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Red V-Raptor XL

Connection​

bitbox can be connected to Red V-Raptor XL in two ways:

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There is a known issue in early Red V-Raptor / V-Raptor XL / Komodo firmwares which causes USB-C devices to not hot swap, requiring a reboot if bitbox is unplugged to restore connectivity. This is fixed in later firmwares, so if you are experiencing this issue please update your camera when possible. Alternatively, you may try the X-Mode firmware for our USB-C ethernet controller. We strongly recommend updating the camera, however, as this X-mode will break compatibility with iOS / macOS devices.

IP Address Configuration (USB-C)​

  1. Open Menu → Communication → Connections → USB-C
  2. Set IP/Subnet (see IP Addressing for more information):
Red V-Raptor USB-C ConfigurationRed V-Raptor USB-C IP Settings

For more information please see Red's documentation.

IP Address Configuration (GIG-E Lemo)​

  1. Open Menu → Communication → Connections → GIG-E
  2. Set IP/Subnet (see IP Addressing for more information):
Red V-Raptor GIG-E ConfigurationRed V-Raptor GIG-E IP Settings

For more information please see Red's documentation.

Control Options​

The Red V-Raptor camera features no Web UI. You will need to download one of Red's apps for camera control.

  • Red Control (free via Google Play Store and Apple App Store)
  • Red Control Pro ($499.99 via Apple App Store, more full featured and with multi-camera control)

Common Issues / Troubleshooting​

I have set the IP address but still cannot get a response from the camera​

Confirm that you have signal as indicated by the status lights on the bitbox. If you do, it is most likely an IP configuration issue. Double check all settings and confirm that the subnets match.

Earlier Red firmwares had an issue where USB-C devices would disappear and not reappear until a reboot. If you are experiencing this, you should reboot the camera and update to the latest firmware at your nearest convenience. Alternately, our X-Mode USB-C firmware should prove more reliable in these scenarios. We do not recommend changing the bitbox firmware mode unless you cannot upgrade your camera firmware, as X-Mode breaks compatibility with many other devices.

Can I use the GIG-E Lemo port for communication and the USB-C port to power bitbox?​

Yes.

Cabling​

Bit Part manufactures a custom cable compatible with the V-Raptor. You can purchase it here.

Connector Pinout​

Please see this article from Red for their GIG-E pinout.