While it does support app and optional IR remote control, the Slide Module v3 also allows you to manually adjust the positions and program the motions of your SliderPLUS (and optional HeadPLUS) by hand. The Slide Module v3 uses a quiet step motor driving technology that combines precise step motor positioning ability with ultraquiet operation. New features include improved wireless connection and a longer range, improved power management, a physical power button, an information screen that provides instant feedback, and quieter operation than ever before. Also, when the Slide Module v3 is attached to the slider, it can be synced up to other edelkrone motion control devices (such as the HeadPLUS pan and tilt device) to allow for synchronized multi-axis motion control from the same app. You can set up stable motorized slides or easily program motion time-lapse and stop motion videos. It adds motorized capability to the slider, allowing for motion control from a companion iOS/Android app.

More information can be found on the Edelkrone website and in the video below.The edelkrone Slide Module v3 is an add-on attachment for all SliderPLUS sliders.

That's a serious investment, but given the rig might help set your videography apart from the competition it could well be worth it from a business point of view. The SliderPLUS X & Motion Kit will set you back $3,700, $1,000 for the slider and $2,700 for the Motion head. You'll also be able to program your lenses into the system, so focus calibration can be saved for future use. Eventually users will be able to convert programmed motion paths into time-lapse or stop-motion animations and the camera will be controllable during live recordings. Edelkrone is still working on a number of features that will be added at a later stage via app and firmware updates respectively. You can program complex motion by movements the head and slider manually to 'record' the motion and it's possible to create looping sequences as well. The system allows you to lock the lens and focus onto a subject for a slide. Edelkrone claims its new rig is the 'world’s smartest and most portable 4-Axis motion control system.' The SliderPLUS X & Motion Kit is a slider and motion head combo that offers 4 axes of control - slide, pan, tilt and focus, all controllable via a smartphone app. Accessory-maker Edelkrone has launched its latest motion control product for videographers.

Edelkrone stop motion module