Two new-generation Micro Force controls are now available. Both controls use a rugged digital encoder to control the maximum speed and a bright LED display to show the speed setting. The Digital Micro Force 2 is used to drive DM1X and DM2 digital motors. It can also be used to control the zoom function through the wireless link of the FI+Z system and the internal zoom motors of video lenses. The Digital Micro Force 2 also has a new "soft stop" function. This function allows the user to program a distance from the end stop where the zoom motor begins to automatically decelerate. The LED bargraph indicates this distance as shown in the picture to the left.   The V+F3 Micro Force control directly drives analog zoom motors through a Y-cable. It can also control the zoom function of the FI+Z wireless system and the internal motors of video lenses.   The DM1X digital motor can drive the focus rings of lenses at the highest speed available - about 2x the speed of its DM1 predecessor. This capability is especially important for the latest generation of large diameter zoom lenses. The power and speed of this motor makes even the most extreme focus racks seem routine!   A short note entitled "Avoiding Microwave Interference" is available from the Downloads page. It describes simple tools and techniques for choosing interference free wireless channels. The Wireless Jungle gives a more detailed description of the technology behind wireless communication and the steps that can be taken to minimize interference.   A new Integral Motor Mount is available for use with DM1X and DM2 motors. This mount provides a compact and lightweight means of securing lens drive motors to the matte box rods. The mount consists of two parts; a replacement motor end cover with rosette gear and a short swing arm. The short swing arm has a rosette gear which securely mates to the motor cover while the other end clamps to the 19mm matte box support rods. Standard reduction bushings are available for use with 15mm and .625" rods.   New 3D software allows the HU3 to control 3D rigs with DM1X or DM2 motors. The calibrations for up to five user defined rigs are stored in the HU3 library. Once calibrated, the user can set the convergence distance via the focus knob and the inter-ocular separation with the iris slider. These parameters can be adjusted either independently - in "unlocked" mode, or in "locked" mode the convergence distance can be kept constant as the interocular separation is changed.   The HU3 display reads out the convergence distance, convergence angle and inter-ocular separation. The focus knob is used to set the convergence distance which are indicated by the pre-printed focus rings.   Stereo lens control is provided by a pair of MDR2 units. These units drive the two lenses synchronously. New Lens Tweak software in the HU3 allows matching the left and right lenses. The Wireless Fujinon 3D Lens Control allows the HU3 hand unit to control the focus, iris, zoom, and camera VTR functions of a stereo pair of Fujinon lenses through its thirty channel, 2.4 GHZ wireless link. Function keys allow the user to select which functions are to be controlled remotely, and which are to be controlled locally on the lens, or through the camera. Cables are available for lenses fitted with either 10-pin or 20-pin Hirose connectors. A Command receptacle is also provided to allow for a cable link to the HU3 hand unit.   All wireless products are now equipped with Generation 4 transceivers. These units are identified by distinctive Generation 4 labels. Generation 4 transceivers address the challenges brought about by the proliferation of wireless devices using the 2.4 GHz wireless band. Their new architecture provides greatly improved ability to reject interference from other devices operating in the same band as well as out of band interference. These new devices also have two additional avantages: much lower power consumption which doubles the operating time under battery power, and a much higher level of integration which leads to improved reliability. Information on upgrading older FI+Z units is available here.