Motion Control Automation

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EMP Designs Film Credits - Film SFX And Motion Control Rigs

April 07th, 2008 | Category: Film SFX, Motion Control, Sequence Controllers

We design and build film motion control platforms and special effects equipment for sequencing, firing and control, and have recently updated our list of film credits. Our programmable sequence controllers, pyrotechnic firing controllers, and body hit packs have been used on more TV and Film projects than it is possible to mention, along with our battery boxes, breakout boxes, switch boxes and sequence boxes. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

  • Film Credits

  • Harry Potter

    Control of a multi axis motion control platform for filming on the broom.

  • Golden Compass

    Motion control of a hydraulic platform for the airship. Designed and built the controls for the compass needle movement.

  • Sweeney Todd

    Motion control of the chair.

  • Casino Royale

    Control of an 80 ton platform for the sinking building scene in Casino Royale.

  • Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

    Remote Control of the boat on the chocolate river and control of the toothpaste robot arm.

  • Thunderbirds

    Automation of the control room and all the led consoles.

  • Die Another Day

    Control of the car mounted guns.

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8 Way Programmable Sequence Controller

March 20th, 2008 | Category: Sequence Controllers

Our 8 way programmable sequence controller has been used for a huge variety of applications such as :

  • Light sequencing
  • Valve sequencing
  • Relay sequencing
  • Controlling motors, solenoids, leds

Programmable Sequence Controller

It’s features are:

  • 8 sequenceable output channels
  • Input voltage 6-24V DC
  • Channel output voltage is the same as the input voltage
  • Each channel can drive up to 300mA (easily runs relays for higher power applications)
  • Store up to 60 steps in a sequence
  • Full speed control over sequence output
  • Can be pre programmed to your requirements
  • Can be supplied with relays for higher power applications
  • Variety of packages
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Striker : Pyrotechnic Sequence Controller

March 18th, 2008 | Category: Film SFX, Sequence Controllers

Our pyrotechnic manual firing controller allows special effects supervisors full manual control over sequence timings and duration.

  • Up to 32 output channels
  • Each unit is linkable to allow unlimited output channels
  • Can trigger valves, lights, relays, pyrotechnics

Contact us for full details and availability.

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