Once you install the drivers, you will need to restart your computer before continuing.In Dragonframe, select Help -> Install FTDI drivers. The necessary FTDI drivers can easily be installed from Dragonframe.Windows Users: you may need additional drivers.You are looking for FT232 USB UART - XXXXX (cu.usbserial.xxxxxxx) or something similar. If you are having trouble seeing the cable in the drop down connection menu (next steps), make sure you are running on AC power, and restart the machine with the cable installed. For most modern Macs, FTDI drivers are already installed and trying to install these drivers again can cause issues. Mac users: Insert the USB cable to your computer and allow any automatic drivers installation to continue.Power on the spectrum, go to Settings, and scroll down unitl you see I/O Port: choose Dragonframe V2 and CLICK X or the Center button to lock it in (unhighlight it) This setting will be maintained after power cycle so you only need to do this again if you change it or upgrade your firmware.Update your spectrum with RC008_19 2 - CABLES AND ST4 CONNECTION: Option 1 - If you are using the USB to I/O port cable for spectrum ST4 - Supported. Experiment with USB to Micro USB cable - Grab a quality one as there are so many that were included with devices that are for charging only.These typically aren't configured correctly to work and may cause damage to your Spectrum. USB to I/O port cable for spectrum ST4 - WARNING: DO NOT buy random cables from amazon, ebay, etc.Download from our firmware page where you can find instructions on how to update your ST4. If you are on the ST4, you may also use RC007_58_SP2. Update - eMotimo ST4 or ST4.3 with firmware RC008_19.Its functionality and usage are well documented in their online references. This article is not meant to be a general how-to on using Dragonframe. Be sure to check out this demonstration video: Now it can also be used for programming and playing real-time moves. It can also be used for timelapse and programming very complex keyframed moves. Dragonframe ( ) is a powerful stopframe animation package. The purpose of this article is to give a brief overview of how to get started with using Dragonframe and the eMotimo spectrum ST4 using the real-time interface. In May 2022 eMotimo spectrum ST4.3 was the first 7 axis Dragonframe Real Time controller to use Tilta Nucleus M Motors. This is great news and a good feather in our cap and is still the only US based motion control company to do it! In 2019 eMotimo's spectrum ST4 was officially approved to be the first 3rd Party Motion Controller to natively support real-time motion.
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