A11.0: Control a Dana Dolly, DJI RS Gimbal, and FIZ Motors with Maestro
Features:
- Motorized beltless Dana Dolly with track sensors
- Coordinated pan, tilt, roll, slide, and FIZ motion
- Physical inputs for live control without navigating menus
- Tune live-control speed and feel for each axis, map axes to your preferred inputs, and reverse input direction when needed
- Maestro automatically discovers eMotimo controllers on the same network
- Set and recall 30 timed, cinematic presets
- Set and run 8 timed, cinematic loops
- Power-on positioning gets the system ready within five minutes of startup. Saved presets and loops load automatically, so operators do not have to recreate their shots each time they power on.
- Switch between connected camera rigs from Maestro’s touchscreen or built-in Stream Deck keys
- Battery or AC operation for Conductor SA2.6
- DJI RS gimbal control with camera payloads up to 10 lb (gimbal limited)
- Power and control for Tilta Nucleus-M and Nucleus-M II FIZ motors
What do you need from eMotimo?
- Maestro Network Controller
- Conductor SA2.6 + Dana Dolly Integration (beltless kit)
- Mitchell Adapter with Arca Quick Release and 100 mm Arca Plate (recommended for mounting the DJI RS gimbal to Dana Dolly)
What else do you need from a third party?
- Dana Dolly with round track and stands
- Compatible DJI RS gimbal and a power base for the gimbal
- Two Tilta Nucleus-M or Nucleus-M II motors and the required cables
- Battery with D-Tap output or a compatible DC supply for the gimbal and camera
- Ethernet cabling and a network connection for Maestro and Conductor SA2.6
Steps to program:
- Power on Conductor SA2.6 and Maestro on the same network. Maestro discovers the controller automatically.
- Select the rig on Maestro. Use Maestro’s physical controls to frame the gimbal and position the dolly. Adjust axis mapping, speed, and feel to suit the operator.
- Set the start and end positions as timed presets.
- Create a loop between those presets and set the move timing.
- Start and stop the loop from Maestro’s built-in Stream Deck keys.
At the next startup, power-on positioning restores the saved setup and gets the rig ready within five minutes.
A11.1: Control a Dana Dolly, Gimbal, and FIZ Motors Over a Network with Bitfocus Companion
Features:
- Motorized beltless Dana Dolly with track sensors
- Pan, tilt, roll, slide, focus, and zoom move together in coordinated shots
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Ready for cinematic studio production
- Live control
- Set and recall 30 timed, cinematic presets
- Set and run 8 timed, cinematic loops (ping-pong)
- Control over a wired network with Bitfocus Companion or locally with the included gaming controller
- Battery or AC operation for Conductor SA2.6
- Supports camera payloads up to 10 lb (limited by the DJI RS gimbal)
- Controls DJI RS 2, 2 Pro, 3, 3 Pro, 4, 4 Pro, and 5 gimbal
- Powers and controls Tilta Nucleus-M and Nucleus-M II FIZ motors
What do you need from eMotimo?
- Conductor SA2.6 + Dana Dolly Integration (beltless kit)
- Mitchell Adapter with Arca Quick Release and 100 mm Arca Plate (recommended for mounting the DJI RS gimbal to Dana Dolly)
What else do you need from a third party?
- Dana Dolly with round track and stands
- Two Tilta Nucleus-M or Nucleus-M II motors and the required cables
- DJI RS 4 Pro Gimbal (RS 2, 2 Pro, 3, 3 Pro, 4, 4 Pro, and 5 supported)
- Power base for the gimbal (we recommend SmallRig Power Supply Base Plate for DJI RS)
- V-Mount or Gold Mount battery with D-Tap output, or a compatible 14–16 V DC supply for the gimbal/camera
- Computer with Bitfocus Companion installed
- Elgato Stream Deck XL (recommended for Bitfocus Companion)
Steps to program:
- Power on Conductor SA2.6 and connect the computer running Bitfocus Companion to the same wired network.
- Configure the eMotimo connection and assign live-control, preset, and loop actions through the Stream Deck.
- Use Companion to frame two positions and set a preset at each one.
- Use Companion’s loop actions to select those presets as the endpoints and set the move timing.
- Start and stop the loop through the connected Stream Deck.
For network controller configuration, see the Bitfocus Companion setup guide.
A11.2: Control a Dana Dolly, Gimbal, and FIZ Motors Over a Network with Skaarhoj
Features:
- Motorized beltless Dana Dolly with track sensors
- Pan, tilt, roll, slide, focus, and zoom move together in coordinated shots
-
Ready for cinematic studio production
- Live control
- Set and recall 30 timed, cinematic presets
- Set and run 8 timed, cinematic loops (ping-pong)
- Control over a wired network with a Skaarhoj controller, or locally with the included gaming controller
- Battery or AC operation for Conductor SA2.6
- Supports camera payloads up to 10 lb (limited by the DJI RS gimbal)
- Controls DJI RS 2, 2 Pro, 3, 3 Pro, 4, 4 Pro, and 5 gimbal
- Powers and controls Tilta Nucleus-M and Nucleus-M II FIZ motors
What do you need from eMotimo?
- Conductor SA2.6 + Dana Dolly Integration (beltless kit)
- Mitchell Adapter with Arca Quick Release and 100 mm Arca Plate (recommended for mounting the DJI RS gimbal to Dana Dolly)
What else do you need from a third party?
- Dana Dolly with round track and stands
- Two Tilta Nucleus-M or Nucleus-M II motors and the required cables
- DJI RS 4 Pro Gimbal (RS 2, 2 Pro, 3, 3 Pro, 4, 4 Pro, and 5 supported)
- Power base for the gimbal (we recommend SmallRig Power Supply Base Plate for DJI RS)
- V-Mount or Gold Mount battery with D-Tap output, or a compatible 14–16 V DC supply for the gimbal/camera
- Skaarhoj controller (PTZ Fly or PTZ Extreme recommended)
Steps to program:
- Power on Conductor SA2.6 and connect the Skaarhoj controller to the same wired network.
- Use the Skaarhoj controls to frame two positions and set a preset at each one.
- On the Skaarhoj looping page, select a loop and assign the two presets as points A and B.
- Set the loop timing, then start and stop the loop from Skaarhoj.
For network controller configuration, see the Skaarhoj controller setup guide.
A11.3: Control a Dana Dolly, a Gimbal, and FIZ Motors with a Gaming Controller
Features:
- Motorized beltless Dana Dolly with track sensors
- Pan, tilt, roll, slide, focus, and zoom move together in coordinated shots
-
Ready for cinematic studio production
- Live control
- Set and recall 30 timed, cinematic presets
- Set and run 8 timed, cinematic loops (ping-pong)
- Battery or AC operation for Conductor SA2.6
- Supports camera payloads up to 10 lb (limited by the DJI RS gimbal)
- Controls DJI RS 2, 2 Pro, 3, 3 Pro, 4, 4 Pro, and 5 gimbal
- Powers and controls Tilta Nucleus-M and Nucleus-M II FIZ motors
- Control locally with the included gaming controller
What do you need from eMotimo?
- Conductor SA2.6 + Dana Dolly Integration (beltless kit)
- Mitchell Adapter with Arca Quick Release and 100 mm Arca Plate (recommended for mounting the DJI RS gimbal to Dana Dolly)
What else do you need from a third party?
- Dana Dolly with round track and stands
- Two Tilta Nucleus-M or Nucleus-M II motors and the required cables
- DJI RS 4 Pro Gimbal (RS 2, 2 Pro, 3, 3 Pro, 4, 4 Pro, and 5 supported)
- Power base for the gimbal (we recommend SmallRig Power Supply Base Plate for DJI RS)
- V-Mount or Gold Mount battery with D-Tap output, or a compatible 14–16 V DC supply for the gimbal/camera
Steps to program:
- Power on Conductor SA2.6 and pair the included gaming controller.
- Use the gaming controller to position the camera and select Guided Mode, then Ping-Pong.
- Set the start and end points using the gaming controller.
- Set the move speed if needed, then start the shot from the gaming controller.
A11.4: PTZ Mover with Bitfocus Companion Control
Features:
- Position your PTZ camera remotely or run a ping-pong AutoDolly loop
- Motorized beltless Dana Dolly with track sensors
-
Ready for cinematic studio production
- Live control
- Set and recall 30 timed, cinematic presets
- Set and run 8 timed, cinematic loops (ping-pong)
- Control over a wired network with Bitfocus Companion or locally with the included gaming controller
- Wall power for Conductor SA2.6 and the PTZ camera
What do you need from eMotimo?
- Conductor SA2.6 + Dana Dolly Integration (beltless kit)
- Mitchell Adapter with Arca Quick Release and 100 mm Arca Plate (recommended for mounting the PTZ camera to Dana Dolly)
What else do you need from a third party?
- Dana Dolly with round track and stands
- PTZ camera of your choice
- Computer with Bitfocus Companion installed
- Elgato Stream Deck XL (recommended for Bitfocus Companion)
- Wall power for Conductor SA2.6 and the PTZ camera (Conductor AC adapter included with the bundle; use the camera’s compatible AC supply)
Steps to program:
- Power on Conductor SA2.6 and connect the computer running Bitfocus Companion to the same wired network.
- Configure the eMotimo connection and assign live-control, preset, and loop actions through the Stream Deck.
- Use Companion to frame two positions and set a preset at each one.
- Use Companion’s loop actions to select those presets as the endpoints and set the move timing.
- Start and stop the loop through the connected Stream Deck.
For network controller configuration, see the Bitfocus Companion setup guide.
A11.5: PTZ Mover with Skaarhoj Control
Features:
- Position your PTZ camera remotely or run a ping-pong AutoDolly loop
- Motorized beltless Dana Dolly with track sensors
-
Ready for cinematic studio production
- Live control
- Set and recall 30 timed, cinematic presets
- Set and run 8 timed, cinematic loops (ping-pong)
- Control over a wired network with a Skaarhoj controller, or locally with the included gaming controller
- Wall power for Conductor SA2.6 and the PTZ camera
What do you need from eMotimo?
- Conductor SA2.6 + Dana Dolly Integration (beltless kit)
- Mitchell Adapter with Arca Quick Release and 100 mm Arca Plate (recommended for mounting the PTZ camera to Dana Dolly)
What else do you need from a third party?
- Dana Dolly with round track and stands
- PTZ camera of your choice
- Skaarhoj controller (PTZ Fly or PTZ Extreme recommended)
- Wall power for Conductor SA2.6 and the PTZ camera (Conductor AC adapter included with the bundle; use the camera’s compatible AC supply)
Steps to program:
- Power on Conductor SA2.6 and connect the Skaarhoj controller to the same wired network.
- Use the Skaarhoj controls to frame two positions and set a preset at each one.
- On the Skaarhoj looping page, select a loop and assign the two presets as points A and B.
- Set the loop timing, then start and stop the loop from Skaarhoj.
For network controller configuration, see the Skaarhoj controller setup guide.
A11.6: AutoDolly with FIZ Control (Zolly)
Features:
- Motorized beltless Dana Dolly with track sensors
- Control and keyframe slide, focus, and zoom
- Battery or AC operation for Conductor SA2.6
- Supports camera payloads up to 30 lb
- Powers and controls Tilta Nucleus-M and Nucleus-M II FIZ motors
- Control locally with the included gaming controller
What do you need from eMotimo?
What else do you need from a third party?
- Dana Dolly with round track and stands
- Two Tilta Nucleus-M or Nucleus-M II motors and the required cables
- Tripod head with compatible mounting adapter to Dana Dolly
- V-Mount or Gold Mount battery with D-Tap output, or a compatible 14–16 V DC supply for the camera
Steps to program:
- Power on Conductor SA2.6 and pair the included gaming controller.
- Use the gaming controller to position the camera and select Guided Mode, then Ping-Pong.
- Set the start and end points using the gaming controller.
- Set the move speed if needed, then start the shot from the gaming controller.
Configuration in action:
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A11.7: AutoDolly
Features:
- Motorized beltless Dana Dolly with track sensors
- Control and keyframe slide
- Battery or AC operation for Conductor SA2.6
- Supports camera payloads up to 30 lb
- Control locally with the included gaming controller
What do you need from eMotimo?
What else do you need from a third party?
-
Dana Dolly with round track and stands
- Tripod head with compatible mounting adapter to Dana Dolly
- V-Mount or Gold Mount battery with D-Tap output, or a compatible 14–16 V DC supply for the camera
Steps to program:
- Power on Conductor SA2.6 and pair the included gaming controller.
- Use the gaming controller to position the camera and select Guided Mode, then Ping-Pong.
- Set the start and end points using the gaming controller.
- Set the move speed if needed, then start the shot from the gaming controller.
Configuration in action:
A11.8: Move a PTZ Camera on a Beltless Dana Dolly with Maestro
Features:
- Motorized beltless Dana Dolly with track sensors
- Live control of beltless dolly travel for a PTZ camera
- Physical inputs for live control without navigating menus
- Tune live-control speed and feel for each axis, map axes to your preferred inputs, and reverse input direction when needed
- Maestro automatically discovers eMotimo controllers on the same network
- Set and recall 30 timed, cinematic presets
- Set and run 8 timed, cinematic loops
- Power-on positioning gets the system ready within five minutes of startup. Saved presets and loops load automatically, so operators do not have to recreate their shots each time they power on.
- Switch between connected camera rigs from Maestro’s touchscreen or built-in Stream Deck keys
- Wall power for Conductor SA2.6 and the PTZ camera
What do you need from eMotimo?
- Maestro Network Controller
- Conductor SA2.6 + Dana Dolly Integration (beltless kit)
- Mitchell Adapter with Arca Quick Release and 100 mm Arca Plate (recommended for mounting the PTZ camera to Dana Dolly)
What else do you need from a third party?
- Dana Dolly with round track and stands
- PTZ camera of your choice
- Ethernet cabling and a network connection for Maestro and Conductor SA2.6
- Wall power for Conductor SA2.6 and the PTZ camera (Conductor AC adapter included with the bundle; use the camera’s compatible AC supply)
Steps to program:
- Power on Conductor SA2.6 and Maestro on the same network. Maestro discovers the controller automatically.
- Select the rig on Maestro. Use Maestro’s physical controls to position the camera along the track. Adjust axis mapping, speed, and feel to suit the operator.
- Set the start and end positions as timed presets.
- Create a loop between those presets and set the move timing.
- Start and stop the loop from Maestro’s built-in Stream Deck keys.
At the next startup, power-on positioning restores the saved setup and gets the rig ready within five minutes.
