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Focus Motor Expansion Module and Remote Star/Stop Setup

Focus Motor Expansion Module and Remote Star/Stop Setup

This video will show you how to setup the focus expansion module and remote start/stop. We will use the Canon 5D3 and the 24-105mm zoom lens as an example. Please make sure you have the following components: M600 and a Ronin-MX, a focus remote controller and motor, lens gear ring, focus motor expansion module, motor expansion module power and data cable and a follow focus mount. When using the motor expansion module with the remote start/stop the remote start/stop focus power and data cable should be used. Using the focus accessory support frame is optional. Linking the remote controller. Please make sure your firmware has been upgraded to the latest version. Remove the antenna from the remote controller (focus). Mount the motor expansion module and tighten the knob. Toggle the switch on the side to ON. The LED will blink red indicating that the expansion module is not connected to the Lightbridge 2. Turn on the remote controller (focus). Turn on the Lightbridge 2 remote controller and press C1, C2 and the record button. When the remote controller makes the following sound release all 3 buttons. Press the shutter button. The remote controller will make the following sound and the LED will blink green. Select menu, settings, connect RC then connect or use a tool to press the link button inside the hole at the top of the expansion module. The remote controller will start to link. When linking is complete the LED will turn solid yellow indicating that the expansion module is connected to the Lightbridge 2.

Connect the Lightbridge 2 remote controller to your mobile device and open DJI Go. When the app displays focus on the salve remote controller list connection is complete. Installing the motor. Fist mount the Ronin-MX to the aircraft. Then attach the motor. If necessary please use the focus accessory support frame. Choose a proper position according to the weight and center of gravity of lens and camera. Connect the expansion module power and data cable. Connect 1 end of the cable to the communication interface on the motor. Connect the other end to the P-Tap interface and Lightbridge interface. If you’re using the focus with the remote start/stop a special cable is required. Connect 1 end of the cable to the communication interface on the motor. Connect the other side to the PWR on the remote start/stop. Turn on all the devices. The LED will turn solid green indicating the motor expansion module can be used normally.

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