Ikan beholder EC1, Calibration Manual

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STEP 5: Adjust the gimbal pan – forward and backward balance
• Loosen the pan motor left thumb screw.
• Tilt the gimbal handle 45 degrees forward.
• Move the pan arm to the left side or to the right side at 90 degrees and observe the direction it tends to
move when released.
• If the pan arm tends to go up/backward, then the gimbal is front heavy: move the pan arm back slightly and
repeat the side test.
• If the pan arm tends to move down/forward, it means the gimbal is back heavy: move the pan arm slightly
forward and repeat the side test.
• When in balance, the pan arm should stay at any position around the handle when the handle is tilted
forward.
• Tighten the thumb screws.
Additional Balance Related Information:
In-depth instructions on how to balance your gimbal are available in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJkMEaLFf3A&t=1s