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SNOPPA M1
User Manual
V1.0
2017.03

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  • Page 1 SNOPPA M1 User Manual V1.0 2017.03...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Scan the barcode below to download the Snoppa App, or search for “Snoppa App” on the App Store or Google play, and install the app on your mobile phone. Snoppa App only support iOS 8.0 or later, and Android 5.0 or later.
  • Page 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Thanks for choosing Snoppa M1 handheld 3-axis motorized stabilizer, which is mainly designed for smartphones. With the Snoppa’s advanced 3-axis stabilizing algorithm and hardware, it can precisely detect the smartphone’s position and control the built-in motors to compensate for natural arm movements, Balancing the smartphone and eliminate video shake.

  • Page 4: Product Diagram

    Product Diagram [1] PAN Motor [2] TILT Motor [3] Counterweight [4] ROLL Motor [5] 1/4 screw mount [6] Foldable mobile phone holder [7] Indicator light & Function Button [8] micro USB charging port [9] Grip...

  • Page 5: Mobile Phone Set Up

    MOBILE PHONE SET UP Unfold mobile phone holder Mount the phone into the holder range: 58-85mm Make sure the phone is clamped in the middle (Align to the center of gravity) Notice: complicated phone cases are not supported. They may hinder the gimbal’s ability to stabilize.
  • Page 6 (or stock camera app). When using the Snoppa app, the M1 will need to be connected to the smartphone through Bluetooth, and can be controlled by the Snoppa app. With the app you have more special shooting features like panorama photography or motion time-lapse etc.

  • Page 7: Power Off

    A. Without Snoppa App Power on Twist 90˚ and then pull out (be careful of pinching hand when collapse the handle). Notic: If the grip is not pulled out C AUTI O N P IN CHI NG to the end position, the inside...
  • Page 8 To reset the password and device name, press the button and hold for 10 seconds. Notice: Please connect the Bluetooth of the gimbal in the Snoppa App setting panel, instead of the mobile phone’s system setting panel. Once connected the...

  • Page 9: Button Operation

    M1 switch tracking modes press one time /reactivate bluetooth press & hold for 2 sec turn off M1 Press & hold for 10 sec Reset Bluetooth Pressing the indicator button is invalid when the stabilizer is connected by Snoppa App.
  • Page 10 SLEEP & WAKEUP Working with Snoppa App: Within 30 minutes without collapse the tilt-axis to the any operation, the Bluetooth grip, exit Snoppa app, the will enter sleep mode, and gimbal will power off the stabilizer will not be automatically after 20...
  • Page 11 Overload Proetection When some axis is stuck for 1 second, the auto circuit protection will be triggered, and the stabilizer will enter standby mode automatically, all the motors stop working. Please hold the handle when using (the picture on the left). When wrongly hold on the middle part (picture on the right), the handle will spin for a while and stop, and trigger the standby mode, all the motors stop working.

  • Page 12: Tracking Modes

    Pan and tilt camera by moving the grip up & down, left & right. tilt Pan track Omni track Switch tracking modes Pan track With Snoppa app connected lock omni track press indicator button without Snoppa app (switch on a loop) Angle Adjustment Hold and rotate the mobile phone to the angle you want and hold it for one second.
  • Page 13 Horizontal & Vertical shooting Horizontal shooting Vertical shooting SWITCH Horizontal Vertical Hold the grip vertically, and turn the phone 90 degree left or right, and hold for one second. Vertical Horizontal Auto switch: raise the grip up to 45 degree, and the phone holder will turn automatically to horizontal direction.
  • Page 14 Counterweight (1) For vertical shooting it is essential to the proper counterweight installed to properly balance different phones. PHONE HOLDER COUNTERWEIGHT COUNTERWEIGHT COMBO combo A combo B combo C ＋ ＋ metal plastic metal ring metal ring metal solid solid ring works with works with phone...
  • Page 15 Counterweight (2) When shooting vertically, please make sure to choose the proper counterweight to match phones of different weights. Twist the counterweight cap to lock or take out the counterweigh slices. PHONE HOLDER Add or reduce counterweight slices to adjust the weight, for roughly achieving a balance with the side of the phone COUNTERWEIGHT REFERENCE...
  • Page 16 CHARGING Built-in Li-Po battery, which is not replaceable Charge the gimbal with a micro USB cable (connect to power bank or phone adapter or pc etc.) When charging the gimbal, the indicator will blink green, and will turn constant green when fully charged. Battery Type Li-Po...
  • Page 17 CAUTION！ In order to pull out the grip Make sure the handle is easily, it is recommended to pulled out to the end position twist the handle 90o first before use, otherwise the and then pull it out. roll-motor will be stuck and won’t work properly.
  • Page 18 SNOPPA APP In addition to the basic stabilizing features, with the Snoppa App, there are other useful shooting modes like panorama, motion time-lapse etc. which can make videography more interesting and easy. User Interface of Snoppa App [10] shooting parameters...
  • Page 19 Shooting mode video panorama: automatic 270 panoramic motion time-lapse In the time-lapse mode there are extra settings including interval setting rotation magnitude setting If rotation is needed for time-lapse shooting, please set the tracking mode to LOCK mode Start/stop recording Switch front/back camera Tracking mode pan track:...
  • Page 20 1080p HD,60fps ; 2160p HD,30fps May be different depending on phone models. system setting BlueTooth Settings to choose and connect M1 device through Bluetooth Gimbal Settings to adjust tracking speed, and perform calibration Firmware Info to check and update firmware...

  • Page 21: Auto Calibration

    Normally the gyro sensor is sensitive to the surround- ing environment, and maybe out of balance due to the previous transport, you can perform the auto calibration procedure in the Snoppa App（Choose "Drift Calibration" or "Level Calibration" in the "Gimbal Settings" ）...

  • Page 22: Firmware Update

    In order to get the best performance out of your gimbal, please make sure it is upgraded with the latest firmware. When the Snoppa app is launched a pop-up message will appear on screen if a new firmware upgrade is available, prompting you to update.
  • Page 23 BUILT IN USER GUIDE In the setting menu, there’s a built-in “User Guide”, introducing both the M1 hardware and Snoppa application. You can open it whenever necessary.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS ITEM SPECS Model SP-M1 Dimensions Folded 208 x 53 x 43mm Unfolded 266 x 53 x 43mm Weight (battery included) 450 g Controllable range Pan: 360˚ free rotation Tilt: ±100° Roll: 360˚ free rotation Mobile phone width range 58-85mm Wireless Bluetooth Low Energy 4.0...
  • Page 25 If you have any questions about the document, Please visit our website: www.snoppa.com © 2015 Snoppa Technology. All Rights Reserved. 深圳市随拍科技有限公司...

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