The ARRI cforce mini is a compact motor of the ARRI ECS system with a peak torque of 0.5 Nm and a speed of 150 teeth per second. It runs on 12–34 V DC and weighs 173 g with gear and bracket.
With ALEXA Mini it connects directly via LBUS; with other cameras via the AMC-1 or UMC-4 controller. Two LBUS connectors allow up to three motors to be daisy-chained with one cable. A common combination is with the cforce mini RF as the main motor.
Ideal for
Why ARRI cforce mini motor
- Compact – Small dimensions for tight rigs.
- Direct LBUS – No external controller for ALEXA Mini.
- Daisy-chaining – Up to three motors in a chain.
- Wide power input range – 12–34 V DC.
Key specs
| Type | Motor |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | ALEXA Mini, cmotion; other cameras via AMC-1 / UMC-4 |
| Power | 12–34 V DC, max 15 W |
| Weight | 173 g (with gear and bracket) |
Parameters
| Torque | 0.5 Nm peak |
|---|---|
| Speed | 150 teeth/s |
| Connectors | 2 × LBUS (4-pin) |
| Dimensions | 28.8 × 97.9 mm (without gear) |
| Operating temperature | -20 to +50 °C |







