

#DRAGONFRAME 5 INSTALL#
This cable will be named differently and may change if you install on a different USB port.
#DRAGONFRAME 5 SERIAL#
Watch out, don't just select eMotimo here as that it the old protocol that doesn't support real-time moves and it just won't work! Under location, select the serial port of the cable you just added. Under Device, select eMotimo spectrum ST4, then select ArcMoco #1. In DF, go to Scene -> Click the Add Connection button.Start up Dragonframe and create a new scene.

Watch out - Don't connect to the camera port! Connect the other end of the cable to the i/o port of the spectrum.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 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.For I/O Port: choose Dragonframe4.1+ 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. Power on spectrum, go to Settings, scroll down to the third page.Update your spectrum with ST4_RC007_58SP2.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.

#DRAGONFRAME 5 HOW TO#
Download from our firmware page where you can find instructions on how to update your ST4. While many firmwares do connect, please only use RC007_58_SP2 when connecting to Dragonframe as this version has our latest bug fixes.

In 2019 eMotimo's spectrum ST4 was officially approved to be the first 3rd Party Motion Controller to natively support real-time motion.
