MIOPS Splash User manual

NEW MIOPS Splash User Manual
Content:
1. Content of the Package
2. Power and Operation
3. First Use
4. Camera and Flash Connection
5. Mobile Application
6. Connecting to MIOPS Splash
7. Firmware Upgrade
8. Using the Mobile Application
9. Adjusting Parameters
9.1 1st Drop
9.2 2nd Drop
9.3 Trigger
9.4 Auto Adjustment
10. Example Setup
11. Settings Screen
12. Valve Cleaning
13. Troubleshooting
1. Content of the Package
When you purchase a NEW MIOPS Splash Water Drop Kit, it will be delivered
with the following items.
1 x MIOPS Splash
1 x MIOPS Splash Holder (11” articulating arm)
1 x USB Power Cable
1 x Flash Cable (3.5mm to PC SYNC)
2. Power and Operation
Your MIOPS Splash comes with Micro USB power cable so you can attach it to
any USB power source to turn it on. When you attach your MIOPS Splash to any
USB power source, the LED will blink with short intervals which means it is
waiting for pairing with Miops Mobile app.
3. First Use
Your MIOPS Splash may not be delivered with the latest firmware. If a new
firmware has been released, before you have used it for the first time,

you should update the firmware first. To get detailed information about the
firmware upgrade, see the Firmware Upgrade Section.
4. Camera and Flash Connection
The MIOPS Splash uses connection cables to trigger your camera or flash unit.
It can trigger both of them but MIOPS Splash will be shipped with a flash cable
only.
If you need to trigger your camera, you should purchase a camera connection
cable which is compatible with your camera brand and model. The MIOPS
Splash is a versatile device, which is compatible with many brand and models.
You can use the same device with many different cameras by just changing
the camera connection cable.
The MIOPS Splash has separate outputs for the camera and flash cables. The
Camera output is a 2.5 mm stereo female jack. The camera cables have the
male 2.5 mm stereo jack on one end. This end is plugged into the camera
output. The other end changes depending on the camera make and model.
This end is plugged in the shutter release port of your camera.
The Flash output is a 3.5 mm stereo female jack. PC Sync Flash cable has a 3.5
mm male jack on one end. This end is plugged into the Flash output. The other
end of the cable is a standard PC Sync port. This end is connected to the PC
Sync port of the flash unit. If your flash does not have a PC Sync port, you can
use an hot shoe adapter with a PC Sync port.
The camera and flash cables are designed to trigger the cameras and flash
units only. Do not use them for any other purpose. Doing so may damage the
cable or the device.
5. Mobile Application
MIOPS Splash requires a mobile app which has been designed as an interface
to configure and control your device easily. The communication between the
smartphone and MIOPS Splash is done over Bluetooth connection. So, your
smartphone has to be compatible with Bluetooth 4.0.
MIOPS MOBILE app is available on iOS and Android platforms. Search for
MIOPS MOBILE in your app store, or use the following buttons to download the
app.

6. Connecting to MIOPS Splash
After opening the MIOPS Mobile app, it will search for available MIOPS
products. If you powered on your MIOPS Splash, you will see it on the app
screen as below.
Just touch the orange button at the right bottom corner to complete the
pairing. Once pairing is completed, MIOPS Splash setup screen will appear on
the screen.

Warning: Please make sure that your Bluetooth is turned ON in the connection
preferences of your smartphone or tablet. Please also enable Google Location
permission for Android operating system (Android needs this permission for
Bluetooth devices and Miops Mobile doesn’t use any location data).
7. Firmware Upgrade
MIOPS Splash has the capability of updating its firmware without needing any
cable connection to a computer. You can use the MIOPS Mobile app to check
for new firmware version and then update the device with a single click.
When you connect your device through MIOPS MOBILE app, it automatically
checks your device's firmware version and prompts a pop-up message if a
new firmware is available. You can also use the "Check Firmware Updates"
option in the Settings menu to check manually if there is a new firmware
available by clicking Settings icon at the top right corner. When you click this
icon, you will see the following screen.

If your device has the latest firmware version, you will see a message on the
screen like “Your device is up to date”. If there is an available firmware version,
you can start the upgrade process using this screen.
8. Using the Mobile Application
The MIOPS Mobile app has a main screen to change the settings of your water
drop setup. You can see all of the parameters on this screen.
When you connect your MIOPS Splash through the MIOPS MOBILE app, your
device will stop blinking. This shows that you connected your device
successfully.
9. Adjusting Parameters
The following screen is used to set parameters for your water drop
photography setup.

9.1. 1st Drop:
This screen is used to set the first drop. It has a single parameter.
Drop Size: This parameter is used to set the size of the drop. The unit is in
milliseconds. So if you set the drop size to 50, the valve will be open for 50
milliseconds.
Drop size cannot be zero for the first drop as a single drop is a minimum
requirement for the water drop photography.

You can also use Auto Adjustment button do find the proper drop size
automatically. You can visit Auto Adjustment section for details.
You can also Save this setting by clicking Save icon at the left bottom corner.

Once you click this icon, you will be asked for a Preset name. Just enter your
setup name and click Save. You can recall your Preset by touching the field in
the following screenshot.
9.2. 2nd Drop:
This screen is used to set the second drop if needed. It has two parameters.
Drop Size: This parameter is used to set the size of the drop. The unit is in
milliseconds. For example, if you set the drop size to 50, the valve will be open
for 50 milliseconds.
Delay: This parameter is used to define the delay between the second drop
and the first drop. The unit is in milliseconds. For example, if you set the delay
to 120, the second drop will be released 120 milliseconds later than the first
drop.
You can set the drop size to zero if you don't want to drip the second drop.
3rd and 4th Drop settings are same with 2nd Drop setting screen.

9.3. Trigger:
This screen is used to set the output behavior of your device. It has 2
parameters:
Delay: This parameter is used to define the delay between the last drop and
triggering of the flash or the camera. The unit is in milliseconds. For example, if
you set the delay to 100, the flash or camera will be triggered 100 milliseconds
later than the last drop.
Trigger Mode: This parameter is used to define which output will be triggered
after the last drop. You can select one of the two possible modes. The modes
are the “Flash” and the “Camera”. In the “Camera” mode, it will trigger the
camera after dripping the drop(s). In the "Flash" mode, it will trigger the
camera to start the long exposure before releasing the drop(s) and trigger the
flash after releasing the drop(s).

Camera Triggering: In this setup, you set the last parameter in the app to
Camera. Connect the camera cable between the Splash and the Camera. And
there is no connection between Splash and the Flash. With this
setup, Splash drips the drops and then triggers your camera through the
camera connection cable.
However, you may be challenged with the shutter lag of your camera in this
mode. If you would like to continue with triggering your camera, you can try to
use your camera at Mirror Lockup. It will decresae the camera's shutter lag
shutter lag. This will prevent the consistency issues and help to create more
consistent drops.
Flash Triggering: In this setup, you set the last parameter in the app to Flash.
Connect the sync cable between the Splash and the Flash. And you may or
may not connect your Splash to your Camera. The Camera is set to long
exposure (3-4 seconds) and it is used in a dark room. If you connect the camera
and the Splash together with a cable, Splash opens the shutter of the camera
first, then drips the drops and finally triggers the flash. Once the flash is
triggered, the camera catches only this moment, since the room is dark. If you
don't connect the camera and the Splash together, you should press
the shutter button manually before pressing the Start button on the app.