ATEM ToolKit (for ATEM Production Switchers) Overview: The ATEM Toolkit is a palm sized controller that can connect to the ATEM using just a single ethernet cable. It was initially designed to extend the ATEM Macro capability to a stand alone unit, but in being able to create macro s, it needed to have access to all the ATEM controls. It is ideally suited to sit along side an existing ATEM control surface or software control panel, but with the addition of the expansions available, it can also be used as the main controller. Its main GUI is based on a 3.5 touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 320. A larger 7 version will be available at the end of 2018 that has a resolution of 800 x 480 (more details to follow). With 4 fully programable control buttons they can be programmed as source selections, AUTO, CUT or any other control available. The transition can also be manually controlled using the built in slide fader (T-Bar). It also has the ability to provide program and preview tallies, as well as expanding the available control to another 23 buttons using the 25 pin expansion connector. There will also be available optional expansion boxes to suit various requirements. A stand alone optional serial controlled control panel will be available to allow 8 program, 8 preview and 8 function keys along with a T-Bar fader. This serial control will also be compatible with the Datavideo RMC-260 control panel providing basic Program/Preview row selection with associated T-Bar functionality. The serial control will also be extended to hardware CCU and Audio functions provided by the ATEM. What makes the Toolkit even more useful is its ability to expand on existing ATEM functionality with features such as separate key sources for each keyer, timeline control of DVE effects, timeline control of all 4 boxes of SuperSource, etc.
When making adjustments of various ATEM controls they can be achieved using touch screen sliders, buttons, numerical entrys and an assignable infinity controlled rotary knob with button. The ATEM Toolkit also has a totally different hardware interface which allows for removable media at the connector end which will be able to be used for uploading media to the ATEM and also used when software updates require display reprogramming. An introductory price of US$695 will be available for a short time while still in development. The ATEM Toolkit will start shipping early May. Software updates will be supplied free of charge via download when available. Pre-order yours today mailto:baz@bazcontrollers.com?subject=toolkit for ATEM Toolkit for ATEM - Features: - Palm sized - Touch Screen multi menu 3.5 display - Hardware Transition fader - 4 user Hardware programable buttons with LEDs - Rotary knob with push button for fine adjustment of controls - 23 additional user programable buttons available using expansion port - 23 program/preview tallies using expansion port - 2 Serial (RS232) expansion ports (available on 3.5mm sockets) Future Audio mixer interface Basic Switcher control panel interface RMC-260 control panel interface Future Router interface - 3 way Power Power over ethernet USB (5v) 2.1mm 9v -12v - Controls all ATEM functions (note*) Program and preview row selection ATEM AUX buss control Color Generator setup SuperSource Setup Up Stream Keyer setup (up to 4 keyers on 1 ME ATEM) Down Stream Keyer setup Transitions setup Fade to Black setup - Programmable ATEM source to control input selections - Control ME 1 or ME 2 - ATEM Macro record and run - ATEM Media Player controller - ATEM Audio control panel - ATEM CCU control panel - Hyperdeck control
Main ATEM control panel. Use the knob on the left to scroll the bottom program and preview rows to access all ATEM inputs. Menu screen to access all user and ATEM settings Palettes menu to access all ATEM settings Color Generator adjusts SuperSource adjusts
SuperSource timeline animation settings UpStream Keyer adjusts UpStream Keyer Pattern SuperSource Box 1 crop adjusts DownStream Keyer adjusts UpStream Keyer Chroma Keyer
Transition selections Transitions DVE adjusts Colour Picker chart Transitions Wipe adjusts Audio control Auxillary Buss control
4 x User button allocation settings Tally/GPI connector function settings LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE
Specifications: Controller Outboard memory Ethernet internal casing - Arduino Mega 2560 (encrypted) - 4 gig Micro SD side mounted - W5500 SPI controlled 8 slot interface with POE - Interface adaptor card - control panel card - 3D printed case with 6 sides snaps together with screws either end adjusts and indicators - Rotary knob (top) - Rotary button (top) - 3.5 touch screen display (top) - 4 x push buttons with LED indicators (top) - 30mm slider t-bar (top) - Light Blue LED for power and ATEM data indication (top) - Expansion connector 5v/9v voltage selector (side left) - reset button (side left) - Expansion connector with 5v/9v (side right) connections - USB (for software updates and power) - Power (2.1mm) - Ethernet (includes POE capability) - MicroSD slot (for data storage and display updates) - Serial port 1, 3.5mm jack (for controller expansion) - Serial port 2, 3.5mm jack (for controller expansion) - 25 pin D connector (for Tally and GPI allocations) Dimensions - 162mm x 74mm x 60mm Note* Controls all ATEM functions as at October 2017. Blackmagic Design has added some new functions since and they will be added over time. Current software is work in progress and will welcome any suggestions to improve the product. ( 2018 Baz Leffler - specifications subject to change)