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The script type can be either TxN or py.

We will provide two examples of MECHA scripts for creating 360-degree spherical panoramas.

1.) A MECHA script in TxN format is generated using tilts and number of positions for each tilt. For example:
SL,0x7,-61.40x6,61.40x6.
That means, starting with the upper rail of the panohead in the level (horizontal) position, or SL:
  • The first row is at a tilt of 0° and consists of 7 positions.
  • The second row is at a tilt of -61.40° and consists of 6 positions.
  • The third row is at a tilt of 61.40° and consists of 6 positions.
2.) A MECHA script in py format is generated using pitch and yaw values in degrees. For example:
SL p0 y0 51.43..308.57 p-61.40 y0 60..300 p61.40 y0 60..300 RT
This is equivalent to the TxN script above. Instead of common positions, the py format uses angular positions.
The pitch takes values from 0° to 180°, and yaw takes values from 0° to 360°.
In our example:
  • SL is the starting position for the upper rail of the panohead, meaning it is level.
  • p0 y0 51.43..308.57 describes the first row of the panorama. At 0° pitch (p0), we have positions at 0° yaw (y0), at 51.43° yaw, and so on up to 308.57°.
  • p-61.40 y0 60..300 describes the second row of the panorama. At -61.40° pitch, we have positions at 0° yaw (y0), at 60° yaw, and so on up to 300°.
  • p61.40 y0 60..300 describes the third row of the panorama. At 61.40° pitch, we have positions at 0° yaw (y0), at 60° yaw, and so on up to 300°.
  • RT instructs MECHA to position the upper rail in its initial position at the end, using the shortest path.

For py script type only. Enter the value only if you're using a rotator with detent plunger, indexing ring, or click stops.

For py script type only. Enter the value only if you're using a rotator with detent plunger, indexing ring, or click stops.

The Grid option ensures an equal number of positions in each row, while the Sphere option may result in fewer positions in the upper and lower rows.

M — middle row, D — down rows, U — up rows.

Z — zenith, N — nadir, ZZ — two zenith shots 90° apart, NN — two nadir shots 90° apart, Zx2,Nx2 — two zenith + two nadir shots 180° apart.



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Shooting Pattern Calculator Revision History

2025-02-20: Addressed an issue causing an uneven distribution of the Down rows if UD or DU is used instead of MDU.

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