MRMC CINEBOT MINI User manual

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Cinebot Mini
Quick Start Guide
QSG Product Code: MRMC-2272-00
Products covered: MRMC-2227-00, MRMC-2238-00

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Cinebot Mini Quick Start Guide
Products covered: MRMC-2227-00, MRMC-2238-00
QSG Product Code: MRMC-2272-00
© 2023 Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd. All rights reserved.
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document is accurate and up to date, Mark Roberts Motion Control
continuously strives to improve their products and may make changes to
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Roberts Motion Control therefore cannot be held responsible for any
error or omission in this document.
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Contact information
Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd.
Unit 3, South East Studios
Blindley Heath
Surrey
RH7 6JP
United Kingdom
Telephone: [phone]
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Contents
Chapter 1 Quick Start..................................................................... 1
Important safety instructions ...............................................1
Power and connections................................................1
General care...................................................................1
Location .........................................................................2
Intellectual property .....................................................2
Overview ................................................................................. 3
Attaching the Pinchwheel Assembly to Cinebot Mini
on Track...................................................................................4
Removing/Adding the Wheel Units on the
Cinebot Mini on Track.................................................4
Mounting Cinebot Mini Arm on the Base .........................8
Removing Cinebot Mini Arm from the Base.....................9
Mounting Cinebot Mini Arm on the Columns ...............10
Mounting 300mm Column .......................................10
Mounting 500mm Column .......................................11
Laying the Track for Cinebot Mini on Track....................14
Laying subsequent track sections .............................14
Mounting bearing rail joints .....................................15
Datum Magnet ............................................................16
Connecting the cables (Cinebot Mini on Pedestal) -
Operator’s Position ..............................................................18
Connecting the cables (Cinebot Mini on Pedestal) –
Robot Base - Robot Arm.....................................................19
Connecting the cables (Cinebot Mini on Track) -
Operator’s Position ..............................................................20
Connecting the cables (Cinebot Mini on Track) –
Robot Base - Robot Arm.....................................................21
Starting up the Cinebot Mini on Pedestal system ...........23
Cinebot Mini on Pedestal start-up summary .........24
Shutting down the Cinebot Mini on Pedestal system .....25
Starting up the Cinebot Mini on Track system................26
Cinebot Mini on Track start-up summary..............27
Setting up a Lens in Flair Classic with Tilta motors........28
Setting the Payload for Cinebot Mini................................31
Flair Constraints Feature..................................40
Cinebot Mini remote interface functions.......41
Using Focus Assist with Cinebot Mini..............................42

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Appendix 1 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ............................. 45
Loading the Flair Program on Cinebot Mini on
Track ......................................................................................45
Appendix 2 Specifications............................................................... 47
Physical and Mechanical.....................................................47
Cinebot Mini on Pedestal ..........................................47
Cinebot Mini on Track...............................................48

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Chapter 1 Quick Start
Important safety instructions
To ensure the best from the product, please read this manual carefully.
Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover from the
unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
Power and connections
This unit must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earth connection.
This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as
long as it is connected to the wall outlet.
When not using the unit for a long period of time, ensure that
the AC power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.
The AC wall outlet should be installed near to the unit and be
easily accessible.
Do not plug in or attempt to operate an obviously damaged
unit.
General care
Do not force switches or external connections.
When moving the unit, disconnect the mains cable and then
disconnect the long umbilical cable.
Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents or
aerosol cleaners, as this may damage the unit. Use a clean dry
cloth.
Do not use around flammable gas. All electrical equipment can
generate sparks that can ignite flammable gas.
Keep away from pets and children. The head has powerful
motors that can pinch, so take care not to get your hands
trapped in the head or cabling.

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Keep cables tidy. Use cable ties to keep them out of harm’s way.
If you have a head with slip rings then make use of them; avoid
running any cables between the base and the rotating head or
camera.
Location
Installation of this unit should be away from sources of excessive heat,
vibration, and dust.
Keep the brakes on caster wheels on when using the Cinebot Mini on
Pedestal.
Intellectual property
This product includes confidential and/or trade secret property.
Therefore, you may not copy, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, reverse
engineer, or decompile contents thereof.

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Overview
Thank you for using the Cinebot Mini from Mark Roberts Motion
Control (MRMC). Cinebot Mini is designed for reliable day-in, day-out
use in professional studio and Outside Broadcast environments. It is a low
cost, lightweight Moco rig using the Universal Robots UR10e
collaborative robot on a pedestal or track. It provides motion control at
limited speeds and travel range compared to the existing Bolt range, but
adequate for limited complexity and lower speed shoots. Cinebot comes
with optional 500mm and 300mm risers that can be used to raise the height
of the arm
Cinebot Mini on Pedestal has
a lightweight but sturdy
movable pedestal which can be
held down with weights.
Cinebot Mini on Track has a
base designed to move along
precision track. It has removable
trolley wheels for moving
between sets, and can also be
held down with weights at
temporary locations.

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Attaching the Pinchwheel Assembly to Cinebot
Mini on Track
1. After removing the packaging and putting the Cinebot Mini on
Track from the crate, remove the cable tie on the Cinebot Mini base
underside that has been added to secure the pinch wheel assembly
during transport.
2. Push the track motor gear to the teeth of the racking so they are in
mesh.
3. Slightly push the pinchwheel to the rear of the racking and use the
star screw to finger tighten it.
4. Check that the base is now firm on the track and is not able to be
pushed by hand.
Removing/Adding the Wheel Units on the Cinebot Mini
on Track
Cinebot Mini on Track is transported over one length of track on 4 x
wheel units. The 2 x smaller wheels are steering wheels to manoeuvre the
rig and put it in the desired position. The 2 x larger wheels are fixed
wheels. These units can be lowered or removed while the rig is in
operation.
2
3
Racking teeth
Pinchwheel

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To lower the wheels, while pulling the lever on the wheel away from the
rail and lower the handle down.
Similarly lower the other 3 x wheels.
To remove the wheels:
Remove the clip from the castor wheel bracket and detach the wheel
assembly away from the rail.
Lever
Handle

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To add the wheels to the rails:
1. Each wheel assembly can be attached to the rail only to the specific
location on the track. Ensure you find the correct wheel assembly
matching the side of the rail using the label on each. Adjust the
bracket on the wheel so that the handle is lowered and parallel to the
rail and flange on the wheel bracket can go under the rail.
2. Insert the rod in the wheel assembly into the cavity in the rails and
clip it to the rail.
Flange
Rod in wheel
assembly