SCU and SKATER Motor: When used with the original SKATER Motor, the SCU is usually powered through a 3 pin RS connector cable (#19920) utilizing the power from the camera, which can range from 10v - 35v. Only one cable (#22100) runs between SCU (#21502) and SKATER Motor on the SKATER Mini Dolly. With Arri cameras, the run function can be activated.

Alternatively, the SCU and the SKATER Motor can be powered through an external battery.

SCU with Third Party Motor: When a third party motor is used, like Heden digital motor or Arri CLM2) together with the SCU, both are powered with one cable from an external battery or the camera. When connected to the camera, camera run functions on Arri cameras are available.

Wireless Control with CMotion's Coperate: When used together with a cmotion wireless Lens Control System, the SCU can be directly connected to the hand unit, Coperate. All functions are transmitted wireless to the receiver, Camin, and the SKATER Motor would use the third axis, usually used for the zoom lens. This configuration works as well with an Arri CLM2 or Heden digital motor.