Seagull REC User manual

Seagull #REC - Manual
General information
Please read this manual thoroughly before connecting and configuring Seagull #REC!
Zoom ( Zoom In/Out, with 7 speeds for each direction )
Video Record ( Video Start/Stop )
AF-T ( Autofocus-Trigger, 1 sec pre-AF then trigger )
IS-T ( Instant-Trigger, instant trigger as soon as camera locks focus )
Digital Capture ( only Camcorder - capture photo )
Manual Photo ( 2-stage individual autofocus and trigger )
Timelapse ( Shutter release with variable time interval )
Camera On/Off ( Turn camera power on/off )
Configuring your Transmitter
Setting up Seagull #REC could not be easier!
Simply select the channels that #REC is connected to, and trim the LOW/HIGH values for those channels, until the desired
modes are met –refer to the table below:
CH.
State / Mode
Value
Range
1
Record Video
1800 μS
1601 <> 2200 μS
1
AF-T
1330 μS
1266 <> 1399 μS
1
IS-T
1200 μS
1132 <> 1265 μS
1
Digital Capture
1060 μS
1000 <> 1131 μS
2
Zoom OUT ****
- Speed 1
- Speed 2
- Speed 3
- Speed 4
- Speed 5
- Speed 6
- Speed 7
Zoom IN ****
- Speed 1
- Speed 2
- Speed 3
- Speed 4
- Speed 5
- Speed 6
- Speed 7
1369 μS
1308 μS
1247 μS
1186 μS
1125 μS
1064 μS
1000 μS
1631 μS
1692 μS
1753 μS
1814 μS
1875 μS
1936 μS
2000 μS
1339 <> 1399 μS
1278 <> 1338 μS
1217 <> 1277 μS
1156 <> 1216 μS
1095 <> 1155 μS
1034 <> 1094 μS
850 <> 1033 μS
1601 <> 1661 μS
1662 <> 1722 μS
1723 <> 1783 μS
1784 <> 1844 μS
1845 <> 1905 μS
1906 <> 1966 μS
1967 <> 2200 μS
3
Manual Photo
- Neutral **
- Focus
- Shutter release
1175 μS
1500 μS
1800 μS
1000 <> 1349 μS
1350 <> 1650 μS
1651 <> 2200 μS
4
Timelapse
- 1 Second
- 2 Second
- 3 Seconds
- 4 Seconds
- 5 Seconds
- 10 Seconds
- 15 Seconds
- 20 Seconds
1375 μS
1325 μS
1275 μS
1225 μS
1175 μS
1125 μS
1075 μS
1025 μS
1351 <> 1399 μS
1301 <> 1350 μS
1251 <> 1300 μS
1201 <> 1250 μS
1151 <> 1200 μS
1101 <> 1150 μS
1051 <> 1100 μS
1000 <> 1050 μS
4
Camera On/Off
1800 μS
1605 <> 2200 μS
1, 2, 4
3
Neutral *
Neutral **
1500 μS
1175 μS
1400 <> 1600 μS
1000 <> 1349 μS
No signal ***
n/a
0 <> 800 μS / 2200 <> ∞μS
* Neutral state has a value of 1500 μS for all modes/states
(except "Manual Photo" mode !)
** Neutral state for "Manual Photo" has value of 1175 μS
*** No signal state will occur when camera is turned OFF or
when there are no SIGNAL inputs into the #REC’s channels.
**** Zoom is limited to "Speed 1" while recording video with
a still camera because of legal reasons from Sony Corp.

Example with Seagull #REC using Zoom and AF-T / Video record on channel 6 and 7 on a transmitter:
Connecting to your Receiver / Flight Controller
Connect the servo cable by following the colored polarity markings on Seagull #REC and connect the
other end of the servo cable to your Receiver / Flight Controller, with the correct polarity.
Please refer to the manual of your specific R/C radio system or Flight Controller to find out more
about how to connect accessories and which ports to utilize.
NOTE:To be able to wake the camera from a "Powered Off" state, Seagull #REC needs to be powered
also by the input pins.
Pixhawk users –ensure that the input rail is powered by BEC or other power source ranging
between min. 3.8 - 16 volts max in order for #REC to function properly.
Camera On/Off
If you wish to integrate "Camera On/Off" into your Survey / Mission plan with Ground control or Mission Planner software,
simply follow the steps below.
In this scenario we want to turn on the camera after take-off.
NOTE: Repeat the sequence at the end of the mission in order to retract the lenses to protect the mechanism before landing. Very helpful on plane platforms
as well as multirotor platforms in order to prevent dust getting into a retractable lens mechanism on a compact camera.

Setting up Mission Planner / Ground Control
If you wish to trigger Seagull #REC from a Flight Controller, setting it up in Mission Planner is also straight forward.
Start Mission Planner and follow the steps below:
Mapping / Survey mission
1. Click on INITIAL SETUP >> OPTIONAL HARDWARE >> CAMERA GIMBAL
2. "SHUTTER" - in the drop down list, chose the channel that Seagull #REC’s AF-T / IS-T channel is connected to.
3. "PUSHED" - Set the "Value" for the desired trigger mode (AF-T or IS-T see table below)
State / Mode
Value
Range
Neutral
1500 μS
1400 <> 1600 μS
AF-T
1330 μS
1266 <> 1399 μS
IS-T
1200 μS
1132 <> 1265 μS
4. "NOT PUSHED" –Set the value "1500" ( Neutral state –see table above )
5. "DURATION" –Set the value "1" for AF-T mode or "10" for IS-T mode
(values may vary depending on how long it takes for your specific camera model and lens configuration to lock focus.
Try increasing or decreasing the values to find the sweet spot where the camera can keep up with the duration time
that the shutter is held pushed/triggered for)
Example from Mission Planner:

Troubleshooting
To determine what state Seagull #REC is currently in - simply read
the output of the "STATE LED" and match it with the "Action" in the
table below.
The following table shows the STATE LED readout for the different
states / modes.
STATE LED
Action
Continuous blinking
No camera detected –check that camera is Powered On
3x blink (repeat)
No input signal detected - check connections and mode values
Fading
Ready / "Neutral state" - waiting for next command
Dimmed >> Solid On
AF-T mode activated
Blink >> Solid On
IS-T mode activated
Blinking with ~1sec interval
Video Record mode activated
Solid On
Mode activated - transmitting to camera (blocks other commands)
Dimmed >> 1x Blink (repeat)
Timelapse mode activated
Dimmed
Manual Photo mode: 1. Stage –Focus active (Shutter half-press)
Solid On
Manual Photo mode: 2. Stage –Shutter active (Shutter full-press)
Technical specifications
•Dimensions: 41.2mm x 17.5mm x 6.2mm ( L x W x H )
•Camera cable length: 30cm or 60cm ( depends on choice when adding to cart )
•Weight: 3.8grams ( ~16g with 30cm cable / ~22g with 60cm cable )
• Voltage: Powered by camera ( *optionally can be powered by rails min. 3.8V –16V max. )
•Current: 60mA max.
•Input signal: Standard R/C PWM between 1000 –2000μS
!! WARNING !!
DO NOT CONNECT WITH REVERSE INPUT POLARITY,
IT WILL DAMAGE THE UNIT AND VOID THE WARRANTY !!
Seagull #REC and camera cable is ONLY TO BE USED TOGETHER !!
The camera cable connector for Seagull #REC is NOT to be used with other devices that could use the same connector type !!
This WILL DAMAGE your other equipment –or Seagull #REC !!
The camera cable is NOT to be used as an HDMI cable for A/V devices –it WILL DAMAGE your equipment !!