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Movi M5 User Manual

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  • Page 1 U S E R G U I D E FREEFLY SYSTEMS INNOVATION...
  • Page 2 Freefly represents the intersection of art and technology. Our team consists of industry leading specialists all focused on one task - inventing solutions to allow unrestricted camera movement. Freefly initially created the CineStar line of multi-rotor camera platforms, which allowed smooth, stable and dynamic low-altitude aerial imagery. After years of research and development in camera stability, Freefly has created the MōVI stabilized camera gimbal.
  • Page 3 MōVI is well known. This manual will teach you how to setup, balance, and tune your MōVI M5. For new users, the process of balancing and tuning a MōVI might seem overwhelming at first, so allow some time to master the procedures...
  • Page 4 MōVI COMPONENTS: Pan Motor Pan Axis Roll Motor Roll Axis Tilt Motor Tilt Axis Tilt Front to Back Adjustment Roll Adjustment Point Tilt Vertical Adjustment...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 01 GETTING STARTED Batteries and Battery Charger: Charging the Battery Installing the Battery Mounting the Camera 02 BALANCING the MōVI Step 1: Tilt Front to Back Balance Step 2: Tilt Vertical Balance Step 3: Roll Balance Step 4: Pan Balance 03 CONVERTING M10 to MR Attaching Landing Gear Legs &...
  • Page 6 NOTICE BOX CONTENTS All instructions, warranties and other documents are subject to change Qty 1 - MōVI M5 Handheld Stabilizer at the sole discretion of Freefly Systems Inc. (“Freefly”). For up-to-date Qty 1 - MōVI Top Handle product literature, visit www.freeflysystems.com.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED...

  • Page 8: Batteries And Battery Charger

    GETTING STARTED BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGER • Never charge or store batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 50º-80ºF/10º-26ºC), leave in a hot WARNING: You must read these safety instructions and warnings environment (inside an automobile in hot weather), or leave in direct carefully before charging or using your batteries.
  • Page 9 CHARGING PROCESS WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BATTERY DISPOSAL: • Never charge or use a LiPo battery that shows any damage or NOTICE: LiPo batteries require special handling for safe disposal. The disfigurement of any kind, as this may be a sign of internal damage. following steps must be taken to avoid damage or injury to yourself, Any damage to the protective cover, wiring or plugs is also reason to your property or anyone who comes in contact with the battery.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    The cell 1-4 LED’s will glow continuously indicating a 4 cell battery pack. 9.When the battery is fully charged, the “charge status” LED will glow constant green. ‘4S’ 10.Unplug the battery from the balance port and charge lead. The battery is ready for use in your MōVI M5. 01—P3...

  • Page 11: Installing The Battery

    INSTALLING BATTERY in the MōVI The MōVI battery is custom designed to fit snugly in the MōVI battery compartment. The battery is retained using lightweight plastic latch mechanism. Be careful when installing/removing the battery to avoid damaging the battery lead and balance lead.

  • Page 12: Mounting The Camera

    It is important that you fully build your camera package prior to installing it on the M5. Adding accessories after balancing the M5 would necessitate re-balancing, so it is best to install all accessories (follow focus Attach the bottom camera rail to your camera using the provided ¼...

  • Page 13: Balancing The Mōvi

    One of the most critical factors in achieving optimal performance from the MōVI is proper balancing. The better the camera is balanced, the less work the motors have to do to achieve a stable shot. Accurate balance is highly critical in shots where the MōVI will be subjected to extreme movements or accelerations (running, horseback, biking, car mount, helicopter, etc.).

  • Page 14: Step 1: Tilt Front To Back Balance

    BALANCING the MōVI STEP TILT FRONT-TO-BACK BALANCE: The goal with Step 1 is to balance the camera front-to-back on the Tilt slide adjustable camera Axis. When the proper front/back tilt balance is achieved, the camera plates to balance tilt axis will stay level if you remove your hands.
  • Page 15 Loosen the side clamps on the top horizontal Loosen the top and bottom camera rail toggle clamps. cross bar so that it can move freely up and down to allow you to set the correct height when installing the camera and adjustable camera plates. Slide the camera and mount plates onto the top and bottom camera mounts.

  • Page 16: Step 2: Tilt Vertical Balance

    BALANCING the MōVI STEP TILT VERTICAL BALANCE: Now that we have successfully balanced the Tilt Axis front-to-back, we need to adjust the Tilt Axis vertical balance. To adjust the vertical balance, there are 4 toggle clamps on the middle of the four small side tubes.
  • Page 17 Identify which way the camera needs to be adjusted by tipping the camera lens down 20 degrees. If the camera returns to horizontal, then the Tilt Axis is bottom heavy. If the camera continues to rotate down when released, then Tilt Vertical Axis is top heavy. Rotate the Tilt Axis so that the camera lens Loosen the 4 vertical adjustment toggles.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Roll Balance

    BALANCING the MōVI STEP ROLL BALANCE: With the Tilt Axis completely balanced, we can move onto balancing the Roll Axis. To adjust rol balance we need to loosen the 2 bottom outer toggle clamps and the top toggle clamp. This will allow the camera and cage to slide side-to-side to achieve roll balance.
  • Page 19 Loosen the 2 lower outer toggle clamps and 1 upper outer toggle clamp on the camera platform and slide camera and platform side-to-side to achieve proper balance. Tighten the 2 lower outer toggle clamps and 1 upper outer toggle clamp and upper clamp to lock roll in place. Confirm roll balance by moving Roll Axis to several locations and ensuring the axis will hold the given angle without user input.

  • Page 20: Step 4: Pan Balance

    BALANCING the MōVI 1- tip the gimbal to check pan axis balance 2- slide pan knuckle to adjust pan balance STEP PAN BALANCE: Pan is perhaps the most difficult axis to visualize balancing. The end goal is that the entire mass below the pan motor would be balanced on the central axis line of the pan motor.
  • Page 21 FORE/AFT PAN BALANCE: 1. Mount the MōVI in the stand with the power off. 2. Loosen the 2 handle toggle clamps and rotate 3. Align the MōVI such that the camera lens is the handlebar upwards. lined up with the long top handle bar. 4.
  • Page 22 M3 SCREWS 02—P15...
  • Page 23 CONVERTING M5 to MR...

  • Page 24: Converting M10 To Mr

    CONVERTING M10 to MR CONVERSION: The MōVI M5 is designed to quickly transform to the Multi-Rotor (MR) version. The following steps will allow you to convert your M5 to MR and mount the gimbal to a CineStar multi-rotor. 03—P17...
  • Page 25 In its place, install the carbon tube with the rear landing gear attached. M3x8 SCREWS Attach the left and right landing gear legs and tubes to the M5 using the provided M3x8 Socket Head Cap Screws. M3x8 SCREWS Attach the Octo Suspension Plate using the provided M3x8 Socket Head Cap Screws.
  • Page 26 BLUETOOTH PAIRING GUIDE AND CONNECTION TO FREEFLY CONFIGURATOR for Android, PC and MAC: For connectivity to an iOS device, please refer to the Wi-Fi Adapter Installation Manual found at http://freeflysystems.com/software-manuals/. 1. Power the MōVI stabilizer and wait for it to boot correctly. Under control panel >...

  • Page 27: Gui / Tuning

    The Freefly Configuration GUI (Graphical User Interface) is the tool that allows you to adjust the software parameters of the MōVI. Changing these parameters will allow you to custom-tailor the MōVI’s behavior for particular shots, as well as complete the initial setup required for the MōVI.

  • Page 28: Initial Tuning

    INITIAL TUNING: When the ‘Stiffness’ is set too high, there will be high frequency ‘buzzing,’ or oscillations. Once these oscillations are felt, the ‘Stiffness’ setting should be reduced until they stop. It is helpful to reduce the ‘Stiffness’ setting for each axis to a low value like 10 for initial setup.

  • Page 29: Majestic Tuning

    MAJESTIC TUNING: Now that we have the 3 main ‘Stiffness’ settings dialed-in, we can feel too abrupt. A higher setting like 180 degrees is useful for very discuss the various ways that we can tune Majestic Mode. Majestic subtle framing or long lens shots. Mode refers to the single operator mode on the MōVI, where the MōVI operator can control the pan and tilt of the MōVI without the need for a 2nd operator.

  • Page 30: Gui Parameter Definitions

    GUI PARAMETER DEFINITIONS: Tuning Menu: This menu contains settings that control the stiffness of each axis, or how much the Remote Operator Config Menu: This menu contains preferences for operation in Dual Operator mode. motors are used for active stabilization. The ideal amount depends on the camera weight and rigidity. Use these settings to adjust the feel of the Pan and Tilt joysticks.
  • Page 31 Similarly applied for lateral movements affecting the Pan Axis. Both dual cage MōVIs such as the M5 and M15. effects may be enabled and tuned independently. The effects maybe be observed for test purposes by...
  • Page 32 04—P25...

  • Page 33: Remote Control

    Separating the tasks of moving the camera and framing the shot allow for unique and dynamic camera moves during high-action scenes. In order to effectively execute such shots, it is imperative that the person holding the MōVI and the person operating the remote control are in sync and understand the other’s intentions.

  • Page 34: Remote Control Features

    REMOTE CONTROL dual majestic off tilt speed REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES: Tilt Speed: This dial will adjust the speed of the Tilt Axis. High action scenes may require faster speeds, while some scenes require very subtle and delicate framing. The operator can vary the max tilt speed live and on-the-fly by adjusting this dial.

  • Page 35: Mode Switch (Dual Operator, Majestic, Kill)

    dual majestic off tilt speed MODE SWITCH: (DUAL OPERATOR, MAJESTIC, KILL) Dual Operator Mode: This 3 position switch allows the remote operator to change control modes remotely. The top position is “Remote Operator Mode”, which allows the remote operator to have complete control over the gimbal.
  • Page 36 05—P29...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 38 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Plug in battery and ensure switch is on. Gimbal will not power up. Battery unplugged or switch off. No battery indicator. Battery damaged or over-discharged. Replace battery. Dispose of used battery properly. No stabilization, battery indicator shows Battery discharged.
  • Page 39 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION If you have disassembled the handle (for example to switch Pan Axis is offset by 90º or 180º in Handle has been attached in an incorrect Majestic Mode. orientation. from handheld to multirotor use), be sure to reassemble in the original orientation.
  • Page 40 WARRANTY: Freefly warrants product purchased (“Product”) will be of good quality abuse, improper electrical/power supply; (b) alterations, modifications and workmanship and free from material defects. Upon the expiration or repairs by Buyer or unauthorized third parties; (c) accident, disaster, of the time periods below, all liabilities of Freefly will terminate. In no improper handling or storage, droppage, modification, opening sealed event shall Freefly be liable for consequential damages.
  • Page 41 FREEFLY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BROUGHT IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF FREEFLY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
  • Page 42 WWW.FREEFLYSYSTEMS.COM...

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