Turbo Ace MATRIX
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CAMERA MOUNT SETUP
6.1 Gyrox Brushless Gimbal Setup
First, balance the gimbal and battery on the quad by adjusting the battery position.
Battery should rest on the same plate as the gimbal mount (shock plate/battery
mounting plate). Equilibrium can be tested by holding the quad on both sides with
two fingers underneath the chassis hub cover.
Unlike servo driven gimbals, brushless gimbals require precision in order to properly
balance your camera on the mounting plate. It is important to read and follow these
installation instructions:
(1) Cameras heavier than a GoPro (0.5lb) will overload the brushless motors and
caused them to fail. Use a camera that is equal to or lighter than a GoPro.
(2) (Skip this step if your brushless gimbal already has the GoPro fixed mount) Strap
the camera down to the base plate of the mount. Allow the camera to move side
to side for center of gravity adjustment. Shift the camera left or right until the
center of gravity is obtained, then tighten the strap if needed. Do not power up
the gimbal in the process. When the center of gravity is correct, the camera will
stay level and will not tip easily to either side on the rolling axis of the mount.
(3) During initialization, remember that the camera must be leveled and the gimbal
and multi-rotor cannot be handheld. Keep both perfectly still on a flat, stable
surface. Apply power to the gimbal with a 3-cell Lipo 11.1v-12.6v and wait 5-10
seconds. You will notice the gimbal motors initialize and start leveling. The
gimbal will then be ready for operation.
(4) If the center of gravity is off, the gimbal will buzz or shake. Shift the camera
until the shaking stops.
(5) Brushless gimbals have a much quicker compensation than traditional
servo-driven gimbal. Rough handling will cause your gimbal to malfunction. If
this occurs, unplug the power and go through the initialization by setting it on the
ground.
