Hello, axiiio fans!
The last year has been very busy at axiiio HQ. We thought it'd be fun to look back on the big changes we've made to the axiiio nano system in that time.
Before we start, we just wanted to remind you that the campaign officially starts on the 19th of October. Only 1 week away!
So if you know anyone who might be interested in an axiiio nano system please feel free to share the link with them. Also if you can spare a minute like and share on our socials.
High Resolution Encoders
The biggest improvement to the system has to be the new high resolution encoders for the axiiio nano Motors. They've improved accuracy to a crazy level; on our tilt pan head the resolution is now 0.00625° which equates to 2.25 seconds of arc. The result is a motor that is far more responsive and accurate.
It wasn't just a matter of swapping in a new part either. The encoder circuit board had to be redesigned, and a new assembly process developed out of a repurposed camera rig!
New Rig Components
The year also saw the keyhole quick release clamp put to use as the foundation for our pan tilt head, after a bit of experimentation and machining. Brand new low profile slider end clamps were also designed and manufactured. The pan tilt head got a redesigned wiring harness for power and camera trigger lead.
Firmware and Software
All that hardware performance is controlled by the axiiio nano Receiver firmware and the ProMoCo app software. Both of these have changed significantly over the last year. Not just the inevitable bug fixes, but solid improvements to control, responsiveness, performance and accuracy.
So much so, that when you're controlling focus by your finger on the screen of your iOS device, it feels as if you're directly connected to the lens control motor.
In case you haven't seen it yet, here's the discounted pricing for the axiiio nano kits and add-ons for Indiegogo. Sign up to the VIP list to get even bigger discounts and have pre-launch access to purchase kits and be in the first delivery batch. The first batch is limited so you will have to be quick!
You can signup here : https://www.axiiio.com/view/vip-join
Signups close 48 hours before launch!
Kits
Starter Kit: $1199 (Retail $1589) USD
Slider Kit: $1559 (Retail $1949) USD
Pan Tilt Kit: $2759 (Retail $3769) USD
Kitchen Sink Kit: $3959 (Retail $5629) USD
Add-Ons
Motor + Lead: $579 (Retail $689) USD
Pancake: $189 (Retail $299) USD
Motor Lead: $46 (Retail $69) USD
Power Lead: $35 (Retail $52) USD
Trigger Lead: $55 (Retail $82) USD
Thanks
That's all for this one. Stay creative and make sure to get in touch if you have any questions, want more details, want to discuss your motion projects, or anything – just email equiries@axiiio.com.