Nodal Ninja R1 Overview
Power ON and test - MECHA Single Axis
Simple rotations - MECHA Single Axis
Simple rotations 2 - MECHA Single Axis
The MECHA Rotator E1 and Controller C1 Bundle with R1 Adjustable Tilt Head from Nodal Ninja is designed for hands-free panoramic and turntable photography. This unit can also rotate and trigger anything that can benefit from a controlled movement. The controller includes a built-in battery and charger, and the battery features an approximate run time of 10 hours. Three buttons are provided to run presets stored in the memory, which can be configured via a web page interface. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi offers you the ability to remotely control the unit from a smartphone or tablet. Also present are five LED's to indicate the remaining battery capacity, UI address, firmware version, rotation angle, pairing status, codes entered, and other info. The adjustable tilt head provides eight tilting options at -15, -10, -7.5, -2.5, 0, +5, +7.5, and +12.5°, making nadir and zenith patching easier.
A separately purchased ring mount and shutter release cable are needed for automated panoramic photography.
- For hands-free panoramic and turntable photography
- 360° automated rotation
- Eight tilting options at -15, -10, -7.5, -2.5, 0, +5, +7.5, and +12.5°
- Small nadir footprint for nadir and zenith patching
- Built-in spirit level
In the Box
- Nodal Ninja MECHA Rotator E1 and Controller C1 Bundle with R1 Adjustable Tilt Head
- Nodal Ninja Mecha Rotator/Controller Case for R Series Heads
- Nodal Ninja Mecha Micro-USB Charging Cable
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Nodal Ninja R1 Specs
Controller
| Load Capacity |
6.6 lb / 3 kg |
| Motor Type |
Stepper Motor |
| Minimum Step |
0.05° |
| Maximum Rotation Speed |
72° / Second, 12 rpm |
| Number of Axes |
Single |
| Rotation Range |
360° |
| Cable Size |
2.5 mm |
| Battery Life |
10 Hours |
| Charge Time |
3 to 5 Hours |
| Bottom Tripod Mount Thread Size |
3/8"-16 |
| Top Tripod Mount Thread Size |
1/4"-20 |
| Dimensions |
3.2 x 3.5 x 1.5" / 82 x 90 x 39 mm |
| Weight |
1.1 lb / 492 kg |
Head
| Load Capacity |
7.7 lb / 3.5 kg |
| Panning Range |
360° |
| Tilting Angle Adjustment |
-15, -10, -7.5, -2.5, 0, +5, +7.5, +12.5° |
| Spirit Level |
Yes |
| Dimensions |
2.9 x 1.6 x 3" / 74 x 40 x 78 mm |
| Weight |
6 oz / 175 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
1.995 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
7.8 x 6.75 x 4.6" |
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