Bit Part rolled out a suite of updates to its wireless camera control ecosystem at NAB 2026, headlined by the Bitbox Max with a custom radio module that delivers up to 1 watt of transmit power, up from 250 milliwatts in the original unit. The Max fits in the identical housing, and current customers can trade in their units for a board swap.
Bit Control app for Sony. Bit Part built its own camera control app using Sony's SDK, replacing the web UI that Venice operators have dealt with for years. The app sends only kilobits of data instead of megabits, eliminating the refresh lag that plagued Sony's browser-based interface. It runs on iPad and Mac, and the Mac version supports Stream Deck integration for physical knobs and buttons to adjust ND filters, ISO, and other settings.
USB-C Mini for compact cameras. A new USB-C version of the Bitbox Mini targets cameras like the FX3 and FX6 that only have USB-C connections. One cable provides power and network connectivity.
Roaming mode for live events. A new utility mode lets two base stations hand off a camera seamlessly as it moves between locations, designed for scenarios like a camera following players from a stadium tunnel onto the field. The utility also supports frequency locking for coordination with RF managers at live events.
Expansion module and focus. The expansion module, still in development, was shown working with Moon Smart Focus for lens control and C Motion handsets for pulling focus, all running over the bitbox radio alongside camera control.
Availability. The Bit Control app is in beta. New hardware products are expected to roll out in stages starting late summer 2026. Bit Part operates as a four-person team that also works as DITs on professional sets.
We first covered Bit Part at NAB 2024 when bitbox debuted.
