2013Follow Focus forum
Custom start/stop cable for Red Epic/Scarlet cameras with Bartech follow focus receiver
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A custom cable can combine start/stop signaling, power pass-through, and tally light indication in a single compact enclosure measuring 1.25x1.25x0.5 inches
- The cable design eliminates the need for a separate Red sync breakout cable, a dedicated power line, or battery changes on the receiver
- Power can be passed through from the camera to the Bartech receiver, allowing a single power cable to supply both devices
- The design works with analog Bartech receivers and includes a power loop-through feature that supports accessories like iris sliders
- Soldering a 00 Lemo connector for this application is technically feasible with proper practice
- The cable can be mounted to the receiver with Velcro, attached to the camera body, or left hanging freely
Depends on
- The digital Bartech receiver does not have a power output, limiting applicability to analog Bartech setups
- Cost per unit was not precisely documented but was stated to be less expensive than commercial alternatives priced around $450
- The design was bench-tested but field testing results were pending at the time of discussion
- Some users preferred alternative implementations from other cable makers
- The cable design evolved from multiple maker attempts with varying feature sets
Parts
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