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A8 mini User Manual V1.1

2022 SIYI Technology Copyright

A8 mini

4K AI MINI ZOOM

GIMBAL CAMERA

USER MANUAL

V1.1

Nov 2022

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Page 1: ...A8 mini User Manual V1 1 1 2022 SIYI Technology Copyright A8 mini 4K AI MINI ZOOM GIMBAL CAMERA USER MANUAL V1 1 Nov 2022 ...

Page 2: ...ernet and HDMI output feature are compatible with both SIYI link and third party link And it supports CVBS AV output for analog FPV A8 mini can be widely used for enterprise drones UGV USV robotics RC hobby planes and FPV drones To ensure you a good experience of the product please read this manual carefully If you encounter any issue using the product please consult the manual or check the online...

Page 3: ...ual V1 1 3 2022 SIYI Technology Copyright SIYI User Group Facebook SIYI Official Store https shop siyi biz SIYI Official AliExpress Store https siyi aliexpress com SIYI YouTube Channel https www youtube com c SIYITech ...

Page 4: ...I FPV App with MK32 MK15 Ground Station 16 3 1 1 Preparation 16 3 1 2 Gimbal Pitch and Yaw Rotation 17 3 1 3 Zoom 18 3 1 4 Take pictures and Record Video 18 3 2 Control Gimbal Camera through S Bus Signal Taking an Example of MK15 19 3 2 1 Preparation 19 3 2 2 Gimbal Pitch and Yaw Rotation Taking an Example of MK15 Dials 22 3 2 3 Zoom Taking an Example of MK15 Switches 23 3 1 4 Take Pictures and Re...

Page 5: ...am by AV Signal 37 4 6 Solutions to No Image 38 4 6 1 Video Output to Android Device 39 4 6 2 Video Output to Windows Device 40 4 7 Common IP Addresses 41 5 SIYI FPV APP 43 5 1 Settings 45 5 2 Link Status 46 5 3 Gimbal Camera 46 5 4 About SIYI FPV 49 6 Firmware Upgrade and Configuration 50 6 1 Gimbal Zoom Firmware Update 50 6 2 Camera Firmware Update 53 6 3 Gimbal Camera Configuration 54 6 3 1 Cha...

Page 6: ...specific scenes which has been done necessary configuration before delivery it is forbidden to disassemble the gimbal or to change its mechanical structure And don t add more payload to the gimbal other than its own camera Gimbal camera is designed with very precise structure users who approach to the equipment should have at least the basic knowledge to operate it Irregular or irresponsible manip...

Page 7: ...ife then please do read the precautions below CAUTION Always place your SIYI products at places where babies or kids do not reach DANGER SIYI products should be placed in places with below conditions Not too hot above 60 or too cold under 20 Not under direct sunshine or too dusty or too wet Not on an unstable holder which lacks solid supports or may cause vibration Not nearby steam or other heat s...

Page 8: ...to continuously tracking A8 mini s zoom camera will always maintain the tracking object in the center of the image The AI feature is under development and will be supported by firmware update soon Powerful Imaging System A8 mini gimbal camera comes with a 1 1 7 inch Sony image sensor a megapixels CMOS with remarkable photosensitivity ability impressive 4K video recording and smooth 6X digital zoom...

Page 9: ... Direct HDMI output from A8 mini to monitor the latency is 65ms Gimbal Motion Mode FPV Mode Gimbal rotates simultaneously as aircraft rolls to get FPV view and output enhanced stable images compatible with planes and racing drones especially for FPV scenes Follow Mode Horizontally gimbal follows when aircraft rotates compatible with multi copter drones Lock Mode Horizontally gimbal does not follow...

Page 10: ...FOC Motor Control A8 mini gimbal camera is applied with industry level 3 axis stabilizing technology and high precision FOC control algorithms which reduces most image shaking and ensure image is always stable even if aircraft or vehicle is vigorously moving Meanwhile camera continuously outputs smooth and clear images even in zooming ...

Page 15: ...l Signal Output Port S Bus Working Voltage 11 25 2 V Power Consumption Summit 12 W Working Temperature 10 50 Dimension 55 x 55 x 70 mm Weight Approx 95 g Gimbal Angular Vibration Range 0 01 Controllable Pitch Angle 135 45 Controllable Yaw Angle 160 160 Controllable Roll Angle 30 30 Camera Lens 6X Digital Focal Length 21 mm Image Sensor Sony 1 1 7 inch 8 MP effective resolution Aperture F2 8 FOV 93...

Page 16: ...96 x 2160 25 fps 2K 2560 x 1440 30 fps 1080p 1920 x 1080 30 fps 720p 1280 x 720 30 fps Supported File System FAT32 exFAT will be supported later by firmware update Photography File Format JPG Video File Format MP4 Supported TF Card Type MicroSD Class10 max 128 GB Still Photography Mode Single White Balance Auto ...

Page 17: ...1 4 Packing List 1 x A8 mini Gimbal Camera 1 x Gimbal Control Signal Cable 1 x Power Cable 1 x SIYI Video Cable 1 x Universal Video Cable 1 x Ethernet to RJ45 Cable 1 x S Bus Y cable 6 x Hex Socket Cap Screw M2 5 6 10 x Cross Recessed Flat Head Screw M2 5 10 8 x M2 5 Nut Black ...

Page 18: ...abnormal status Solid Green Normally working Slow Green Blinks S Bus signal input is normal Slow Red Blinks Firmware does not match camera firmware or gimbal firmware or neither Red Red Yellow Blinks Continuously Fail to identify camera board Yellow Blinks Power input voltage is low lower than 10 V Double Red Blinks IMU temperature rising is abnormal Double Yellow Blinks IMU temperature is rising ...

Page 19: ...1 14 2022 SIYI Technology Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 2 GET READY TO USE A8 MINI 2 1 Installation Screw Holes Position and Distance Mark Welcome to contact SIYI to get the 3D file of A8 mini gimbal camera for pre installation ...

Page 20: ...onnection and Power A8 mini gimbal camera can be powered in many ways If you plan to carry A8 mini by your plane and the plane may roll in a wide margin then please use connect A8 mini s power port directly by a 3S to 6S power battery not through power distribution board or air unit ...

Page 21: ...u can control gimbal rotation gimbal functions and display video in SIYI FPV app on screen after binding it with the air unit 3 1 1 Preparation It is necessary to prepare the tools firmware and software below before controlling gimbal camera in this way MK32 MK15 Handheld Ground Station MK32 MK15 standard combo is suggested for using conveniently with A8 mini gimbal camera A8 mini Gimbal Camera Ma...

Page 22: ...und station 2 Use SIYI Video Cable to connect the air unit s video port with the gimbal camera s video port 3 Update SIYI FPV app 4 Run SIYI FPV app go to Settings Camera A8 mini and select SIYI Camera 1 when IP addresses are 192 168 144 25 or SIYI Camera 2 when IP addresses are 192 168 144 26 video stream will display Gimbal motion and camera functions can be controlled by ground station touchscr...

Page 23: ...physical limit Farther that you hold it from the center of the screen faster the gimbal rotates 3 1 3 Zoom Touching Zoom in or Zoom out icon on SIYI FPV app can control camera image zooming up to 6X digital 3 1 4 Take pictures and Record Video Touch Photo icon once on SIYI FPV app to take a picture Touch Record icon to start video recording Touch Recording icon to stop video recording Mark Before ...

Page 24: ...ttons on MK15 remote controller after binding 3 2 1 Preparation It is necessary to prepare the below tools firmware and software before controlling gimbal camera in this way MK15 Mini HD Handheld Smart Controller Enterprise standard combo is suggested for conveniently using with A8 mini A8 mini Gimbal Camera Mark Above products can be purchased from SIYI directly or from SIYI authorized dealers SI...

Page 25: ...l website Steps 1 Power MK15 air unit and bind it with MK15 remote controller 2 Use SIYI Video Cable to connect MK15 air unit s video port with A8 mini gimbal camera s video port 3 Put the Gimbal Control Signal Cable together with the S Bus Y Cable by connecting them 4 Then use the combined cable to connect MK15 air unit s RC port and A8 mini gimbal camera s control signal port 5 Install and run S...

Page 26: ... Under Channel Config menu assign remote controller channel 1 to 16 to target gimbal camera functions according to your requirement 8 For the assigned channels operate their mapped joysticks dials switches and buttons on MK15 remote controller to confirm if they are working normally Mark A8 mini gimbal camera does not come with focus feature ...

Page 27: ...l Reversed Channel 8 Right Dial Channel 12 Button D In SIYI PC Assistant map Yaw function to channel 7 and Pitch to channel 8 Center to channel 12 Then if you operate the left dial on MK15 remote controller gimbal will rotate around yaw axis If you operate the right dial gimbal will rotate around pitch axis Press button D gimbal will center automatically Mark Hold the dial from its center position...

Page 28: ...e SA switch on MK15 remote controller camera will zoom in or zoom out digitally from 1X to 6X 3 1 4 Take Pictures and Record Video Taking an Example of MK15 Buttons Below are the MK15 channel mapping settings for gimbal testing customers are free to assign MK15 channel mappings as required through SIYI TX app Channel 9 Button A Channel 10 Button B In SIYI PC Assistant map Photo function to channel...

Page 29: ...YI Gimbal Camera SDK Communication Protocol for secondary development 3 3 1 SDK Protocol Format Field Index Bytes Description STX 0 2 0x6655 starting mark Low byte in the front CTRL 2 1 0 need_ack if the current data pack need ack 1 ack_pack if the current data pack is an ack package 2 7 reserved Data_len 3 2 Date field byte length Low byte in the front SEQ 5 2 Frame sequence 0 65535 Low byte in t...

Page 30: ...ware version Eg 0x6E030203 firmware version v3 2 3 Mark 1 Ignore the 4th byte higher byte 2 Zoom firmware version is only available for ZR10 at this moment Acquire Hardware ID CMD_ID 0x02 Hardware ID Send data format No Data Type Data Name Description ACK data format Uint8_t hardware_id 12 Hardware ID character string 10 digits Auto Focus CMD_ID 0x04 Auto Focus Send data format No Data Type Data N...

Page 31: ...data format No Data Type Data Name Data Description 1 int8_t zoom 1 Start zooming in 0 Stop zooming in out send when released from control command 1 Start zooming out ACK data format uint16_t zoom_multiple Current hybrid zoom multiples zoom_multiple 10 accurate to one decimal point ...

Page 32: ...ation CMD_ID 0x07 Gimbal Rotation Send data format No Date Type Date Name Description 1 int8_t turn_yaw 100 0 100 Negative and positive represent two directions higher or lower the number is away from 0 faster the rotation speed is Send 0 when released from control command and gimbal stops rotation 2 int8_t turn_pitch 100 0 100 Same as above ACK data format uint8_t sta 1 Success 0 Fail Center CMD_...

Page 33: ...ata loss in TF card recorded video please check TF card 5 uint8_t gimbal_motion_mode 0 Lock Mode 1 Follow Mode 2 FPV Mode 6 uint8_t gimbal_mounting_dir Gimbal Mounting Method 0 Reserved 1 Normal 2 Upside Down 7 uint8_t video_hdmi_or_cvbs Only available on A8 mini Video output status of HDMI and CVBS 0 HDMI output ON CVBS output OFF 1 HDMI output OFF CVBS output ON Function Feedback Information CMD...

Page 34: ...e effect 7 Set video output as CVBS Only available on A8 mini restart gimbal to take effect 8 Turn off both HDMI and CVBS video output Only available on A8 mini restart gimbal to take effect ACK data format No ack Acquire Gimbal Attitude CMD_ID 0x0D Acquire Gimbal Attitude Send data format No Data Type Data Name Description ACK data format int16_t yaw Yaw axis degree int16_t pitch Pitch axis degre...

Page 35: ...ort Number 37260 3 3 4 ZR10 SDK Communication Code Examples Zoom 1 55 66 01 01 00 00 00 05 01 8d 64 Zoom 1 55 66 01 01 00 00 00 05 FF 5c 6a Manual Focus 1 55 66 01 01 00 00 00 06 01 de 31 Manual Focus 1 55 66 01 01 00 00 00 06 ff 0f 3f Take Pictures 55 66 01 01 00 00 00 0c 00 34 ce Record Video 55 66 01 01 00 00 00 0c 02 76 ee Rotate 100 100 55 66 01 02 00 00 00 07 64 64 3d cf Auto Centering 55 66...

Page 36: ... 01 01 00 00 00 0c 03 57 fe Follow Mode 55 66 01 01 00 00 00 0c 04 b0 8e FPV Mode 55 66 01 01 00 00 00 0c 05 91 9e Acquire Attitude Data 55 66 01 00 00 00 00 0d e8 05 Set Video Output as HDMI Only available on A8 mini restart to take effect 55 66 01 01 00 00 00 0c 06 f2 ae Set Video Output as CVBS Only available on A8 mini restart to take effect 55 66 01 01 00 00 00 0c 07 d3 be Turn Off both CVBS ...

Page 37: ...16_cal pbuf len 0 p_result crc_result return 2 const uint16_t crc16_tab 256 0x0 0x1021 0x2042 0x3063 0x4084 0x50a5 0x60c6 0x70e7 0x8108 0x9129 0xa14a 0xb16b 0xc18c 0xd1ad 0xe1ce 0xf1ef 0x1231 0x210 0x3273 0x2252 0x52b5 0x4294 0x72f7 0x62d6 0x9339 0x8318 0xb37b 0xa35a 0xd3bd 0xc39c 0xf3ff 0xe3de 0x2462 0x3443 0x420 0x1401 0x64e6 0x74c7 0x44a4 0x5485 0xa56a 0xb54b 0x8528 0x9509 0xe5ee 0xf5cf 0xc5ac ...

Page 38: ... 0x2b1 0x1290 0x22f3 0x32d2 0x4235 0x5214 0x6277 0x7256 0xb5ea 0xa5cb 0x95a8 0x8589 0xf56e 0xe54f 0xd52c 0xc50d 0x34e2 0x24c3 0x14a0 0x481 0x7466 0x6447 0x5424 0x4405 0xa7db 0xb7fa 0x8799 0x97b8 0xe75f 0xf77e 0xc71d 0xd73c 0x26d3 0x36f2 0x691 0x16b0 0x6657 0x7676 0x4615 0x5634 0xd94c 0xc96d 0xf90e 0xe92f 0x99c8 0x89e9 0xb98a 0xa9ab 0x5844 0x4865 0x7806 0x6827 0x18c0 0x8e1 0x3882 0x28a3 0xcb7d 0xdb...

Page 39: ...performance 4 1 Output and Display Video Stream on MK15 Smart Controller A8 mini gimbal camera can connect to MK15 air unit directly then video will be displayed in SIYI FPV app after binding MK15 air unit to MK15 remote controller Please refer to Chapter 3 1 in this manual for details 4 2 Output Video Stream through HM30 Full HD Image Transmission System A8 mini gimbal camera can connect to HM30 ...

Page 40: ...30 Full HD Image Transmission System A8 mini Gimbal Camera Mark Above products can be purchased from SIYI directly or from SIYI authorized dealers SIYI Video Cable Mark Above tools come with A8 mini package SIYI FPV App v2 5 8 470 or latest version Mark Above software can be downloaded from relevant product page on SIYI official website Steps 1 Power HM30 air unit and bind it with HM30 ground unit...

Page 41: ...een 4 3 Output Video Stream to Third Party Image Transmission Systems SIYI gimbal cameras can output video stream to any third party image transmission systems which provide Ethernet port and are compatible with RTSP video stream In this way it is necessary to prepare a customized video cable for connection between SIYI gimbal camera and the third party image transmission system CAUTION A8 mini vi...

Page 42: ...addresses rtsp 192 168 144 25 8554 main 264 if video displays normally connection is successful 4 4 Output A8 mini s Video Stream through HDMI A8 mini can output video stream to any HDMI monitor through the HDMI port Mark The default video output method of A8 mini is Ethernet Go to the Camera A8 mini settings in SIYI FPV app and switch video output mode to HDMI then A8 mini video stream will go th...

Page 43: ...olutions to No Image If SIYI gimbal camera failed to output video or the video stream cannot be displayed properly please follow the steps below to investigate possible reasons 1 Confirm if the image transmission system ground unit is bound with the air unit and if camera is connected to the air unit 2 Check Camera IP addresses and RTSP addresses If video stream still does not display please follo...

Page 44: ...25 in the Ping Tools app and check if the network communication is successful If there is a response then check if the RTSP address in the video player is correct Successful Network Communication Network Communication Failed 2 If the network communication is failed then please check if the communication between the image transmission system s ground unit and the air unit is ...

Page 45: ...check if the video cable between camera and image transmission system s air unit is good and if the voltage input is in normal range 4 6 2 Video Output to Windows Device 1 Use the Win R key combo to wake up the Run program and input the command cmd Successful Network Communication Network Communication Failed ...

Page 46: ...ork communication is failed then please check if the communication between the image transmission system s ground unit and the air unit is successful If it is then please check if the video cable between camera and image transmission system s air unit is good and if the voltage input is in normal range Mark If you have done investigation by following all steps above but the reason is still not loc...

Page 47: ...SIYI Technology Co Ltd All Rights Reserved SIYI Gimbal Camera s Default RTSP Addresses rtsp 192 168 144 25 8554 main 264 SIYI FPV App s SIYI Camera 1 IP Addresses 192 168 144 25 SIYI FPV App s SIYI Camera 2 IP Addresses 192 168 144 26 ...

Page 48: ...tus monitor Mark The manual is edited based on SIYI FPV App v2 5 470 SIYI FPV App can be download from the SIYI official links SIYI FPV App compatible SIYI devices A2 mini Ultra Wide Angle FPV Gimbal MK32 Enterprise Handheld Ground Station A8 mini AI Mini Zoom Gimbal Camera ZR10 2K QHD 30X Hybrid Zoom Gimbal Camera R1 R1M HD Recording FPV Camera Air Unit HDMI Input Converter HM30 Full HD Image Tra...

Page 50: ...Camera 2 or input camera RTSP addresses manually or disable image The Rotate buttons can rotate the image in 180 degrees Cross Sight Display a cross sight in the center of the image Map Display the flight map at the left bottom corner of the app OSD Color Adjust the color of all OSD information Decoding Type Switch between Hardware Decoding and Software Decoding Please refer to your video input de...

Page 51: ... FPV image About Link Status OSD Enable disable standard OSD information Mavlink OSD Enable disable Mavlink OSD information Speed Unit Switch speed unit between meter per seconds and kilometer per hour Longitude and Latitude Enable disable information 5 3 Gimbal Camera Configure the basic functions for SIYI gimbal cameras and cameras ...

Page 52: ... HD 1080p 2K and 4K Video Resolution Switch camera real time streaming resolution between HD 720p and Full HD 1080p Motion Mode Switch gimbal motion mode between Lock Mode Follow Mode and FPV Mode Under Lock Mode gimbal rotates simultaneously as aircraft rolls to get FPV and output enhanced stable images compatible with planes and racing drones especially for FPV scenes Under Follow Mode gimbal fo...

Page 53: ...ly outputs video stream through the Ethernet port HDMI Latency Mode Switch A8 mini gimbal camera s latency mode under HDMI CVBS video output method Normal Ethernet port outputs video stream recording function is normal Low Latency Ethernet port video output is disabled recording function is normal Lowest Latency Both Ethernet port video output and recording function are disabled Camera Firmware Ve...

Page 54: ...A8 mini User Manual V1 1 49 2022 SIYI Technology Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 5 4 About SIYI FPV Displays the software version of SIYI FPV and common contact information of SIYI Technology ...

Page 55: ...e controller channels settings firmware update and gimbal camera configuration Mark The manual is edited based on SIYI PC Assistant v1 3 2 6 1 Gimbal Zoom Firmware Update SIYI gimbal camera can be connected to SIYI PC Assistant for gimbal firmware and zoom firmware update Before upgrading it is necessary to prepare the tools software and firmware below SIYI PC Assistant v1 3 2 or latest version Gi...

Page 56: ...gle com drive folders 1aSulEJW6OYt8UTtW0osgL20lkXcMuGxp usp share_link or got from your dealer Cable USB C to USB A Mark Customers should prepare the above tools Firmware Upgrade Steps 1 Install SIYI PC Assistant on your Windows device 2 Use the USB C to USB A cable to connect Windows device s USB A port to gimbal camera s USB C port 3 Run SIYI PC Assistant and switch to Upgrade page to check gimb...

Page 57: ...Ltd All Rights Reserved 4 If gimbal firmware is not latest then click the Select File button in the Gimbal to import the latest firmware And click Upgrade and wait till it is 100 finished Mark Before updating any firmware gimbal camera should be powered ...

Page 58: ...ecessary to prepare below tools software and firmware below SD TF card Mark Customers should prepare the above tools Camera Firmware Mark Above software and firmware can be downloaded from relevant product page on SIYI Official Store https shop siyi biz or from A8 mini Google Drive Link https drive google com drive folders 1aSulEJW6OYt8UTtW0osgL20lkXcMuGxp usp share_link or got from your dealer ...

Page 59: ...tory and do not change the file name 2 Restart gimbal camera and wait for 3 to 5 minutes Camera firmware will be flashed automatically 3 Run SIYI FPV app or SIYI PC Assistant software to check if camera firmware is updated successfully 6 3 Gimbal Camera Configuration SIYI gimbal camera can be connected to SIYI PC Assistant for channel settings and camera settings ...

Page 60: ...YI Technology Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 6 3 1 Channel Settings The Channel Config menu under Gimbal Config menu can config the below gimbal camera functions to up to 16 channels and an idle channel disabled Auto Focus Zoom Manual Focus ...

Page 61: ...enter Photo Record Motion Mode 6 3 2 Camera Specs The Gimbal Config menu also supports checking gimbal camera s current camera firmware switching camera resolution and configuring camera IP addresses IP Config Gateway Config Gimbal Working Mode Stream Resolution Record Resolution Coding Format ...

Page 63: ... 8 1 Repair Service If your purchased SIYI products cannot work properly please contact SIYI Official A S Center for consulting Usually there are two situations for acquiring repair service Product Defect Product Damage SIYI products under the two situations can be sent back to SIYI for repairing Defect products with valid warranty can be repaired for free Defect products without valid warranty or...

Page 64: ...ving a product if the product has no manufacturing defect has not been activated and is still in new or like new condition Within seven 7 days of receiving a product if the product has a manufacturing defect Return Refund Service will not be provided where It is requested beyond seven 7 calendar days of receiving a product A product sent to SIYI for Return Refund Service does not include all origi...

Page 65: ...ncluding fire floods high winds or lightning strikes A product is not delivered to SIYI within seven 7 calendar days after Return Refund Service confirmation is sent from SIYI Other circumstances stated in this policy 8 2 2 15 Day Replacement You can request Replacement Service Within fifteen 15 calendar days of receiving the product if the product has sustained a substantial damage in transit pro...

Page 66: ...ccessories attachments and packaging or contains items damaged by user error A product is found to have no defects after all appropriate tests are conducted by SIYI Any fault or damage of the product is caused by unauthorized use or modification of the product including exposure to moisture entry of foreign bodies water oil sand etc or improper installation or operation Damage is caused by uncontr...

Page 67: ...anty Please contact SIYI for information specific to your location Please note that the warranty service is only available in the respective SIYI service regions where you purchased your SIYI product Warranty Repair service will not be provided where Crashes or fire damage caused by non manufacturing factors including but not limited to pilot errors Damage caused by unauthorized modification disas...

Page 68: ...terference i e in mining areas or close to radio transmission towers high voltage wires substations etc Damage caused by operating the product in an environment suffering from interference from other wireless devices i e transmitter video downlink Wi Fi signals etc Damage caused by reliability or compatibility issues when using unauthorized third party parts Damage caused by operating the unit wit...

Page 69: ...A8 mini User Manual V1 1 64 2022 SIYI Technology Co Ltd All Rights Reserved SIYI Technology Shenzhen Co Ltd Business Inquiry info siyi biz Phone 86 400 838 2918 A S Center support siyi biz ...

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