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RONIN-MX
User Manual
V1.0
2016.05

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  • Page 1 RONIN-MX User Manual V1.0 2016.05...
  • 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: Disclaimer And Warning

    DJI product or damage to other objects in the vicinity. This User Manual and all other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of DJI.

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    DJI or a DJI authorized dealer. Download the DJI Assistant (or DJI Ronin Assistant) App Download and install the DJI Assistant (for iOS) app or the DJI Ronin Assistant (for Android) app. Note: Although the iOS version of the app is called “DJI Assistant” and the Android version is called “DJI Ronin Assistant”, both versions of the app have the same functions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Step 3: Balancing the Tilt Axis Step 4: Balancing the Pan Axis Advanced Roll Adjustment Using the Ronin-MX on the Ground Tuning with the DJI Assistant (or DJI Ronin Assistant) App Tuning with the DJI Assistant Software for PC/MAC Remote Controller Operation Operation Modes...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    DJI Ronin-MX allows a broad spectrum of camera setups of varying sizes and weights to be stabilized during filming. The built in slip ring on the Ronin-MX allows for 360 degrees of continuous rotation. When used with the DJI SRW-60G, the Ronin-MX can rotate unobstructed while transmitting HD video.

  • Page 7: In The Box

    In the Box Gimbal ×1 The gimbal includes DJI’s built-in 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, a power breakout box and slip ring.
  • Page 8 Camera Screw C (1/4'') ×2 Camera Screw D (3/8'') ×2 Lens Support ×1 Lens Support Screw ×1 Allen Wrench ×3 (2 mm, 3 mm, 3/16'') Vibration Absorber Screw ×12 Camera Upper Mounting Plate Screw ×2 © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 9: Ronin-Mx Diagram

    [22] USB Accessory Power Port [10] D-BUS Receiver Port [23] P-TAP Accessory Power Port (rear side) [11] Micro USB Port & CAN1 Bus Port [24] DJI Lightbridge Port (rear side) [12] Bind Button [25] GCU Port (rear side) © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Tuning Stand You can use the tuning stand to hold the Ronin-MX during setup or for storage. To unfold the tuning stand, follow the steps below. 1. Hold the stand in the upright position as shown in the picture below and tighten the knob.

  • Page 11: Installing The Handle Bar Onto The Gimbal

    Before you start using your Ronin-MX, be sure to charge the battery. The DJI Intelligent Battery was specially designed for the Ronin-MX. It has a capacity of 1580 mAh, a voltage of 14.4 V, and a variety of power management functions. Only charge the DJI Intelligent Battery with the DJI approved Charger (MODEL BC235144015).
  • Page 12 1. Connect the Charger to a wall socket (100-240V, 50/60Hz). 2. Connect the DJI Intelligent Battery to the Charger. 3. The battery level indicator lights display the current charge level as the DJI Intelligent Battery charges. 4. The DJI Intelligent Battery is fully charged when the battery level indicator lights turn off.
  • Page 13 1 second to turn off the DJI Intelligent Battery. DJI Intelligent Battery Installation 1. Loosen the screws on either side of the DJI Intelligent Battery. Slide the DJI Intelligent Battery directly into the top part of the gimbal in front of the pan motor and then tighten the thumb screws.

  • Page 14: Mounting The Camera

    Note that the Intelligent Battery Power Distributor can only supply power to the camera or other accessories and will not power the Ronin-MX. If using the P-TAP Accessory Power Port at the bottom of the Ronin-MX as a power WARNING source for your camera or accessory, make sure the combined total P-TAP output is below 3 A.
  • Page 15 Canon 5D MK II and MK III have very loose lens securing systems. The Ronin-MX 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...
  • Page 16 When mounted on an aircraft, make sure the camera has a full, unobstructed range TIPS of motion when pointed down at 90 degrees. If the power distribution box prevents a full range of motion after it is balanced, try mounting the camera upside-down. © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 17: Configuring The Handle Bar

    TIPS Balancing To obtain the best performance from the Ronin-MX, proper balancing is a must. Accurate balance is critical for shots where the Ronin-MX will be subjected to extreme movements or accelerations (running, biking, moving cars, aircraft, etc.). Proper balance will also offer a longer battery runtime.

  • Page 18: Step 2: Balancing The Roll Axis

    3. Tighten the side clamp and the lock-knob to lock the camera and mounting plate in position. When the proper fore and aft tilt balance is achieved, the camera will stay level when you remove your hand (while holding the roll axis in position). © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 19: Step 4: Balancing The Pan Axis

    1. Open the clamp [1] on the pan axis and turn the knob [2] to slide the assembly. Identify if the Ronin-MX is front heavy or rear heavy. Rotate the Ronin-MX on the stand so one side is higher than the other, if the front end rotates from the higher position to the lower position and that means the Ronin-MX is currently front heavy, then you will need to slide the gimbal backward, otherwise you need to slide the gimbal forward.

  • Page 20: Using The Ronin-Mx On The Ground

    (facing forwards). Turn on your Ronin-MX, then launch 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-MX by following the step-by-step instructions in the DJI Assistant app.
  • Page 21 When Briefcase Mode is switched on, the Ronin-MX seamlessly transforms into a slim profile that can be held close to your body. With Briefcase Mode turned off, the Ronin- MX will allow the camera to roll when the Ronin-MX is tilted beyond the standard roll axis parameters.

  • Page 22: Advanced Settings

    It is highly recommended to choose the Camera Type (DSLR Camera or RED Camera) to obtain the best Stiffness, Strength, Outfilter and Control value. Only tap the Auto Tune Stability button when the Ronin-MX performance is not good enough after choosing the Camera Type. The Auto Tune Stability allows for automatic adjustment of each motor’s stiffness (as relayed from the sensors and interpreted by the...
  • Page 23 3. Angle Adjustment Enable Manual Adjustment to allow the pan and tilt axes to be adjusted by hand when the Ronin-MX is turned on. The trim adjustment controls the amount of trim that is applied to each off-centered axis. The default setting for the center is 0˚.
  • Page 24 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. © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 25 More Menu Handheld/Car Mount Mode Enable the Car Mount mode when using the Ronin-MX on a car or jib. When this mode is activated, the horizon will not drift when the car is making a turn at high speeds so that the footage will try to remain level with the car.
  • Page 26 When Briefcase Mode is switched on, the Ronin-MX seamlessly transforms into a slim profile that can be held close to your body. With Briefcase Mode turned off, the Ronin-MX will allow the camera to roll when the Ronin-MX is tilted passed the standard roll axis parameters.
  • Page 27 This will restore all of the factory default settings that can be configured through the DJI Assistant app. Device List To force the DJI Assistant app to find the Ronin-MX, open the “Device List” and the app will search for Bluetooth devices it recognizes. ©...

  • Page 28: Tuning With The Dji Assistant Software For Pc/Mac

    1. Download the DJI WIN DRIVER INSTALLER from the Ronin-MX product page on DJI.com. Connect the Ronin-MX to your PC via the provided USB cable and be sure the Ronin-MX is powered on prior to installing the DJI WIN DRIVER.
  • Page 29 Ronin-MX User Manual 3. If using Launchpad to launch DJI Assistant for the first time, Launchpad will block access because DJI Assistant has not been reviewed by Apple. 4. Locate the Gimbal app using Finder, then press “Control” and click the icon (or right- click the icon if using a mouse).
  • Page 30 Remote Controller or the optional Thumb Controller. Handheld/Car Mount Mode: Select Car Mount when using the Ronin-MX on a vehicle or jib. SmoothTrack: Select this checkbox to enable SmoothTrack. Note that the pan axis and the tilt axis can be adjusted independently.
  • Page 31 Ronin-MX is turned on. 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-MX on the tuning stand and make sure it is completely steady.
  • Page 32 Ronin-MX User Manual remotely. If the Remote Controller is turned on, the Speed Toggle Presets for SmoothTrack will take precedence over the DJI Assistant settings. Once the Remote Controller is turned off, the SmoothTrack settings in DJI Assistant will take over.
  • Page 33 You can view the latest firmware version information on this page. Upgrade the firmware by following the steps below: 1. Connect the Ronin-MX to your computer via the Micro USB cable and wait until the indicator LED in the DJI Assistant blinks blue.
  • Page 34 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 Ronin-MX will be locked and you will need to contact DJI Support.

  • Page 35: Remote Controller Operation

    Connecting the Remote Controller to the Ronin-MX 1. Turn on the Ronin-MX. 2. Press the Bind Button (shown below) of the Ronin-MX once. The Ronin-MX’s LED indicator will blink green quickly at that time. 3. Slide the power switch to the right to power on the Remote Controller. If the LED of gimbal turns solid green light, the Remote Controller and the Ronin-MX have been successfully bound.
  • Page 36 : The LED is solidly lit : The LED is blinking : The LED is off LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current Battery Level 75% to 100% 50% to 75% 25% to 50% 12.5% to 25% 0% to 12.5% <0% © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 37 These stick settings can be customized in the DJI Assistant app or the DJI TIPS Assistant software for PC/MAC. © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 38: Operation Modes

    The Ronin-MX has three operation modes: Underslung Mode, Upright Mode and Briefcase Mode. Underslung Mode Underslung Mode is the standard, default mode. The Ronin-MX can be used in this mode without any adjustments. Upright Mode Flip the gimbal forward 180 degrees and it will automatically change to Upright Mode.

  • Page 39: Using With The Matrice 600

    Ronin-MX User Manual Briefcase Mode Briefcase Mode allows you to hold the Ronin-MX in a slim profile close to your body. To use Briefcase Mode, tilt the gimbal 90˚ to the left or right vertically on the roll axis. You can turn Briefcase Mode off in the DJI Assistant app, in which case the Ronin-MX will never automatically transform into Briefcase Mode.
  • Page 40 Then re- mount the Matrice 600’s upper and lower covers. 3. Adjust the Ronin-MX vibration absorbtion mounting plate, then tighten the screws on the connector. 4. Mount the vibration absorber onto the bottom of the Matrice 600 with the lock-knob facing forward, then tighten the 12 vibration absorber screws provided.
  • Page 41 Ronin-MX. Refer to the SRW-60G User Manual for instructions. 8. If not using the DJI SRW-60G, HD images can also be transmitted by connecting the DJI Lightbridge 2’s Air System to the camera’s HDMI port.

  • Page 42: Dji Go App Tuning

    22:02 1080P MENU Setting App Output Mode Set the App Output Mode in the DJI GO app to display the image on your mobile device from the camera used with the Ronin-MX. 1. Tap and then Disable EXT Port. 2. Adjust the Bandwidth Allocation to ensure that the “HDMI” percentage is more than 0%.
  • Page 43 > Flip Image to obtain a proper image. Motor Kill When the Motor Kill Switch is activated, the Ronin-MX is still powered on even though the motors are powered off. This allows you to adjust the gimbal or camera without having to turn it off completely.

  • Page 44: Remote Controller Operation

    The Ronin-MX can be controlled completely by the Matrice 600’s Remote Controller instead of the Ronin-MX’s Remote Controller. Adjust the Ronin-MX’s tilt or pan by using the gimbal dial on the Remote Controller. (Configure the C1 and C2 buttons according to the on-screen instructions in DJI GO.)

  • Page 45: Adding A Third-Party Transmitter/Receiver

    The Ronin-MX 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-MX down with a soft dry cloth. Never spray any cleaning liquids onto the Ronin-MX.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    5) If the problem persists, try increasing the Outfilter value. Ronin-MX seems to be Place the Ronin-MX on the Tuning Stand and enter drifting the DJI Assistant app or the DJI Assistant software for PC/MAC. Tap/click the Calibrate System button and let the process finish before picking up the Ronin-MX.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Including vibration absorber: 4.74 lb (2.15 kg) Dimensions Excluding handle bar: 280 mm (W) x 370 mm (D)x 340 mm (H) Including handle bar: 560 mm (W) x 370 mm (D) x 440 mm (H) © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 48: Compliance Notice

    - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. RF Exposure Information This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 49 率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 EU Compliance Statement SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Directive. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at www.dji.com/euro-compliance EU contact address DJI GmbH, Industrie Strasse.
  • Page 50 The content is subject to change. Download the latest version from http://www.dji.com/product/ronin-mx/info#downloads If you have any questions about this document, please contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport@dji.com. © RONIN is a trademark of DJI. Copyright 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.

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