Codes to Set the Rotator Model
23131< to set E1 /23132< to set E2 /23121< to set P1.
Codes to Test Single MECHA
131<,131> and 132<,132> for 6 / 12 shots around.
Codes to Test DAC ‒ Dual Axis Combo
Enter the following codes on MECHA-H to execute a panorama to
the left or right, 12 shots around, 3 rows ‒ at 0, +/- 45 degrees ‒
plus zenith and nadir:
1313<,1313> for Level position.
1312<,1312> for Parked position.
1321<,1313> for Raised position.
Other Codes
21< toggles the Pause Mode.
23< disables / enables the motor’s movement.
232< disables / enables all LEDs, useful during night
photography.
321< shows the last part of the IP address (323<, full).
3212< shows the firmware version.
13< shows the battery percentage.
231< turns everything OFF, for faster battery charge.
2313< changes the sense of rotation when done using the
<and >buttons.
12321< for backlash compensation calibration.
When MECHA
units are paired,
the camera can
be connected to
any of them.
Level Parked Raised
Adjust the
position
using /\
buttons to
match the
preset
before
starting the
preset.
The naming conventions for
starting and ending positions
for MECHA DAC presets avail-
able via More from Server...
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https://www.nodalninja.com/Manuals/mecha.pdf
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MECHA
SSID
Sticker
Using Buttons to Run a Preset
Presets assigned to MECHA’s buttons
Press 1, then, quickly, <or >. Similarly for 2and 3.
Preset name preceded by a preset power code
Enter the preset power code, then press <or >. Ex: to run
01 MyPreset, press P(to enter zero), then 1, then <or >.
MECHA’s Simple Scripting ‒ MSS
Enter the focal length (10mm to 200mm) in the Shoots field, on
Row page, and MECHA will produce the appropriate script, or
preset, for that focal length, for Level position. Tap the [LEFT] or
[RIGHT] button to run the preset. Save this preset for future use.
Automatic Shooting Pattern
For rectilinear lens from 10 to 200 mm (FF equiv).
• Position the vertical rail in Level position.
• Place a sheet of paper in front of MECHA to fill the frame.
• Set the camera and lens as for shooting the actual panorama.
• Enter the code 31< on MECHA (MECHA-H, in case of DAC) and
when Pstarts flashing:
◦ Press Pto trigger the camera.
◦ Press again Pafter the camera was triggered.
• While MECHA rotates slowly to the right, press Pright after
the sheet of paper is out of the camera's frame.
• While MECHA tilts down slowly, press again Pwhen the
sheet of paper is out of the camera's view.
• Press 1,2,or3when the LEDs 1, 2 and 3 ‒ under the
battery symbol ‒ start flashing, to assign the computed preset
to that particular button. To cancel, press Pinstead.
zLM2 ‒Automatic Pairing Using Two Buttons
• Power on only the horizontal MECHA and, at splitting lights,
press 1for 3 seconds (until multiple beeps are heard).
• Let the horizontal MECHA running, then power on the other
MECHA and, at splitting lights, press 2for 3 seconds (until
multiple beeps are heard).
On successful pairing, MECHA-H
has the middle LED on, and
MECHA-V has the two middle
LEDs on. Otherwise, power off
and on both MECHAs again, preferably MECHA-H first.
If a red LED is lit on MECHA-V, this indicates that it is not the
same firmware version in both units, and it is recommended to
update it.
Codes to Rotate to Level, Parked, Raised
>1,<1 a 45° rotation to the right and to the left, respectively.
>2,<2 a 90° rotation, e.g. to go from Parked to Level, and back.
>3,<3 a 180° rotation, e.g. to go from Parked to Raised, and
back. Enter >2, <2, >3, and <3 on MECHA-V. You can set other
values, and also the speed, on Configuration page, in Arrow
buttons interval... fields.
Enter codes when MECHA is idle. Before pressing the last
button, check the entered sequence on LEDs. Short-press
Pto cancel, and enter the code again, if necessary.
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