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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 :)

RedMote - Please Red

My Redmote is with a line of sight stable at least to 10m/30ft, but beyond this say a wall made of bricks may make the connection to come and go. There is a slight delay in updating the readings of Redmote compared to the LCD, but that's acceptable.

Under my fingers the functionality of the touchscreen depends on humidity, and I think the sensitivity in dry varies among the users. Probably I have more difficulties in dry than average users.
 
Frazier Nivens said:
PLEASE offer a wired solution, or allow someone to make this third party...we need this wired option asap. I'll take wired over wireless as it is the most rock solid option. Wireless is nice don't get me wrong, and I am loving my new camera.
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If you want wired control there is RS232 (or Ethernet), REDmote is designed as a wireless (or physically attached) solution.
 
Hi Stuart, by "physically attached" you mean to the back of the camera, right?
The issue is then you're tied into using RedVolts via the Quad Battery Module or have to have a swing away mount on back rails for V Lock or Anton Bauer batteries which is problematic.

Is there anyway to have the RedMote "physically attached" but not on the back of the camera? Say on the side where the Side Handle goes? This way you can keep the camera in a more ergonomic form factor.
 
A control software similar to PCC would be nice or just building that structure into REDcineX.
 
Stuart English said:
If you want wired control there is RS232 (or Ethernet), REDmote is designed as a wireless (or physically attached) solution.
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Stuart- We are in dire need of either of the protocols to control the camera.
Are they published anywhere? Pointing in the right direction would be much appreciated.
 
Stuart English said:
... Florian's experience is what you should expect...
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So Stuart just to clarify that statement, people should expect something in the ballpark of...

Florian Stadler said:
... I tested it at 80' through 2 doors and 3 walls and it worked. .. I'm going into my next Epic production with it as primary control...
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and the 8' or 10' many reported in this thread is not normal and they should lodge support tickets yeah?



thanks
jason
 
I have had my Redmote for a couple of weeks now and it works great! it links with the camera immediately, and has a decent range, even through walls, and when it loses signal with excessive distance, when you get back in range it connects immediately. Very satisfied!
 
OptiTek said:
Stuart- We are in dire need of either of the protocols to control the camera.
Are they published anywhere? Pointing in the right direction would be much appreciated.
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Ditto on this!!!

Is focus, iris, control available? Also could use some setup functions - I.e frame rate changes, white balance, etc

We have used a small circuit board for sending sending simple text strings to the Birger mount on R1 for focus, iris, and initialize functions - something like this would be awesome. All of my customers, both underwater and 3D (who are also Red customers) are asking for this.

Red already has an NDA on file from awhile ago, but happy to update if necessary.
 
>>> If you want wired control there is RS232 (or Ethernet), REDmote is designed as a wireless (or physically attached) solution. <<<

I'm unclear how this would be implemented with Epic; where is the Ethernet port? And what software exists to control the camera?
C'mon. The Redmote is a cool way for the AC to see the camera data and control camera functions. I'd love to be able to offer it to my AC's on a Noga arm/ VF shuttle rig on the side of the camera, where they are sitting anyway, and have it not randomly power down and lose communication. Is it so hard to conceive of a little plate on the Redmote, a little plate at the back of the camera, and a wire in between?
It was an absolute paperweight on yesterday's job.
Cheers,
Harry
 
I'm I the only one getting crazy range? I got over 200 feet once (REDmote was inside a warehouse, camera was outside on steadicam rig). My only REDmote beef is the enter button issue but other then that, I'm not having any range issues. I usually keep it on camera to stay changed but when I use it I always take it off camera and use it's wireless.
 
Update: Currently i get about 8-10ft range. After lodging a support ticket as recommended and checking firmware versions etc both my body and redmote need to travel stateside to have this problem sorted.
To RED's credit as its a warranty issue the no doubt considerable freight costs are on them!

keep you posted

jas
 
Jason Wingrove said:
Update: Currently i get about 8-10ft range. After lodging a support ticket as recommended and checking firmware versions etc both my body and redmote need to travel stateside to have this problem sorted.
To RED's credit as its a warranty issue the no doubt considerable freight costs are on them!

keep you posted

jas
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I went ahead and ordered a REDmote, hoping this will sort out before it ships.

Is RED picking up the freight costs standard procedure with the 1 year warranty for the REDmote?

That would certainly motivate them!
 
Considering the varied connection issues and operational distances, I'd be very curious if people posted pics of their rigs and specifically what gear is being added around the top of the Epic body that might be causing signal interference. Does a naked Epic have less connection issues than one fully geared on top?
 
David Bourla said:
Considering the varied connection issues and operational distances, I'd be very curious if people posted pics of their rigs and specifically what gear is being added around the top of the Epic body that might be causing signal interference. Does a naked Epic have less connection issues than one fully geared on top?
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That's quite possible as the radio at the camera end is at the top / front of the camera, so a rig can obstruct / absorb the RF signal.
 
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I have a Redmote on a fully geared Scarlet. I use the Wooden Camera top plate, handle battery mount and more goodies.
i get a very decent range, even across walls, and couldn't be more happy.
its nice to sit by a monitor and be able to paint the picture not having to go back and forth.
 
Harry Clark said:
>>> If you want wired control there is RS232 (or Ethernet), REDmote is designed as a wireless (or physically attached) solution. <<<

I'm unclear how this would be implemented with Epic; where is the Ethernet port? And what software exists to control the camera?
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Take a look at the Ops Guide - Appendix D - calls out the 9 pin LEMO based Ethernet and 4 pin LEMO based RS232 ports.
 
Anyone else notice that in the new Redmote build the wireless bars are far more accurate/responsive about reception? When I move away from the camera they update quickly to show that I have little reception. Currently at almost touching the camera I have full bars. Backing away at 2-3ft I have 2 bars. At 5ft+ I lose signal. The only things I have on top of the camera is a 19mm adapter for rods and a handle-neither one covering the part of the camera where the antenna is. So unless the RedMote is on the camera, it's pretty much worthless:(
 
We get about 5 feet. Not reliable. Nowhere near. I had to laugh the other week when the fly wheel fell off my side handle; my BOMB SQUAD said "Use your Redmote." Or your LDC. The Mote was a done, dead, deal and the LCD in Qld sun is useless. I persist because I love the creative arrogance of RED. But gee. Sometimes I wish they'd walk in our shoes.
 
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