation and/or changing batteries without a pause. MECHA Controller C2 Features ● Controlling two MECHA rotators. ● Compact with an OLED display. ● 9 buttons for controls and inputs, including a button to trigger camera shutter release.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Before First Use Get your equipment ready Note the numbers 1 and 2 printed on the back of the controller, and then connect the controller to the rotators as follows: ● the end of the cable 1 to the lower rotator ● the end of the cable 2 to the upper rotator ④ ③ ② 1. Controller to lower rotator built-in cable 2. Controller to upper rotator built-in cable 3. Aux Port 4. Camera Trigger Port 5. DC Power Input port 6.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 The lower rotator is the rotator mounted under the lower rail of the device, and the upper rotator is the vertical rotator, mounted on the upper rail. Although the controller can be mounted in several ways, we recommend that you mount it on the upper rotator, using its attachment strap, as shown in the image below.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Related Videos 📹 https://youtu.be/mY-aPgb-1ic Installation Instruction for Dual-Axis MECHA C2-P1-E2 With NN6 (F9923) 📹 https://youtu.be/X3AZjPZ-re4 Installation Instruction for Dual-Axis MECHA C2-E2 With NN6 (F9922) 📹 https://youtu.be/iEyR3Jq9j34 Installation Instruction for Dual Axis Mecha C2-E1 With NN3 MK2 (F9920) First Batch 📹 https://youtu.be/VKEyS24MNgY Installation Instruction for Dual Axis MECHA C2-E1 With NN3 MK3 (F9921) First Batch 📹 https://youtu.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 C2’s Buttons Here are some of the functions of the buttons, to give you a quick overview, and we will provide more details later when we use the buttons. - Minus button — use it to adjust values in edit mode and delete editable presets; hold it down to speed up the adjustment. It is also needed for simple rotations. + Plus button — use it to adjust values in edit mode, create presets and enter edit mode; hold it down to speed up the adjustment.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Power On and Test Position the upper rail as shown in the image on the right (parked position), then power on MECHA and perform the test below without mounting a camera. P Power on MECHA by pressing the button for 3 to 5 seconds (long press). It may take about 35-45 seconds to start, then MECHA reaches the idle status and the display will show the Preset (P) Menu: TEST Without Camera Mounted \/ Use the buttons to find the PANORAMA TEST PARKED option, which tells the MEC
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Check the Battery Level Power on MECHA as shown above. P After that, press the button and notice the battery percentage shown on the display. The battery symbol is shown in the upper left corner of the display, alternating with the rotators in use. The dynamic IP address is shown at the bottom of the display as well. If necessary, replace the battery. Always use a 9-19V battery, according to the technical specifications.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 1. For the lower rotator ● For 45° rotations: ○ ○ ● For 90° rotations: ○ ○ ● < then quickly press -. Press > then quickly press -, for the opposite direction. Press < then quickly press +. Press > then quickly press +, for the opposite direction. Press For 180° rotations: ○ ○ < then quickly press =. Press > then quickly press =, for the opposite direction. Press 2.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 P When you press the button and the battery percentage is shown on the display, you can also perform simple rotations. Use the P button to exit. 📹 https://youtu.be/0YVjtnbwnFM Simple Rotations – MECHA C2 ! If the above simple rotations do not work as expected, the rotators in use may not be set correctly (see Setting the Rotators 1- 2+ 3= Using C2’s Menu), or the intervals , and are not the default ones in the Config Menu or on the Configuration page.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Parked, Level and Raised Positions The Simple Rotations mentioned above are very helpful when the upper rail needs to be in a certain position. The basic positions required for presets are shown in the image below, and they are: Parked Level Raised Adjust the position The naming conventions for starting and ending positions for dual axis presets available via More from Server... /\ using buttons to match the preset before starting the preset. 1.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Firmware Update Using a Hot-spot MECHA's firmware act as the device's complete operating system, performing all control, monitoring and data manipulation functions, and it is important to have the latest version installed to benefit from all the features implemented in MECHA. However, if you prefer not to update it at this time, or you are not comfortable with the firmware update procedure, you can skip it for now and read the next section.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ! The response shown on the display will be: ”No update found!”, if Internet is not available for MECHA. If you use the above option without creating the hot-spot, the firmware will be updated later, when the internet will be available. The update may take up to 5 minutes, but it could take longer in case of slow Internet connection. For more details on using C2’s menus, please read C2’s Menu Mode.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 C2’s Menu Mode Using C2’s Menus C2’s current menus are Preset (P) Menu and Config (C) Menu. A preset is a set of instructions and configuration settings, that can be saved and used when needed, to perform specific operations much faster. For example, some presets contain all the information that MECHA needs to execute a whole panorama. 1.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Each menu consists of 8 pages, and a page can contain 10 presets or other options. Press the \ button to display the next option. Press / button to display the previous option. Press the > button to go to the next page, and the < button to go to the previous page. Blank page the numbers will be displayed in smaller fonts. S Press the center button of C2 to confirm, execute or show details about the current option. Use these buttons to adjust values in edit mode.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Creating a Preset in C2’s Menu Mode Creating a preset in C2’s Menu Mode is very simple, fast and preferable when you do not want to access the User Interface for various reasons. The preset can be used immediately to shoot a panorama and it can also be edited later or deleted if no longer needed. ● In the Preset (P) Menu, use the example 024 EMPTY. ● Press the which are: \ button to find an empty option, for + button to enter edit mode and adjust the preset parameters,
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ○ Image overlap (percent). Values in the range 5-80% are allowed, or go to the next parameter if you do not want to change the current value. ○ Coverage area: → 360 180 for a full panorama → or less for a partial panorama vertically centered Up to three rows and the corresponding tilts can be set only when the number of shots is specified (the second image above). ○ Rows and tilts examples: → 12sh 0° 0° 0° — one row of 12 shots at a tilt of 0° → 6sh 7.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ○ Wake (W) — Pause for camera wake-up. ○ Before (B) — Pause before each triggering sequence. ○ After (A) — Delay after each triggering sequence or individual triggering. ○ Row order. Possible values for row order are: MDU, MUD, UMD, UDM, DMU, DUM, MD, MU, UM, UD, DM, DU, M, D, U, where M means middle row, D - down, U - up. Let’s look at some examples: → MDU — The middle row will be photographed first, then the down row(s), then the up row(s).
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MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Press the P button to cancel and exit edit mode, if necessary. - + ● A flashing parameter means the value can be adjusted using the and buttons (hold down the desired button to speed up the adjustment). ● Use any of the parameter. ● The preset is automatically saved when you confirm the adjustments by pressing the >
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 What happens if the direction of rotation is not specified? If the direction of rotation is not specified when a preset is created, then when launching the preset from the Preset (P) Menu it will ask for direction (ROT. SENSE), as shown in the second image below. ● <>/\ buttons to set the initial view and level the upper rail, if necessary, as shown in Simple Rotations, then press the S button to confirm.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Panorama with Automatic Shooting Pattern Using C2’s Menu This method requires the firmware version (1)2272 or newer, and works for any lens from 4 to 1000mm, including fisheye lenses. MECHA will compute a preset for your lens based on the data it receives when performing the following procedure: ● Power on MECHA as usual. ● Make sure the upper rail is in the level position. ● Place a small object in front of MECHA so that it is right in the center of the frame.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ● The following message appears on the display to remind you what to do next, and you have 10 seconds to read it: ● After 10 seconds, MECHA starts to rotate slowly to the right, and you have to P press the button when the target object is out of the camera's view, as stated in the message. ● Then MECHA goes back to the initial position and starts to slowly tilt down, and you have to press again the the camera's view.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Panorama Using C2’s Menu Power on MECHA and wait until it reaches the idle status. Setting the Rotators Using C2’s Menu The following options available in the Config (C) Menu can be used to tell MECHA what type of rotators are connected to it, if you purchased them separatelly, or changed the rotator type, or if you want to be sure MECHA has the correct one set. ● ROTATOR 1 is ... – use it to set the lower rotator. ● ROTATOR 2 is ... – use it to set the upper rotator.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Test Panoramas Now let's continue with some tests without mounting the camera. 1. Position the upper rail in the parked, level, or raised position, as required for each of the following tests, as shown in Simple Rotations section. If the upper rail of your device is already in one of the three positions mentioned above, you can only perform the corresponding test. 2. In the Preset (P) Menu page 1, use the specified in each test below. 3. Confirm pressing the \/ buttons to fi
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 around, 3 rows ‒ at 0° and +/- 45° ‒ plus zenith and nadir, starting from level position. Test without Camera – Raised Position With the upper rail in the raised position, as shown in the image on the right, select the PANORAMA TEST RAISED option: Press the S button to confirm. This option tells the MECHA C2 to execute a panorama to the left or right, as follows: 12 shots around, 3 rows ‒ at 0° and +/- 45° ‒ plus zenith and nadir, starting from raised position.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Use the test panoramas mentioned above whenever you want to quickly shoot this type of panorama without using the User Interface. As we have already mentioned, a test preset does not require position confirmation when executing it, so make sure the initial view and the position of the upper rail are correct, then select the preset S you need and press the button to confirm, just like in the case of tests without camera.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Shooting in Step-by-Step Mode ● In Config (C) Menu, find the STEP by STEP is OFF option and activate it by pressing the S button. ● In Preset (P) Menu, find the preset you want to use and, depending on the preset type, launch it as shown above. ● STEP by STEP being ON, MECHA pauses before each position and waits for > you to press the button to take the photo and go to the next position, resulting in step-by-step movement.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ○ Use the arrow buttons to rotate the panoramic head to point to the upper left corner of the desired area, then press the ● S button to confirm. Now the display shows Down Right, as in the image below, and you should set the down right corner. ○ Use the arrow buttons to rotate the panoramic head to point to the down right corner of the desired area, then press the POSITION is shown again on the display).
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 C2’s Menu Options This chapter briefly describes C2's menu options to give you an idea about what you can do using the menu. First, to be able to use a certain option, find or navigate to that option using the <>/\ navigational buttons – – then follow the instructions below and access the links provided for more details. Usually, you can use the options and the S button to confirm or switch between ON/OFF P button to exit or cancel.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ● PANORAMA TEST RAISED — A test preset for a multi-row panorama: 12 shots around, 3 rows ‒ at 0° and +/-45° ‒ plus zenith and nadir. Make sure the upper rail is in the raised position, then press the the preset. S button to launch ● KIT LENS 18(29) LEVEL — A preset for a multi-row panorama: 12 shots around, 3 rows ‒ at 0° and +/-45° ‒ plus zenith and nadir. ● FE 12mm NZ Level — A preset for 12mm fisheye lenses, 4 shots around, plus nadir and zenith.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 S ● MECHA ID — Press the button to show the MECHA’s ID, which is an identifier comprised of letters and numbers and is part of the MAC ADDRESS. ● MAC ADDRESS — Press the button to show the entire MAC address (media access control address), which uniquely identifies your MECHA. ● IP ADDRESS — Press the button to show the full (dynamic) IP address; you will need it to access the MECHA’s User Interface on your computer.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 rotational devices, say a MECHA P1 rotator is driving a large turntable using a gearbox with ratio unknown or using belt. To use REAL MOVE option: ○ Mark a reference point for a REAL device driven by Rotator 1 (or lower rotator), say, on a rail. ○ Switch to DEGREES MOVE if it is not already ON. ○ Set 1.0 TUR (1 turn or 360°) for INTERVAL 3. You can use other values if 1 TUR is not appropriate for the device used, for example it is too small or too large.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ● ● ● S button to change the sense of left/right rotation when it is done manually using the < and > buttons. CHANGE SENSE UP-DOWN — Press the S button to change the sense of up/down rotation when it is done manually using the \ and / buttons. ARROWS speed ... RPM — Press either S or + button to enter edit mode CHANGE SENSE LEFT-RIGHT — Press the and adjust the rotational speed when a button is held down (see Arrow Buttons).
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 S ● CONNECT TO Wi-Fi — By pressing the button when this option is displayed, MECHA will try to connect to the last known Wi-Fi network. ● KEEP PAGE is ON / OFF — Press the / \ S button to switch between the two options. If enabled, the and buttons will not change the page, thus will not go through all the options from all pages. S ● USE NN IR is ON / OFF — Press the button to switch between the two options.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Use New Shutter Confirmation checkbox is enabled by default on Configuration page. If the above Shutter CONF. TEST fails, please perform the test again with the Use New Shutter Confirmation disabled. S + button to enter edit mode and set ● ROTATOR 1 is ... — Press either or the desired rotator as lower rotator. ● ROTATOR 2 is ... — Press either or the desired rotator as upper rotator. ● ROT.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 S button to start the backlash compensation procedure and wait until the power button symbol start flashing on the display, then press the P Press the button when you notice that MECHA starts moving very slightly to the left. ● i3 REAL MOVE 1 / 2 — This is the length of a path traveled by a REAL device controlled by the Rotator 1/2 for a certain amount of rotation performed by MECHA. See the REAL MOVE option for more details.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ○ Then the power button symbol start flashing on the display, which means you have to press the procedure is completed. ● QUIET ‒ LOUD BEEP — Press the options.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 How to Access the UI About the User Interface To access the MECHA’s User Interface, a device with an Internet browser needs to be used. It can be a smartphone, or a tablet, or even your own computer. MECHA uses wireless connection, abbreviated Wi-Fi. It can be set as AP (Access Point), or STA (Station), or even both: AP+STA, as well as no Wi-Fi, in which case the control is possible only by buttons.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 When MECHA is in AP or AP+STA mode, it broadcasts a SSID with a specific name – the default name contains the word "MECHA" in it – to which the smartphone can be connected using a password, which is 12345678 by default. Once the smartphone is connected to the MECHA’s SSID, the MECHA’s User Interface can be accessed in browser at 192.168.8.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Access the User Interface (UI) on Your Computer Connected to a Wireless Network ● The first step is to access the User Interface (UI) with your smartphone, as shown above, and preferably set the AP+STA mode. After that: ○ Press the [Connect to Wi-Fi] button on the Configuration page (there is a similar button on the Row page). ○ Select the name of the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to and enter the password.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Test Using the UI Some tests performed before – using the C2’s Menu – now, in this chapter, we want to perform them using the User Interface, so please access the User Interface with your smartphone, for example, then access the Row page. Tap the [info] button at the top of the Row page whenever you want to find out more details about the functions of the controls available on the User Interface.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 To load the preset, tap the [Load] button, if visible, under Presets list. Otherwise, it means the UI complexity is S (Simple) and some buttons and options are not visible, and the selected preset is already loaded. That means you can go to the next step. ● Tap the [LEFT] button to execute the preset to the left, or [RIGHT] button to execute the preset to the right. Do the same with the presets TEST 1313 Level and TEST 1321 Raised. Use the /\ buttons to position the upper
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MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 User Interface (UI) UI Controls In this chapter, we will explain the functions of the buttons and the options available on the Row page. Ring and Turn pages are quite similar to Row. Access the User Interface as shown in the chapter How to Access the UI, and tap/click the [Row] button to access the Row page. ● Tap/click the [info] button, at the top of the Row page, to show the descriptions for all the controls.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ● Status Feedback — In the next area, the MECHA’s ID, the Refresh rate of the motor/controller status and the Current lower rotator are displayed, followed by the Current angle position for both rotators, and the Current status (shots remaining, position, repeat set). The Status Feedback (SF) also reflects the tilt angle for the 2nd axis. When scripting is used, yaw is shown on Status Feedback as well.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 MECHA will also offer to download a map.zip file containing three small .png images. The images are the same for any map. A high resolution set is also available here, with Mecha as zip password: https://www.nodalninja.com/MECHA-MAP/map-png.zip ● [Template] button — Downloads a PTGui file that can be applied to a real set of images. This template also contains the focal length.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ● [Live NPP] button — Displays the instructions for determining the NPP along lens axis using camera live view, as follows: ○ Use two vertical reference points with one far behind the other. Turn on live view mode. Position tripod to line them up at image center. Use grid and magnified view for greater accuracy. ○ Scroll left to see the reference points.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ○ When W delay is negative, B delay is referenced to MCU's clock rather than added delay. For example, in time lapse sessions, for W:-0.001 sec and B:5 sec, the result will be a shot at every 5 seconds. If movements are executed, the value of B needs to be large enough to cover the time taken by the move. ○ Also, when W delay is negative, a log file – /intervals.txt – will be produced, with all the intervals, in ms, between the triggerings of the shutter done by MECHA.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 To be able to use the Shutter Confirmation feature, connect the Mecha 3.5mm to Male PC Sync Cable (cable for shutter release confirmation, F9981) to the Aux Port of the MECHA C1 or C2 Controller used and to the PC Sync Port of your camera. If your camera does not have a PC Sync Port, then you need a Flash Shoe to PC Sync Adapter (such as F9982, F9983 or F9984). Shutter release confirmation and IR remote control is possible with a receiver like the one in the image below.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ○ E: BTN > C, E: BTN > C1 — Button confirmation options. → E: BTN > C. — MECHA will wait, after any triggering, for confirmation with the > button on the controller or NN IR Remote to continue. → E: BTN > CT — MECHA will only wait for TRG confirmations with the > button on the controller or NN IR Remote, then it will use the learned delay(s) to finish the preset. ● A (After) — The delay after each triggering sequence or individual triggering.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ● Load — The options for Load are: Custom, Light, Medium, Heavy, and Ring. These are optimized motion profiles for a rated load. We encourage you to try them all, to see which one is best for the camera and lens you are using, or for what you want to do. You may prefer the Heavy option, even if you use a light camera.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ○ If MECHA is in pause mode and a preset is started, MECHA will pause before every position, resulting in step-by-step movement, and the text „STEP BY STEP” is shown on C2’s display. ○ When MECHA runs a preset and is paused, you can press , or IR Remote, or [PAUSE/NEXT] on UI, to continue to the next position. ○ If, instead, is pressed on C2 or on IR Remote, MECHA will continue to the next position and switches on/off the step-by-step mode.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ● [Delete] button — Deletes the selected preset. ● [Import] button — Imports a preset and displays it in the Presets list, or multiple presets at once, if all_presets(..).mps file is given when importing. ● [Export] button — Exports the selected preset, or exports all the presets, if Presets is selected. ● [Empty] button — Empties the Presets LIST without deleting the presets. ● [Load 0] button — Loads the default preset, the preset saved using the [Save 0] button.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ● [Reboot] button — Restarts MECHA, similar to restarting a computer. ● Default page at start — MECHA's home page, or start page, can be one of the following pages: Row, Ring, or New (like in our example). Select the desired option from the list. ● Volume of Beeps — A value from 0 to 250, and can be entered via Custom, or select another option from the list.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Configuration Page The Configuration page can be accessed at 192.168.8.1/config, using the following username and password: User: admin Password: Mecha At the top of the Configuration page, there are links to access Ring page (for single axis applications), Row page (for dual axis applications), and Turn page (for turn table applications – work in progress, at the moment). These pages are quite similar and, as a result, are not presented separately in this user guide.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ● Password for Configuration page → Mecha ● Hot-Spot password for firmware update → 87654321 ● Default Mode → AP ● STA Mode → no settings Very useful if you have forgotten the set passwords and cannot access, for example, the Configuration page or the User Interface. Also, if a hot-spot with the name M-XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is the MECHA ID) and the password 12345678 is found, the firmware will be updated using that hotspot.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Using — This is the IP of the current device connected to MECHA. In our example, 192.168.2.187. STA Mode Static IP — Remember that the IP address to access the MECHA’s User Interface on your computer is dynamic. Therefore, it changes from time to time. Enter a dynamic, available IP address in the Static IP field to make it static. You can ignore the Subnet, Gateway and DNS fields if you do not know what information to provide.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Power OFF after — If this field is not empty, then the value specified here tells MECHA to power off if there is no activity a number of seconds equal to this value. The second Power OFF after field — The same as the first field, but it refers to the period of time immediately after powering on MECHA, when no presets are executed. Value 1 means No Power OFF. Rotator Settings If you use only one rotator, fill in the fields for rotator 2 with the data for rotator 1.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 result, if the conditions to detect the small movements are met. Please see the code 12321< (Backlash compensation calibration) for more details. Rotator 2 — Set the upper rotator in use by selecting an option from the list, or using the following codes: 23131< for E1, 23132< for E2, and 23121< for P1. The AUTO option enables the automatic detection of the rotator type for the upper rotator. Inverted for upper rotator — The same as Inverted for lower rotator.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Shutter Confirmation via other MECHA — If enabled, the shutter confirmation will work via other MECHA for C2+ as well if camera and PC-Sync cable are connected to another C1/C2 mounted on hot shoe. Enable Fast Mode — Leave this checkbox checked. Hide some controls in web UI when a motor is running — You will notice that some controls are automatically hidden so you can more easily find the important ones – such as [STOP], [PAUSE] – while the motor is running.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ● ○ -45.0=1A rotates MECHA -45.0° from Home position, absolute. ○ ^45.0=1A rotates MECHA 45.0° from previous position, incremental. ○ ^-45.0=1A rotates MECHA -45.0° from previous position, incremental. H=1A returns MECHA to Home position set by HS or by the power button.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 and nadir (ZZ, NN – 2 zeniths, 2 nadirs). MECHA will replace the middle part (MDU) with the computed script. For example, if you want Start Parked instead of Start Level, and a single Zenith photo instead of two, and a pause before the first row, the Preferred MSS Pattern should be: SP,PMDU,Z,NN Usually, the following settings do not need to be changed.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Arrow Buttons Arrow buttons Speed [RPM] — Rotational speed when a button is held down. If the RPM is zero, pressing MECHA's directional buttons, the rotator will start slowly and accelerates afterwards, if the button is kept pressed. Useful for precise alignment done with the buttons of the controller or IR remote. Arrow buttons Interval 1 [deg] — Rotation angle for <-, >-, \-, /-. Arrow buttons Interval 1 Speed [RPM] — Rotational speed corresponding to Interval 1.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Arrow buttons Interval 3 Speed [RPM] — Rotational speed corresponding to Interval 3. Please see the Simple Rotations section for more details. Interval 3 REAL Move ROT 1 — The equivalent of i3 REAL MOVE 1 option in the Config Menu. Interval 3 REAL Move ROT 2 — The equivalent of i3 REAL MOVE 2 option in the Config Menu. Leveling Amount [deg] — The angle at which the upper rail is rotated after powering on, if you press the button when the display shows -+=.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ● ● - button FavCode 2 to the + button FavCode 1 to the These are shortcuts that allow a quick use of codes by long pressing the corresponding button. See the Current Codes List at the end of the guide. Battery Voltage Battery min and Battery MAX — The minimum and maximum values for the battery voltage according to the technical specifications for the batteries you use.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 access this menu and adjust the value using the the desired button to speed up the adjustment. - and + buttons. Hold down Why fully charge the battery before this adjustment? This is because when you set the Battery min as shown above, MECHA detects the current battery voltage and automatically sets it as Battery MAX, to be able to compute the percentage. Battery Voltage–Capacity Points: optional, 10 voltage values for 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%...
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 - If the 0% battery warning is canceled with the button, there will be no more warnings and the battery level will be shown as voltage. ! If you continue to use MECHA despite these warnings, be aware that the battery will turn off by itself when it reaches a certain voltage. [4-Cell Li-ion > 2500 mAh], [4-Cell Li-ion ~ 2000 mAh] — Depending on the batteries used, click one of these buttons for common battery profile to automatically fill in the fields mentioned above.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 More from Server, zLM, Firmware, OLED The settings above have fairly self-explanatory descriptions, and we just add that the third – Use ”zLM” – refers to a custom preset, specially created according to the specifications provided by you. Start with the Latest Preset Used selected on OLED Menu (checked by default) — If enabled, MECHA C2 will start quickly and show the latest preset used, selected and ready to be executed.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Allow DEGREES – REAL MOVE Switching — If enabled, switching from DEGREE MOVE to REAL MOVE is allowed via the Config Menu. REAL MOVE — The equivalent of the REAL MOVE is ON option in the Config Menu. If enabled, REAL MOVE will be ON. Simple Mode — Leave this option checked to benefit from the facilities of the simplified mode in working with the C2 Controller.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Backup and Restore Data [Backup Data] button — Creates a download archive that contains all of MECHA’s settings and files except the firmware. [Restore Data] button — Uploads the archive downloaded with the [Backup Data] button. [Connect to Wi-Fi] button — Initiates the process of connecting to a Wi-Fi network to use MECHA in STA (Station) mode or for firmware update. Please see User Interface – Connect to Wi-Fi for more details.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Other Updating Methods If MECHA is not connected to a Wi-Fi with Internet access, it will ask for a SSID name and password, as a guest asks if Wi-Fi is available in your home, to be able to check something on the Internet, a Wi-Fi the guest will connect the phone to. The same way, MECHA will use that Wi-Fi in order to download the new firmware and perform the update.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ● When the update is complete, a few beeps are heard, and the new firmware version is displayed at the top of the page. If it is not displayed in 1-2 minutes, refresh the page or reconnect the smartphone to MECHA, if necessary.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Working with Presets Programming a Preset Using Parameters A programming method available starting with firmware version (1)2134. This method of programming, or creating, a preset consists in connecting to the User Interface (see How to Access the UI) and passing some parameters in the url. This preset is assigned to one of MECHA’s buttons, so it can be executed by pressing that button, and the < or > buttons.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 In both cases will be a pause of 2 seconds after each shot (p=2). Let's now explain the above examples and see how you can modify them to create your own preset. The parameters passed in the url are as follows: ● The first parameter is b and refers to the button to which the preset will be assigned. Possible values are 1, 2, and 3, because MECHA has three -+ = numerical buttons, , , and .
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 How to Create Your Own Presets Using the UI Besides the very simple method with buttons only (see Panorama with Automatic Shooting Pattern), and the url with parameters method (see Programming a Preset Using Parameters), the following is the method using the UI. Access the User Interface (UI) using a device or computer (see How to Access the UI) and tap/click the [Row] button to access the Row page.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 If the fisheye presets are not available in the Presets list, you may have a firmware version older than (1)2208 installed. To hide all factory presets, uncheck the Show Factory (F) Presets in the Presets List option on the Configuration page. Presets assigned to buttons ● Button 1, Button 2, and Button 3 are default presets consisting of 4, 6, and 8 shots, respectively (for single axis applications).
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 To find out more about a preset, you can choose a higher level of complexity for the UI from the drop down list next to [info] button, at the top of the page. Select A3, which is the most advanced level. Now we have the full description of the selected preset and, in addition, clicking/ tapping the [info] button will toggle descriptions for all the controls: ● 12 Shots — 12 shots around for a full 360° panorama.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ● 1 TRG — 1 triggering. This is the number of camera triggerings for each position. Select zero if no triggering is needed. When using automatic exposure bracketing in continuous shooting or self-timer mode, MECHA treats it as 1 triggering. ● AF 0.01 sec — Auto-focus 0.01 sec. If the value is negative, the AF signal will be ON during the entire image sequence.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ● 16+128 uStep — Micro-stepping value, simple or combined; for example, different values for acceleration + constant speed region. ● Medium Load — Means a profile for an average load. The other options are Light, Heavy, and Ring. ! Most input lists, in both Ring and Row pages, 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 caution.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 1. Tap/click the [Save] button to save the preset with a different name, or with the same name if it is a presets that can be overwritten. The preset name can be preceded by a power code of maximum 7 digits. This feature also allows you to execute the preset using MECHA’s buttons. For example, if the preset name is 01 C2 6 shots: ○ ○ P-> to execute the preset to the right, use P-< to execute the preset to the left.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 📹 https://youtu.be/t3AkkXDxmI0 MECHA User Interface Basics – Presets Show your own presets in C2’s Preset Menu In this section, we are going to show you how to make a preset you created in the User Interface appear in the Preset (P) Menu. = Long press the button to enter Menu Mode. Press the to exit Menu Mode.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 In the popup window that appears, add 020 and a space at the beginning of the preset name, then click the [Ok] button. And the result should be: Now the first option on page 2 of C2’s Preset Menu is our preset: Similarly for pages 3-8. For example, if the name of a preset is preceded by a code found in the range 030-039, then this preset is automatically listed on page 3, and so on.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 020 kit-lens-pano as a base name. We also know how to execute this type of preset, as we have shown this before. ● If we create another preset and give it a similar name adding a number in the range 1-3 after the code 020: 0203 kit-lens-pano, this preset can be executed as follows: ○ ○ ○ S Press the button to select the preset 020 kit-lens-pano (the power code is shown on the display). = button to enter the number 3 (or -, + for 1 and 2).
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 MSS scripts are row and column oriented and help you photograph a panorama with few clicks or button presses, without the need to understand the script. You only provide the focal length, and MECHA generates the script. MECHA’s Simple Scripting (MSS) Starting with firmware version (1)2116, MECHA’s Simple Scripting (MSS) reached a level of flexibility that allows easy scripting for common shooting patterns, for both single and dual axis applications.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 SP,Z,N,P0x12,45x12,-45x12 In the example above, the pause is infinite, and to continue you need to press >, the right button of MECHA, or the equivalent UI button, [RIGHT]. Now let’s have a closer look at scripting using the MSS Language. For dual axis applications, MECHA needs to know its starting position. This can be parked, level, or raised. These conventions are also used in naming the presets available from Server.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Shooting Panorama Made Easy for Dual Axis Shooting a panorama is made easy by following the steps below. / \ 1. Use the and buttons to position the upper rail in level position (see the section Parked, Level, Raised Positions). Why level? Because this is the default position in Preferred MSS pattern on the Configuration page. If you have changed this setting, then you need to position the upper rail according to your setting. 2.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 When you click/tap the OK button, MECHA creates a script for you to shoot a full panorama, according to the focal length provided: The settings provided by the script have priority over the other settings. 6. To start shooting, press either the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button. 7. To further simplify this process, we recommend that you save the current settings as a preset.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 4. a single position at a tilt of -90°, known as Nadir 5.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 What Needs to be Changed, sometimes, in Real Situations Instead of a single Zenith, more Zeniths may be needed, say, for flare reasons, in which case Z can be replaced with Zx2, for example, which will produce 2 Zeniths 180° apart (360°/2): SL,0x12,45x12,-45x12,N,Zx2 For 2 Zeniths 90° apart, the ZZ convention can be used, or ^90, which tells to use 90° interval between Zeniths instead of the computed 360°/2.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Using Pause in MSS Script Let’s take a pause. Sometimes, to the above, we need a pause, say, before the horizontal row, or before Nadir, to be sure we are out of view.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 If MECHA is in parked position, we need a pause to adjust the camera settings right after MECHA arrives in horizontal orientation for the first horizontal row.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 SL,0x36,15x32,30x28,45x24,60x20,-15x32,-30x28, -45x24,-60x20(45) As in the examples above, it can have pause(s) before row(s), or extra 1 position row for clapboard, so on. We can also add 1 Nadir and 1 Zenith with pause, and even use that pause to replace the lens with a fish eye, or change the focal lens to the shortest (widest angle) extent.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 SL,0x18,-28.03x18,-56.06x14,28.03x18,56.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Download more Presets from Server In short, to download presets from server, make sure MECHA is connected to the Internet, then select the option More from server from the Presets list on the Row page. If the option More from server is not displayed in the list, it means that MECHA is not connected to the Internet. In this case, tap/click the [Connect to WiFi] button at the bottom of the page, and after connecting, refresh the page.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Launch a Preset by Scanning a QR Code A complete list of preset qr codes can be found on this web page: MECHA QR Codes https://www.fanotec.com/mecha-qr-codes ● To be able to launch a preset by scanning a qr code, your phone needs to be connected to the MECHA's SSID first (see Access the User Interface (UI) with a Smartphone). ● Click to enlarge, then scan the preset qr code you want to launch.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 How to Set Both MECHA and Smartphone to Have Internet Access In this chapter, we will explain how to set both MECHA and smartphone to have Internet access, and also how to enable the update and use your device for usual Internet browsing at the same time. First, set up a hot-spot on your device, in 2.4 GHz band, and name it MECHAPHONE. Please refer to your device documentation about how to set up a hotspot. Suppose the hot-spot is disabled for the moment.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ○ DNS: 8.8.8.8 (or leave the field blank) 3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap the [Apply] button. 4. Tap the [Connect to Wi-Fi] button at the bottom of the page, then enter (or select) MECHA-PHONE and the required password. Please see User Interface – Connect to Wi-Fi for more details. 5. Start MECHA-PHONE hot-spot. MECHA should connect to MECHA-PHONE after a little while.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Panorama Using MECHA’s Buttons Panorama with Automatic Shooting Pattern Using only the MECHA’s Buttons This method requires the firmware version (1)2118 or newer, and works for rectilinear lens from 10 to 200 mm (FF equiv). The shooting pattern will be computed by MECHA based on only few presses of a button, without using the User Interface, as follows: ● First, position the upper rail in the level position using the left/right buttons.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 ● Then MECHA will go back to the initial position and start to slowly tilt down and, again, wait for another press of the power button, sheet of paper is out of the camera's view. ● Then MECHA will go back to the initial position, and ● the characters - + ≡ P, when the are shown on the display, and MECHA waits (15 -+ = seconds) for one of the , , or buttons to be pressed, to assign the computed preset to that particular button.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 MECHA’s Current Codes The controller buttons allow you to quickly perform some operations, and they can be an alternative to the User Interface, in most cases. See below the equivalence of buttons and characters: 1 + 2 = 3 < < For example, to enter the code 1<, use the the Button 1 preset to the left. > > P 0 -< buttons. This code executes To be able to enter codes, make sure the C2 works in Advanced Mode (see Config (C) Menu, SIMPLE / ADVANCED MODE option).
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 2< or 2> Executes the Preset 2 to the left or to the right. By default, the Preset 2 consists of 6 shots around, or it is the preset saved with the [Save2] UI button. 3< or 3> Executes the Preset 3 to the left or to the right. By default, the Preset 3 consists of 8 shots around, or it is the preset saved with the [Save3] UI button. 131< or 131> Executes a panorama of 6 shots around to the left or to the right.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 321< Shows the last part of the IP address, starting with a dot, like “.100“. If “AAA“ is shown, MECHA is in AP mode, and the IP address is 192.168.8.1 If “!!!“ is shown, Wi-Fi is OFF. If either “.0“ or “0.0.0.0“ is shown, MECHA is not in AP mode, nor does it have an IP assigned. In this case, a restart, then pressing the - button 3 seconds when - + ≡ is shown on the display will enable the AP mode and allow access to the web interface at 192.168.8.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 for learning purposes, and when you want to be able to rotate the rotators by hand. There are other applications not listed here. ! Before disabling the upper motor (MOTOR 2), we recommend \ that you position MECHA in the parked position, using the button, for example, to avoid a sudden change of position in the case of heavy cameras. Please see the Simple Rotations and Parked, Level and Raised Positions at the beginning of the guide.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 12321< → BACKLASH COMPENSATION Backlash compensation calibration for the lower rotator. After the code is entered, MECHA will turn slowly to the right. P After that, you have to press the button when you see/feel that MECHA starts moving very slightly to the left. You can use the viewfinder, LIVE view with zoom, or other devices attached, like a laser pointer, and so on, or simply feel by hand when that small movement begins.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 123123< Speed calibration for the lower rotator. The procedure takes 1 hour and is silent, the motor is not moving. Please wait until MECHA turns OFF automatically, and don't use the web interface during this time. This is a one-time procedure, which you can omit if you wish, as default factory calibration is good. It cannot be canceled once started. 1231232< Speed calibration for the upper rotator, similar to the code above.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 32123< Updates the firmware, if possible. To update the firmware using the 32123< code, MECHA must be in STA or AP+STA mode and connected to a Wi-Fi with Internet access, before entering the code. Depending on Default Mode, it may be necessary to enable temporarily STA or AP+STA at start via buttons, then enter the 32123< code. MECHA will show on the display "No update found" if no update was found, or “!!!” if there is no Internet connection.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 13131< → SET E1 AS ROTATOR 1 Sets E1 as lower rotator. 13132< → SET E2 AS ROTATOR 1 Sets E2 as lower rotator. 13121< → SET P1 AS ROTATOR 1 Sets P1 as lower rotator. 23131< → SET E1 AS ROTATOR 2 Sets E1 as upper rotator. 23132< → SET E2 AS ROTATOR 2 Sets E2 as upper rotator. 23121< → SET P1 AS ROTATOR 2 Sets P1 as upper rotator. 231231< → RESET CONFIG.
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MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 MECHA’s S (Shots) Language The S Language requires the firmware (1)2054 or newer. In this chapter we will explain how to make a script for your desired pattern of shooting. The S language is Shots oriented, and it can be used for both single axis and dual axis applications. Access the Row page using the User Interface, and select Scripted. As a result, a blank text area is displayed in which you will write the script.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 For example, use the back. Parked \= or /= buttons to go from raised to parked and Level Raised Adjust the position The naming conventions for starting and ending positions for dual axis presets available via More from Server... /\ using buttons to match the preset before starting the preset. There are a couple of conventions in S language, and the most important are the following: _ Underscore refers to the lower rotator. = Equal sign refers to the upper rotator.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Three Row Panorama + Nadir + Zenith ‒ EXAMPLE 1 (SL) The MSS example Three Row Panorama + Nadir + Zenith (MSS) can be translated in S-Language as follows: S=90, 1=0_0, =_30, 11=45, 12=-45, 12=-90, =90_0, = The S-Language also accepts precise values for the pause, of integer and float type. For example, 2.5: means 2.5 seconds. To cancel a pause, you need to set another pause, of zero seconds: 0: S=90, 1=2.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 If the start position is raised, S=-90. For the level position, S=0, or S= (S=0 is equivalent to S=).
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 S=90, 1=0_0, =_30, 11=45, Then 11 positions will continue in the same manner, and at the 12th photo the upper rotator should rotate down 45 (-45)°.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Panorama Using Loop in Script ‒ EXAMPLE 3 (SL) S=90, 1=0_0, =10(^3_30, =^3), =10(^-3_30, =^-3), S=90, — Start from parked position. 1=0_0, — The first position is at =0_0 =10(^3_30, — From the next position, we will start a loop (round brackets) 10 times that sets horizontal rotations of 30° from the previous position, =^3), — and the upper rotator tilts 3° from the previous position (specified by the ^ sign).
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 9=45, — Then, at the 9th shot from the previous change, the tilt becomes 45°, and -10=90, — then, at the 10th shot from the previous change, the tilt becomes 90 for zenith, and =_90, — the next shot is at the same tilt, but 90° apart (the second zenith shot). =-90_0, — Then, at the next shot, the tilt becomes 90° for nadir, and =_-90, — the next shot is at the same tilt, but 90° apart (the second nadir shot). = — End.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 C2 – C1 Differences and Similarities ● C2 can be connected to two rotators, so it can control two rotators simultaneously. ○ C1 can control only one rotator at a time. For dual axis applications, you need either one C2 controller and two rotators or two C1 controllers and two rotators. ● The C2 controller connects to the rotators with its built-in cable. ○ ● The C1 controller connects wirelessly to another C1, thus two C1 can be assembled in DAC and control two axes.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 functions: adjusting values in preset editing mode, creating presets, accessing edit mode. ○ = The menu button of C2 is the equivalent of the 3 button of C1. It comes pre-programmed with 8 shots around. It can also be used to enter the number 3. Other special functions: long press it to show the C2’s menus, switching from one menu to another. NOTE. When we say the MECHA’s buttons, or the buttons, we are actually referring to the controller buttons.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Power codes are codes that start with zero. ● Both C1 and C2 have support for IR or wired remote control. ● Both C1 and C2 can be controlled using the User Interface and also using their own buttons. ● C2 uses Wi-Fi for connection, as does C1, so both can be accessed directly by phone or via a Wi-Fi network, or even via the Internet, with a device connected to the Internet.
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MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 What is New ● Version 02.8.6 – 2022.01.12: ○ ● ● Version 02.8.5 – 2021.12.27: ○ New option, C-11: USER’S GUIDE QR CODE. C-11 – C-17 images updated. ○ Added: a link to a youtube video about UI presets (pg.91), a note about using codes in Advanced Mode (pg.109). Version 02.8.4 – 2021.12.08: ○ ● Added: Launch a Preset by Scanning a QR Code. More details about the shutter confirmation feature added in the User Interface chapter. Version 02.8.3 – 2021.10.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 Useful links https://www.nodalninja.com/Manuals/mecha-card.pdf MECHA Quick Reference Card https://www.nodalninja.com/manual Quick reference guides and complete manuals. https://www.youtube.com/user/Fanotec Fanotec Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/NodalNinja Nodal Ninja Youtube Channel https://forum.nodalninja.com/ Nodal Ninja's Panoramic Photography Forum https://www.fanotec.
MECHA C2 User’s Guide v.02.8.6 FCC Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inte rference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
