Ikan beholder EC1 Instruction Manual page 13

STEP 5
Adjust the gimbal yaw – forward and backward balance
• Loosen the yaw motor left thumb screw (Fig. 8).
• Tilt the gimbal handle 45 degrees forward.
• Move the yaw arm to the left side or to the right side at 90 degrees and observe the direction it tends
to move when released.
• If the yaw arm tends to go up/backward, then the gimbal is front heavy: move the yaw arm back
slightly and repeat the side test.
• If the yaw arm tends to move down/forward, it means the gimbal is back heavy: move the yaw arm
slightly forward and repeat the side test.
• When in balance, the yaw arm should stay at any position around the handle when the handle is tilted
forward.
• Tighten the thumb screws.
Recommendations
• After adjusting the camera installation, check that each knob is fully tightened.
• Do not overtighten the screw wrench to avoid stripping the screw.
• For a very small camera and lens, if you cannot reach the balance as per above steps, then try
to reposition the camera on the quick release in step 1. Repeat steps 1-5 otherwise a different
camera/lens combo is required.
TIP
Beholder EC1 uses the latest 32-bit systems, a multi-processor technology and inductive motor
technology, with greatly improved torque. Therefore, it's able to start and level the camera if it
is out of balance, but for shot stability, battery life and power saving, we strongly recommend
you find the best balance first and then power the gimbal on and shoot the video.
Fig. 8. Yaw balance adjustment
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