If you’re a photographer shooting stills & GIFS:

In ecommerce one of the most common tasks is 360° views, exposures divided equally and repeated over many products or set-ups. This repetitive work is simplified and made identical with Pilot combined with Pour, Spin or Twirl.

If you’re shooting stills and normal speed motion:

You may be able to avoid using specialized, keyboard operated software/hardware such as Dragonframe DMC-32, Arduino, etc.No need to DIY — sequences, from simple to multi-Rig complex, are controlled in your hand.

If you’re shooting with a motion control system or robot arm:

-Pilot accepts low voltage relay trigger signals from many motion control systems. Pilot receives the signal, then runs the program you create.
-Pilot provides a convenient separate method of control, outside the robot system, allowing our Rigs to be coordinated without disturbing the motion control system operator. Each can work independently and increase efficiency.
-Depending on which motion control system you use, you may or may not be able to output step & direction signals to our Motorized Rigs. Pilot is that solution.

Two Modes of Operation

Manual Mode

- Operate any Motorized Rig at speeds from 1-99
-Alternate direction of rotation to suit your need
- Push-button Stop function

Auto Mode

- A-to-B point programming for up to 4 Rigs
- Speed, Ramping, Delay, and Loop controls
- Can receive remote signal to trigger moves

Manual Mode

- Operate any Motorized Rig at speeds from 1-99
-Alternate direction of rotation to suit your need
- Push-button Stop function

Auto Mode

- A-to-B point programming for up to 4 Rigs
- Speed, Ramping, Delay, and Loop controls
- Can receive remote signal to trigger moves

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Performing Rigs

Pilot Kit

Name: Pilot Kit
Brand: Performing Rigs
SKU: MKK-001
Price: 1289.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Pilot Kit

Product Code: MKK-001

Wireless manual & repeatable control of all our Motorized Rigs

Pilot Kit Includes:
- Controller w/ 12V power supply
- Handheld wireless Remote
- USB-A male to USB-A male cable, ~40" (1m)
- USB-A male to USB-B male cable, ~40" (1m)
- Transport Case with custom foam insert

Features

4 channels of 4-pin differential step & direction signals output through RJ45 ethernet jacks
Run any Motorized Rig at a constant speed in Manual Mode
Manual control mode offers variable speed & acceleration
A to B programmed moves in Auto Mode
Automated control mode offers two-point programming for up to 4 Motorized Rigs, with individual control over speed, ramping, delay, and loop
TRS signal input jack for triggering remotely from motion control systems
LED indicator light on receiver changes color when operating a move
Handheld controller has long-life rechargeable battery
Shock-absorbing elements on both Remote and Pilot

Specs

Controller

Input signal latency = less than 1 millisecond
RJ45 Pinouts

Same as Dragonframe DMC units

Pin 1 = Step+
Pin 2 = Step-
Pin 3 = Dir+
Pin 6 = Dir-

Dimensions (W x H x D) = 5.94 x 1.81 x 4.33” (151 x 46 x 110mm)
Weight = 13oz (~369g

Handheld Wireless Remote

Range, line-of-sight = ~120 feet (40m)
Battery life = ~12 hours (recharge via included USB cable)
Wireless signal transmission latency = ~40 milliseconds (.040”)
Wireless frequency = 915mhz for US market, 868mhz for EU markets
Dimensions (W x H x D) = 4.73 x 2.96 x 1” (120 x 75 x 26mm)
Weight = 7oz (~200g)

Transport Case

IP65 Rated
External Dimensions (W x H x D) = 5.94 x 1.81 x 4.33” (151 x 46 x 110mm)
Weight (empty) = 3.9lbs (1.769kg)
Total Shipping Weight with all Kit contents = 5.9lbs (2.676kg)

Triggering Pilot Remotely

You can trigger Pilot's programmed movements remotely via the TRS Trigger Input port.

- This input port is designed as a relay closure connection - no external voltage is needed to trigger the action. Please do send a powered signal from your motion control system!

- We also make the Pilot Connection Kit, which makes it easy to connect to most motion control systems

- Questions about Triggering Pilot remotely? Please drop us a line info@performingrigs.com