Summary of how to set up the color panel 'DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel' that can be used on both PC and iPad
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DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel (EN) | Store Blackmagic Design
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/jp/store/davinci-resolve-and-fusion/color-panels/W-DRE-121
The DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel is equipped with a professional trackball, ring controller, knobs, and keys, yet weighs only 1.18 kg and is compact enough to be carried around. You can see what it looks like by looking at the following article.
Photo review of 'DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel', a professional-grade, compact, and affordable color panel that can also be used with an iPad - GIGAZINE
The DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel is a color panel that has a built-in battery and can be used with a wireless connection via Bluetooth. However, it does not have a power button or an indicator to check the remaining battery level. If the battery is completely depleted, you cannot connect wirelessly, so you must first charge the battery by connecting it to a PC with a wired connection or by connecting it to a power adapter.
◆Connect to PC via cable
The easiest way to use the DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel is to connect the color panel to your PC with a USB-C cable. All you need is the included USB-C cable and the DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel. Power is supplied via the USB-C cable, so there is no need to prepare a separate power cable.
First, connect the included USB-C cable to your PC.
Simply plug the other end into the USB-C port on the back of the DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel.
When DaVinci Resolve is launched on the PC with a wired connection, the key on the DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel itself will light up. If the PC and DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel are properly connected and DaVinci Resolve is launched, the key will light up, which is a signal that the connection is 'proper.'
◆Wireless connection to Windows PC
The DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel supports Bluetooth so you can connect it wirelessly to your PC.
To connect wirelessly, click 'Add a device' in 'Bluetooth and Devices' under Windows 'Settings.'
Click 'Bluetooth'.
Click on “Micro Color Panel”.
Press the Bluetooth pairing button on the DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel.
The wireless connection is now successful. When connected wirelessly, you can check the remaining battery level of the DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel on the 'Bluetooth and Devices' setting screen.
◆Connect to iPad
It can also be connected to an iPad, so I'll try that.
After charging the battery of the DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel to a certain extent, open the Settings app on your iPad, open the 'Bluetooth' screen, and tap 'Micro Color Panel' under 'Other Devices.'
Press the Bluetooth pairing button on the DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel.
Tap 'Pairing' on your iPad.
It's OK if 'Micro Color Panel' is displayed in the 'My Devices' column.
Furthermore, the remaining battery level of devices connected via Bluetooth is displayed in the iPad's Control Center or the 'Battery' widget, making it very easy to check the remaining battery level of the DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel.
If you place the “Battery” widget on the home screen, it will display the remaining battery level of the DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel, as shown in the red box below.
For the Control Center:
When I actually tried setting it up, I found that although the DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel can be used with a wireless connection, it is not possible to check the remaining battery level on the main unit, so it seems like battery management would be a hassle when using a wireless connection. Also, when using a wireless connection, even if you confirmed that you were connected in the settings screen, there was sometimes a slight delay between launching DaVinci Resolve and being able to operate it. However, the delay was only a few seconds, so it may not be a point that is of much stress for people who actually use it on a daily basis.
With a wired connection, you don't have to worry about the remaining battery life, and there is no delay between connecting and being able to use it, so you can use it completely stress-free. However, that leaves you wondering, 'Why bother choosing the DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel when it can be connected wirelessly and is also portable?' So I felt that this color panel is best recommended for people who plan to use it with a wireless connection.
The DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel is available at the Blackmagic Design official store, priced at 84,980 yen including tax.
DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel (EN) | Store Blackmagic Design
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/jp/store/davinci-resolve-and-fusion/color-panels/W-DRE-121
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