PTZ plus Camera motion Control

Digital Bird PTZ plus WIFI controller for filmmakers.

All the features you will find on the compact controller with the addition of live joystick camera control for up to four live camera systems while at the same time controlling unlimited automated camera systems set up using the A-B function or six key sequencer.

A camera system can consist of any number of Digital Bird components, for example it may be a pan tilt head mounted on a slider or simply a camera mounted on a pan tilt head and a tripod.

Whatever the configuration, the PTZ plus control can control up to 4 live Digital Bird systems.

Up to 9 PTZ pre-set poses can be stored for each camera system. All recorded keys and positions are stored even when the system is powered down allowing you to setup your system long before the event power it all down to save on batteries. Power it up again when required with all your setups ready to go.

The controller offers 5 input devices.

⦿ The Nextion touch display to control system setup and all the other functions

⦿ A three axis joystick which controls Pan, Tilt, Slid, and on/off function button & Half press shutter control in PTZ mode

⦿ A second two axis joystick to control zoom/focus or roll

⦿ An speed /acceleration control knob which allows you to scale how quickly  your system performs its moves.

⦿ An LED play button for more tactile control of recording.

The PTZ plus system uses the same NP style batteries used everywhere else on the system together with an external power jack for 7.5V supply.

WIFI range

In my admittedly not very scientific testing I would put the reliable unobstructed range of the system at between 50 and 100 Meters with no packet loss. In doors the system worked just fine between two rooms with a traditional plaster on brick wall between which is in keeping with the findings of others using the ESP_Now system without the use of external antennas. 

Note:

In order for the controller to work all parts of your system must be running the same version of the digital bird firmware downloadable free from GitHub together with quick start manuals.

System Links:

• Component Kits: https://digital-bird-motion-control.myshopify.com
• Software: https://github.com/digitalbird01/DigitalBird-Camera-Slider

Last Part Update 24th May 25

• Updated the parts to provide for latest PCB control board and easier build.

   

Print Settings

Rafts:

No

Supports:

Yes

Infill:

25- 100% depending part

Filament: Matt PLA

Notes:

I printed the base at 35% fill the screen bezel at 100% at the rest of the parts at 25% fill

Category: Camera