Switch to Xangle
Switching to XangleCS
In most cases, you can use XangleCS with your existing hardware. This page provides a few guidelines for making the switch. You can also explore the complete feature list.
1- Breeze Multi-Camera
DSLR Remote Pro Multi-Camera
Hardware
- Disconnect your trigger cables. They are not required or recommended with XangleCS; triggering is handled over USB.
- You no longer need a calibration bar.
Software
- Turn on your cameras in the desired order, then click Re-number to apply the new camera numbering.
- Nodes (additional computers) do not need to reference the main computer's IP address.
2- Dzentech hardware
Disconnect your trigger cables. They are not required or recommended with XangleCS; triggering is handled over USB.
You can run freeze, interval, and jump-and-freeze sequences directly from the software.
3- CaptureGrid
Separate trigger cables are not required when using XangleCS.
4- Twindom full-body scanner
Minimum requirements
- Raspberry Pi 3
- PiCam v1, v2, or v3, or Arducam IMX519
Upgrading the hardware
To upgrade a Raspberry Pi 1- or 2-based system to Raspberry Pi 4 or 5, you will need the following:
| Item | Quantity | Unit price |
|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 4, 2 GB | 89 | US$45 |
| PiCam v3 | 89 | US$25 |
| USB-C power cable | 89 | US$8 |
Choose USB-C cables of the appropriate length, and make sure each Raspberry Pi has a microSD card with at least 16 GB of storage.
Total hardware upgrade budget: US$7,488.