Ikan beholder EC1, Calibration Manual

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Ikan Beholder Gimbal Calibration Guide v1.1
Although all gimbals are calibrated before being shipped, the accelerometer and gyroscope inside the gimbals
are temperature sensitive and may require recalibration to local operating conditions. Should you find that
your gimbal is tilting or drifting, please follow the steps below to recalibrate your gimbal.
The following items are required to properly calibrate your Gimbal:
a. Ikan Gimbal – fully powered
b. Camera
c. Screwdriver – flat head
d. Computer – Windows or MacOS
e. Cable – USB to mini-USB
*Warning: gimbals can be permanently damaged if other settings not covered in this guide are changed. *
Table of Contents
1.0 Camera Installation and Gimbal Balancing ....................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Basic Gimbal Calibration ................................................................................................................................... 7
3.0 Software Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 7
4.0 Backing Up The Gimbal Settings ....................................................................................................................... 9
5.0 Upgrading Firmware ....................................................................................................................................... 10
6.0 Calibrating Gyroscope and Accelerometer ..................................................................................................... 11
7.0 Calibrating Encoders ........................................................................................................................................ 25
8.0 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............................................................................................................... 27