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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

Komodo EXT Connector Pin Diagram

Jarred Land said:
Mark Pederson bribed me with a very expensive bottle of scotch to give you all this a bit early.. so everyone say thank you Mark.

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Will more Scotch get me a release date??? ;)
 
Mark L. Pederson said:
We would need Jarred to confirm if this ODU is compatible with 0B.309 Lemo connectors. I never confirmed that but I suspect it is - Jarred?
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Mark, I've left you two PMs and tried to gently flag your attention in a couple of threads. Could you please PM me re getting service on my Hotlink? I realize it's an old product and Offhollywood is no more, but I just want to find out if repair is an option somewhere. Thanks.
 
... down with PTP...

... down with PTP...

I was really hoping Komodo would be down with PTP. SMPTE 12M goes back to 1975.

SMPTE 1588 - Precision Time Protocol (PTP) is much better suited to advanced production workflows, particularly arrays and VRR applications.

Cheers - #19
 
Question about the GPI input.

Does it pull low to activate. i.e contact closure to ground, or does it pull high, contact closure to +5v ref.?
 
Thanks Mark. Excited to see TLX propagate. Based on the link you cited, it actually leverages PTP to support multi-frame rate synchronization per temporal alignment.

Whilst the Komodo die is cast, I'd like to start the campaign for TLX implementation in the DSMC3 cameras - even if its just a sub-set at launch. I anticipate the industry will rapidly embrace "Smart Sets" as more devices emerge that can perform as "clients", operated from a master/segregated control app/s. It's already a reality in some bespoke infrastructure.

Cheers - #19
 
Hopefully TLX will solve the problem of compensating audio/video latency offsets for decoded IP video streams. Streaming movies lose lip sync due to some minor decoding glitch far too often for my taste.
 
No Gig-E means no Dragonframe support, unless there are any add-ons to come. But no complaints here, just a mention! I'm still every bit as excited to get one.
 
Anyone making Timecode cables for this yet??? (need asap)

Anything like the multi cable for DSMC2?

I could use timecode and Genlock,.. interested to see what else can be done here.

Curtis
 
Im going to try and get my hands on some lemo connectors and start testing / building some cables for the Komodo. I think a nice short breakaway cable with multiple BNC connectors for all options would be excellent for the back of the komodo.
 
Curtis boggs said:
Anyone making Timecode cables for this yet??? (need asap)

Anything like the multi cable for DSMC2?

I could use timecode and Genlock,.. interested to see what else can be done here.

Curtis
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J. Orlandi said:
Im going to try and get my hands on some lemo connectors and start testing / building some cables for the Komodo. I think a nice short breakaway cable with multiple BNC connectors for all options would be excellent for the back of the komodo.
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Yeah, just something super small and simple with BNC's for TC IN & OUT and maybe GENLOCK. When I eventually get mine, I'd be happy with just a simple TC IN & OUT BNC.
 
Hoping RED will make an EXT to CTRL port cable.

For instances on drones where lens control is needed, but the Expander module or Modern Film Tools TOP Plate doesn't fit well.
 
CTRL port is also a necessity for record trigger with Tilta Nucleus follow focus. When single-oping on a gimbal this makes it really nice to start/stop the camera with the Nucleus handgrips without having to reach down and physically press the record button which is basically impossible while holding the gimbal unless you have it attached to a readyrig. This also allows for reliable wireless triggering of the camera in many other instances where you are not nearby the camera (i.e. car mounts, drone, cranes, etc). I personally am not really a fan of the RED breakout box that mounts to the bottom of Komodo. Despite offering a lot of the necessary connections it makes the Komodo much taller and more along the size of a DSCM2 brain. A cable would be a lot nicer than having to mount a box the size of a mix-pre-3 onto the bottom of Komodo just to allow wireless control such as start/stop. I believe the new app allows for start/stop triggering of the camera but I would need to find a way to mount my phone to my shoulder rig or gimbal while single-oping for this to be of use which is not ideal as phone batteries are not reliable in heat/cold for me and always seem to fail you at the most crucial times. Really hope some better solutions for CTRL functionality are implemented. I am honestly surprised RED couldn't squeeze a CTRL port onto the body of Komodo somewhere.
 
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Curtis boggs said:
Anyone making Timecode cables for this yet??? (need asap)

Anything like the multi cable for DSMC2?

I could use timecode and Genlock,.. interested to see what else can be done here.

Curtis
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I’m an IATSE Disneyland tech currently on furlough. I just ordered a batch of the 9pin LEMOs from Digi-Key, and I’m making a handful of cables for me and some other IA friends.

1) A 9 pin Komodo plug <-> 4 pin 00 size FEMALE DSMC CTRL socket. I’m sure I’m not the only one who wants to plug and play with my DSMC gear.

2) Currently making 5 pin Timecode -> 9 pin Komodo EXT cables.

3) A combo cable of 5 pin Timecode LEMO + BNC -> 9 pin Komodo EXT. That way you could take in TC from either common source.

4) I could make 9 pin to BNC cables, but RED’s already doing that, and I couldn’t really undercut their price without buying knockoff LEMO connectors.

If anyone has suggestions, interest, or just want to talk gossip about what it’s like to be a Disney tech, feel free to shoot me a DM.
 
Alexander Thomson said:
I’m an IATSE Disneyland tech currently on furlough. I just ordered a batch of the 9pin LEMOs from Digi-Key, and I’m making a handful of cables for me and some other IA friends.

1) A 9 pin Komodo plug <-> 4 pin 00 size FEMALE DSMC CTRL socket. I’m sure I’m not the only one who wants to plug and play with my DSMC gear.

2) Currently making 5 pin Timecode -> 9 pin Komodo EXT cables.

3) A combo cable of 5 pin Timecode LEMO + BNC -> 9 pin Komodo EXT. That way you could take in TC from either common source.

4) I could make 9 pin to BNC cables, but RED’s already doing that, and I couldn’t really undercut their price without buying knockoff LEMO connectors.

If anyone has suggestions, interest, or just want to talk gossip about what it’s like to be a Disney tech, feel free to shoot me a DM.
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Any chance you would be willing to make a 9 pin to TRS cable for use with Tentacle Sync? Or yeah I suppose I could just use a 9 pin to 4 pin cable to adapt to my existing 4-pin to TRS right? I guess ideally the less cables the better though.

Looking for something like this: https://shop.tentaclesync.com/product/tentacle-to-red/ to 9-pin instead of 4-pin I suppose.
 
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andrewhake said:
Any chance you would be willing to make a 9 pin to TRS cable for use with Tentacle Sync? Or yeah I suppose I could just use a 9 pin to 4 pin cable to adapt to my existing 4-pin to TRS right? I guess ideally the less cables the better though.

Looking for something like this: https://shop.tentaclesync.com/product/tentacle-to-red/ to 9-pin instead of 4-pin I suppose.
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I can totally make that, sent you a PM.

And, that's what I was thinking----"I already have cables that go to the SYNC port, so why not make the Komodo work with the SYNC plug?" I just really hate the 00B size Lemo.

-A
 
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