The Biggest and Fastest High-Speed Camera Robot Just Got Even Faster
For increased range and breath-taking camera speeds, Bolt X has been given a track axis to take high-speed cinematography to the next level. With a 3.1m arm reach, Bolt X gives a much larger operating envelope, giving operators greater freedom for creativity. Extremely useful for shooting live-action subjects, the Bolt X is perfect for music videos, commercials, film & TV.
Set Up Time
1.5 Hours
Max Height
13.5 FT / 4.18 M
Speed At Camera
31.8 FtPs / 9.7 MPS
Payload
44 lb / 20 KG
SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Envelope
| Maximum Height | 13.5 f | 4.1 m |
| Lowest position | -3.9 f | -1.2 m |
| Maximum reach (from rotate centre) | 10.2 f | 3.1 m |
Rig Dimensions
Bolt X on Track | 4.5 ft (w) x 7 ft (l) x 6 ft (h) | 1.38 m x 2.14 m x 1.83 m |
| Track Pallet | 10 ft x 3.2 ft | 3.1 m x 0.98 m |
| Accessory Kit | 3 ft x 4 ft | 0.92 m x 1.22 m |
| Workstation | 3 ft x 4 ft | 0.92 m x 1.22 m |
Rig Performance
| Axis | Range of Travel | Maximum Speeds |
|---|---|---|
| Track | As required | 13.1 ftps / 4.0 mps |
| Rotate | +/- 179º | 180 degrees per second |
| Lift | +179º to -32º | 180 degrees per second |
| Arm | +235º to -77º | 180 degrees per second |
| Pan | +/- 189º | 335 degrees per second |
| Tilt | – 34º +215º | 360 degrees per second |
| Roll | Infinite | 670 degrees per second |
PRACTICAL SHOOTING SPEEDS
| Move | Speed |
|---|---|
| 1m vertical move | Half a second |
| 1m horizontal move | Half a second |
| Complete 180 degree arc with a 75cm radius | 1 second |
| Complete 180 degree arc with a 45cm radius | 0.75 second |
| Largest complete 180º arc radius | 4.6 f • 1.4 m (2 seconds) |
RIG WEIGHTS
| Lb | Kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt Robot arm | 1234.59 | 560 |
| Track base | 1080.27 | 490 |
| Rails (3m each) | 213.85 | 97 |
| Removable wheel units (2) | 136.69 | 62 |
| DX200 power supply | 500.45 | 227 |
| Track weight plates (2 per rail) | 440.93 | 200 (each) |
| Flair magliner desk | 194 | 88 |
| Maximum camera payload | 44 | 20 |
RIG FIXING (PER RAIL)
While the Bolt can be used with counter weights for some shots, if you are looking to achieve the highest speeds with the smoothest possible results the optimum mounting for the rig is to fix it to the floor. Our studio has been configured as such.
POWER CONNECTION
| Power requirements | 2 x 32a | 3 Phase | 415v |