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1. 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 in full You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and any content created while using this product and for any consequence thereof You agree to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with local regulations terms and any applicable polices 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 The Ronin has been calibrated before it leaves the factory No modification or amending to the Ronin 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 Dul has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability DJI assumes no liability for damage s or injuries incurred d2. Assistant installer and follow the steps to finish the installation Run Assistant Upgrade the firmware or configure parameters using the Assistant as needed ak WD A The Assistant installer can be used on Windows XP Win7 and Win8 32 or 64 bit Settings Adjust the following basic functions before using the Ronin 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 DJI Assistant App for more details Basic 1 Gimbal Reset Password virmer Menu Move curser to each area for more oetans Detewlt Calibrate ester Aulo Tune Staddity 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Buun Juesissy Od Ifa Buun Juesissy Od IP Ronin User Manual Motor The Auto Tune Stability button allows for automatic adjustment of each motor s stiffness settings as relayed from the sensors and how the Ronin sees each axis s interaction 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 Motor Kill Switch Select the checkbox to enable the Motor Kill Switch SmoothTrack Select the checkbox to enable SmoothTrack Note the Pan Axis and the Tilt Axis can be independently adjusted The Pan and Tilt SmoothTrac
3. Stability provides an easy one touch button for automatic configuration of each axis Trajectory speed power and stiffness of motors are automatically tuned for the camera configuration that s mounted Auto Tune Stability should be tapped whenever there is a new camera configuration mounted such as a lens change or accessories change This will offer the best stability and the most optimal settings 14 DJI All Rights Reserved 17 Bulun ddy juelsissy uluoy a Bulun ddy juelsissy uluoy Pq Ronin User Manual 2 Live Data This monitors the feedback from each motor axis If a particular motor axis indicates a power greater than 10 this often means the mechanical balancing of the camera hasn t been properly adjusted A properly balanced camera rig will have each axis indicating close to O power Don t worry if these settings are not always 0 The Angle indicates the current angle at which each axis is in relation to center 3 Briefcase Mode When Briefcase Mode is switched on the Ronin will be able to seamlessly transform into this operation mode With Briefcase Mode turned off the Ronin will allow the Roll axis to follow if the Ronin is tilted past the standard roll axis travel 4 SmoothTrack Mode When SmoothTrack Mode is enabled the Ronin will can be steered by the camera operator s movements in the Pan and Tilt axis This steering translation speed can be adjusted for each axis independently When the Ronin s top bar is rotated
4. axis This steering translation speed can be adjusted for each axis independently When the Ronin s top bar is rotated left or right the camera will smoothly pan and slow down to a stop Under the SmoothTrack options the Pan Axis and the Tilt Axis can be independently adjusted Pan Axis speed will determine 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 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 Pan and Tilt SmoothTrack speed can be tested Ensure there is no obstruction of the camera when tapping these Test buttons Control Menu 1 Controller Deadband Onboard controller and the remote operator controller can have independent pan and tilt deadbands of movement The larger the deadband the more deadband there is in the stick movement prior to the input being translated to actual movement of the gimbal oo gt Mode N A oo oo Wizard Control lt Control Deadband O lt Control Maximum Speed 0 Deadband Adjustment Control Speed Adjustment p Z Pan Tilt Pan Tilt Onboard Onboard coore LEJ C6 Contaller Cs Deadband Maximum Speed Remote Ca Ca Remote Operator lt a gt S
5. gimbal and then slide down Be sure the battery s thumb screws go down into their locating slots making full contact with the gimbal s electrical leads 2 Tighten the thumb screws on the battery to lock it in place A e Make sure the battery is powered off during the insta e An incorrectly installed battery may lead to 1 Poor battery information lation battery connection or 2 Unavailable Mounting the Camera The Ronin uses an adjustable camera mounting plate to allow you to easily balance install and remove your camera The Ronin has been tested with the following types of cameras Other cameras similar in size and weight may also work Black Magic Cinema Camera Canon 6D Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera Canon 7D Canon 1Dc Canon C100 Canon 5DMKII Canon C300 Canon 5DMKIII Canon C500 Nikon D800 Panasonic GH3 Panasonic GH4 RED Epic Scarlet Sony NEX7 A e Camera Size Requirements the maximum depth from the center of gravity on the camera base plate is 140mm the maximum height measured from the top of the camera base plate is 225mm and the maximum width is 195mm As shown in the picture on the right To avoid obstructing camera movement the use of soft connection cables is recommended 1 Attach the camera mounting plate to your camera using the provided screws Choose the correct 1 4 or 3 8 screws Some cameras have two t
6. is resting on the tuning stand try rotating the Ronin along the pan axis by lifting one side of the handle bar If the camera does not swing the pan axis is properly balanced Ensure you tighten the two tabs after balancing is completed Advanced Roll Adjustment If additional roll adjustment 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 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved DJI Ronin Assistant App Tuning After finishing the balancing portion you can adjust software parameters through the DJI Assistant App Download and Install 1 Download the Dul Assistant App Search Dul Assistant on the App Store then follow instructions for the iOS version 2 Be sure Bluetooth is switched to the on position on your mobile device Position the camera in the standard operating position Power on your Ronin and then open the app to connect to the Ronin via Bluetooth 3 Register your e mail address when using the app for the very first time 4 Connect to your Ronin according to the tips in the app After connecting to the main controller of the gimbal you will see the Wizard menu When the green light at the top in the App is steady and the blue light is blinking the connection is complete The green LED light on th
7. left or right the camera will smoothly pan and slow down to a stop Under the SmoothTrack options the Pan Axis and the Tilt Axis can be independently adjusted Pan Axis speed will determine 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 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 Pan and Tilt SmoothTrack speed can be tested Ensure there is no obstruction of the camera when tapping these Test buttons 5 Control Speed Adjustment Remote control speed can be adjusted here The adjustment represents the maximum speed of gimbal control in the Pan and Tilt axis when the control sticks are pushed to their endpoints Advanced Settings There are more advanced functions you can adjust through the Assistant to meet your requirement Gimbal Menu oo 4 Mode N A oo Mode N A oo Wizard Gimbal lt Gimbal Motor 2 lt Gimbal SmoothTrack O Auto Tune Stability SmoothTrack Mode Configuration SmoothTrack Adjustments Motor SmoothTrack Stiffness Trim Sok Denn Aal peer eadban ccel eanas 0 Co Co C Pan Axis Co Co Tilt Axis Roll Axis Test Live Data power Angle Te
8. only device to send a signal at that given time Pan Tilt remote speed adjustments can be pre configured to be selectable on the 2nd operator remote control The control speed settings for pan and tilt can be set independently from each other Setting Speed Toggle Presets you are setting the Function switch left switch on the Ronin remote control 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 App settings Once the remote control is turned off the SmoothTrack settings in the App will take over oo oo Mode N A lt Control Channels O lt Control Settings Channels Controller Priority CHO Remote Operator Onboard Controller CH1 Pan Tilt Remote Speed Adjustment CH2 es a Combined Independent CH3 Speed Toggle Presets CH4 Pan Tilt CH5 ret 0J Co CH6 Normal se Co Co Slow 0 0 B 4 iQ eee P 4 R Gimbal Control Viewer More Gimbal Control Viewer 14 DJI All Rights Reserved 21 Bulun ddy juelsissy uluoy Pq Ronin User Manual Viewer Menu The viewer provides all the essential live data for monitoring the gimbals electronics as well as feedback from the motors Power is indicated for each axis The current angle of each axis is also indicated The voltage of the battery temperature of the main electronics a
9. 45 to Down 120 Roll axis control 25 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 33 uolyeoisloads User manual is subject to change without prior notice You may visit DJI offical website to obtain the latest version of user manual http www dji com product ronin download 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved
10. A tenes wre Reset 2011 2014 DJI Innovators All Rights Reserved You can check the Assistant version via Info S N is a 32 digit authorization code for future function activations The authorization code for your unit is filled in after its been manufactured In the future you may be asked to fill in a new S N if you require function upgrades Fill in the S N and then click the Write button If you fill in an invalid S N more than 30 times your GCU will be locked and you will have to contact our customer support 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 27 Bulun quelsissy Od Ira JONJUOD S OWEY Remote Control 1 2 3 4 1 2 J3 4 T N u 7 B yo t t eu 6 ap 5 at fade ae eae 8 P 2 rom 10 9 11 Antenna 5 Joystick 1 J1 J2 9 Power Indicator Carrying Handle 6 Joystick 2 J3 J4 10 Battery Compartment 3 Position Switch MODE 7 Neck Strap Attachment 11 Micro USB Port 3 Position Switch FUNCTION 8 Power Switch Connecting the Remote Control to Ronin ik Insert four AA batteries into the battery compartment on the back of the remote control Pay attention to the negative and positive poles Turn on the Ronin then turn on the Remote Control s power switch The LED on the Ronin will blink red at this time Press and hold the Bind button shown below for a few seconds until the LED blinks green three times If the LED changes to a solid red light the re
11. I All Rights Reserved 5 yeeys uoONusu 8 eBeyoegY uoonponu xog y U In the Box Gimbal x 1 The gimbal includes built in DJI motor drive modules an independent IMU module a 32 bit DSP processor power supply module Bluetooth transmitter receiver module camera shelf and power breakout box Handle Bar x 1 Customizable handle platform for the gimbal Remote Control 2 4 GHz x 1 Controls the movements of the gimbal switches the work modes and selects gimbal speed Tuning Stand x 1 For suspending or storing the gimbal Charger x 1 110 240V automatic switching charger Smart Battery x 1 Power source for the gimbal Also supplies power for other external devices 6 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved S gt D JF A OY G A T O S Ronin User Manual Cables x3 ANSI amp JIS amp CE cables Plug Adaptors x 2 SAA amp BS adaptors Micro USB Cable x1 For firmware upgrades gel oC Camera Mounting Plate x 1 paz For mounting your camera onto the gimbal LS Extension Rod Holder x 1 ETR For installing extension accessories with the extension rods Adjustable Length Extension Rod x 6 For installing extension accessories with the extension rod P holder Accessories Package Camera Screw A 1 4 x2 Camera Screw B 3 8 x2 Top B
12. ar Quick Release Accessories Mount x 2 Allen Wrench x3 3mm 4mm amp 3 16 Lens Support x1 Yr SS S M4 10 Screw x2 b amp ee Lens Support Screw x1 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 7 xog y UI payers Sunes uojduoseg equip Gimbal Description Top Handle Bar Side Handle Quick Release Mount Pan Motor Pan Adjustment Slider D BUS PPM Receiver Port USB port amp Can Bus Port Bind Button Gimbal LED Indicator light 10 Smart Battery 11 Roll Motor OAN DOAK WD Getting Started Smart Battery 19 20 21 Tilt Motor Fore and Aft Adjustment Tilt Vertical Adjustment Roll Adjustment MU P TAP Accessory Power Port USB Accessory Power Port P TAP Port rear side DJI Lightbridge Port rear side GCU rear side Before you start using your Ronin be sure to charge the battery first The smart battery is specially designed for the Ronin It has a battery capacity of 3400mAh voltage of 14 8V and power management functionality Charge the smart battery only with DJI approved chargers When the battery is fully charged it has a maximum run time of 4 hours rO UU Smart Battery 8 2014 Dil All Rights Reserved h m Charger Ronin User Manual DJ Smart Battery Functions Balance Charging Capacity Display Overcharge Protection Over Discharge Protection Short Circuit P
13. cing Step 1 Balancing the Tilt Axis Step 2 Balancing the Roll Axis Step 3 Balancing the Vertical Tilt Step 4 Balancing the Pan Axis Advanced Roll Adjustment DJI Ronin Assistant App Tuning Download and Install Basic Settings Advanced Settings DJI PC Assistant Tuning Install the DJI WIN Driver and DJI PC Assistant Settings Remote Control Connecting the Remote Control to Ronin Remote Control Power LED Indicator Status Remote Control Features Adding 3rd Party Transmitter Receiver Operation Modes Underslung Mode Upright Mode Briefcase Mode Maintenance Troubleshooting Specification 4 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved b ak OoOmnWmnWDOOaAnWWWBWWNDY DPD Pw i i k oak 1 ro k ai ro ro 1 1 ANNNDOOTAUH HF AND WWWWWWWWNNNNNDYDN DN UN OOO OO AA WWW Introduction The Dul Ronin is the culmination of years of stabilization experience built into our most advanced camera stabilization platform to date The technology built into the DJI Ronin allows a broad spectrum of cameras varying in size and weight to be mounted for class leading stabilization We ve put years of passion and excitement into the Ronin bringing world class movement translation and stability to the professional cinematographer s market A brushless gimbal stabilization system is not simply three brushless motors moving on three axes The motors work with position feedback and the IMU Inertial Measurement Unit to communicate wi
14. e Ronin will light up A e After switching on Bluetooth on your mobile device go back to the Assistant App to connect to the Ronin The Ronin will not show up in the settings menu of your mobile device It can only be connected to via the App There are two device types choose Ronin to enter the gimbal assistant page Choosing A2 will enter the DJI flight controller assistant page Basic Settings The functionality in the Wizard are the most basic functions you may want to adjust upon receiving your Ronin These options are also the most used functions during standard operation of the Ronin You can complete all these settings in the Wizard menu Mode N A Wizard oo lt Gimbal oo Wizard O lt Gimbal Calibrate Auto Tune Stability om ap this after setting up camera balance Live Data Power Pan 0 Tilt 0 Roll 0 Angle 0 0 0 Briefcase Mode Briefcase Mode SmoothTrack Mode SmoothTrack Mode SmoothTrack Adjustments ane Select between customizable options p 4 Gimbal Control 1 Calibrate B Viewer SmoothTrack Adjustments Speed Deadband Accel Panaxis 50 0 0 Tilt Axis 0 SmoothTrack Test Test Pan Speed Test Tilt Speed Control Speed Adjustment Pan a 4 el Gimbal Control Viewer Onboard Controller Remote Operator More Auto Tune
15. e smoothing is O the slowdown will appear as an abrupt stop The onboard controller and remote operator control sticks can be set independently Pan and tilt smoothing can also be set independently 4 Controller Endpoints Adjustment Pan Axis endpoints can be adjusted independently for left and right movement when used with a remote control or the onboard controller Pan Axis endpoints setting means during controller input the maximum point in which the gimbal will rotate left or right If the requirement to rotate 360 degrees on the Pan axis is needed simply adjust the endpoints for pan to 0 If endpoints are set to O for 360 degree Pan ability then Test Pan Endpoint will not move the pan axis Tilt Axis endpoints can be adjusted independently for up and down movement when used with a remote control or the onboard controller Tilt Axis endpoints setting means during controller input the maximum point in which the gimbal will rotate up or down The Pan and Tilt endpoints can be tested Ensure there is no obstruction of the camera when tapping the Test buttons Ronin User Manual 5 Channels This is a channel indicator to provide feedback during remote operator configuration Pan Tilt and Roll can be re assigned to either of the remote control sticks The controlled axis can also be reversed 6 Controller S ettings Controller Priority If both input devices send control signals to the gimbal the selected controller priority will be the
16. how to use the tuning stand 1 Put the stand in the upright position as shown in the picture below 2 Put your thumb on the silver button 1 Using your index and middle finger behind the arm pull the lower legs outward away from the stand and then pull downward Then pull the upper arms outward and upward 3 The upper half of this tuning stand can be removed by loosening the knob 3 You can use it with any C stand style stud that fits the hole 4 When mounting on to a C stand be sure to check the balance of the stand so as to not have the Ronin with a camera tilt over When setting on a table make sure the table is a flat and even surface 10 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Ronin 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 screws to secure their position 2 Place the handle bar in the position as shown below 3 Push the lock 1 downward on the pan motor and slide the handle bar into the gimbal Then tighten the lock knob 2 4 With your hands on the handles be sure the gimbal is not obstructed during a 360 degree pan Installation is complete 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 14 peels Buje paes Bue Ronin User Manual Smart Battery Installation 1 Loosen the thumb screws on either side of the battery Slide the battery directly into the
17. into the Assistant App or PC Assistant tap click the Calibrate Center and follow the on screen instructions Place the Ronin on the tuning stand and in the Assistant App or the PC Assistant tap click the Calibrate System button Let the process complete before picking up the Ronin 1 Turn on the Remote control and be sure the MODE switch is not at Position 1 the uppermost position 2 SmoothTrack is turned off in the Assistant App or the PC Assistant software 3 The SmoothTrack Deadband is turned up too high Reduce the Deadband size in the SmoothTrack Menu Check your camera balance If the power indicated in the Gimbal Motors Menu indicates 10 or more on any of the 3 axes please rebalance your camera Power cycle the gimbal This is a motor protection algorithm that s built into the Ronin to save its own electronic components If any particular motor goes into a self protection mode motor shuts off 6 times within a 1 minute period the Ronin will shut off power to the motors and will not come back to life unless power cycled Connect Ronin to the PC Assistant and click the Reset Password button to reset your password SmoothTrack speed is too high or SmoothTrack deadband is too low Decrease the SmoothTrack speed or increase the deadband 32 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Specification General Built In Functions Peripheral Camera Tray Dimensions Accessory Power Connections GCU Input Po
18. irectly or indirectly from the use of this product DJI and Ronin are registered trademarks of DJI as names of product brand 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 Using Lithium Polymer LiPo Batteries LiPo smart batteries can be extremely hazardous and require special attention when handled Always follow these instructions when using LiPo batteries 1 DJI smart batteries must be charged with a DJI charger 2 DJI smart batteries are designed to stop charging when full However it is good practice to monitor the charging progress and disconnect the battery from the charger once fully charged 3 Do not charge a smart battery near flammable materials or on flammable surfaces such as carpet or wood Never charge a swollen leaky or damaged battery 5 Examine charger regularly for damage to the cord plug enclosure or other parts Never use a damaged charger 6 Disconnect the charger when not in use 7 Do not clean the charger with denatured alcohol or other flammable solvents wt Usage and Storage Keep batteries out of the reach of children and pets Never discharge batteries below 3V per cell Do not heat the battery Do not insert or remove batteries if the
19. k speed can be tested Ensure there is no obstruction of the camera when clicking the Test buttons Reset Password If you forgot your Bluetooth connection password click here to reset your password Calibrate Center If the Ronin s Pan axis is off center you can recalibrate the true center of the Ronin using this switch Using a remote control position the pan axis at dead center then click the Calibrate Center Click Center again in the pop up to confirm Once calibrated power cycle for the new center to take effect Viewer Menu The Viewer provides essential live data for monitoring the Ronin 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 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 Auto Tune Stability The Auto Tune Stability button allows for automatic adjustment of each motor s stiffness settings as relayed from the sensors and how the Ronin sees each axis s interaction to accomplish an optimized setting Default Click here to restore all of the factory settings 2 Control DJI Assistant t Conuot Contret Remote Operator Onboard Contresisr Detautt The onboard controller a
20. moothing Endpoint o Oo o Channels Settings B 4 R sss a Aa rey ae o 4 iQ fon fon es 1 i Gimbal Control Viewer Gimbal Control Gimbal Control Viewer Bulun ddy juelsissy uluoy a Bulun ddy juejsissy uluoy Ira Ronin User Manual 2 Controller Maximum Speed Maximum Speed is a function that allows the controlled stick response from being a linear response to what is known as an increasing response curve This means the amount of gimbal travel in the Pan or Tilt is not directly proportional to control stick travel Control response can be adjusted to be milder below the initial first half of control stick travel and be increased to a higher speed towards the last half of control stick travel This preset exponential curve is selected based off the input of maximum speed The onboard controller and the remote operator control sticks can have maximum speeds set independently from each other oo NEE 2 oo Mode N A lt Control Smoothing lt Control Endpoint Smoothing Adjustment Endpoint Adjustments Pan Tilt Left Right a oe CO CO Operar E ci Tilt Axis Co Test Test Pan Endpoints Test Tilt Endpoints a 4 rey a 4 R Gimbal Control Viewer Gimbal Control Viewer 3 Controller Smoothing When the control stick input is released the smoothing of the translated movement will come to a smooth slow down if the smoothing is increased If th
21. mote control and the Ronin have been successfully bound The binding process only needs to be done once unless the bind button is pressed or if the Ronin needs to be bound to another remote control A e Please make sure the batteries have enough capacity before use If the low voltage warning alert sounds please replace the batteries as soon as possible Use the correct type of battery For long term storage remove the batteries from the remote control 28 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Ronin User Manual Remote Control Power LED Indicator Status Power LED Indicator Sound Remote Control Status R Solid red None Normal Low voltage alert It will sound at 4V 4 3V Replace the batteries immediately Inactivity alert Will sound after 15 minutes of inactivity It will stop once you continue using the remote control or turn it off A The remote control will automatically power off when the battery voltage drops below 4V Remote Control Features MODE The MODE switch is used for toggling SmoothTrack 1 In Position 1 SmoothTrack is off Remote control will freely position pan axis stops and holds the last input position of the pan axis control stick 2 In Position 2 SmoothTrack is on Remote control will freely position pan axis stops and holds the last input position of the pan axis control stick 3 In Position 3 SmoothTrack is on The gimbal will always point and reset pan to the fo
22. n When proper balance is achieved you can rotate the camera to any tilt angle and it will stay in that position Adjust the height of the crossbar to achieve vertical tilt balance 1 Rotate the Tilt Axis so that the camera lens is pointing skyward as much as your lens setup will allow and loosen the two vertical adjustment tabs 2 Gently slide the camera mount crossbar forward or backward until the camera remains pointing skyward when released 2014 DJI All Rights BHulouejeg Ronin User Manual 3 Tighten the tabs and be sure 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 Once the tab is tightened manually rotate the assembly simulating tilt to ensure there is no binding in the tilt motor Sometimes you may need to go back and balance the fore and aft tilt axis balance if the vertical balance required a significant change 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 slide the pan axis slider 1 Loosen the two tabs on the pan axis knuckle and turn the knobs to slide the assembly 2 Identify if the Ronin is front heavy or rear heavy Turn the knobs and reposition them by pulling outwards to slide the pan slider forwards or backwards 3 While the Ronin
23. nd also current uptime can also be monitored via this menu oo oo Mode N A Viewer O More Power Angle Pan Axis 2 1 89 M Briefcase Mode Tilt Axis 2 0 45 RollAxis 0 0 01 3 Motor kil C Power s Calibrate Center gt Calibrate System ane Restore default settings 3 Accounts x amp com gt Voltage 14 50V Temperature 35 40 E Device List Time 0 01 59 amp Information a 4 iQ ses a L R fon Gimbal Control Viewer More Gimbal Control More Menu Briefcase Mode When Briefcase Mode is switched on the Ronin will be able to seamlessly transform into this operational mode With Briefcase Mode turned off the Ronin will continue to allow the Roll axis to follow Motor Kill Switch When activated the Ronin 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 off the gimbal Prior to turning off the kill switch make sure the gimbal is positioned in the standard operating position The motor kill switch can also be used in case the gimbal operator runs into an issue or you need to make a quick mechanical adjustment to the gimbal or camera setup Calibrate Center If the Ronin s Pan axis is off center you can recalibrate the true center of the Ronin using this switch Using a remote control position the pan axis at dead center then tap the Calibrate Center Ta
24. nd the remote operator control sticks have a Deadband Maximum Speed and Smoothing 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 onboard controller Tilt Axis endpoints can be adjusted independently for up and down 24 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved movement when used with a remote control or the onboard controller Ronin User Manual If the requirement to rotate 360 degrees on the Pan axis is needed simply adjust the endpoints for pan to O If endpoints are set to 0 for 360 degree Pan ability then Test Pan Endpoint will not move the pan axis The Pan and Tilt endpoints can be tested Ensure the camera is unobstructed when clicking the Test buttons Controller Priority If both input devices send control signals to the gimbal the selected controller priority will be the only device to send a signal at that given time Pan Tilt Remote Speed Adjustment Click to choose combined or independent settings Speed Toggle P resets 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 3 Channels DJl Assistant Channels Dotan This is a channel indicator to provide feedback duri
25. ng batteries in general household waste is bad for the environment Please dispose of batteries properly Do not dispose of batteries in fire Damaged or unusable batteries must be disposed of in a container specially reserved for this purpose When disposing of batteries follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations For further information contact your local solid waste authority or a battery store Only use the DJI smart battery Always use the DJI smart battery charger Ronin complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 Ronin may not cause harmful interference and 2 Ronin accepts any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Using this Manual A Important W Hints and Tips References or Definitions Download and install the DJI Ronin Assistant App Search DJ Assistant on the App Store and then follow the instructions for iOS installation O App store iOS6 1 or above 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 3 Contents Disclaimers and Warnings Using Lithium Polymer LiPo Batteries Usage and Storage Battery Disposal FCC Compliance Using this Manual Legend Download DJI Ronin Assistant App Introduction Package amp Instruction Sheet In the Box Gimbal Description Getting Started Smart Battery Tuning Stand Installing the Handle Bar onto the Gimbal Smart Battery Installation ounting the Camera Handle Bar Adjustment Balan
26. ng remote operator configuration Pan Tilt and Roll can be re assigned to either of the remote control sticks The controlled axis can also be reversed 4 Battery DJI Assistant Battery Battery 5 ail the infcemation acces This page provides all of the essential information regarding the Ronin s battery 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 25 Buun jueIsissy Od Ifa Buun JueIsissy Od Ifa Ronin User Manual Upgrade DJI Assistant Name Loader Hareware 1D Firmware Upgraso You can view the latest firmware version information on this page Upgrade the firmware by following the steps below ill ak Wh Connect the Ronin to your computer via the Micro USB cable and wait until the blue indicator LED in the PC Assistant blinks Click Upgrade Wait for the download to finish Click Upgrade again and then click Confirm Power the Ronin off and on after the upgrade is complete A Ensure your computer is connected to the internet e Close any antivirus programs and network firewalls during the upgrade e Ensure the Ronin is powered on during the upgrade Do not disconnect the USB cable during the upgrade Do not power off the Ronin until the upgrade is completed 26 Ronin User Manual Info DJI Assistant Current Login User wee Mee COM Change Lise O nemsiener Current version 42 No updates Current SMe NA laput your new SN here You can try RI
27. p Center again in the pop up to confirm Power cycle after calibrating 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 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 Restore Default Settings This will restore all the factory settings that are configurable through the app Device List To force the App to find the Ronin select Device List to force the App to search for Bluetooth devices it recognizes 22 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved DJI PC Assistant Tuning You can also tune the Ronin and upgrade firmware through the DJI PC Assistant 0 e The tuning abilities of the DJI Assistant App and DJI PC Assistant are the same There is no need to repeat your settings in both Assistants The DJI Ronin Assistant App and the PC Assistant program cannot be simultaneously launched and connected at the same time If running the Assistant App on your mobile device be sure to disconnect the micro USB cable Install the DJI WIN Driver and DJI PC Assistant 1 Download the DJI WIN DRIVER INSTALLER from the Ronin product page on Dul com Connect the Ronin to your PC via USB cable and be sure the Ronin is powered on prior to installing the DJI WIN Driver Download the appropriate Assistant installer from DJl com Double click the
28. plastic cover has been torn or compromised in any way Do not drop or strike batteries Never use a swollen leaky or damaged battery Clean battery terminals with a clean dry cloth 2 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Ronin User Manual Do not expose batteries to extreme temperatures including excessive heat Do not leave the batteries inside vehicles on hot days Do not allow batteries to come into contact with any kind of liquid Do not leave batteries out in the rain or near a source of moisture Do not leave batteries in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container Do not attempt to dismantle pierce or cut a battery Do not attempt to repair batteries yourself 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 against other items or where battery terminals could be pressed against each other Do not place or use batteries on strong electrostatic or electromagnetic surfaces or surrounding areas This may result in battery damage Do not place heavy objects on the batteries or charger Avoid dropping batteries Avoid direct contact with the electrolyte contained within the batteries The electrolyte and electrolysis vapors are harmful to your health Do not mix battery brands inside the controller Do not attach the battery to wall or car charger sockets directly Always use a DJI approved adapter Discardi
29. ripod mount ing holes It s best to secure the camera as tightly as possible If two mounting holes are available on your camera then use both mounting holes Choose the right screw holes according to your camera s configuration 2 Install the extension rod holder and lens support Gently push up to apply a little pressure to the lens then tighten the thumbscrew 12 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Ronin User Manual Why do you need 5D MKII and MKI to use a lens support Certain cameras have a very tight lens securing system and some cameras like the Canon have very loose lens securing systems The Ronin balances the camera as one solid unit If the mounted camera has a loose camera securing system the lens support must be used Th is apparent vibra is is because if a loose connection between the lens and the camera body ions could travel through to the camera but not directly to the lens resulting in the two masses shaking at different frequencies The resulting oscillation will translate to the IMU causing the whole gimbal to shake If the lens support fits it s best to use it at all times A e The lens suppor lens types can be installed either facing outward or inward to accommodate different Ensure alignment of the camera plate and then tighten the screw prior to tightening the lens support 3 If using follow focus or other accessories insert the extension rod into the extension
30. rod holder and tighten Configure the length of the rods needs to accommodate for the length of the lens used 4 With the gimbal on the tuning stand facing outward insert the camera until the safety lock is engaged Make sure the gimbal is not turned on when balancing the camera 5 Tighten the camera ba allen wrench se side clamp You can adjust the tightness of the side clamp with the M3 peels Bue Bulouejeg Ronin User Manual Handle Bar Adjustment The customizable handle bar of the Ronin can be removed by following the steps below if required 1 Loosen screw on either grip 2 Remove the grip from the handle bar Loosen the two screws and then the top bar can be removed 3 The resulting setup is shown below Balancing To achieve the best performance from the Ronin proper balancing is necessary and a must Accurate balance is critical in shots where the Ronin 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 3 axes that need to be accurately balanced prior to powering the Ronin on and setting up the software A The camera needs to be fully setup with all accessories prior to installing and balancing the camera on the gimbal If you are balancing the camera with a lens cap on be sure to remove the lens cap prior to balancing Be sure whenever balancing the camera
31. rotection Sleep Protection Charging Temperature Detection Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell during charging Displays current battery levels Charging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 16 8V to prevent overcharge damage Discharging stops automatically when battery voltage reaches 12V to prevent over discharge damage Automatically cuts power supply when a short circuit is detected Sleep mode is activated after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power The battery will charge only when the temperature is between 0 C and 55 C Battery Specifications Type LiPo Capacity 14 8V 3400mAh Charging Environment Temperature 0 C 45 C Operating Environment Temperature 15 C 50 C Charging Discharging Environment Relative Humidity lt 80 Read the user manual disclaimer and battery warnings before use Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage Always use DJI approved chargers DJI takes no responsibility for any use of non DJI approved chargers Charging the Smart Battery 1 Connect the charger to a wall socket 100 240V 50 60Hz using the plug set if necessary 2 Connect the battery to the charger 3 The battery level indicator lights display current capacity level as the battery charges 4 The battery is fully charged when the battery level indicator lights shut off and the indicator light on the charger turns green Disconnect the batter
32. rward facing direction once the pan axis control stick is let go Position 1 Free SmoothTrack Off Free SmoothTrack On Position 2 Position 3 Reset to Center SmoothTrack On FUNCTION 1 The FUNCTION switch is used to select the SmoothTrack speed There are 3 possible selections Fast Normal and Slow The value of each speed can be preset in the App or PC Assistant Position 1 ie Fast Position 2 K Normal Position 3 T Slow 2 Activating Kill Switch Quickly flip the FUNCTION switch between Position 1 and Position 3 consecutively for 3 times and you will activate the motor kill switch Do the same again to turn off the motor kill switch Prior to re activating the gimbal motors be sure to position the camera in the standard operating position The motor kill switch is useful in case the gimbal operator runs into an issue or you need to make a quick mechanical adjustment to the gimbal or camera setup 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 29 JONJUOD e OWEY sepoy uoneiado Ronin User Manual Left Stick Horizontal movements on the left stick control the Roll axis Vertical movements have no definition Right Stick Vertical movements on the right stick control the Tilt axis Right Stick Horizontal movements on the right stick control the Pan axis 0 These stick settings can be customized in the DJI Ronin Assistant App or PC Assis
33. st Pan Speed Pan 0 0 Test Tilt Speed Tit 0 0 Roll 0 0 T Sa Fol eee rm A Fey eee i a RQ eee fon Gimbal Control Viewer More Gimbal Control Viewer More Gimbal Control Viewer More 18 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Ronin User Manual 1 Gimbal Motor Adjustment The Auto Tune Stability button allows for automatic adjustment of each motor s stiffness settings as relayed from the sensors and how the Ronin sees each axis s interaction to accomplish an optimized setting Besides tuning stiffness there are other electronic settings being tuned It is highly recommended that the Auto Tune Stability button be tapped whenever there is a new camera configuration mounted including a lens change or accessories change This will offer the best stability and the most optimal settings Each axis has its own stiffness and trim adjustment The motor stiffness adjustment allows fine tuning of the amount of power applied to the motors as they react to the balancing of weight on each axis The higher you can adjust the stiffness settings without having any vibrations or oscillations from the gimbal the better A majority of the time the Auto Tuned settings will be suitable The Trim adjustment controls the preset amount of trim applied to each axis off center The default setting of O degrees represents center 2 Gimbal SmoothTrack Mode When SmoothTrack Mode is enabled the Ronin will can be steered by the camera operator s movements in the Pan and Tilt
34. tant Adding 3rd Party Transmitter Receiver Ronin supports 3rd party transmitters receivers such as D Bus or PPM Connect the transmitter through the port refer to Page 8 for the location of D Bus PPM port Operation Modes There are three operation modes in the Ronin underslung mode upright mode and briefcase mode Underslung Mode Underslung mode is the standard default mode It can be used without any user input 30 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Ronin User Manual Upright Mode Flip the gimbal forward 180 degrees and it will automatically change to upright mode Alternatively you can set the gimbal into upright mode before turning it on Upright mode is ideal for car mounts or other high camera positions as it allows you to shoot higher and or at eye level Upright mode can be used without any user input Do not flip the gimbal over sideways going left or right to convert to upright mode Briefcase Mode Briefcase mode allows you to hold the Ronin in a slim profile close to your body To enter briefcase mode tilt the gimbal on the roll axis 90 degrees to the left or right You may turn briefcase mode off in the gimbal app in which case the Ronin will never automatically transform into briefcase mode In briefcase mode the remote control does not have pan or roll control of the Ronin Upright Mode Briefcase Mode Maintenance The figure to the right shows the proper way to transport the Ronin wi
35. th our custom 32 bit processor which processes movement calculations in milliseconds This equates to control and stability accuracy down to 0 02 degrees of translated movement meaning your images are going to be perfectly still in all three axes of movement There are three operation modes in the Ronin underslung mode upright mode and briefcase mode Package amp Instruction Sheet Air pressure may be built up during air transportation or during extreme barometric pressure changes Loosen Pressure Valve the pressure valve knob on the side of the case prior to transportation in these circumstances to prevent pressure build up Below is the layout of the items inside the case Not every item in this sheet is provided by DJI There are pre cut slots for some additional accessories For more information regarding what s included please refer to the In the box section of this manual INSTRUCTION SHEET UPPER LAYER LOWER LAYER 1 Gimbal 5 DJI Lightbridge Air System under the LCD Screen 9 Top Handle Bar 2 Smart Battery 6 DJI Lightbridge Ground System under the LCD Screen 10 Camera Mounting Plate 3 Accessories 7 Remote Control 2 4 GHz 11 Tuning Stand 4 LCD Screen 8 Adjustable Length Extension Rod 12 Charger 2014 DJ
36. th the stand Using the hook and loop straps lock the Ronin gimbal in place as shown Be sure to undo the straps prior to turning the Ronin on The Ronin is a precise machine and it is not water resistant Keep it away from sand and dust during usage After use it is recommended to wipe the Ronin down with a soft dry cloth Never spray any cleaning liquids onto the Ronin 31 duLeuIJUIeN Buljoouse qnol Troubleshooting NO The Problem Motors appear to be weak If after tapping the Auto Tune Stability button and the gimbal is still vibrating Pan axis seems off center Ronin seems to be drifting SmoothTrack doesn t work Motors seem to shutoff automatically Gimbal shuts off and doesn t come back on Forgot the Bluetooth password Footage appears to wobble side to side or up and down What to Do After camera balancing launch the Assistant App or the PC Assistant and start the Auto Tune Stability Wait for the process o complete and the stiffness settings will be populated on the screen 1 Check to make sure all knobs are very tight Including the pan motor knob 2 Check to make sure the camera securing screw is tight Push on the camera plate to make sure it is not loose and sliding in the camera mount 3 Try decreasing the stiffness of the each axis You should be able to tell if there is one particular axis being affected by looking at the power of the axes Go
37. that the Ronin s power is turned off 14 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Ronin User Manual Step 1 Balancing the Tilt Axis First we need to balance the camera fore and aft on the Tilt Axis When the proper fore and aft tilt balance is achieved the camera will stay level when you remove your hands 1 Loosen the camera base s side clamp to allow the camera and mounting plate to slide forwards and backwards 2 Slide the camera forwards or backwards until the Tilt Axis remains level It takes very small adjustments to get the balance right 3 Tighten the side clamp to lock the camera and mounting plate in position If properly balanced the camera should be able to remain steady in any given tilt angle Step 2 Balancing the Roll Axis Balancing the camera left to right on the Roll Axis is also required When the proper left right roll balance is achieved the camera will stay level 1 Loosen the 2 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 2 lock knobs to lock the camera mounting plate in position A When adjusting the roll balancing position of the camera only loosen the 2 lock knobs a few turns to allow the camera base to slide Do not loosen the lock knobs excessively Step 3 Balancing the Vertical Tilt To adjust the vertical balance you will need to change the camera s vertical positio
38. wer Connections PC Assistant Software Requirements Mobile Assistant Software Requirements Bluetooth Module e USB Connection 2 4GHz Receiver Temperature Sensor DJI Advanced 32 Bit DSP Processor D Bus PPM Receiver Supported Three Operation Modes Underslung Mode Upright Mode Briefcase Mode Built in independent IMU module DJI Specialized Gimbal Drive Motors with Encoders Maximum depth at center of mass on camera base plate 140mm Maximum height measured from top of camera base plate 225mm Maximum width 195mm 12V regulated P Tap x 2 USB 500mW x 1 DJI Lightbridge x 1 4S Ronin Battery 2 4GHz Remote Control Bluetooth USB Windows XP SP3 Windows 7 Windows 8 32 or 64 bit iOS version 6 1 or above Mobile devices iPhone 4s iPhone 5 iPhone 5s iPod touch 5 iPad 3 iPad 4 iPad mini Mechanical amp Electrical Characteristics Working Current Operating Temperature Weight Gimbal Dimensions Working Performance Load Weight Capacity Reference Value Control Angle Accuracy Maximum Control Rotation Speed Control Rotation Range e Static current 300mA 16V Dynamic current 600mA 16V e Locked motor current Max 10A 16V 15 C 50 C 5 F 120 F 4 20kg 9 26lbs fully loaded with handlebar 620mm W x 280 380mm D x 500mm H 7 25kg 16lbs 0 02 Pan axis 90 sec Tilt axis 100 sec Roll axis 30 sec Pan axis control 360 Tilt axis control Up
39. y from the charger when charging is completed OUL gt E gt Socket 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 9 papers Bue papes Bue Ronin User Manual Using the Smart Battery 1 2 8 4 LED indicator lights 5 Power Button with one LED battery power indicator 6 Thumb Screws Checking the battery level When the battery is powered off pressing the battery power button once will display the current battery level Powering on When the battery is powered off press and hold for 1 second to turn on the smart battery Powering off When the battery is powered on press and hold for 1 second to turn off the smart battery Description of the Smart Battery Level Indicators The battery level indicators show the current battery level during both the charging and discharging process The following is a description of the indicators The LED is in a solid state on cl The LED is blinking The LED is off Discharging process LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery level 87 5 100 75 87 5 62 5 75 50 62 5 37 5 50 25 37 5 12 5 25 0 12 5 lt 0 SO SO eS et em fe Eei Ee E EO SEs CY CF aw jae ooo onono o o Tuning Stand You can use the tuning stand during setup or for storage of the gimbal The following steps show
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