eMotimo Spectrum ST4 Motion Control Firmware B003 Beta

Additions and Changes:

• Changed Live Preset to use index of 1-7 instead of 0-6
• GoToFrames reconfigured to reduce unintended usage by new users. GoToFrames only works in Live Modes.
• Separated GoTo Frames to be separate screens to allow users to set each button for different speeds / ramps. These are only able to be called after they have been set.
• Removed control lockout from all moves – Press X to halt motor moves
• Can only set/remove software stops from Live Modes
• Rec/Playback – changed capture rate to 50Hz with 500 keyframes or 10 seconds or rec/playback
• Changed second menu to be Programmed Shots instead of Timelapse
• Programmed Shots: Added the 2 Point Video to Shot Type
• Programmed Shots:2 Point Video: Added Preroll and Postroll for movement lags in video
• Programmed Shots:2 Point Video: Added “Ping Pong” looping function or “Run Once” as a Shot Style

Bug Fixes:

• Rollover issue on programming various SMS values
• Zero Ramp Issue on SMS where the rig wouldn’t move on zero ramp
• Rollover issue on scrubbing move where frames could go over

Known Issues / Behaviors

• Pause for video shots will not resume. Either restart, or reverse or reset to continue.
• Only basic speed limit is enforced on any GoTo Frames – can result in stalls.

Gather the following:

- The microSD card that came with you spectrum. Do not format or change this card. The default file system can be read and written to by mac or windows and should not be changed.
- A way to write to that card from your computer. This is a simple SD to microSD card adapter if your computer has an SD card slot, or a USB card reader with a microSD card slot. This is not included with your spectrum, but these are easy to pick up.
- Your ST4 with a power source.

Here is how you do it:

- Download the latest firmware zip
- Connect your microSD card to your computer.
- Extract the contents of the zip file to your microSD card's root (update folder should be at root)
- Eject the card from your computer.
- Insert the micro SD card to your ST4 (Tip: putting a tape tail on the card allows for easy removal)
- Power on the ST4 and WAIT for 30 seconds. Really wait, no screen comes on during the update process, but it will light back up when complete.
- Power down the ST4, take out the microSD card and put it back in the holder, for the next update.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.