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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Low Mode Rigid Mode Advanced Usage Semi-Rigid Mode Re-Tuning AKA Troubleshooting Some common problem sounds include the following:- Knocking spring adjuster Scratching or scraping around the spring adjuster User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... - Page 3 Scratching or scraping around the gimbal mount General Care Temperature range Rain, Dust and moisture Cleaning, Maintenance, Care and Precautions OK, that’s it! Congratulations! :) User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
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Page 4: Getting Started With Your 4Th Axis Stabilizer
As there are moving parts in the stabilizer there are a number of pinching hazards that you will need to take care of so as not to injure yourself. User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... -
Page 5: Let's Get Your New Stabilizer Out
The re-tuning section near the end of this guide is helpful if you make upgrades to your stabilizer or on the rare occasion that the stabilizer has become out of tune. User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... -
Page 6: Attaching The Gimbal Mount To Your Gimbal
Note: Do not overtighten! Unlike alloy dual rigid handles these don’t need excessive force to hold your gimbal securely! This is a very secure clamp and the rubber surface provides a strong hold. User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... - Page 7 4th axis handle. If the gimbal rotates inside the clamp then tighten the clamp bolts another quarter turn and try again and repeat until it won’t move easily. User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
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Page 8: Now For A Quick Once Over
There is a bit more to it than that and it’s a concept that’s easy to misunderstand so please read the more detailed explanation about this in the ‘Bounce Damping’ section? User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... -
Page 9: Suspension System
Turn it clockwise and the bolt runner moves closer to the bottom. This will decrease the spring tension (also increasing the iso-elasticity). In most cases you want to be using the most ‘Iso-Elastic’ setting for your rig but please User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... -
Page 10: Handles
‘forward / aft’ wobbles. Secondly, there’s a slight lip at the top of the handles that aids in positioning your hands. User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... -
Page 11: Initial Setup
You may find if you’re shooting for instance while ‘crabbing’ to the side that adjusting the handles independently to different angles may be more ergonomic for you. User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... -
Page 12: Balancing Your Payload
To test this you’ll need to do a bounce test but before that we’ll need to work on your form... User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... -
Page 13: Holding Your Stabilizer With A Soft Touch
‘power grip of death’ ;-) The biggest key to transitioning to the AirFlo Duo 4th axis is to relax that strong grip and start using ‘ soft hands’ instead. There’s an art to ‘soft hands’ so please... - Page 14 This is the motion you’re attempting to avoid. 4. Finally drop your hands to make the gimbal bounce without any inwards or outwards pressure. User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
- Page 15 When you look at the AirFlo Duo in motion you’ll see that both suspension modules sweep in an arc. You’re trying to reduce any sideways force from your hands affecting this smooth arc. It takes time but there’s one very easy way to practice this technique so you can get a feel for it fairly quickly.
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Page 16: Testing
3. Rotate in full revolutions both Payload Spring Adjusters the same number of revolutions until they’re high enough not to bottom out on your practise shoot. (This is now the minimum setting for the weight of your rig) User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... - Page 17 ‘Bounce Test’ and then shoot again and repeat until you find the optimal balance ( p un intended! ) for your own style of filming. User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
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Page 18: Variable Damping System
To zero the damping first tighten the damping knobs to 100% each and then loosen them 5 full rotations to get to 0% damping. This is always a good starting point rather than using guesswork. User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... -
Page 19: Damping Settings
● For brisk walking or sudden changes in camera direction - (20%-40%). ● For walking backwards or light jogging (follow /Lead) - (30%-45%). ● For medium pace jogging - (30%-60%). User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... -
Page 20: Damping -> Shoot, Analyse, Adjust, Repeat
Since you have already found the ‘ideal’ Payload Spring Setting for your rig you can start with that setting to next find the best damping adjustments for your own personal filming styles. User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... - Page 21 Once you apply these new 4th axis stabilizer techniques to your shoots you’ll find you can get even better traditional gimbal moves such as push in, pull out, follow, lead, orbits etc. User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
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Page 22: Common Rig Configurations
High Mode. This is useful for a range of high shots and can give some interesting faux crane shots. Its higher centre of gravity makes it harder to control than the other modes. User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... -
Page 23: Mid Mode
Of all the stabilizer positions this is the easiest mode to operate as the lower centre of gravity keeps the gimbal nice and and smooth with minimal effort. User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... -
Page 24: Rigid Mode
‘Hey Presto!’ you’re in Rigid Mode. You can also go to Rigid Mode from all other Modes as well! User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... -
Page 25: Advanced Usage
This takes a bit of practice but if you do these transitions like whip pans regularly then it’s well worth the practice to get it right. User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... -
Page 26: Re-Tuning Aka Troubleshooting
Now what you’ll do is firmly grip the spring adjuster knob and tighten the socket until it’s firm. User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... -
Page 27: Scratching Or Scraping Around The Spring Adjuster
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Page 28: General Care
This is especially important during autonomous use where the stabilizer is mounted to an object such as a car. In these types of scenarios it’s important to User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com... - Page 29 And one last thing, if you post some footage online then we’d love to see it so please shoot me off a link? Thanks again! Scotty McPherson User Guide - AirFlo Duo - 4th Axis Stabilizer - 20181209 ScottyMakesStuff.com...
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