SpeedCycler - Revision history

Heathers: /* MultiMAX SpeedCycler */

2014-06-18T15:25:46Z

‎MultiMAX SpeedCycler

Heathers: /* ControlTL SpeedCycler */

2014-06-18T15:11:57Z

‎ControlTL SpeedCycler

Heathers: /* MultiMAX SpeedCycler */

2014-06-18T15:04:08Z

‎MultiMAX SpeedCycler

Heathers at 15:03, 18 June 2014

2014-06-18T15:03:25Z

Steve at 15:54, 20 March 2014

2014-03-20T15:54:36Z

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2014-03-20T15:37:40Z

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SpeedCycler is designed to rapidly cycle through multiple flash units fired individually in sequence. This allows you to fire a camera in sync with flashes faster than a single flash can recycle. It can also be used for triggering remote cameras sequentially.

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−	'''Note:''' If L is selected then PORT 2 on the [[MultiMAX]] ~~(set for TRANSMIT mode)~~ will trigger every time and is not cycled. It will be in sync with each cycled Zone.	+	'''Note:''' If Zone "L" is selected, then a flash plugged into PORT 2 on the transmitting [[MultiMAX]] will trigger every time and is not cycled. It will fire in sync with each cycled Zone as each Zone is triggered in turn.

	==ControlTL SpeedCycler==		==ControlTL SpeedCycler==

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 # Apply changes. Once changes have been applied, disconnect your radio.
 # Set each receiving FlexTT5 to a different Zone.
 # Trigger the transmitter. Zones A, B, and C will be triggered sequentially and individual zones can be disabled by setting the AC3's Zone Switch to the off position.
 '''Note:''' SpeedCycler mode requires an AC3 ZoneController in the top shoe of the on-camera PocketWizard radio. Both TTL and manual flash are supported. Setting flash power manually will trigger faster. Receiving [[MultiMAX]]es or [[Plus III]]s can be used instead of FlexTT5s provided a Standard Channel between 17 and 32 is in use. Make sure to set the Standard Transmit Channel on your transmitting [[ControlTL]] radio to match the receiving MultiMAX's or Plus III's. The MultiMAX's and Plus III's A, B, and C Zones correspond to the AC3's Zones.

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 # Enable two or more remote Zones.
 # Set each receiving radio to a different Zone.
-# Trigger the [[MultiMAX]] (set for TRANSMIT mode). The first trigger will fire the first Zone selected, the second trigger will fire the next Zone selected. The display indicates
+# Trigger the [[MultiMAX]] (set for TRANSMIT mode). The first trigger will fire the first Zone selected, the second trigger will fire the next Zone selected. The display indicates the next Zone to trigger with an arrow. Only the Zone just triggered will display proper confirmation.
 the next Zone to trigger with an arrow. Only the Zone just triggered will display proper confirmation.
 '''Note:''' If L is selected then PORT 2 on the [[MultiMAX]] (set for TRANSMIT mode) will trigger every time and is not cycled. It will be in sync with each cycled Zone.
 ==ControlTL SpeedCycler==

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	SpeedCycler requires a [[ControlTL]] radio ([[MiniTT1 and FlexTT5\|MiniTT1 or FlexTT5]]) or a [[MultiMAX]] as the transmitter. For [[MultiMAX]] users, Quad Triggering Channels (17		SpeedCycler requires a [[ControlTL]] radio ([[MiniTT1 and FlexTT5\|MiniTT1 or FlexTT5]]) or a [[MultiMAX]] as the transmitter. For [[MultiMAX]] users, Quad Triggering Channels (17
−	and higher) are required. For [[ControlTL]] users, an [[AC3 ZoneController]] is required. In addition, SpeedCycler requires two or more receiving PocketWizard radios with access to Zones ([[Plus III]], [[MultiMAX]], or [[MiniTT1 and FlexTT5\|FlexTT5]].	+	and higher) are required. For [[ControlTL]] users, an [[AC3 ZoneController]] is required. In addition, SpeedCycler requires two or more receiving PocketWizard radios with access to Zones ([[Plus III]], [[MultiMAX]], or [[MiniTT1 and FlexTT5\|FlexTT5]]).

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	SpeedCycler is designed to rapidly cycle through multiple flash units fired individually in sequence. This allows you to fire a camera in sync with flashes faster than a single flash can recycle. It can also be used for triggering remote cameras sequentially.		SpeedCycler is designed to rapidly cycle through multiple flash units fired individually in sequence. This allows you to fire a camera in sync with flashes faster than a single flash can recycle. It can also be used for triggering remote cameras sequentially.
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		+	SpeedCycler requires a [[ControlTL]] radio ([[MiniTT1 and FlexTT5\|MiniTT1 or FlexTT5]]) or a [[MultiMAX]] as the transmitter. For [[MultiMAX]] users, Quad Triggering Channels (17
		+	and higher) are required. For [[ControlTL]] users, an [[AC3 ZoneController]] is required. In addition, SpeedCycler requires two or more receiving PocketWizard radios with access to Zones ([[Plus III]], [[MultiMAX]], or [[MiniTT1 and FlexTT5\|FlexTT5]].
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		+	==MultiMAX SpeedCycler==
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		+	# From the main screen press /MENU A D to enable SpeedCycler mode on a [[MultiMAX]] (set for TRANSMIT mode).
		+	# Enable two or more remote Zones.
		+	# Set each receiving radio to a different Zone.
		+	# Trigger the [[MultiMAX]] (set for TRANSMIT mode). The first trigger will fire the first Zone selected, the second trigger will fire the next Zone selected. The display indicates
		+	the next Zone to trigger with an arrow. Only the Zone just triggered will display proper confirmation.
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		+	'''Note:''' If L is selected then PORT 2 on the [[MultiMAX]] (set for TRANSMIT mode) will trigger every time and is not cycled. It will be in sync with each cycled Zone.
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		+	==ControlTL SpeedCycler==
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		+	# Connect your transmitting [[ControlTL]] radio to the [[PocketWizard Utility]] via USB.
		+	# Navigate to the "[[Misc Tab]]."
		+	# Enable SpeedCycler by clicking the check-box.
		+	# Apply changes. Once changes have been applied, disconnect your radio.
		+	# Set each receiving FlexTT5 to a different Zone.
		+	# Trigger the transmitter. Zones A, B, and C will be triggered sequentially and individual zones can be disabled by setting the AC3's Zone Switch to the off position.
		+
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		+	'''Note:''' SpeedCycler mode requires an AC3 ZoneController in the top shoe of the on-camera PocketWizard radio. Both TTL and manual flash are supported. Setting flash power manually will trigger faster. Receiving [[MultiMAX]]es or [[Plus III]]s can be used instead of FlexTT5s provided a Standard Channel between 17 and 32 is in use. Make sure to set the Standard Transmit Channel on your transmitting [[ControlTL]] radio to match the receiving MultiMAX's or Plus III's. The MultiMAX's and Plus III's A, B, and C Zones correspond to the AC3's Zones.