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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 :)

RED Rocket update...

pocket rocket

pocket rocket

looks very interesting...
hope the price is good
 
I'm doubly amazed by this thread. The integrated storage controller idea had me wide-eyed. The cableless solution has me scratching my head.

Will it work on an older non-neutered (still expresscard capable) 15" MBP?
There are still decent machines out there and since the Rocket offloads most of the work, not having the lastest CPU shouldn't be a problem.
 
Daniel García said:
I'm doubly amazed by this thread. The integrated storage controller idea had me wide-eyed. The cableless solution has me scratching my head.

Will it work on an older non-neutered (still expresscard capable) 15" MBP?
There are still decent machines out there and since the Rocket offloads most of the work, not having the lastest CPU shouldn't be a problem.
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The cable-free version is specific to the 17" MBP (the latest generation). You will be able to purchase more affordable cabled version that will work with virtually any laptop with Express34 slot on both Mac-OS-X and Windows...

More images/photos and final prices will be posted very shortly...

:devil: Peter
 
Follow-up to the thread mentioned above:

Sanjin, just to clarify:

- the batteries are built-in (not a clip-on, etc...) and will last longer then the built-in battery on the MBP
- the box will accept other PCIe cards via modular side-panel. We will be launching it with AJA / BlackMagic, RAID and additional GPU configurations - but those won't be called LaunchPad... :devil: ...and won't carry the RED logo...
- The LaunchPad can be also connected to a desktop via custom cable...
- Other laptops can be used - but the cable-less solution will only work for the new 17" MBP. All other laptops will have to use cable...

Furthermore:

- unlike the MAGMA - LaunchPad is built solid for location (ab)use...
- unlike the MAGMA - LaunchPad is both AC/DC powered (so can be run off batteries when power is not available...
- unlike the MAGMA - LaunchPad will not overheat with the RED Rocket running for extended periods...
- unlike the MAGMA - LaunchPad offers cable-free connection that also secures the laptop to the chassis and prevents the accidental disconnect of the Express34 card (which is so common with all the Express34 cards), preventing a disastrous situation for DIT on set...

If You want something cheap for rack-mounting and You don't need it to be strong, self-powered or have any of the benefits mentioned above - both MAGMA (already) and MAXX (soon) have a solution for You and they should be fine...

If however any of the above is a concern - look nowhere else. This is the ONLY battery-powered PCIe expansion chassis on the planet with the above characteristics...
 
Waiting patiently for the LaunchPad, all the way here in Mozambique...
 
RED Rocket™ BREAKOUT box just came in.... :)

Rocket.jpg
 
Ah Deanan! Doesn't that look lovely!

Graeme
 
Nice!
 
That does look lovely.

So, what do I have to do to get 10/12 bit HDMI out of my Rocket? Just thought I'd ask if that's coming in an update anytime soon.

Do the SDI leads on the Rocket need to be connected to the BOB too? Or can HD-SDI signal also be passed over the DVI cables? I think this was answered before and that the BOB needs the SDI cables connected to the card, but I just wanted to confirm.
 
Gunleik Groven said:
Can't you just flip it or flop it or whatever in post???
It's RAW you know. Very flexible!
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I was talking about the physical BNC connectors. They are on the front of the unit...traditionally they are on the back so when you rack mount the frame the cables feed it from the back of your rack. This is how it is normally done....not sure why you would want them on the front.
 
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