By technical editor Matt Allard:
Redrock Micro have released a range of new accessories designed to improve performance and ad important features to popular gimbals from companies such as Freely, DJI and Defy. The Redrock Gimbal Gear consists of the updated microRemote wireless remote focus system, flexCable super flexible cables, powerPack power distribution to safely power all onboard accessories from a single battery, and camera rigging options for outfitting cameras on gimbals.
Updated microRemote:
The award-winning and popular microRemote has been updated with new designs and features for gimbal use. The compact Torque motor is now even smaller, logging in at a 10% smaller 86mm total height, and features a new angled cable port for more compact rigging.
The updated wireless hand unit is 30% smaller and lighter and includes an updated radio with a commanding 1 mile line of sight range. New microRemote 2.0 firmware increases performance and reliability, and adds new features such as electronic backlash adjustment (the firmware is a free upgrade and is customer installable.) With the already released fingerwheel for operator-controlled focus, microRemote kits start at $1,590 for the fingerwheel bundle and $2,485 for the wireless remote bundle.
PowerPack for Gimbals:
The powerPack for gimbals enables a single lipo battery to safely power all your gimbal accessories, including onboard monitor, wireless video transmitter, and wireless remote focus. When using the microRemote, a fourth power port can be used to power your camera or other camera-top accessory. Packaged cables are available for the most popular accessories from SmallHD, TVLogic, Marshall Electronics, Teradek, and Paralinx. A new built-in alarm protects your lipo battery and your gear from low voltage damage.
New flexCables:
New flexCables improve gimbal balance and performance. 200% more flexible and 33% lighter means less drag and easier cable wrangling. These cables can be wrapped, twisted, and bent to keep your rig tight without damage or crimping. flexCables are available for the microRemote and for the powerPack for gimbals. Preconfigured cable kits for Freefly MoVI and DJI Ronin gimbals are optimized for each gimbal’s connectors and layout.
