Ignite Digi has announced Control Deck, a professional remote controller designed for use with the DJI Transmission ecosystem. It offers both gimbal and FIZ control in a robust and comfortable layout.
According to Ignite Digi, the carefully thought out buttons, dials, ports and high quality APEM joystick means greater accuracy and consistency when controlling DJI Inspire 3, Ronin 4D, Ronin 2 and RS3/4 Pro.
Key features
- Using DJI Transmission for long range video, gimbal and FIZ control
- Control Deck features a precision Pan / Tilt joystick as well as high resolution Focus, Iris, and Zoom controls.
- Provides a variety of power outputs to allow for single battery powering of the entire operator station.
- Pro workflow monitor mount and pelican case fit out, to allow under 60 seconds from case to filming
- Legibility is paramount, clear labels for functions on the Control Deck, so even first time users can intuitively operate.
- Available in Core and Complete kits, with four battery plate options
Ignite Digi collaborated with Melbourne based Signal Audio who are
doing the software side of things for Control Deck, and it’s the companies second collaboration with them, off the back of CANBUSTER for the NODO Inertia Wheels.
As well as deadband and gimbal smoothness, Ignite Digi gives operators a choice of joystick expo curves to choose from:
Linear — 1:1 input to output, if using this mode you will ride the master rate for more finesse of tilt/pan speed on the go.
Squared — provides finer control of lower speed moves, while still being able to run a reasonably high pan/tilt speed.
Cubic — suitable for when you want to run really high speed on tilt/pan, but still have fine control for slow movement.
Functionality with DJI Products
Battery Options
You can choose from a range of different battery powering solutions.
Ignite Digi also lets you user swap the battery plates over which is a nice touch. The options are TB50, TB51, bebob Vmicro (V-Mount) and Amicro (Gold Mount).
The purchase of a Core Kit or Complete Kit includes one plate of your choosing. Visit this page if you need an additional battery plate.
The plates are pre terminated with a Molex connector. The bebob V-Mount and Gold Mount also include a spacer that allows you to plug in a D-Tap connector in both directions.
A reminder, the D-Tap ports on the plates only draw from the mounted battery and not from the 6-Pin Lemo DC-IN.
Ignite Digital recommends using the 2-Pin Lemo outputs on Control Deck for powering accessories but they know some people will still like to use D-Taps.
Monitor Mount
Ignite Digi wanted you to be able to keep the Control Deck as ready to go as possible in the Pelican case. The idea was to have it go from packed to powered and filming in under 60 seconds.
The 4-inch Tilting NATO Rail allows you to adjust for viewing comfort, pack away with the Lemo cable connected, and the two bolts attaching the High-Bright Monitor cage ensure no twist.
By keeping the monitor cage on, you can utilise the DJI Remote Monitor Hood.
¼”-20” and ⅜”-16” threaded holes with Pin-Locks on the NATO rail allow you to use SmallHD or other 7″ monitors with a Cine Lock or LNK quick releases, in use cases where the the 1st AC wants the DJI High-Bright or you prefer your SmallHD monitor.
Pro-Workflow Monitor Mount is included in the Complete Kit, and is available separately.
USB-C Gooseneck Flashlight
Ignite Digi wanted a solution for illuminating the Control Deck when working on dimly lit set environments in the field and studio.
To do this they came up with a USB-C Gooseneck (30cm in length), and a RovyVon Aurora A3 (Gen4) USB-C Flashlight.
The ultra-compact flashlight features an aluminium case, impressive 5000K LEDs with 90+ CRI, max brightness of 650 lumens and four brightness settings – moonlight, low, medium, and high.
The custom made USB-C Gooseneck keeps the flashlight battery charged and in a pinch could be used to charge a device like a Tentacle Sync.
It plugs into the 30W USB-C Output at the left rear of the case. This deep recessed pocket supports the connector and prevents damage to the port.
Both of these accessories are INCLUDED when you purchase the Core Kit and Complete Kit.
Two Kits Available
You can buy the Core Kit or the Complete Kit depending on your needs.
Specifications
DIMENSIONS CASE ONLY
15.03 x 5.9 x 1.57” / 382 x 150 x 40mm
DIMENSIONS CASE + KNOBS + ROCKER + JOYSTICK + CHEESE BLOCK + MONITOR MOUNT + TB50 PLATE
15.43 x 8.03 x 6.77” / 392 x 204 x 172mm
WEIGHT CASE + CHEESE BLOCK + MONITOR MOUNT + TB50 PLATE
5.66lb / 2.57kg
WEIGHT CASE + CHEESE BLOCK + SPIGOT FOOT + MONITOR MOUNT + TB50 PLATE + TB50 BATTERY + CONTROL CABLE + DJI HIGH-BRIGHT MONITOR + HIGH-GAIN ANTENNAS + WB37 BATTERY
9.56lb / 4.34kg
Price & Availability
The Ignite Digi Control Deck for DJI Transmission Core Kit retails for
$4,098.00 USD. The Complete Kit costs $5,998 USD.
