Add Hyperdeck Support to ATEM Module about companion-module-bmd-atem

[dev-slatto]

There is a Hyperdeck Module -> https://github.com/bitfocus/companion-module-bmd-hyperdeck

[haakonnessjoen]

@dev-slatto: The problem was the Hyperdecks limit of 1 connection. So they want to have their ATEM always connected to it, and control it from companion via ATEM, since the Hyperdeck module cannot connect to it when the ATEM already is.

@mrlad You could maybe control it using macros on the ATEM, and calling the macros from companion.

[mrlad]

@haakonnessjoen , @Julusian suggested on slack I use macros as a workaround as this functionality was unlikely to be implemented in the near term. I was able to write macros to control hyperdeck trick functions (play, record, rewind and fast forward). Rewind/Fast forward did require hand editing of the XML due to the way the macro recorder worked.

However, I've been unable to create a macro to select the previous/next clips. The ATEM macro recorder uses an absolute number and I need something relative. I looked at the syntax and I don't think the XML format supports relative selection.

[rlights]

+1 for this feature, being able to record / play / select clips via ATEM would be hugely useful in any setup with both devices.

[BoguschMedia]

is this 1 connection limit existent on all hyperdecks? i think it isn't, cause i'm using a hyperdeck studio mini, and i am controlling it with compainion module AND atem software simultaniously. may be only older/other hyperdecks are affected of this limit?

[LikeThisReview]

All current HyperDeck models support multiple controllers. I can control Hyperdeck Studio HD Plus from ATEM Switcher Control, Companion Hyperdeck module, Companion Generic TCP module and ethernet protocol from Terminal, all at the same time. Following is a quote from BMD Developers Forum:
The Atem itself is communicating with the Hyperdecks, not the laptop controlling the Atem. You can control the Atem controlling the Hyperdecks using the API or the Software Control application - both only communicate with the Atem.

This means you can program macros containing commands to be sent to hyperdecks, which will then work even with no computer attached.

• James Goodwin, Blackmagic Forum