A new spin on ULTRA.
Plug & play, zero backlash, +300% response, +50% speed, structurally reinforced, Base module upgrade for MotoCrane ULTRA.
backlash
Dual-stage Synchromonic powertrain eliminates all Swing-axis backlash and revolutionizes performance.
We’ve learned a thing or two since MotoCrane ULTRA was designed in 2018. Our new “synchromonic” powertrain design combines two motion-control grade backlash-free stages of gear reduction for a huge increase in power, responsiveness, and smoothness. While the original ULTRA Base utilizes planetary and worm gears operating at ~20% net efficiency, the ULTRA XP Base operates at over 80% efficiency to deliver approximately 1000ft-lbs of peak torque, at >10RPM.
Designed by ULTRA owners, built by MotoCrane.
To ensure we built the highest-performance ULTRA upgrade possible, we partnered directly with several MotoCrane ULTRA owners- each representing a unique way that ULTRA is used. Together, we developed the list of requirements that would benefit ALL applications for MotoCrane ULTRA from aggressive high-speed tracking to smooth low-speed precision camera movement. Check out their real first impressions:
“It’s a huge step forward. Knowing that there’s zero backlash, it’s nice and quiet... it makes total sense”
“I definitely noticed ‘OK that was quick...’ The main thing for me was the backlash, and you’ve taken care of that.”
“I was shocked, and had to pull back on the joystick a bit, because it was fast! We do a lot of track stuff, but the speed, that’s what we need.”
Watch the launch film to learn more and see customer’s first experience with the XP Base.
[CUSTOMER TESTED & APPROVED]
Motion control grade smooth.
No flex zone.
Designed for applications that push ULTRA to the limit- the XP Base eliminates any/all flex at the Base to Turret connection with new Turret braces (SS304) that provide a much stronger and more direct path for dynamic loads. Just like it’s big brother HYPER- The XP Base rotates on a large diameter, rigid cross-roller bearing which results in more precise Lift axis movements than previously.
Ready for the fastest camera cars in the world.
1000ft-lbs of peak torque not only contributes to insane responsivness, it helps the XP Base perform 360º Swings at mind-blowing sustained vehicle speeds of over 100MPH.
Expanded ACC connections
ACC COM + ACC PWR2
Accessory input/output has been expanded for the XP Base to feature 2 new ports- ACC COM and ACC PWR2. ACC COM allows common signal types to be hardwired through the XP Base slipring, and ACC PWR2 allows another DC voltage to be provided in addition to the existing ACC PWR port. For example, with the XP Base both 12V and 24V can be provided for heads like the ARRI SRH-3/360 which requires both voltages simultaneously via 3-pin and 4-pin XLR.
Same mounting, Same electronics
Early on, we decided that the XP Base must be Plug-n-play, meaning it would use the exact same speedrail mounting dimensions and that no component would need to be shipped back to us. In fact, the XP Base uses the same Base Driver Unit as the original ULTRA base so that users can choose to simply swap their existing BDU or get complete XP Base and retain their original as a spare.
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