MacroBot Mini

MacroBot Mini

Dragonframe-ready macro motion control for product, VFX, and tabletop cinematography

The MacroBot Mini is a compact, studio motion control system derived from the MP6X platform—re-engineered around an Arduino Giga R1 for real-time control inside Dragonframe. It brings frame-accurate repeatability, micro-scale precision, and a desk-friendly footprint to shoots where every millimeter matters.

Built for cinematographers who need:

• Repeatable, multi-pass composites (clean plates, FX passes, practical elements)
• Macro parallax moves that sell scale on watches, jewelry, tech, and miniatures
• Stop-motion & frame-by-frame control with Dragonframe’s timeline
• Food / product “hero” moves with buttery ease-in/outs and time ramps
• Precision match-moves for VFX integration and layered lighting setups
• Focus stacking & exposure bracketing workflows with perfectly repeatable motion paths
• Botanical / micro timelapse sequences with ultra-slow, deterministic motion

Why it’s different

• Real-time Dragonframe integration — puppeteer axes live, record, edit, and play back instantly.
• Arduino Giga R1 core — high-speed I/O, low latency motion, and straightforward expandability.
• MP6X ecosystem compatibility — use the axes and accessories you already trust
• Compact, modular footprint — optimized for tabletop, lab benches, mini sets, and studio carts.
• Cinematography-first motion profiles — smooth curves, gentle starts/stops, and dead-consistent repeatability.

Typical use cases on set

• VFX plates & pass matching: Wet/dry passes, different lighting looks, or prop swaps—same path, pixel-perfect alignment.
• Macro product beauty: Controlled dolly-ins and orbit moves that feel “big camera” despite the tiny stage.
• Stop-motion animation: Frame-step precision with Dragonframe, without wrestling bulky rigs.
• Tabletop SFX: Repeatable runs for pouring shots, explosions-in-miniature, or mechanical gags.Scientific & technical visuals: Controlled scans across PCBs, specimens, or textures with repeatable coordinates.

Modes you’ll actually use

• Real-time puppeteering: Drive any axis live while recording the move in Dragonframe.
• Keyframe + playback: Block it once, iterate forever.
• Frame-by-frame stepping: For stop-motion, macro VFX, or ultra-precise micro-move