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Ronin
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V2.0
2016.02

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  • Page 1 Ronin User Manual V2.0 2016.02...
  • Page 2 Searching for Keywords Search for keywords such as “battery” and “install” to find a topic. If you are using Adobe Acrobat Reader to read this document, press Ctrl+F on Windows or Command+F on Mac to begin a search. Navigating to a Topic View a complete list of topics in the table of contents.

  • Page 3: Disclaimers And Warnings

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    DJI PC / MAC Assistant Tuning Install DJI PC / MAC Assistant Settings Remote Control Connecting the Remote Control to Ronin Remote Control Power LED Indicator Status Remote Control Battery Level Indicator Status Remote Control Features Adding 3rd Party Transmitter/Receiver...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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"...

  • Page 6: In The Box

    In the Box Gimbal × 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 × 1 Customizable handle platform for the gimbal.
  • Page 7 Accessories Package Camera Screw A (1/4”) ×2 Lens Support ×1 Top Bar Quick Release Camera Screw B (3/8”) ×2 Accessories Mount x 2 Allen Wrench ×3 Lens Support Screw ×1 (3mm, 4mm, & 3/16”) © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 8: Gimbal Description

    Getting Started Intelligent Battery Before you start using your Ronin, be sure to charge the battery first. The intelligent battery is specially designed for the Ronin. It has a battery capacity of 4350mAh, voltage of 15.2V, and power management functionality. Charge the intelligent battery only with DJI approved chargers. When the battery is fully charged, it has a maximum run time of 6 hours.
  • Page 9 The old charger will only charge the new battery to 90%, and you should disconnect the battery after 1.5 hours of charging. Always use DJI approved chargers. DJI takes no responsibility for any use of non-DJI approved chargers. Charging the Intelligent Battery 1.

  • Page 10: Tuning Stand

    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.

  • Page 11: Installing The Handle Bar Onto The Gimbal

    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. [ 2 ] [ 1 ] © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 12: Intelligent Battery Installation

    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.
  • Page 13 Certain cameras have a very tight lens securing system, and some cameras like the Canon 5D MKII and MKIII 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.

  • Page 14: Handle Bar Adjustment

    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.

  • Page 15: Step 1: Balancing The Tilt Axis

    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. © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 16: Step 4: Balancing The Pan Axis

    3. While the Ronin 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.

  • Page 17: Dji Ronin Assistant App Tuning

    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.

  • Page 18: Advanced Settings

    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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 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 ©...
  • Page 21 Motor Kill Roll Axis Power Angle Roll Control Silent Mode Calibrate Center Calibrate System Restore Default Settings Voltage 14.50V 。 35.40 Temperature Accounts ＊＊＊@＊＊＊.com 0:01:59 Time Gimbal Control Viewer More Gimbal Control Viewer More © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22 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. Tap “Center”...

  • Page 23: Dji Pc / Mac Assistant Tuning

    Installing and Running on Windows 1. Download the DJI WIN DRIVER INSTALLER from the Ronin product page on DJI.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.

  • Page 24: 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.
  • Page 25 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”...
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 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. 4. Battery *This page provides all of the essential information regarding the Ronin’s battery. © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 28 You can view the latest firmware version information on this page. Upgrade the firmware by following the steps below: 1. Connect the Ronin to your computer via the Micro-USB cable and wait until the blue indicator LED in the PC Assistant blinks.

  • Page 29: Remote Control

    [3] Left Dial(reserved) [10] Power Indicator [4] 3-Position Switch MODE [11] Battery Level Indicator [5] 3-Position Switch FUNCTION [12] RC Assistant/ Charging Port [6] Joystick 1(J1;J2) (Micro-USB Port) [7] Joystick 2(J3;J4) [13] Reserved Port © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Remote Control To Ronin

    3. 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 remote 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.

  • Page 31: Remote Control Battery Level Indicator Status

    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. © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 32: Adding 3Rd Party Transmitter/Receiver

    Ronin, then quickly move both control sticks inwards towards the inner bottom corners within the first 8 seconds of powering on the Ronin. These stick settings can be customized in the DJI Ronin Assistant App or PC Assistant. Adding 3rd Party Transmitter/Receiver Ronin supports 3rd party transmitters/receivers, such as D-Bus.

  • Page 33: Upright Mode

    Briefcase Mode Briefcase mode allows you to hold the Ronin in a slim profile close to your body. To enter briefcase mode, rotate the handle bar 90 degrees so that it is perpendicular to the ground. You may turn briefcase mode off in the gimbal app, in which case the Ronin will never automatically transform into briefcase mode.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 35: Specification

    Maximum height measured from top of camera base plate: 225mm Maximum width: 195mm Accessory Power Connections 12V regulated P-Tap x 2, USB 500mW x 1, DJI Lightbridge x 1 GCU Input Power 4S Ronin Battery Connections 2.4GHz Remote Control, Bluetooth, USB PC/MAC Assistant Software Windows XP SP3;...
  • Page 36 DJI Support: http://www.dji.com/support The content is subject to change. Download the latest version from http://www.dji.com/product/ronin/download If you have any questions about this document, please contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport@dji.com. © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

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