Thanks for checking it out. I have 2 other videos about the Nucleus, Part 2 and 3. And recently did a video where I hooked up the Nucleus on the new Tilta Mirage Matte Box.
Thanks, but NOPE, Tilta has never sent me any products or anything, even though I've made numerous videos about their gear. They really should hit me up. Thanks for checking it out.
Serious question tho, can the battery charger that comes with the Nano for the handwheel batteries charge the 18650 batteries?? Or would we have to buy a separate charger.
I like this thing but the display is so dark that you can't see anything when you shooting outside. And it would be very handy if the AB points give some vibrations so that you dont have to turn the wheel the whole length. Thanks for the tutorial!
My lens doesn't have infinity - the focus wheel doesn't ever stop (sony g master 24-70) How do i calibrate it this way? I have used the gear rings that come with it, do I also need to cut off the excess gears ?
Great details video, While doing the auto calibration the motor keeps running. It does not work with the wheel. When I want to stop the motor, I have to remove the cable directly from the p-tap battery, then only does it stop running. Why doesn't the wheel run with the motor? Thank you
@@RayValencia It works with the focus, but with zoom the motor is pretty stiff and doesn't move.(This is done while the camera is turned off) I am using this with D Tap battery with USB cable..
Hey, question about calibrating non cine lens. I assume it auto calibrates cine lenses detecting hard stops. When in a hurry, can you calibrate non cine lens with auto calibration in a way that you stop focus ring by hand when in reaches one side (like the ronin-s calibration of non cine lenses is done) and grab again when it reaches the other end ? It should be alot faster than fiddling around with disconnecting motor etc...
Hey PK. I totally agree that it should be faster for Auto calibrate. The catch and go method doesn't seem to work like the Ronin-S motor did for me. I've used that one too, but the downside is, it only works on the Ronin. The Tilta ff can be used on and off the gimbal and it only costs like $30-60 more than the DJI one. The good thing is, once you're calibrated, the handwheel itself has hard stops that map out the entire length of your focus throw. So if you have a lens with a short focus throw, you get a full rotation on the Tilta handwheel for that short throw so it actually makes the lens better for focusing.
@@RayValencia yup, when calibrating on Ronin-s motor, its the same way (get full focus throw after calibration. However i am in a look for independent wireless follow focus, i have my eye also on pdmovie live air 2 wireless sytem as well. Seems smaller, more compact and easy calibration. But haven't decided yet.
The Nucleus-N comes with a Micro USB to Micro USB cable. What really matters is the Voltage your ports are outputting to the motor. 5V isn't enough power for my lenses, but 8V-12V is perfect for almost any lens. And I use 14V-16V like a V-Mount battery for enough power to turn big Cinema Lenses, or a Tight Zoom Ring.
@@lucash10191 Correct! I've even bought third party cables from Alvin's cables on Amazon. He made me the D-Tap to Micro-USB cables to use with 14V V-Mount batteries.
Hi Tomas. Yes, I use it on my Sigma 14-24mm, linear focus by wire lens, but it works better on mechanical focus and Cine lenses. For those, it's extremely precise and will land on the exact marks every time. But on focus by wire lenses, they usually don't have any focus markings, so if you pull focus quickly on the wheel, it will respond with that same torque and speed and the FBW lens will lose precise calibration. It will still work though, but mechanical and Cine are where it shines.
Try to lessen how hard you are clamping your motor against the lens gear. Sometimes too much pressure can cause that. Also, how are you giving power to the motor? 5V USB power? That could be too weak for your lens. If you watch my other 2 videos on this it may explain more about power, Part 2 was about using this system on Ronin-S, and Part 3...about using this system on professional cinema rigs with V-Mount batteries, etc.
I just got mine and I’m setting it up right now. I am powering everything on my rig off a 5.5 mm barrel plug so I am able to tap into my Moza air two or my V mount and I will probably be able to use my NPF plate with two barrel plugs on it or if not then I will just run it through the splitter. Since my black magic camera and this nucleus are so flexible with power inputs, I just run them both into a barrel plug splitter and I can plug that into just about anything. I haven’t tried AC power yet but I think the voltage would be right.
Good day! Have you ever experienced the Focus Wheel jamming? Sometimes, after calibration or even when the wheel is not synced, I would feel the wheel stuck. But, after nudging it back and forth it would continue turning smoothly up to the end. Is this "normal"? Thank you.
Hi Pasmadong. Hi! No, I don't think that's normal because mine has never gotten stuck or jammed up. I wonder if it is damaged or has some dust or sand in it?
I have a lens with hard stops but when it goes the second direction it doesn’t stop trying to spin the lens and I have to remove the motor from the ring because it never stops. What am I missing?
Interesting. Is this happening after you run the Auto Calibrate? It just doesn't remember the 2nd Hard Stop on the handwheel? Maybe factory reset it? Or it happens while you are running the Motor Calibration? It hits the first hard stop no problem, but then it just doesn't stop on the second hard stop? This may not be related, but I found that tightening the tiny little Allen screw that holds the 15mm rod in place came loose once, so my motor would slip off the ring every time it hit a Hard Stop. Make sure that 15mm rod isn't loose and twisting in the sleeve that holds it in place.
Might be an extra step (that you shouldn't have to take) but you could always manually set your Min and Max focus if you are really in a pinch or need this for a shoot right away.
I just bought mine and haven’t received it yet but I have a question… are you able to power to motor from your camera or is a separate power supply needed.
Hey Alex. The motor itself needs its own power supply. And the more power you are able to give it, the more torque the motor will have and faster response time. 5V will be slower and less responsive. 8V is reliable. And 12V is lightning fast and super strong.
Hi Ray, I just got mine, I am searching a solution on youtube for the issue I encountered with it. I saw the same problem in this video at 2:42 as well, the motor is moving the camera up and down, however it is fixed to the plate very well. Did you find any solution to that? Looks terrible when in the middle of the clip there is sudden up/down movement when pulling focus... Thanks
Yes! I did find a solution!! I was cranking it too hard into the lens. It just needs to be on the teeth of the focus ring enough to turn the lens. Not jammed into it and cranked down as tight as I can.
I want to use nano for zooming with my Sony 24-70 mm 2.8 (really stiff ring - does anybody use nano with zoom on this Lens? ) and i'm curious - does rec button set focus by half pressing it? Like in many other devices for example in ronin s, or on bodies of cameras etc..
Heyy. Found the exact same EBL 14500 Batteries mine came with, Plus this pack comes with a Charger on Newegg: www.newegg.com/ebl-4-pack-lithium-rechargeable-batteries-charger-kit/p/14R-03UH-00044
Hello, thanks for video! is there a way to invert the focus system, in the way that is pulls focus. Im using on vintage lens and needed to flip the motor. and now my focus pulling is inverted. Do you know if we can change that through the nano controller?
@@austinatencio5454 No problem at all. I made these 3 Nucleus videos a while back, but I just got the Tilta Mirage Motorized VND Matte Box, and I'll be making a video hooking up the Nucleus motor on the Tilta VND filter very soon!
Absolutely. If you can provide power to the motor. I have the Titla 18650 power supply for it, but you can also use a USB power supply or D-Tap. I recommend 8V-12V power supply. In my experience, 5V is not enough torque.
Nice review. Thanks man! Do you know where to download the Nucleus-N firmware? I just found a firmware for the Nucleus-M? And is it normal that every time you power the Nucleus motor on you have to calibrate again or should it save the last calibration? Thanks!
I was sold after seeing the A-B function 😳. Thank you for the tutorial!
Thanks for checking it out. I have 2 other videos about the Nucleus, Part 2 and 3. And recently did a video where I hooked up the Nucleus on the new Tilta Mirage Matte Box.
This is beautiful. I hope you got compensated well.
Thanks, but NOPE, Tilta has never sent me any products or anything, even though I've made numerous videos about their gear. They really should hit me up. Thanks for checking it out.
What device is intended to connect to the tilta nucleus nano via bluetooth and what capabilities are unleashed once connected?
Serious question tho, can the battery charger that comes with the Nano for the handwheel batteries charge the 18650 batteries?? Or would we have to buy a separate charger.
Thanks man!!!
I guess you can buy another motor for zoom rotation and set to another channel? is there a quick way to swtich from channel to channel?
sadly not, it's something I asked as well
Thank you for doing this!
I uploaded 2 more Nucleus Nano videos after this one. Hope it helps!
@@RayValencia Thanks I will check them out!
Great video man!
I like this thing but the display is so dark that you can't see anything when you shooting outside. And it would be very handy if the AB points give some vibrations so that you dont have to turn the wheel the whole length. Thanks for the tutorial!
Super Dim screen! The vibration would've been a good idea!
helped me a bunch man.. thanks.. this thing was bugging.. now i got it down .. thanks..sub'd
Highly appreciated! Glad I could help. I have this motor on the Tilta Mirage VND Matte Box now!!
My lens doesn't have infinity - the focus wheel doesn't ever stop (sony g master 24-70) How do i calibrate it this way? I have used the gear rings that come with it, do I also need to cut off the excess gears ?
Happy New Year Ray!
Happy New Year!!
Great details video, While doing the auto calibration the motor keeps running. It does not work with the wheel. When I want to stop the motor, I have to remove the cable directly from the p-tap battery, then only does it stop running. Why doesn't the wheel run with the motor? Thank you
Does your lens have hard stops? Or does it just keep spinning?
@@RayValencia It works with the focus, but with zoom the motor is pretty stiff and doesn't move.(This is done while the camera is turned off) I am using this with D Tap battery with USB cable..
Hey, question about calibrating non cine lens. I assume it auto calibrates cine lenses detecting hard stops. When in a hurry, can you calibrate non cine lens with auto calibration in a way that you stop focus ring by hand when in reaches one side (like the ronin-s calibration of non cine lenses is done) and grab again when it reaches the other end ? It should be alot faster than fiddling around with disconnecting motor etc...
Hey PK. I totally agree that it should be faster for Auto calibrate. The catch and go method doesn't seem to work like the Ronin-S motor did for me. I've used that one too, but the downside is, it only works on the Ronin. The Tilta ff can be used on and off the gimbal and it only costs like $30-60 more than the DJI one. The good thing is, once you're calibrated, the handwheel itself has hard stops that map out the entire length of your focus throw. So if you have a lens with a short focus throw, you get a full rotation on the Tilta handwheel for that short throw so it actually makes the lens better for focusing.
@@RayValencia yup, when calibrating on Ronin-s motor, its the same way (get full focus throw after calibration. However i am in a look for independent wireless follow focus, i have my eye also on pdmovie live air 2 wireless sytem as well. Seems smaller, more compact and easy calibration. But haven't decided yet.
If you buy a side handle and nucleas nano separately which micro USB male to male is best ?
The Nucleus-N comes with a Micro USB to Micro USB cable. What really matters is the Voltage your ports are outputting to the motor. 5V isn't enough power for my lenses, but 8V-12V is perfect for almost any lens. And I use 14V-16V like a V-Mount battery for enough power to turn big Cinema Lenses, or a Tight Zoom Ring.
@@RayValencia have the side handle and motor bought separately so no cable provided. Should be ok given it’s about the ports as you mentioned.
@@lucash10191 Correct! I've even bought third party cables from Alvin's cables on Amazon. He made me the D-Tap to Micro-USB cables to use with 14V V-Mount batteries.
Great review man! Can you use it on electronic lenses? (Focus by wire) and still pull rack focus? IS the speed od follow focus linear?
Hi Tomas. Yes, I use it on my Sigma 14-24mm, linear focus by wire lens, but it works better on mechanical focus and Cine lenses. For those, it's extremely precise and will land on the exact marks every time. But on focus by wire lenses, they usually don't have any focus markings, so if you pull focus quickly on the wheel, it will respond with that same torque and speed and the FBW lens will lose precise calibration. It will still work though, but mechanical and Cine are where it shines.
hi,question, i make all process, and show me a THIS message
Try to lessen how hard you are clamping your motor against the lens gear. Sometimes too much pressure can cause that. Also, how are you giving power to the motor? 5V USB power? That could be too weak for your lens. If you watch my other 2 videos on this it may explain more about power, Part 2 was about using this system on Ronin-S, and Part 3...about using this system on professional cinema rigs with V-Mount batteries, etc.
@@RayValencia power with the 2 ronin cables ,then with diferents power bank
,i try to put the motor with less presion and not the same message ...
can you power the motor off the camera? I know you can power it from gold/v mount but for lighter handheld rigging it would be really nice.
Yes. I went over how to Power it with a Ronin in Part 2. And even more power options in Part 3. th-cam.com/video/4YY5Sk8YKDQ/w-d-xo.html
I just got mine and I’m setting it up right now. I am powering everything on my rig off a 5.5 mm barrel plug so I am able to tap into my Moza air two or my V mount and I will probably be able to use my NPF plate with two barrel plugs on it or if not then I will just run it through the splitter. Since my black magic camera and this nucleus are so flexible with power inputs, I just run them both into a barrel plug splitter and I can plug that into just about anything. I haven’t tried AC power yet but I think the voltage would be right.
Good day! Have you ever experienced the Focus Wheel jamming? Sometimes, after calibration or even when the wheel is not synced, I would feel the wheel stuck. But, after nudging it back and forth it would continue turning smoothly up to the end. Is this "normal"? Thank you.
Hi Pasmadong. Hi! No, I don't think that's normal because mine has never gotten stuck or jammed up. I wonder if it is damaged or has some dust or sand in it?
Damn, I probably got a lemon. Thanks for the reply@@RayValencia !
I have a lens with hard stops but when it goes the second direction it doesn’t stop trying to spin the lens and I have to remove the motor from the ring because it never stops. What am I missing?
Interesting. Is this happening after you run the Auto Calibrate? It just doesn't remember the 2nd Hard Stop on the handwheel? Maybe factory reset it?
Or it happens while you are running the Motor Calibration? It hits the first hard stop no problem, but then it just doesn't stop on the second hard stop? This may not be related, but I found that tightening the tiny little Allen screw that holds the 15mm rod in place came loose once, so my motor would slip off the ring every time it hit a Hard Stop. Make sure that 15mm rod isn't loose and twisting in the sleeve that holds it in place.
Might be an extra step (that you shouldn't have to take) but you could always manually set your Min and Max focus if you are really in a pinch or need this for a shoot right away.
I just bought mine and haven’t received it yet but I have a question… are you able to power to motor from your camera or is a separate power supply needed.
Hey Alex. The motor itself needs its own power supply. And the more power you are able to give it, the more torque the motor will have and faster response time. 5V will be slower and less responsive. 8V is reliable. And 12V is lightning fast and super strong.
Hi Ray, I just got mine, I am searching a solution on youtube for the issue I encountered with it. I saw the same problem in this video at 2:42 as well, the motor is moving the camera up and down, however it is fixed to the plate very well. Did you find any solution to that? Looks terrible when in the middle of the clip there is sudden up/down movement when pulling focus... Thanks
Yes! I did find a solution!! I was cranking it too hard into the lens. It just needs to be on the teeth of the focus ring enough to turn the lens. Not jammed into it and cranked down as tight as I can.
I want to use nano for zooming with my Sony 24-70 mm 2.8 (really stiff ring - does anybody use nano with zoom on this Lens? ) and i'm curious - does rec button set focus by half pressing it? Like in many other devices for example in ronin s, or on bodies of cameras etc..
where can I get batteries for the focus puller wheel. can't find them anywhere..any links would be appreciated
Heyy. Found the exact same EBL 14500 Batteries mine came with, Plus this pack comes with a Charger on Newegg: www.newegg.com/ebl-4-pack-lithium-rechargeable-batteries-charger-kit/p/14R-03UH-00044
@@RayValencia thank you
Hello, thanks for video! is there a way to invert the focus system, in the way that is pulls focus. Im using on vintage lens and needed to flip the motor. and now my focus pulling is inverted. Do you know if we can change that through the nano controller?
Hey Austin, Yes, check this video at 5:30
@@RayValencia oh man game changer!!!! thanks so so much
@@austinatencio5454 No problem at all. I made these 3 Nucleus videos a while back, but I just got the Tilta Mirage Motorized VND Matte Box, and I'll be making a video hooking up the Nucleus motor on the Tilta VND filter very soon!
@@RayValencia wow yea. cant wait !
can you use it on a Tripod?
Absolutely. If you can provide power to the motor. I have the Titla 18650 power supply for it, but you can also use a USB power supply or D-Tap. I recommend 8V-12V power supply. In my experience, 5V is not enough torque.
Nice review. Thanks man! Do you know where to download the Nucleus-N firmware? I just found a firmware for the Nucleus-M? And is it normal that every time you power the Nucleus motor on you have to calibrate again or should it save the last calibration?
Thanks!