MIOPS USER MANUAL Firmware Version: 1.5 App Version: 1.0.0 Document Version: 1.0.4 Release Date: March 15th, 2015 Please check your firmware and app versions to verify the reference of this document.
Please check your firmware and app versions to verify the reference of this document.
Contents 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 4 2. Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 6 3. Charging and Operation..................................................................................................... 6 4. Smartphone App .............................................................................
1. Introduction Thank you for choosing MIOPS High-Speed Camera Trigger. MIOPS is revolutionary photography equipment, which combines power of electronics with the flexibility of smartphone platform. It will deliver high performance with reliable and easy operation. MIOPS is always open to new features with the upgradeable firmware. On top of that, the dedicated smartphone application is open to unlimited options. With every version of the app, you will get new features.
Figure 1 Buttons, Ports and LEDs Please check your firmware and app versions to verify the reference of this document.
2. Specifications In this section you can find the technical specifications of MIOPS. The specifications of your MIOPS may change depending on your model and some of the specifications may not be applicable for your device. LCD Screen: 128 x 128 pixels Battery: 3.7 Vdc, 1020 mAh, 3.8 Wh Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 (Low Power) USB Interface: 5 Vdc 3. Charging and Operation MIOPS can only be used with the provided rechargeable battery and USB connection.
4. Smartphone App The smartphone app is the dedicated interface to configure and control your MIOPS. It is available on iOS and Android platforms. You will receive software updates over AppStore and Android Market. The iOS version must be 7.0 or higher. The Android version must be 4.3 or higher. The communication between the smartphone and MIOPS is done over Bluetooth connection. Your smartphone has to be compatible with Bluetooth 4.0.
The initial screen of the app will show your smartphone and the nearby discovered MIOPS units. You can pair your MIOPS with the smartphone by touching the MIOPS icon. The logo will move onto the smartphone logo and the menu will show up on the left hand side of the screen. If you want pair the smartphone with another MIOPS, you can touch the refresh icon on left-top section of the screen. The app will discover all available MIOPS units in the Bluetooth cover range.
4.3 Using the Application The app has a menu style interface to switch between different modes. The initial menu will appear on the left hand side of the screen. Different modes will be listed from top to button. You can select the mode you want to use by touching the icon. The menu will scroll down to show additional modes that do not fit into the screen. The menu will disappear once you select any mode and the app will enter in to the configuration page of that particular mode.
to start the application again. In that case, you can use the Search Devices button to discover and connect to your MIOPS again. A continuous connection is needed when you are going to use the four release modes: Cable Release, Press & Hold, Press & lock, Timed Release. These modes will only function properly if there is an active Bluetooth connection between MIOPS and your smart phone. In each mode you will have different parameters. You can set the parameters per your need.
The sensitivity of the lightning mode can be adjusted, using the touch dial on the screen. Turning the dial clockwise will increase the sensitivity and vice versa. The faster you turn the dial, the faster will change the sensitivity. The current level can be read in the middle of the dial. If you want to fine tune the sensitivity level, you need to turn dial really slow. You can change the level by +/- 1 percent if you do so.
The sound mode has three different parameters. These are Sensitivity, Delay and Lock. The sensitivity can be set to a value between 1 and 99 using the dial. Setting the sensitivity to a high value will let you to capture more sound events. If you want to capture only high level sound events, you need to set the sensitivity to a lower value. You can try and see which sensitivity level fits your needs. The second parameter is delay. This parameter is very useful photography.
4.3.4 Laser Mode The laser mode is used is to capture picture of moving items. This can be a wild animal, a bird or a ball rolling down. In order to use this mode, you need a laser source. You will feed the laser beam to MIOPS and whenever the beam is broken MIOPS will trigger your camera or flash unit. The type of the laser source is not important. It can be a red or green laser source. The laser beam must be stabilized so it does not move away from the receiver of MIOPS.
4.3.5 Time Lapse Mode Time Lapse videos are created by a series of pictures taken in a certain time frame with the same interval between each frame. This is exactly what MIOPS does in Time Lapse mode. It triggers your camera periodically per your settings. You can define how many pictures you want to take, so you don’t fill up your memory card. You can also define the exposure, so MIOPS will have the full control of your camera. Time Lapse mode has three different parameters.
between 1 msec and 999 msec. Finally, you can also define the signal change mode. This determines what kind of signal change from the output of the sensor would be treated as a valid triggering event. There are three different options: Raise, Fall and Change. If you set it to Raise, MIOPS will detect only raising signals. If you set it to Fall, MIOPS will detect falling signals. If you want both types of signals to be detected, then you need to set the parameter to Change. 4.3.
phone. Set the volume of your smart phone to the highest level. You can put MIOPS far away from your camera. When MIOPS has to trigger your camera, it will send a signal to your smartphone and your smartphone will trigger your camera using the mobile dongle. In this mode, MIOPS must be able to send Bluetooth signal to your smartphone. Also make sure that your smart phone is not auto-locked. The phone will not be able to communicate with MIOPS if it is locked.
5. Standalone Operation You can use your MIOPS as a standalone device without the involvement of your smartphone. If you use MIOPS as a standalone device, you can set it to six basic modes: Lightning, Sound, Time Lapse, Laser, HDR and DIY modes. The advanced modes are available with the smart phone application only. The scenario mode will be enabled for the previously saved scenarios.
6. Warranty MIOPS comes with a 2-Year warranty against manufacturing defects. If you think that your unit is not working as it should, please contact us at info@miops.com with your purchase details. The device is not water proof, so water damages are not covered. If you are using MIOPS outside, make sure that you protect it from water. Do not drop MIOPS as this can damage the PCB and electronics components inside. There are no user serviceable parts inside, so please do not disassemble the device.
7. Disclaimer Lightning Photography is a dangerous activity. We are not liable for any damage or personal injury associated with the use of MIOPS. MIOPS is intended for use as a camera shutter release device only and no other purpose. MIOPS is not waterproof. It should be treated and handled with the care of a camera and should not be dropped and/or exposed to extreme heat or moisture. Please check your firmware and app versions to verify the reference of this document.
8. FCC Approval Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
