Teradek RT firmware
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Latest firmware for the Teradek RT is v2.0.3 (August 31, 2026).
Changelog
Teradek RT firmware changelog
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v2.0.2v2.0.3Fixes motor jitter and enables high-voltage operation
Firmware history
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Fixes motor jitter and enables high-voltage operation — summary by updatemystuff.com
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Teradek RT Firmware 2.0.3 release notes
Updated Components
- MDR.X: Controller 1.15
- MDR.S: Controller 1.15
- CTRL.3: 1.17
- CTRL.1: 1.17
- MOTR.S/MAX: 1.2.2
- MOTR.X: 1.9.0
New Features
- Added Apple MIDI mode support for MDR.S
- Added support for CineTape, FocusBug Cine RT daisy-chaining with MOTR.S/MOTR.X
Changes and
Improvements
- Removed voltage check in MDR.S that could prevent motors from starting on 26+V systems
Bug Fixes
- MDR.X/S firmware caused some motors to jitter
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Teradek RT Firmware 2.0.2 release notes
Updated Components
- MDR.X: Controller 1.15
- MDR.S: Controller 1.15
- CTRL.3: 1.17
- CTRL.1: 1.17
- MOTR.S/MAX: 1.2.2
- MOTR.X: 1.9.0
New Features
- Added Apple MIDI mode support for MDR.S
- Added support for CineTape, FocusBug Cine RT daisy-chaining with MOTR.S/MOTR.X
Changes and
Improvements
- Removed voltage check in MDR.S that could prevent motors from starting on 26+V systems
Bug Fixes
- HOTFIX: MOTR.X range finder daisy-chaining did not work with 2.0.1 firmware package
- Data connection between hand unit and MDR could become unresponsive in some cases
- Fixed issue with small extra movement in lens when moved after an idle period
- In1 and In2 aux mode settings could conflict with each other
- Limits were not set correctly using 'Expanded Range' option on CTRL.1/3
- Motor response settings were not applied correctly when using multiple MOTR.S/Max
- Auto Focus someitmes took a few seconds to disengage, especially when daisychaining range finder
- Fixed Z speed display when it's assigned to Joy-X/Joy-Y
- RED Komodo/Raptor wired trigger was incorrect, should use "RCP" trigger, not "Epic"
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Teradek RT Firmware version 1.2.7
New Features
- Added in Focus Markers for SmallHD RT Overlays on CTRL.1 and CTRL.3
Changes and
Improvements
- Removed internal antenna option for MDR.S
- Removed TOF.1 menu option for MDR.S
- Improved wireless menu navigation for MDR.X
Bug Fixes
- Fixed CTRL.1 and CTRL.3 knob hanging issue after the device is idle for some time
- Wireless channel, power were reset when changing antenna setting on MDR.X
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Teradek RT Firmware version 1.2.6
New Features
- None
Changes and
Improvements
- MDR.X Antenna is set to internal by default
Bug Fixes
- Wireless submenu no longer exits straight to top level status screen
- Wireless channel, power were reset when changing antenna setting on MDR.X
Teradek RT Firmware version 1.2.5
New Features
- Added Focusbug support
- Added Motor Feedback Support
- Added 14" lens ring on CTRL.3
Changes and Improvements
- Improved CineTape reading
- Modified 20" lens ring on CTRL.3
Bug Fixes
- UI issues on CTRL.3
- Lens map transfer on CTRL.3
- MDR.X not recognizing Motor MK3.1
- Endstop functionality for MOTR.X
- Accuracy bug on Motor MK3.1
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Teradek RT Firmware version 1.2.5
New Features
- Added Focusbug support
- Added Motor Feedback Support
- Added 14" lens ring on CTRL.3
Changes and
Improvements
- Improved CineTape reading
- Modified 20" lens ring on CTRL.3
Bug Fixes
- UI issues on CTRL.3
- Lens map transfer on CTRL.3
- MDR.X not recognizing Motor MK3.1
- Endstop functionality for MOTR.X
- Accuracy bug on Motor MK3.1
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Teradek RT Firmware version 1.2.4
New Features
- None
Changes and
Improvements
- None
Bug Fixes
- MK3.1 motor firmware was not included in firmware package 1.2.3
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Teradek RT Firmware version 1.2.3
New Features
- Added support for lens map tagging/filtering on CTRL.1 and CTRL.3
Changes and
Improvements
- None
Bug Fixes
- Fixed MK3.1 motor accuracy adjustment support
- MDR.X Coprocessor firmware version was reported incorrectly
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Teradek RT Firmware version 1.2.2
New Features
- Added support for lens map tagging/filtering on CTRL.1 and CTRL.3
Changes and Improvements
- None
Bug Fixes
- Fixed MK3.1 motor accuracy adjustment support
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Teradek RT Firmware version 1.2.1
New Features
- Added TOF.1 support to MDR.ACI
- Added support for transferring lens maps between CTRL.3 and RT Manager
Changes and
Improvements
- None
Bug Fixes
- Mk3.1 motors did not operate properly with MDR.ACI
- MDR.ACI reel number did not increment correctly after formatting media
- Fixed MDR.ACI reel number increment step in media menu
- MDR.ACI No media notification could not be dismissed if any other messages were displayed
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Teradek RT Firmware version 1.2.0
New Features
- Added TOF.1 support to MDR.ACI
- Added support for transferring lens maps between CTRL.3 and RT Manager
Changes and
Improvements
- None
Bug Fixes
- Mk3.1 motors did not operate properly with MDR.ACI
- MDR.ACI reel number did not increment correctly after formatting media
- Fixed MDR.ACI reel number increment step in media menu
- MDR.ACI No media notification could not be dismissed if any other messages were displayed
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Teradek RT Firmware version 1.1.11
New Features
- Added over-voltage detection and protection for MDR.X
- Added overheat protection for MK3.1 motors when target position cannot be reached
Changes and
Improvements
- None
Bug Fixes
- MOTR.X didn't always reach hard stops on some lenses
- Fix RED RCP record trigger issue on Latitude MDR.M
- Fix Alexa Mini record trigger issue on MDR.X, could trigger when plugged in or powered up
- Fix LANC double triggering on MDR.X and MDR.M
- Motor accuracy menu could display invalid values
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Teradek RT Firmware version 1.1.10
New Features
- Support for SmallHD RT overlay improvements including configurable settings, statuses, when used with SmallHD firmware 4.0.x
- CTRL.3/MDR.X - Added configurable autofocus speed when using TOF.1 or Cinetape range finders
Changes and
Improvements
- None
Bug Fixes
- Additional fixes for LANC control over firmware package 1.1.9
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Teradek RT Firmware version 1.1.9
New Features
- CTRL.3 - Add support for additional range finder module
Changes and
Improvements
- Improved record start/stop command transmission reliability
Bug Fixes
- Fixed LANC camera control mode for Sony, BlackMagic cameras
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Teradek RT Firmware version 1.1.8
New Features
- Add support for additional range finder module
Changes and
Improvements
- Improved record start/stop command transmission reliability
Bug Fixes
- Fixed LANC camera control mode for Sony, BlackMagic, Canon cameras
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Teradek RT Firmware Version 1.1.7
New Features
- Add configurable motor torque settings (low, medium, high) - limits motor torque and power consumption for restrictive power sources
Changes and
Improvements
- Disabled axis control during motor accuracy/backlash comp setting
- Reduce auto-calibration time for MOTR.X
- Reduce time before motor calibration on MDR.X
- MOTR.X now reports its firmware version to MDRs
Bug Fixes
- Fixed LANC camera control mode for Sony, BlackMagic cameras
- Don't display Cinetape read out when not enabled
- MOTR.X limits were slightly off after manual lens calibration
- Some settings were not saved correctly on Mk3.1 receivers and controllers
- MK3.1 controller and receiver settings could be reset after making configuration changes
- Receiver settings changed at the controller would sometimes fail to save
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Teradek RT Firmware Version 1.1.6
New Features
- None
Changes and
Improvements
- None
Bug Fixes
- CTRL.1 and CTRL.3 serial numbers could be reset after update
- Iris scale on CTRL.3 all-axis display was incorrect when a pre-printed iris slider was selected
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Teradek RT Firmware Version 1.1.5
New Features
- Added lens map iOS sync support to CTRL.3
- Lens maps can be transferred back and forth between CTRL.3 and the RT app (1.2.0 and later)
- Added display flip option to MDR.X
- Added motor class indication to response/accuracy menus
- Added option to reverse input direction (in addition to motor flip)
Changes and
Improvements
- Massively reduced boot time for MDR.X, CTRL.3, CTRL.1
- Moved USB/SmallHD/Wired mode setting into an I/O CONFIG menu
- Changed default iris motor direction to match focus and iris scales
Bug Fixes
- Wired mode camera record trigger did not work (MDR.X)
- MDR.X In-1 and In-2 accessory detection did not always work
- Manual motor calibration did not work with Mk3.1 hand controller
- Mk3.1 Input flip settings were not saved
- Some mk3.1 hand controller menu items were displayed incorrectly
- Motors sometimes did not reach the end of the calibrated travel with mk3.1 hand controller
- Mk3.1 receiver camera list did not match hand controller after previous update
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Teradek RT Firmware Version 1.1.4
New Features
- Added configurable auto power-off option to CTRL.3
Changes and
Improvements
- Iris value is no longer limited to 22 when creating lens maps
- Wireless radio will automatically reset if configuration changes
Bug Fixes
- MDR.X and CTRL.3 could restart spontaneously in some circumstances
- CTRL.3 would occasionally indicate that no receiver was connected, even if motor control was still active
- Manual calibration did not save correctly
- 'CAL' button shortcut did not work
- Some motor serial numbers were resetting to default
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