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1. Power Switch 0 Power Indicator 3 2 6 Joystick 1 Micro USB port 1 2 3 4 3 Position Switch MODE 5 6 7 Joystick 2 Connecting the Remote Control to the Ronin M 1 Turn on the Ronin M 13 Reserved Port Battery Level Indicator Battery Charging amp RC Assistant Port 2 Press the Bind Button shown below of the Ronin M once The Ronin M s LED indicator will blink green quickly at that time 3 Slide the power switch to the right to power on the remote control If the LED of gimbal turns solid green light the remote control and the Ronin M have been successfully bound The binding process only needs to be done once unless the bind button is pressed or if the Ronin M needs to be bound to another remote control 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 29 ONJUOD S OWSY ONJUOD SJOWSY Ronin M User Manual AN e Please make sure that the remote control is sufficiently charged before use If the low battery alert sounds refer to Remote Control Power LED Indicator Status below please recharge the battery as soon as possible e Charge the remote control s battery using the included Micro USB cable Using the incorrect type of charging cable may cause damage e Turn off the remote control before charging The power LED indicator will glow solid green when the battery is fully charged e When using the remote control ensure that the antenna is at least 20cm a2. on the pan axis is needed simply adjust the endpoints for pan to O If endpoints are set to O for 360 pan ability then the Test Pan Endpoint function will not change the pan axis The pan and tilt endpoints can be tested Ensure that the camera is unobstructed when clicking the test buttons Controller Priority If both input devices simultaneously send control signals to the gimbal the input from the selected controller will take priority and will control the device at that given time Pan Tilt Remote Speed Adjustment Click to choose combined or independent settings Speed Toggle Presets These presets will allow you to change the SmoothTrack speed remotely If the remote control is turned on the Speed Toggle Presets for SmoothTrack will take precedence over the Assistant settings Once the remote control is turned off the SmoothTrack settings in the Assistant will take over 26 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 3 Channels DJI Assistant Ff i Upgrade Info Gimbal Control Channels Channels Channels baanananananoanananabaaaaaan aranan anana This is a channel indicator to provide CH0 feedback during remote operator TRERTRERERETRERERT CERT REET configuration CH 1 a Pan Tilt and Roll can be re assigned to CH2 ee ee either of the remote control sticks The controlled axis can also be reversed CH3 eS eT Pe Poor ceee reeset erect eee eee CH4 a Perec eee cece eee teehee eee eee CH5 baananaaananoanananabaaaaaa
3. 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved gt Pes Charger Ronin M User Manual DJI Intelligent Battery Functions Balanced Charging Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell during charging Capacity Display Displays current battery levels Overcharge Protection Charging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 16 8V preventing overcharge damage Over Discharge Protection Discharging stops automatically when battery voltage reaches 12V preventing over discharge damage Short Circuit Protection Automatically cuts power supply when a short circuit is detected Sleep Protection Sleep mode is activated after 10 minutes of inactivity Saving power Charging Temperature The battery will charge only when the temperature is between 0 C and Detection DGC DJI Intelligent Battery Specifications Type LiPo Capacity 3400mAh 14 8V Charging Environment Temperature 0 C 45 C Operating Environment Temperature 15 C 50 C Charging Discharging Environment Relative Humidity lt 80 e Read the user manual disclaimer and battery warnings before use Users take full AA responsibility for all operations and usage e Always use DJI approved chargers DJI takes no responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of non DJI approved chargers Charging the DJI Intelligent Battery 1 Connect the charger to a wall socket 100 240V 50 6
4. Adjustment Endpoint Adjustments a Left Right a pnas 0 e Controller Remote Operator Down U Tilt Axis 0 Test Pan Endpoints Test Tilt Endpoints a L KO rt L RQ Gimbal Control Viewer Gimbal Control Viewer 3 Smoothing When the control stick input is released the translated movement will be smoother and slower than if the smoothing is increased If smoothing is set to O the slowdown will be translated as an abrupt stop The thumb controller and remote operator control sticks can be set independently Pan and tilt smoothing can also be independently adjusted 4 Remote Control Endpoints Adjustment Pan axis endpoints can be adjusted independently for left and right movement when used with a remote control or the thumb controller Pan axis endpoint settings determine the farthest points to which the gimbal will rotate left or right during controller input Tilt axis endpoints can be adjusted independently for up and down movement when used with a remote control or the thumb controller Tilt axis endpoint settings control the maximum points to which the gimbal can rotate up or down The pan and tilt endpoints can be tested Ensure the camera is unobstructed before tapping the test buttons If the ability to rotate 360 on the pan axis is needed simply adjust the pan endpoints to O If endpoints are set to O the pan axis will not move when the Test Pan Endpoint button is pressed 5 C
5. as possible Some cameras have two tripod mounting holes If two mounting holes are available on your camera use them both Choose the correct screw holes according to your camera s configuration 2 Install the lens support by gently pushing it up so that it is applying light pressure to the lens Then tighten the thumbscrew 12 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Ronin M User Manual Why do you need to use a lens support Certain cameras have a very tight lens securing system and some cameras such as the Canon 5D MK II and MK III have very loose lens securing systems The Ronin M balances the camera as one solid unit If the mounted camera has a loose lens securing system the lens support must be used This is because a loose connection between the lens and the camera body may allow vibrations that travel through to the camera but not directly to the lens resulting in the two masses shaking at different frequencies The resulting oscillations will be transmitted to the IMU causing the whole gimbal to shake If the lens support fits it s best to use it at all times AN e The lens support can be installed facing outward or inward to accommodate different lens types e Ensure alignment of the camera plate and then tighten the mounting screw before tightening the lens support 3 With the gimbal facing outward on the tuning stand slide the mounting plate into the receiver until the safety lock engages Make sure the gimbal is no
6. is also indicated The voltage of the battery temperature of the main electronics and also current uptime can also be monitored via this menu oo gt Mode N A More Briefcase Mode Angle Pan Axis 2 1 89 Tilt Axis 2 0 45 Motor Kill Roll Axis 0 0 01 Roll Remote Contuol Off Internal Receiver Off Enable Silent Mode Calibrate Center Calibrate System Restore default settings Voltage 14 50V Temperature 35 40 Time 0 01 59 RQ Control Viewer Ci L Gimbal Control Viewer 21 Gulun ddy juelsissy UluOY Ira Ronin M User Manual More Menu Briefcase Mode When Briefcase Mode is switched on the Ronin M will be able to seamlessly transform into this operation mode With Briefcase Mode turned off the Ronin M will allow the camera to roll when the Ronin M is tilted past the standard roll axis parameters Motor Kill When the Motor Kill switch is activated the Ronin M is still powered on but the motors will be powered off This will allow an adjustment to the gimbal or camera without having to turn it off completely Prior to turning off the Motor Kill switch make sure the gimbal is positioned in the standard operating position The Motor Kill switch can also be used if the gimbal operator experiences an issue or needs to make a quick mechanical adjustment to the gimbal or camera setup Roll Remote Control Off When the Roll Remote Control is off the rol
7. the Gimbal 1 DJI Intelligent Battery Installation 11 Mounting the Camera 12 Adjusting the Handle Bar 14 Balancing 14 Step 1 Balancing the Vertical Tilt 15 Step 2 Balancing the Roll Axis 15 Step 3 Balancing the Tilt Axis 15 Step 4 Balancing the Pan Axis 16 Advanced Roll Adjustment 16 DJI Ronin M Assistant App Tuning 17 Download and Install I7 Basic Settings I7 Advanced Settings 18 DJI PC MAC Assistant Tuning 23 Install DJI PC MAC Assistant 23 Settings 25 Remote Control 29 Connecting the Remote Control to the Ronin M 29 Remote Control Power LED Indicator Status 30 Remote Control Battery Level Indicator Status 30 Remote Control Features ol Adding a Third Party Transmitter Receiver 32 Operation Modes 32 Underslung Mode 32 Upright Mode 32 Briefcase Mode 33 Maintenance 33 Troubleshooting 34 Specifications 35 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 5 xog y U uoonpou Introduction Developed for filmmaking professionals the DJI Ronin M marks a generational leap forward in camera stabilization technology The technology built into the DJI Ronin M allows a broad spectrum of cameras of varying sizes and weights to be stabilized during filming Based on the successful design of the DJI Ronin Handheld Gimbal the DJI Ronin M is lighter smaller and more convenient to use A brushless gimbal stabilization system is not simply three brushless motors moving on three axes The motors work with position feedback and the IM
8. 0Hz Use one of the included plug adaptors if necessary 2 Connect the DJI Intelligent Battery to the charger 3 The battery level indicator lights display the current charge level as the Dul Intelligent Battery charges 4 The DJI Intelligent Battery is fully charged when the battery level indicator lights turn off and the indicator light on the charger turns green Disconnect the battery from the charger when charging is complete Socket 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 9 poeyels Bue peels Bune Ronin M User Manual Using the DJI Intelligent Battery 1 Battery Level Indicators 2 Power Button with LED indicator 3 Thumb Screws Checking the battery level When the Dul Intelligent Battery is turned off pressing the battery power button once will display the current battery level Powering on When the Dul Intelligent Battery is turned off press and hold the power button for 1 second to turn on the DJI Intelligent Battery Powering off When the Dul Intelligent Battery is turned on press and hold the power button for 1 second to turn off the Dul Intelligent Battery Tuning Stand You can use the tuning stand during setup or to store the gimbal The following steps show how to use the tuning stand 1 Hold the stand in the upright position as shown in the picture below 2 Press the buttons 1 on the outsides of the lower legs and r
9. RONIN M User Manual 2015 4 Disclaimers and Warnings Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product Please read this manual and disclaimer carefully before using this product By using this product you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read it fully You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and any content created while using this product and for any consequences thereof You agree to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with local regulations terms and any applicable policies and guidelines By reading this disclaimer you also agree 1 Any part of this disclaimer is subject to change without prior notice refer to www dij com for the latest version 2 DJI reserves the right of final interpretation of this disclaimer Do not modify or adjust the Ronin M The Ronin M has been calibrated before it leaves the factory No adjusting or amending to the Ronin M is allowed Make sure to use the original battery otherwise performance may be hindered and internal malfunctions and damage to the gimbal may be caused Please download the corresponding Assistant software As DJI has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed or accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the using setting up or assembling of the product the user accepts all resulting liability DJI assumes n
10. U Inertial Measurement Unit to communicate with Dul s custom 32 bit processor which processes movement calculations in milliseconds This reduces angular vibration to less than 0 02 of translated movement meaning that the camera will remain perfectly steady The Ronin M can be used in three different operation modes Underslung Mode Upright Mode and Briefcase Mode In the Box Gimbal x1 The gimbal includes built in DJI motor drive modules an independent IMU module a 32 bit DSP processor a power supply module a Bluetooth module a transmitter receiver module a camera shelf and a power breakout box Handle Bar x1 Customizable handle bar for the gimbal Remote Control 2 4 GHz x1 Control the gimbal s movements switch work modes and select gimbal speed Tuning Stand x1 For suspending or storing the gimbal 6 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Charger x1 Automatic switching charger 110 240V DJI Intelligent Battery x1 Power source for the gimbal Supplies power for other external devices Cable Pack x1 ANSI cable JIS or CE cable varies by region Micro USB Cablex1 For firmware upgrades Camera Mounting Plate x1 For mounting your camera onto the gimbal Accessories Package Camera Screw A 1 4 x2 Camera Screw B 3 8 x2 Camera Screw C 1 4 x2 Camera Screw D 3 8 x2 Lens Support Screw x1 Lens Support x1 Allen Wrench x3 8 mm 4
11. adjust upon receiving your Ronin Briefcase Mode E Enable Silent Mode M These options are also the most used i E maane Spor i neca functions during standard operation of the E Internal Receiver Off T Motor Kill Switch e Rain Ai C Pan Axis 0 0 Test E Roll Remote Control Off Auto Tune Stability E Tilt Axis 0 0 Test je Brief Case Mode Tools 3 e SmoothTrack Mode e Maximum Speed Adjustment ip ResetPassword Calibrate Center ponis J Move cursor to each area for more details Viewer Menu Calibrate System Auto Tune Stability Default Motor The Auto Tune Stability button allows for automatic adjustment of each motor s stiffness settings as relayed from the sensors and interpreted by the Ronin M to accomplish an optimized setting Each axis has its own stiffness and trim adjustment Live Data This monitors the feedback from the motors on each axis Briefcase Mode Select the checkbox to enable Briefcase Mode Enable Silent Mode Select the checkbox to reduce motor noise Internal Receiver Off Select to prevent the gimbal from being manipulated by a remote control or the thumb controller The gimbal can only be controlled by other devices via a D Bus or Lightbridge connection when the Internal Receiver is off Roll Remote Control Off Select the checkbox to prevent the roll axis movement from being controlled by aremote control or the thumb controller Motor Kill S
12. al Dimensions Working Performance Load Weight Capacity Reference Value Angular Vibration Range Maximum Control Rotation Speed Mechanical Endpoint Range Controlled Rotation Range e Static current 300 mA 16 V e Dynamic current 600 mA 16 V e Locked motor current Max 10 A 16 V 15 C 50 C 5 F 120 F 2 3 kg 5 07 b fully loaded with handlebar 500 mm W x 210 mm D x 420 mm H 3 6 kg 8 Ib 0 02 Pan axis 90 sec Tilt axis 100 sec Roll axis 30 sec Pan axis control 360 Tilt axis control 105 Up 165 Down Roll axis control 110 Pan axis control 360 Tilt axis control Up 105 to Down 165 Roll axis control 25 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 35 SUOITEDIJIO9dS The content is subject to change Download the latest version from http Awww dji com product ronin m If you have any questions about this document please contact Dul by sending a message to DocSupport dji com 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved
13. allow the camera base to slide Do not loosen the lock knobs excessively Step 3 Balancing the Tilt Axis Balancing the camera on the tilt axis is also necessary When the proper fore and aft tilt balance achieved the camera will stay level when you remove your hand while holding the roll axis in position 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved IS 15 G6uloueyeg Ronin M User Manual Loosen the camera base s side clamp to allow the camera and mounting plate to slide forwards and backwards Slide the camera forwards or backwards until the tilt axis remains level Only very small adjustments are required to achieve the proper balance Tighten the side clamp to lock the camera and mounting plate in position If properly balanced the camera should be able to remain steady at any given tilt angle Step 4 Balancing the Pan Axis The entire mass below the pan motor must be balanced on the central axis line of the pan motor To achieve this balance you must adjust the pan axis slide 1 Open the clamp 1 on the pan axis and turn the knob 2 to slide the assembly Identify if the Ronin M is front heavy or rear heavy While the Ronin M is resting on the tuning stand try rotating the Ronin M along the pan axis by lifting one side of the handle bar If the camera does not swing the pan axis is properly balanced Tighten the clamp after balancing is completed Advanced Roll Adjustment If additional roll adj
14. ant Tuning You can also tune the Ronin M and upgrade the firmware through the DJI PC MAC Assistant X e The tuning settings of the DJI Assistant App and DJI PC MAC Assistant are the same There is no need to repeat settings adjustment in both Assistants e The DJI Assistant App and the DJI PC MAC Assistant program cannot be connected at the same time If running the DJI Assistant App on your mobile device be sure to disconnect the micro USB cable before using the DJI PC MAC Assistant on a PC MAC Install DJI PC MAC Assistant Installing and Running on Windows 1 Download the DJI WIN DRIVER INSTALLER from the Ronin M product page on DJl com Connect the Ronin M to your PC via USB cable and be sure the Ronin M is powered on prior to installing the DJI WIN DRIVER Download the appropriate Assistant installer from DJl com Double click the Assistant installer and follow the steps to finish the installation Run Assistant Upgrade the firmware or configure parameters using Assistant as needed O AON AN The Assistant installer can be used on Windows XP Win7 and Win8 32 or 64 bit Installing and Running on Mac OS X 1 Download the Assistant installer DMG from the Ronin M product page on DJI com 2 Run the installer and follow the prompts to finish the installation eoo L Gimbal ciji DJI Assistant for Mac 3 When launching for the first time if using Launchpad to run the Ronin M Assistant Launchpad will bl
15. d to change the camera s vertical position Adjust the height of the crossbar to achieve vertical tilt balance 1 Rotate the Tilt Axis so that the camera lens is pointing upward and loosen the two vertical adjustment tabs 2 Gently slide the camera mount crossbar forwards or backwards until the camera points upwards when released 3 Tighten the tabs and manually rotate the assembly simulating tilt to ensure there is no binding in the tilt motor When proper balance is achieved you can rotate the camera to any tilt angle and it will stay in that position cams P AN A LK A AN ANS SY SS LX Wag A JA Y A W Vite M Ol gt Lf SK a Lh Ws v S AN Ensure the measurement marks match up on either side of the vertical bars If they do not match up the assembly could possibly be skewed higher or lower on one side which would cause the tilt motor to bind Step 2 Balancing the Roll Axis Balancing the camera from left to right on the Roll Axis is also required When the proper left right ro balance is achieved the camera will stay level 1 Loosen the two lock knobs to allow the camera and mounting plate to slide left and right 2 Slide the camera left or right until the Roll Axis remains level 3 Tighten the two lock knobs to lock the camera mounting plate in position J When adjusting the roll balancing position of the camera only loosen the two lock knobs a few turns to
16. d via the DJI Assistant App Basic Settings The functions accessible in the Wizard are the most basic functions you may want to adjust upon receiving your Ronin M These options are also the most frequently used functions during standard operation You can adjust all of these settings in the Wizard menu oo 4 Mode N A OMONE 2 Mode N A ORON gt lt Gimbal Wizard lt Gimbal Wizard lt Gimbal Wizard Pan Axis 0 0 0 Tilt Axis 0 0 0 Roll Axis 0 0 0 SmoothTrack Test Calibrate Auto Tune Stability Pan SmoothTrack Tilt SmoothTrack Live Data Roll SmoothTrack SmoothTrack Adjustments Test Pan Speed Speed Deadband Accel panaxis _0_ Co Co mtas 0 0 0 roras Co 0 0 SmoothTrack Test Test Tilt Speed Test Roll Speed Briefcase Mode Briefcase Mode C SmoothTrack Mode Control Speed Adjustment eae Gas 15 Remote Operator Pan SmoothTrack Test Pan Speed Tilt SmoothTrack Test Tilt Speed E a Zod a L Gimbal Control Viewer Gimbal Control Viewer Gimbal Control Viewer 1 Calibrate Auto Tune Stability provides an easy one touch button for automatic configuration of each axis The trajectory soeed power and stiffness of motors are automatically tuned for the camera configuration that is mounted Auto Tune Stability should be tapped whenever a new camera configurati
17. e minute period the Ronin M will deactivate the motors and will not reactivate them until the unit has been restarted Connect the Ronin M to the DJI PC MAC Assistant and click the Reset Password button to reset the password The SmoothTrack speed setting is too high or the SmoothTrack deadband setting is too low Decrease the SmoothTrack speed or increase the deadband 34 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Specifications General Built In Functions Peripheral Camera Tray Dimensions Accessory Power Connections GCU Input Power Connections PC MAC Assistant Software Requirements Mobile Assistant Software Requirements e Three Operation Modes e Bluetooth Module Underslung Mode e USB Connection Upright Mode e 2 4 GHz Receiver Briefcase Mode e Temperature Sensor e Built in independent IMU module DJI Advanced 32 Bit DSP e DJI Specialized Gimbal Drive Processor Motors with Encoders e D Bus Receiver Supported Maximum depth from the center of gravity on camera base plate 120mm Maximum height measured from top of the camera base plate 195mm Maximum width 160 mm 12V Regulated P Tap x 2 USB 500mW x 1 DJI Lightbridge x 1 4 S Ronin M Battery 2 4GHz Remote Control Bluetooth 4 0 USB 2 0 Windows XP SP3 Windows 7 Windows 8 82 or 64 bit Mac OS X 10 9 or above Mobile Device iOS 7 0 or above Mechanical amp Electrical Characteristics Working Current Operating Temperature Weight Gimb
18. e to control the pan axis and stops and holds the last position determined by the pan axis control stick 2 In Position 2 SmoothTrack is on The remote control is free to control the pan axis and stops and holds the last position determined by the pan axis control stick 3 In Position 3 Smooth Track is on The gimbal will reorient and reset the pan angle to the forward facing direction when the pan axis control stick is released Position 1 Free SmoothTrack Off Position 2 Free SmoothTrack On Position 3 Reset to Center SmoothTrack On FUNCTION 1 There are 3 possible selections Fast Normal and Slow The value of each speed can be preset in the DJI Assistant App or DJI PC MAC Assistant Position 1 G Fast Position 2 G Normal Position 3 Slow 2 Activating Motor Kill Switch Quickly flip the FUNCTION Switch between Position 1 and Position 3 at least three times to activate the Motor Kill Switch Repeat this process to turn off the Motor Kill Switch Be sure to position the camera in the standard operating position before re activating the gimbal s motors The Motor Kill Switch is useful if the gimbal operator runs into an issue or needs to make a quick mechanical adjustment to the gimbal or camera setup Left Stick Default settings Horizontal movements on the left stick control the roll axis Vertical movements have no definition Right Stick Default settin
19. etermine how fast the camera will travel while translating a pan movement Pan deadband will determine how much movement the gimbal will tolerate prior to translating the camera s pan The roll axis speed will determine how fast the camera will travel while translating a roll movement Roll deadband will determine how much movement the gimbal will tolerate prior to translating the camera s roll The tilt axis speed will determine how fast the camera will travel while translating a tilt movement Tilt deadband will determine how much movement the gimbal will tolerate prior to translating the camera s tilt The SmoothTrack pan roll and tilt soeed can be tested Ensure there is no obstruction of the camera before tapping the test button 5 Control Speed Adjustment The remote control soeed can be adjusted here This setting represents the maximum speed in the pan and tilt axis when the remote control sticks are pushed all the way in any given direction Advanced Settings There are more advanced functions you can adjust through the Assistant to meet your requirement Gimbal Menu Oo Fy Mode N A Wizard Gimbal oOo 9 Mode N A OMONE 2 lt Gimbal Motor lt Gimbal SmoothTrack O SmoothTrack Mode Auto Tune Stability Pan SmoothTrack Oa SmoothTrack Configuration Tilt SmoothTrack Stiff DE Roll SmoothTrack Pan Axis SmoothTrack Adjustments Tilt Axis Speed Deadband Accel Roll Axis Pan Axis 0 E Tilt A
20. ffness settings will be displayed on the screen 1 Check to make sure all knobs are tight including the pan motor knob 2 Check to make sure the camera screw is tight Push on the camera plate to make sure it is not loose or sliding on the gimbal s camera mount 3 Try decreasing the stiffness setting of each axis By looking at the Power readings for the axes you should be able to tell if there is one particular axis being affected Open the DJI Assistant App or DJI PC MAC Assistant select the Calibrate Center and follow the on screen instructions Place the Ronin M on the Tuning Stand and enter the Dul Assistant App or the DJI PC MAC Assistant Tap click the Calibrate System button and let the process finish before picking up the Ronin M 1 Turn on the remote control and be sure that the MODE switch is not in Position 1 the uppermost position 2 Check whether SmoothTrack is turned off in the DJI Assistant App or the DJI PC MAC Assistant software 3 Check whether the SmoothTrack deadband is turned up too high If it is reduce the deadband value in the SmoothTrack Menu Check your camera balance If the power level in the Gimbal Motors Menu indicates an output of 10 or more on any axis rebalance the camera Restart the gimbal There is a motor protection algorithm built into the Ronin M to protect the electronic components If any particular motor enters a protection mode motor shuts off six times within a on
21. gs Horizontal movements on the right stick control the pan axis Right Stick Default settings Vertical movements on the right stick control the tilt axis 9 These stick settings can be customized in the DJI Assistant App or DJI PC MAC Assistant 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 931 ONJUOD S OWSY Ronin M User Manual Adding a Third Party Transmitter Receiver The Ronin M supports 3 party transmitters receivers such as D Bus Connect the transmitter through the integrated port refer to the Ronin M Diagram for the location of the D Bus port Operation Modes There are three operation modes for the Ronin M Underslung Mode Upright Mode and Briefcase Mode Underslung Mode Underslung Mode is the standard default mode The Ronin M can be used in this mode without any adjustments Upright Mode Flio the gimbal forward 180 degrees and it will automatically change to Upright Mode Alternatively you can change the gimbal into upright mode before turning it on Upright Mode is ideal for car mounts or other top down perspective camera positions as it allows you to shoot higher and or at eye level Upright Mode can also be used without any adjustments Do not flip the gimbal sideways left or right to convert to Upright Mode 32 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Ronin M User Manual Briefcase Mode Briefcase Mode allows you to hold the Ronin M in a slim profile close to your body T
22. hannels The channel indicator provides feedback during remote operator configuration Pan tilt and roll can be re assigned to either of the remote control sticks Each axis can also be reversed 6 Settings Controller Priority If both input devices simultaneously send control signals to the gimbal the input from the selected controller will take priority and will control the device at that given time Pan Tilt Remote Speed Adjustment Click to choose combined or independent settings Speed Toggle Presets These presets will allow you to change the SmoothTrack speed remotely If the remote control is turned on the Soeed Toggle Presets for SmoothTrack will take precedence over the 20 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Ronin M User Manua Assistant settings Once the remote control is turned off the SmoothTrack settings in the Assistant will take over Viewer Menu Oo oo 4 Mode N A lt Control Channels lt Control Settings Channels Controller Priority Remote Operator Thumb Controller Pan Tilt Remote Speed Adjustment Combined Independent Speed Toggle Presets Pan Tilt Roll Normal o 0 o 0 Normal k a Normal L Q Gimbal Control Viewer L Gimbal Control Viewer The viewer provides all the essential live data for monitoring the gimbal s electronics as well as feedback from the motors Power is indicated for each axis The current angle of each axis
23. ick Upgrade again and then click Confirm Power the Ronin M off and then on after the upgrade is complete Gih w o AN e Ensure that your computer is connected to the Internet e Close any antivirus programs and network firewalls e Ensure that the Ronin M is powered on during the upgrade Do not power off the Ronin M until the upgrade is complete e Do not disconnect the USB cable during the upgrade Info DJI Assistant English v x 3 ai o 1 Basic Upgrade User Info Current Login User xx x x com Change User newsletter Software Info Current version 1 6 1 2 No updates License Current SIN N A Input your new S N here You can try N A times Write Reset 2011 2015 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved OnLine Help You can check which version of the DJI Assistant App you are using in the Info tab The S N is a 32 digit authorization code that is used to activate certain functions The authorization code for your unit is entered after it is manufactured You may be asked to enter a new S N after upgrading Fill in the S N and then click the Write button If you enter an invalid S N more than 30 times the MC will be locked and you will need to contact customer support 28 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Remote Control 1 Oo 1 2 Carrying Handle 3 Left Dial reserved Antenna 9 5 3 Position Switch FUNCTION 1 8 Neck Strap Attachment
24. ility The Auto Tune Stability button allows for automatic adjustment of each motor s stiffness settings as relayed from the sensors and interpreted by the Ronin M to accomplish an optimized setting Default Click here to restore all settings to the factory defaults 2 Control DJI Assistant English v x Gimbal Control Channels Battery Control Deadband Maximum Speed Smoothing Pan Tilt Pan Tilt Pan Tilt Adjust the values for deadband maximum speed smoothing and speed toggle Thumb Controller 0 0 Thumb Controller 0 0 Thumb Controller 0 0 presets and configure the settings of Remote Operator 0 0 Remote Operator 0 0 Remote Operator 0 0 controller on this page Move cursor to each area for more details Endpoint Pan Axis Tilt Axis Left 0 Right 0 Test up 0 Down 0 Test Settings Controller Priority Speed Toggle Presets Remote Operator Thumb Controller Pan Rol Fast 0 0 0 Pan Tilt Remote Speed Adjustment Normal 0 0 0 Combined Independent Slow 0 0 0 The thumb controller and the remote operator control sticks have a Deadband Maximum Speed and Smoothing adjustment all of which can be set independently Endpoint Pan axis endpoints can be adjusted independently for left and right movement when used with a remote control or the thumb controller Tilt axis endpoints can be adjusted independently for up and down movement when used with a remote control or the thumb controller If the ability to rotate 360
25. l axis movement cannot be controlled by a remote control or the thumb controller Enable Silent Mode Enable Silent Mode to reduce the level of noise that is created by the motors Internal Receiver Off When the Internal Receiver is off the gimbal cannot be controlled by a remote control or the thumb controller and can only be controlled by other devices via a D Bus or Lightbridge connection Calibrate Center If the Ronin M s pan axis is off center you can recalibrate the true center of the Ronin M using this switch Using a remote control position the pan axis at dead center then tap the Calibrate Center button Tap Center again in the pop up to confirm Restart the device after recalibrating the center Calibrate System Calibrate System is only used if you notice any kind of drift in any of the axes To calibrate the system place the Ronin M on the tuning stand and make sure it is completely steady Then tap the Calibrate system button and let the process finish before picking up the Ronin M Do not move the Ronin M during calibration Restart the Ronin M after calibration is complete Restore Default Settings This will restore all of the factory default settings that can be configured through the Dul Assistant App Device List To force the DJI Assistant App to find the Ronin M open the Device List and the app will search for Bluetooth devices it recognizes 22 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved DJI PC MAC Assist
26. mm amp 3 16 Ronin M User Manual O a a D 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 7 xog SU UI payers Bune weibelq W uluoy Ronin M Diagram TA i 2 3 4 1 Top Handle Bar 2 Side Handle 3 Quick Release Mount 4 Pan Motor 5 Pan Adjustment Slider 6 D BUS Receiver Port 7 USB Port amp CAN Bus Port 8 Bind Button 9 Gimbal LED Indicator Light 10 DJI Intelligent Battery 11 Roll Motor Getting Started DJI Intelligent Battery il 5 He 6 8 at 7 9 14 10 5 E iS Viii Tilt Motor Fore and Aft Adjustment Tilt Vertical Adjustment Roll Adjustment IMU Port P TAP Accessory Power Port USB Accessory Power Port P TAP Port rear side DJI Lightbridge Port rear side GCU Port rear side 13 14 15 at l 1 20 21 hr a a a ae oa oan Before you start using your Ronin M be sure to charge the battery The Dul Intelligent Battery was specially designed for the Ronin M It has a capacity of 3400mAh a voltage of 14 8V and a variety of power management functions Only charge the DJI Intelligent Battery with DJI approved chargers When the Dul Intelligent Battery is fully charged the Ronin M has a maximum run time of six hours LIL DJI Intelligent Battery 8
27. n araara aral CH6 a baanananananoanaaaaabaaanaanaraaran anaal CH7 a can be re assigned to either of the remote control sticks The controlled axis can also be reversed 4 Battery DJI Assistant Ff i Upgrade Info Gimbal Control Channels Battery Current Status Provides all the information about the Voltage Battery Battery Information Design Capacity Full Capacity Current Capacity Percentage of Charge Percentage of Life Discharging Times Temperature REV REV E REV E REV E REV REV REV E REV Current Tilt Roll Ronin M User Manual English v x Default This is a channel indicator to provide feedback during remote operator configuration Pan tilt and roll English v x This page provides all of the essential information regarding the Ronin M s battery 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 21 Burun juelsissy OYN Od Ira Ronin M User Manual Upgrade DJI Assistant Engish X ro Name Loader Hardware ID Firmware Upgrade GCU ord ss No updales IMU a No updates Receiver SARS ase No updates You can view the latest firmware version information on this page Upgrade the firmware by following the steps below 1 Connect the Ronin M to your computer via the Micro USB cable and wait until the indicator LED in the PC Assistant blinks blue Click Upgrade Wait for the download to finish Cl
28. nternal Receiver Off _ Motor Kill Switch Jean Aidi o 0 lo Test e Briefcase Mode _ roll Remote Control Off e SmoothTrack Mode _ Tilt Axis lo o fo Test e Maximum Speed Adjustment Tools Roll Axis 0 o 0 Move cursor to each area for more details _ Reset Password Calibrate Center m i Test ewer Menu Calibrate System AN DMG installer supports Mac OS X 10 9 or above Ronin M Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows are the same Assistant pages shown in this manual are from the Windows version U U O lt lt gt O gt 0p ep A 4 24 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Ronin M User Manual Settings Adjust the following basic functions before using the Ronin M Auto Tune Stability Briefcase Mode SmoothTrack and Maximum Speed Adjustment The definition and function of every button in the DJI Assistant App and DJI PC Assistant are the same refer to the section describing the DJI Assistant App for more details Basic 1 Gimbal DJI Assistant English x Y i Upgrade Info Gimbal Control Channels Battery Ronin M Handheld Gimbal Motor Live Data Stiffness Trim Power The DJI Ronin M is a 3 Axis stabilized Pan Axis Pan 0 handheld gimbal system Developed for the filmmaking professional the Ronin M Tilt Axis Tilt 0 marks a generational leap in camera stabilization technology eee Ron 0 These are the basic functions you may Options SmoothTrack want to
29. nto their locating slots so that the DJI Intelligent Battery makes full contact with the gimbal s electrical leads 2 Tighten the screws on the Dul Intelligent Battery to lock it in place m 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 11 peels Bue peels Bune Ronin M User Manual A N e Make sure the DJI Intelligent Battery is turned off during installation e An incorrectly installed battery may lead to 1 Poor battery connection or 2 Unavailable battery information Mounting the Camera The Ronin M uses an adjustable camera mounting plate that allows you to easily balance install and remove the camera The Ronin M has been tested with the following types of cameras Other cameras similar in size and weight may also be compatible Black Magic Cinema Camera Canon 5DMKIII Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera Canon 6D Canon 1Dc Canon 7D Canon 5DMKII Canon C100 J e Camera Size Requirements The maximum depth from the center of gravity on the camera base plate is 120 mm The maximum height measured from the top of the camera base plate is 195 mm The maximum width is 160 mm As shown in the picture on the right e To avoid obstructing camera movement the use of soft connection cables is recommended Nikon D800 Panasonic GH3 Panasonic GH4 sony NEX7 1 Attach the camera mounting plate to your camera using the provided screws Be sure to use the correct 1 4 or 3 8 screws Secure the camera as firmly
30. o liability for damages or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product DJI and Ronin M are registered trademarks of DJI All names of products brands etc appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies This product and manual are copyrighted by DJI with all rights reserved No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the product or information contained herein Using Lithium Polymer LiPo Batteries DJI Intelligent LiPo Batteries can be extremely hazardous and require special attention when handled Always adhere to the following instructions when using LiPo batteries 1 DJI Intelligent Batteries must be charged with a DJI charger 2 DJI Intelligent Batteries are designed to stop charging when full however it is good practice to monitor their charging progress and disconnect them from the charger once they are fully charged 3 Do not charge a DJI Intelligent Battery near flammable materials or on flammable surfaces such as carpet or wood 4 Never charge a swollen leaky or damaged battery 5 Regularly examine the DJI charger for damage to the cord plug enclosure and other parts Never use a damaged charger 6 Disconnect the DJI charger when not in use 7 Do not clean the DJI charger with denatured alcohol o
31. o translate into actual movement of the gimbal omen gt Oo lt Control Deadband Oo Mode N A lt Control Maximum Speed Deadband Adjustment Control Speed Adjustment Tilt Wizard Control Pan conoter LEJ Le eJ Le VA Maximum Speed Controller 40 15 Remote Operator Deadband Remote Operator Smoothing Endpoint o Channels Settings s Jol L Gimbal Control RQ Viewer More C L RQ Gimbal Control Viewer h L iQ eee Gimbal Control Viewer More 2 Maximum Speed Maximum Speed is a function that prevents the control stick response from being a linear response which is also known as an increasing response Curve This means the amount that the gimbal moves on the pan or tilt axis is not directly proportional to control stick manipulation Control stick response can be adjusted to be milder below the first half of control stick travel and increased to a higher speed towards the last half of control stick travel The preset exponential curve is calibrated based on maximum speed input The maximum speeds of the thumb controller and the remote control sticks can be set independent of each other 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 19 Gulun ddy juejsissy UlUOY Ira Gulun ddy juejsissy UlUOY Ira Ronin M User Manual OMONE 2 OMONE gt Mode N A lt Control Smoothing lt Control Endpoint Smoothing
32. o use Briefcase Mode tilt the gimbal 90 to the left or right on the roll axis You can turn Briefcase Mode off in the DJI Assistant app in which case the Ronin M will never automatically transform into Briefcase Mode In Briefcase Mode the remote control cannot pan tilt or roll the gimbal Maintenance The figure below shows the proper configuration for transporting the Ronin M with the Tuning Stand Using the hook and loop straps lock the Ronin M in place as shown Be sure to remove the straps prior to turning the Ronin M on again The Ronin M is a precise machine and is not waterproof Keep it away from sand and dust when in use After use it is recommended that you wipe the Ronin M down with a soft dry cloth Never spray any cleaning liquids onto the Ronin M 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 33 SOUBUSIUIe Gunooys jqgno Troubleshooting Problem Motors appear to be weak The gimbal is vibrating even after tapping the Auto Tune Stability button Pan axis seems to be off center Ronin M seems to be drifting SmoothTrack does not work Motors turn off automatically Gimbal turns off and doesn t come back on Forgot the Bluetooth password Video footage appears to wobble from side to side or up and down Solution After balancing the camera launch the Dul Assistant App or the DJI PC MAC Assistant and press Auto Tune Stability Wait for the process to finish and the sti
33. ock access because Assistant has not been reviewed by the App Store NJ Gimbal can t be opened because it is gt from an unidentified developer Your security preferences allow installation of only apps from the Mac App Store and identified developers EIM created this file today at 3 13 PM OK 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 23 Burun yuegsissy OYN Od Ira Ronin M User Manual 4 Locate the Gimbal icon using the Finder press Control then click the icon or right click the icon using a mouse Choose Open from the shortcut menu then click Open in the dialog box to launch the program 5 After the first successful launch double click the Gimbal icon as usual to launch the program using the Finder or Launchpad GED cowo Chanes Bater Ronin M Handheld Gimbal aion Live Data Stiffness Trim Power Angle The DJI Ronin M is a 3 Axis stabilized handheld gimbal system Developed for Pan Axis lo lo Pan i oO the filmmaking professional the Ronin M s h marks a generational leap in camera Tilt Axis lo J lo Tilt o o stabilization technology Roll Axis 6 Roll o o These are the basic functions you may want to adjust upon receiving your Ronin Options SmoothTrack M These options are also the most used functions during standard operation of the C Briefcase Mode _ Enable Silent Mode Enable Speed Deadband Accel Ronin M Auto Tune Stability _ i
34. on is mounted or whenever the lens or accessories are changed This will ensure stability and provide ideal settings calibration 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 17 Gulun ddy wgsissy UlUOY Ira Gulun ddy juelsissy UluOY Ira Ronin M User Manual 2 Live Data This data represents the feedback from each motor axis If a particular motor axis indicates a power reading greater than 10 this often means the mechanical balancing of the camera hasn t been properly adjusted A properly balanced camera rig will display readings close to O power on each axis but these values may vary The angle reading indicates the current angle of each axis is in relation to center 3 Briefcase Mode When Briefcase Mode is switched on the Ronin M will be able to seamlessly transform into this operation mode With Briefcase Mode turned off the Ronin M will allow the camera to roll when the Ronin M is tilted past the standard roll axis parameters 4 SmoothTrack Mode When SmoothTrack Mode is enabled the Ronin M will can be steered on the selected axis by the camera s operator The steering translation speed can be adjusted for each axis independently When the Ronin M s top bar is rotated left or right the camera will move smoothly following the user s input and stop at the appropriate angle In the SmoothTrack options menu the settings for the pan axis roll axis and the tilt axis can be independently adjusted The pan axis speed will d
35. otate the legs downwards away from the stand Then press the buttons 2 on the outsides of the upper support arms and pull them upwards away from the stand Press the button 3 on the vertical support and slide it up to extend the stand as shown 3 The upper half of this tuning stand can be removed by loosening the knob on the rear of the stand 4 You can use it with any C stand style stud that fits into the hole 5 where the support arms converge When mounting this section to a C stand always be sure to check the balance of the stand so that the Ronin M if it is fitted with a camera does not tip over When setting on a table make sure the table is flat and level 10 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Ronin M User Manual Installing the Handle Bar onto the Gimbal 1 The turn knobs on the handles are loose by default Adjust the grips to the desired position and tighten the knobs to secure the grips in position 2 Place the handle bar in position as shown below then slide it horizontally into the gimbal and tighten the lock knob 3 Holding the gimbal by the grips make sure that the gimbal is not obstructed during a 360 degree pan The installation is complete DJI Intelligent Battery Installation 1 Loosen the screws on either side of the DJI Intelligent Battery Slide the DJI Intelligent Battery directly into the gimbal and then slide it down Be sure the battery s thumb screws go fit i
36. place or use DJI Intelligent Batteries on strong electrostatic or electromagnetic surfaces or in areas with strong electrostatic or electromagnetic interference Doing so may result in battery damage Do not place heavy objects on DJI Intelligent Batteries or DJI chargers Avoid dropping DJI Intelligent Batteries Avoid direct contact with the contents of Dul Intelligent Batteries The electrolyte and electrolysis vapors can be harmful to your health Do not attach a Dul Intelligent Battery directly to wall or car charger sockets Always use a Dul approved adapter Battery Disposal 1 Discarding Dul Intelligent Batteries in general household waste is bad for the environment Please dispose of Dul Intelligent Batteries properly Do not dispose of Dul Intelligent Batteries by placing them in fire Damaged or unusable Dul Intelligent Batteries must be disposed of in a container specially reserved for this purpose When disposing of Dul Intelligent Batteries follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations For further information contact your local solid waste authority or a battery store Only use the DJI Intelligent Battery Always use the DJI Intelligent Battery charger FCC Compliance Ronin M complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device accepts any interference received including interference that may ca
37. r other flammable solvents Usage and Storage 1 Keep Dul Intelligent Batteries out of reach of children and pets 2 Never discharge a DJI Intelligent Battery that has less than 3V per cell 2 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved K COON A 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Ronin M User Manual Do not heat the DJI Intelligent Battery Do not insert or remove a DJI Intelligent Battery if the plastic cover has been torn or compromised in any way Do not drop or strike Dul Intelligent Batteries Never use a swollen leaky or damaged DJI Intelligent Battery Clean a DJI Intelligent Battery s terminals with a clean dry cloth Do not expose DJI Intelligent Batteries to extreme temperatures including excessive heat Do not leave Dul Intelligent Batteries inside vehicles on hot days Do not allow DJI Intelligent Batteries to come into contact with any kind of liquid Do not leave DJI Intelligent Batteries out in the rain or near sources of moisture Do not place Dul Intelligent Batteries in a microwave oven or pressurized container Do not attempt to dismantle pierce or cut open a Dul Intelligent Battery Do not attempt to repair a DJI Intelligent Battery Do not place loose battery cells on any conductive surface such as metal toppled tables Do not put the loose cells in a pocket bag or drawer where they may short circuit or where battery terminals could be pressed against each other Do not
38. t turned on when balancing the camera 4 When the camera achieves a rough balance tighten the camera base side clamp You can adjust the tightness of the clamp with an M3 Allen wrench 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 13 peels Bune GHuloueyeg Ronin M User Manual Adjusting the Handle Bar The customizable handle bar of the Ronin M can be removed if necessary by following the steps below 1 Loosen the two grip screws where the handle bar meets the gimbal as shown 2 Remove the grips from the handle bar 3 The resulting configuration is shown below Balancing To obtain the best performance from the Ronin M proper balancing is a must Accurate balance is critical for shots where the Ronin M will be subjected to extreme movements or accelerations running horseback riding biking car mounts helicopters etc Proper balance will also offer a longer battery runtime There are three axes that need to be accurately balanced prior to turning on the Ronin M and setting up the software AN The camera needs to be fully configured with all accessories prior to installing and balancing the camera on the gimbal If the camera has a lens cap be sure to remove it prior to balancing Be sure that the Ronin M s power is turned off while balancing the camera 14 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Ronin M User Manual Step 1 Balancing the Vertical Tilt To adjust the vertical balance you will nee
39. use undesired operation Required Notices to Use in Taiwan This device has been granted a designation number by the National Communications Commission NCC according to the Technical Regulations Conformity Certification of Specified Radio Equipment Article 12 Certified by the type of low power radio frequency electronics non licensed company or 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 3 users are not allowed to change to frequency increase the power or change the characteristics of the original design and function Article 14 The use of low power radio frequency electronics shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications Using the Manual Legend Important x Hints and Tips References or Definitions Download the DJI Ronin M Assistant App Download and install the DJI Assistant app Search for DJI Assistant on the App Store and then follow the instructions for iOS installation C App Store iOS7 0 or above http m dji net dji ronin Android version on the way 4 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Contents Disclaimers and Warnings 2 Using Lithium Polymer LiPo Batteries 2 Usage and Storage 2 Battery Disposal 3 FCC Compliance 3 Required Notices to Use in Taiwan 3 Using the Manual 4 Legend 4 Download the DJI Ronin M Assistant App 4 Introduction 6 In the Box 6 Ronin M Diagram 8 Getting Started 8 DJI Intelligent Battery 8 Tuning Stand 10 Installing the Handle Bar onto
40. ustment is needed in cases where the camera itself is too light in comparison to the tilt motor assembly advanced roll adjustment can be achieved by loosening the indicated screws and pushing the assembly to the right or left 16 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved DJI Ronin M Assistant App Tuning After balancing the mechanism you can fine tune the balance by adjusting software parameters in the DJI Assistant App Download and Install 1 Download the DJI Assistant app For the iOS version search DJI Assistant in the App Store then follow the installation instructions 2 Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile device and orient the camera in the standard operating position facing forwards Turn on your Ronin M then open the DJI Assistant App 3 When using the DJI Assistant App for the first time you will be prompted to register using a valid e mail address 4 Connect your device to the Ronin M by following the step by step instructions in the Dul Assistant App After connecting to the gimbal s main control you will see the Wizard menu When the indicator at the top of the screen displays solid green and the blue light is blinking the connection is complete The green LED on the Ronin M will also light up A N After enabling Bluetooth on your mobile device return to the DJI Assistant App to connect to the Ronin M The Ronin M will not appear in the mobile device s Bluetooth device list It can only be connecte
41. way from any person Remote Control Power LED Indicator Status Power LED Indicator Sound Solid Green None XR Solid Red None XY Solid Yellow None XR Solid Red BB BB BB RY ee B B B Quick Red flashing G nonone B B B E e Slow Green flashing Remote Control Status Functioning normally Charging remote control is powered off Remote control joystick calibration error re calibrate Low voltage from 3 5 V 3 53 V Recharge the remote control Critical low voltage from 3 45V 3 5V recharge the remote control immediately Alert will sound after 15 minutes of inactivity It will stop once you start using the remote control AN The remote control will turn off automatically when battery voltage drops below 3 45V Charge the battery as soon as possible when the low voltage alert appears or sounds Remote Control Battery Level Indicator Status The battery level indicator displays the current battery level The following is a description of the indicators The LED is in a solid state on O The LED is blinking O The LED is off LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current Battery Level O 75 100 O O OC 50 75 O O O 25 50 O O O 12 5 25 QO O O O 0 12 5 O O lt 0 30 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Ronin M User Manual Remote Control Features MODE The MODE switch is used for toggling SmoothTrack 1 In Position 1 SmoothTrack is off The remote control is fre
42. witch Select the checkbox to enable the Motor Kill Switch SmoothTrack Select the checkbox to enable SmoothTrack Note that the pan axis and the tilt axis can be adjusted independently The pan and tilt SmoothTrack speed can be tested Ensure that there is nothing obstructing the camera when clicking the running test procedures Reset Password If you forgot your Bluetooth connection password click here to reset your password Calibrate Center If the Ronin M s pan axis is off center you can recalibrate the true center of the Ronin M using this switch Using a remote control position the pan axis at dead center then click the Calibrate Center button Click Center again in the pop up to confirm 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 25 Burun jueIsissy OYN Od Ira Burun juelsissy OYN Od Ira Ronin M User Manual Viewer Menu The Viewer Menu provides essential live data for monitoring the Ronin M s electronics and feedback from the motors Power is indicated for each axis The current angle of each axis is also indicated Calibrate System Calibrate System is only used if you notice any kind of drift in any of the axes To calibrate the system place the Ronin M on the tuning stand and make sure it is completely steady Then click the Calibrate System button and let the process finish before picking up the Ronin M Do not move the Ronin M during calibration Restart the Ronin M after calibration is complete Auto Tune Stab
43. xis o Roll Axis 0 0 Test Pan Speed Test Tilt Speed io Aa O ss L Eel eee Gimbal Control Viewer Gimbal Control Viewer More ry L KO Gimbal Control Viewer 18 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Ronin M User Manual 1 Motor Adjustment The Auto Tune Stability button allows for automatic adjustment of each motor s stiffness as relayed from the sensors and interpreted by the Ronin M to accomplish an optimized setting Besides the stiffness there are other electronic settings being tuned It is highly recommended that the Auto Tune Stability button be tapped whenever a new camera configuration is mounted or the lens or accessories are changed This will offer the optimal stability and settings Each axis has its own stiffness and trim adjustment The motor stiffness adjustment allows the user to fine tune the amount of power that is applied by the motors as they react and balance the weight on each axis The higher you adjust the stiffness settings without causing any vibrations or oscillations to the gimbal the better your experience will be In most cases the Auto Tune Stability settings will be suitable 2 SmoothTrack Mode Refer to the Basic Settings section for details relating to SmoothTrack Mode Control Menu 1 Deadband The thumb controller and the remote operator control can have independently adjusted pan and tilt deadband settings The larger the deadband the more stick movement will be required t
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