Hi there , Ive just received my system so I’m still very new to it , spent the day learning it and I found the bug to be sending different distance readings every time it didn’t face directly to camera. If the bug slightly turned direction the readings would be vastly different ? Is there something I’m missing ?
Thinking of selling my 1 year old Focusbug cine RT system if anyone is looking to buy. Very well looked after. Comes with two bugs and horn protector and other goodies. Shoot me a message if interested. Please no timewasters. Thanks! Please email me on chrisras142@gmail.com
Hey All,
Just wanted to ask best place to view videos for CinetRt advanced functions? Is it still the CineRT website? Also, is the Discord group more for the OV-1 and questions??
Thanks
Hey K.C. The User Videos are also searchable via our VIdeo Library on the site. Discord is for everythign Cine RT related and our hope is that it effectively becomes a member driven FAQ. the more members the better!
Hey folks, just wanted to raise an interesting bug I found recently.
When using the cineRT with the hi5, and cforce RF motor as the motor controller, there was seemingly RF interference causing the hi5 to fail to upload lens files.
At first I presumed it was a hi5 bug, but I noticed when the focusbug was disconnected the lens files uploaded fine. I then tried setting the system up again but with the cineRT kept completely separate from the chain (no connection to the motors, only a power input) and the issue came back. I changed the RF channel of the cineRT and the problem was resolved - I believe I was on channel 2B on the cineRT. And I believe channel 8 on the hi5 but can’t confirm!
I’ve got the cineRT RF compatibility chart which I always use but it’s either wrong or there’s a weird RF…
Thanks Laird! Worth noting I just realised on on the previous focusbug firmware - so that could be a factor! Apologies I should’ve mentioned that before but didn’t realise👍🏻
Hi Brendan. If the "This Side To Camera" sticker is facing away from the Base Sensor, then readings will jump. The line of sight relationship is between the small ultrasonic transducer on the BUG that sends and the receiving horn on the Base. Of course, the BUG can be off-axis to a fairly large degree, but over 90 degrees all bets are off. Other factors will play into this such as distance and density of coverage over the BUG. If you go into Limits and select the BUG Dynamic Limit option you can also set a zone around the BUG, which helps in instances where the BUG may be momentarily too off-axis.