The 47" YC Onion Hot Dog Bun Motorized Slider includes a motor that attaches to the slider carriage to motorize your slides with smooth, consistent motion. Using an iOS/Android companion app, you can assign A and B start and end travel points in both video and time-lapse modes. Settings such as speed and back and forth loop motion are also assignable. In time-lapse mode, you can adjust the frame rate, the number of photos, interval time, exposure, damping, and other parameters. The motor also has onboard buttons for setting A and B start and end points directly without an app. The motor attaches to the slider carriage with included screws, and a belt attaches to the motor and to the two ends of the slider by quick release clip mounts. You can also remove the motor and belt and use the slider fully manually.

The motor can also be paired with select DJI and Zhiyun-Tech gimbals, and simultaneous motion settings can be assigned for the slider and the gimbal from the same YC Onion app to achieve 4-axis motion control. To pair the DJI Ronin-S or RS 2, an optional YC Onion Interlink module is additionally required. There are separate ones available for these two gimbals, and they sandwich in between the gimbal and the slider. But Zhiyun gimbals can be paired directly, without any add-on module required. The following Zhiyun gimbals are directly compatible: WEEBILL LAB, WEEBILL-S, CRANE 3 LAB, CRANE 3S, CRANE 2S, CRANE 2, and CRANE-M2. The WEEBILL-2 is expected to be compatible in the near future as well.

Time-lapse capture can be achieved with the slider placed horizontally or slanted on a tripod. The motor supports up to 44 lb horizontally, up to 31 lb when inclined at 45° on a tripod, and up to 14 lb when mounted fully vertically.

The slider carriage features a 3/8"-16 screw, supporting compatible tripod heads and ball heads (as well as the optional Interlink module). On the bottom of the slider are 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threads for mounting the slider on a tripod.

Attachable Motor with Controls & LCD    Can Be Used Manually with Motor Removed    DJI/Zhiyun Gimbal Pairing    iOS/Android App Slider/Gimbal Settings    Time-Lapse Settings: A/B, Loop & More    44 lb Horizontal/14 lb Vertical Payload    2.5mm Shutter Control Port    A/B Travel Points Memory    Carbon Fiber Rods, Aluminum Construction    Battery & Power Bank Support

The motor can be powered by an optional Sony F550, F750, or F950 battery, or by an optional USB power bank, which would connect to a USB Type-C port on the motor. An F550 battery provides up to four hours of runtime, an F750 up to eight hours, and an F970 up to 11 hours. A 10000mAh power bank lasts up to three hours.

Next to the USB Type-C port on the motor is a 2.5mm DC port for connecting compatible shutter cables (sold separately) for enhanced time-lapse capture with your camera.

The motor has a power button, stepless control knob, A/B buttons, and 1.3" LCD screen that displays the status of select assigned parameters, so you don't need an app to assign and monitor settings for basic A to B motions. The control knob lets you adjust speed and make various selections.

The assigned A to B travel points are stored in the motor's memory and can be used the next time you use the slider. When these travel points are changed, the motor stores the new settings, replacing the previous ones.

The belt has integrated clips on the end that allow it to be attached to the slider by quick release. An Allen key comes inserted in a dedicated slot on one end of the slider, and it's used to tighten the belt by tightening the corresponding belt screw, which is also on the end of the slider. The belt can be removed, and the slider used manually.

Independently adjustable feet allow you to compensate for uneven surfaces when placing the slider on the ground.

The slider uses lightweight carbon fiber rods and aluminum components mostly everywhere else.

The companion app is compatible with iOS 11.0 or later, and Android 6.0 or later. It can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. On the YC onion se, is there any sort of markings for location of the parallax bar to know when you have it centered, so it won't inadvertently screw up your centering of the subject? If no markings, it should at least have a detent.

A: Markings do not appear on the YC Onion Hotdog SE Motorized Slider (31.5") as seen in the product material here - https://bit.ly/3Icghwq

Q: 2. Can this slider used with the zhiyun crane 3S Pro gimbal?

A: While it may be possible to mount the Crane 3S Pro to this slider, it is not something we would recommend.

Q: 3. Does this come with the battery also?

A: Batteries are not included.

Q: 4. Will this work with the dji RS2?

A: The DJI RS2 can work with the YC Onion Hot Dog Bun Motorized Slider (39"). Do consider adding the YC Onion YC RS2 Interlink Module and YC Onion RS 2 Power Supply Module for control and power. View the links below: https://bhpho.to/3wKRPP3 https://bhpho.to/3qHbcog

Q: 5. will there still be support for belts and motors in the event they fail?

A: There is a 1-year limited warranty from the manufacturer that should provide support, but we do recommend that one reads the full disclosure of said warranty prior to purchase.

Q: 6. Can new firmware be updated without the use of an Android device?

A: You can use IOS or Android.

Q: 7. Does this come with a cable to control Nikon D850?

A: No it does not.

Q: 8. Can new firmware be updated without using an Android device?

A: You can use either an IOS or an Android Device.

Q: 9. Question answered regarding firmware updating. So, if I have neither IOS or Android capability, I cannot apply future product firmware updates?

A: Yes, you need either Android or iOS for updates.

Q: 10. is this compatible with the Dji RS3 pro?

A: Yes, the YC Onion Hot Dog Bun Motorized Slider will support the DJI RS3.