Dreamchip AtomOne

Supported Models

All AtomOne cameras from Dreamchip are supported. They use the same protocol and have essentially the same features.

• AtomOne
• AtomOne Mini
• AtomOne Mini Zoom
• AtomOne 4K
• AtomTwo

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Please be aware it is highly recommended that the camera and cyanview equipment is updated to the latest software version. This is critical especially with new camera releases such as the AtomTwo in 2025

Important changes have been implemented on both Dreamchip and Cyanview's sides in 2023 and 2024. There have been known incompatibility issues when cameras have been used on different versions of firmware.

Supported control

All paint controls available in Dreamchip cameras are accessible from the RCP. Using the official ProVideoGUI software  software from Dreamchip is a good way to discover the capabilities of these cameras, as well as making sure they have the latest firmware. You will need the connection cable from Dreamchip to control the camera from a computer (Windows only).

Control	Notes
Exposure - Gain, Shutter, CLS (Clearscan)
Exposure - Iris	Available on the mini zoom or when using the Dreamchip motors
White balance - R/G/B Gain, AWB (Single shot auto-white), ATW (continious)
White balance - Color Temperature	Changing the color tempearture will set the R/G/B gains similarly to a Sony system camera
Primary Corrections - R/G/B/Master Black level, R/G/B/master gamma (In BT.709), (R/B, master black and black gamma), Saturation, Detail, Denoise
R/G/B/Master Flare
Knee slope and point
User matrix
Multi-matrix	Selection 12, 16, 24 or 32 vectors
Color space: BT.709 or BT.2020
OETF	Selection of BT.709 or HDR formats HLG, PQ and Slog3 Some of the HDR settings disable parts of the video pipeline but the camera doesn't prevent them to be changed. So gamma can still be adjusted although it will have no effect on the picture.
Lens- Iris, Focus, Zoom	When using a C-mount lens with dreamchip motors, the lens is controlled through the camera, ie the AUX Port and will be detected automatically by the RCP. However, the motors need to be calibrated and configured through the Dreamchip provideo software Zoom is only on the AtomOne Zoom
Other controls - Flip: upside-down or mirror,	Video format, Genlock

Workflow

AtomOne with serial communication

RS-485 Bus of cameras

TODO: Add page explaing Dreamchip RS-485 Camera bus

Cables Required

• CY-CBL-DREAMCHIP-01 - CI0 / RIO adapter cable
• CY-CBL-6P-EXT-* - CI0 / RIO extension cable (Where * = length) 

Configuration

Setup

• Please use our Serial Camera Setup Guide to perform the installation.

Power-up defaults

The camera doesn't save the current settings automatically. Dreamchip offers a feature called "auto_save," but it significantly reduces the camera's responsiveness, so we don't recommend using it. As a result, the camera powers up with pre-defined settings, including video format, frame rate, genlock settings, and all paint settings. When the RCP detects the camera, all paint settings are restored based on the RCP's values. Therefore, if you power cycle the camera, all the last values will be restored automatically.

It’s important to note that if you use the Provideo GUI to adjust camera settings and save them as power-up defaults, the RCP will overwrite most of these settings when it connects to the camera. The only settings not restored by the RCP are the video format, genlock settings, and some special features unavailable from the RCP, such as lens calibration.

The RCP has two special commands that are important to know:

• SAVE This command saves all current settings as power-up defaults. It's crucial to use this in the following situations:

  • When you change the video format or genlock settings, as these are not restored by the RCP. After making such changes, you must save them as power-up defaults; otherwise, the camera will restart with the previous settings.
  • When the camera is used with a weak control link (e.g., wireless or remote). If the link is lost and the camera restarts, it will retain incorrect settings until the connection is restored. In this case, it’s recommended to adjust the camera and save the current settings as power-up defaults. This ensures the camera restarts with roughly correct settings until the RCP reconnects.
  • When you plan to use the RCP for adjustments but need to use the camera as a PoV without a control link. Saving the current adjustments ensures they persist.

• FACT-D or Factory Default: This command resets the camera to its factory default settings. It’s useful when the camera is not behaving as expected, as some special settings may have been adjusted using the Provideo GUI. Resetting the camera ensures you can test the RCP with the camera under standard conditions.

Baudrate

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It is possible to use different baudrate on the AtomOne. Always best to check which baudrate the camera is setup as

If the camera isn't set to default Baudrate (115200) then the CI0/RIO will need to be changed. To do this, go to the advanced mode in the camera configuration. 

To activate advanced mode, on the camera's configuration, click the 3 dots in the top right hand corner. select the box to activate advanced mode

Scroll down to the 'Speed' menu just below the 'Interface: Port' menu. Enter the Baudrate of the camera. 

External Lens

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When using a C-mount lens with dreamchip motors, the lens is controlled through the camera itself (AUX port) and detected automatically. But the motors needs to be calibrated and configured through the Dreamchip provideo software.

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Only configure the lens menu when using an external lens control

If the lens is being controlled through the camera and the external lens has been configured on the CI0/RIO it will cause compatibility issues

To configure the external lens control, go to the camera configuration menu. Scroll down to 'Lens' 

Enter in the 'Model' number 

Enter in the RIO Interface port

Troubleshooting

Camera is red in the config

• Check your wiring
• Check if your camera is up to date on the Dreamchip wiki
• Check if the camera is controllable using the Dreamchip software

Lens control issue

• Check your wiring (lens should be plugged in the camera and camera plugged in CI0)
• Check if your camera is up to date on the Dreamchip wiki
• Check if the camera is controllable using the Dreamchip software
• Ensure the lens is properly calibrated in this software
• Ensure you have a proper power supply some camera (AtomOne 4K, etc.) with lens motorisation have some powerspikes during startup.
• Try to use a dedicated 12V DC power supply if you're on PoE

Some camera controls are not displayed

• Check if your camera is up to date on the Dreamchip wiki
• Reset your camera to factory default:
  • On your RCP, click on Camera > Custom
  • Click on the touch screen on FACTD, this will put your camera to factory default
  • Click on the touch screen on STORE, this will save this factory default in the camera to ensure it is still OK on the next reboots
  • Unplug and Replug your camera in