Also MAGMA has a rack-mounted version of the chassis, that might just work fine for what they need...Originally Posted by Jeff Kilgroe
Our focus is clearly on minimum size (without compromising cooling) while fitting snugly under 17" MBP...
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08-22-2009, 09:05 PM
Also MAGMA has a rack-mounted version of the chassis, that might just work fine for what they need...
Our focus is clearly on minimum size (without compromising cooling) while fitting snugly under 17" MBP...
P.
08-23-2009, 01:29 AM
Peter,
please show as some of prototype pictures or drawings....
08-23-2009, 10:04 AM
Yep. Also it's pretty easy to rack mount anything that is 1U size and smaller, lots of ways to adapt hardware into a rack. I was just saying I didn't see a reason to try and make the thing a full 1U thickness and/or width if not necessary. I'm not a fan of making anything bigger than it has to be.
Perfect.Our focus is clearly on minimum size (without compromising cooling) while fitting snugly under 17" MBP...
08-23-2009, 03:10 PM
Bring it on Peter!Actually the best person to bug about this is me for now. I have a working prototype, but optimizing the internal layout for cooling. The great news is that the chassis is battery-powered (and of course main of the wall too...), so it allows for true portable power-independent operation...
First milled unit will go to Deanan for testing next week, shortly after we will announce the shipping dates for production units...
I have more surprises coming Your way...
Peter
08-24-2009, 06:10 AM
I have just finished giving specialist course on RED at the International Film Festival Monterrey in Mexico and I am on my way to USA. You can expect the tech drawings, renderings and photos of the working balsa prototype within 2 days. Fully working milled prototype will be with Deanan before this week is over. Shipping units will follow before end of September pending final tests in the real-world environment...
I completely agree with Jeff - our goal is to make it as small as possible (I am hoping the unit to be less the 1.5" thick with the footprint of the 17" MBP. It is going to be very easy to adapt for rack-mounting for those who need it. The primary use for this unit is in a portable version on a location without the need to be connected to main power. So size, weight, ruggedness and silent & cool operation are the priorities here...
Expect a lot more from me in the coming weeks...
08-24-2009, 06:39 AM
I have just finished giving specialist course on RED at the International Film Festival Monterrey in Mexico and I am on my way to USA. You can expect the tech drawings, renderings and photos of the working balsa prototype within 2 days. Fully working milled prototype will be with Deanan before this week is over. Shipping units will follow before end of September pending final tests in the real-world environment...
I completely agree with Jeff - our goal is to make it as small as possible (I am hoping the unit to be less the 1.5" thick with the footprint of the 17" MBP. It is going to be very easy to adapt for rack-mounting for those who need it. The primary use for this unit is in a portable version on a location without the need to be connected to main power. So size, weight, ruggedness and silent & cool operation are the priorities here...
Expect a lot more from me in the coming weeks...
Peter,
amazing news.
You rock again.
08-24-2009, 07:45 AM
I guess I can scrap that Mac Pro rackmount case I've been working on....
Can't wait to see what you've come up with!
08-24-2009, 08:46 AM
Los Angeles Area REDusers may be interested in this upcoming Digital Cinema Society Event:
Exploring RED Rocket™ at LIGHTIRON Digital - September 5th
On Saturday morning, September 5th, DCS will join RED workflow aficionados Michael Cioni of LIGHTIRON Digital, and Torrey Loomis of Silverado Systems, (an authorized dealer for this product) to see RED Rocket™ in action. The meeting will be held at Michael’s new LIGHTIRON digs in L.A., where he will demo RED Rocket™ working with Pablo in his DI grading suite.
Saturday, September 5th - 10AM to Noon at LIGHTIRON Digital. Please note for those in other parts of the world, that we also record our events for later streaming from our website.
Seating is limited and RSVPs are required. Current DCS members can save a place by e-mailing us with “RED Rocket™” in the subject line to: Mathers (at) DigitalCinemaSociety (dot) org
Non DCS members need first be added to our roster using either of the links below. Be our guest to a complimentary trial membership, or if you would like to choose now to support what we are about, use the regular sign up link to pay the $30.00 dues/initiation fee; either way, we will be happy to activate your membership and register you for this event.
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08-25-2009, 06:27 PM
I have just noticed that rocketcine-x build 661 is out (lots of useful tweaks there, thanks guys!) as well as the driver version 1.0.7. I don't see a change list for the new 1.0.7 driver, and as such I am wondering if I should install the new driver while updating my rocketcine software? And if so, should I install over or is there an uninstall process to follow first?
08-25-2009, 06:38 PM
There is no uninstalling the previous driver, when you install the new driver it will write over the old one. You'll want to follow all the instructions and make sure you also have the latest firmware.
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