SPACECAM
SYSTEMS, INC.
MAXIMUS 7 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
August 17, 2016
1.2 Gimbal main operating modes
TABLE 1 - Gimbal operating modes
MODE
NOTE
DISABLE
Gimbal servos are disabled
SPACECAM
This mode mimics the way the original SpaceCam System operated with
the embellishment of being able to allow 360 degree continuous tilting and
rolling of the camera platform.
The camera's tilt axis is always aligned to the horizon. The camera can tilt
up and down and the top and bottom of the image frame is always parallel
to the horizon.
The camera has full 360 degree of tilt freedom while still keeping the top
and bottom of the image frame parallel to the horizon.
When the camera is pointed straight down or straight up a sideways pan
input on the joystick will result in the image rotating in the viewfinder.
This effect transitions to a pure pan motion of the camera as it is tilted up to
horizontal.
SPACECAM2
This mode is the same as SpaceCam mode with the additional feature that
control polarity is maintained even when the camera is in an inverted
position.
ZEDIR/PAN
This mode starting with the camera at zero degrees tilt has the horizon level
in the frame.
When the camera is tilted down a transition happens that allows the
operator to pan the camera, in terms of image either left or right. This will
begin at -30 and transition to full image pan authority at -60 degrees in the
case of tilting the camera down. Upon tilting up the camera will transition
to a level state in roll between -60 and -30 degrees. This will happen in
time for the top of frame to be parallel with the horizon by the time it enters
the image frame. This feature will also be applicable when pointing the
camera above the horizon going to zenith.
In all cases the horizon when in image frame will be level in terms of
picture roll
HARD
In hard mode the gimbal will follow the mounting bracket in all directions
(like welded). The joystick controls still work but there is no stabilization.
Select the desired gimbal mode with the F1 and F3 keys. Press F1 to disable the head and press F3
(repeat if needed) to select one of the 4 operating modes.
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