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Freefly RADIAN Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 VER1.0...

  • Page 2: Pinout Diagram

    PINOUT DIAGRAM: PORT 1 - INPUT 1 (S.BUS, PWM, PPM INPUT) PORT 2 - INPUT 2 (PWM MODE INPUT OR AUX OUTPUT – DEFINED IN SOFTWARE) PORT 3 - OUTPUT 1 (S.BUS OUTPUT) PORT 4 - OUTPUT 2 (SERVO OUTPUT) PORT 5 - PROGRAMMING CONNECTOR PORT 6 - PROGRAMMING CONNECTOR IMAGE 1...
  • Page 3 (included) into the servo lead that previously connected to the external potentiometer. Next, you will need to attach the Radian mounting plates for roll and tilt. Please ensure that the modules are rigidly attached to the camera mount. The sensors used in the system are very sensitive and it is important that they are firmly attached, so that they can accurately sense all the movements of the camera mount.
  • Page 4 TILT MODULE MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION • QTY 2 - M3X8MM THREADED STANDOFFS • QTY 4 - M3X6MM BUTTON HEAD SCREWS • QTY 1 - CARBON MOUNTING PLATE IMAGE 2...
  • Page 5 ROLL MODULE MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION • QTY 2 - M3X10MM ALUMINUM SPACERS • QTY 2 - M3X25MM BUTTON HEAD SCREWS • QTY 1 - CARBON MOUNTING PLATE IMAGE 3...
  • Page 6 IMAGE 4 PAN MODULE INSTALLATION Use the provided double stick adhesive to firmly attach the Radian to the carbon. Ensure the carbon is clean prior to attaching the double stick adhesive.
  • Page 7 ROLL MODULE INSTALLATION Use the provided double stick adhesive to firmly attach the Radian to the carbon mounting plate. Ensure the carbon is clean prior to attaching the double stick adhesive. IMAGE 5...
  • Page 8 TILT MODULE INSTALLATION Use the provided double stick adhesive to firmly attach the Radian to the carbon mounting plate. Ensure the carbon is clean prior to attaching the double stick adhesive. IMAGE 6...
  • Page 9 The wiring for the modules will depend on what type of receiver system you will use (PPM, PWM, S.Bus or Spektrum). PWM wiring will result in a more cluttered wiring layout; therefore, we recommend using S.Bus, PPM, or Spektrum over PWM. When using S.Bus, PPM or Spektrum, you are able to daisy chain the modules such that there only needs to be a connection from the mount receiver to the pan module.
  • Page 10 EXAMPLE S.BUS WIRING DIAGRAM (REFER TO PINOUT DIAGRAM IN IMAGE 1) EXAMPLE PPM WIRING DIAGRAM (REFER TO PINOUT DIAGRAM IN IMAGE 1)
  • Page 11 EXAMPLE PWM WIRING DIAGRAM (REFER TO PINOUT DIAGRAM IN IMAGE 1) EXAMPLE SPEKTRUM WIRING DIAGRAM (REFER TO PINOUT DIAGRAM IN IMAGE 1)
  • Page 12 STEP 2: CAMERA BALANCING Mount your camera to the gimbal in the same configuration you use for filming. Remove the tilt, roll, and pan belts from the CineStar gimbal. The goal is to balance the camera on the gimbal such that you can position the camera at any roll, tilt and pan angle and it will remain stationary.
  • Page 13 IMAGE 11 STEP 3: CONNECTING USB PROGRAMMER We recommend initially programming the stabilization modules with the servos unplugged, so that you can establish baseline settings without the camera gimbal moving. Connect the program cable to Ports 5 and 6 being careful to observe correct polarity (see Image 11).
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT: The Freefly USB to Serial Programmer (FFUSB) does not supply 5V power for the Radian. You will need to supply 5V power to the module in order to program. Attach the other end of the program cable to the FFUSB observing the polarity shown in Image 12. Using...

  • Page 15: Step 4: Channel Configuration

    S.Bus receiver. The pan module will pass the S.Bus signal along to the roll and tilt modules. The modules may now be configured with your preferred channel assignment for slew, mode, and Aux. The standard Freefly configuration for S.Bus receivers is below.
  • Page 16 TILT MODULE We recommend setting roll slew channel to 0 (OFF), so that the camera operator will not accidentally move the roll setting inadvertently when a level horizon is desired. If the camera operator needs to ‘fly’ the roll axis for a certain type of shot, then it can be assigned to a channel for slew control.

  • Page 17: Step 5: Parameter Configuration

    STEP 5: PARAMETER CONFIGURATION This is a visual guide to the proper programming sequence of the key fields. We will discuss each option in further detail on the next page.
  • Page 18 This setting allows you to set the max slew rate for each axis. This will allow you to fine tune the feel of the system to your Freefly Servos for best performance. For other mounts / servos, you may need to adjust the pulse rate.

  • Page 19: Step 6: Mode Switch

    STEP 6: MODE SWITCH VERY IMPORTANT: The mode switch is intended to be setup on a 3 position switch on the camera operator’s transmitter. Standard Read / Write – Remember to use the “Read” / “Write” functions for each module. When you initially connect installation has the mode channel assigned in each module to the same input channel.
  • Page 20 STEP 7: FLIGHT TUNING PAN AXIS: For in-flight tuning, start with the pan axis. To test the pan module, yaw the multi-rotor and observe the 3-axis gimbal. The gimbal should smoothly stabilize and stay on its original heading regardless of what is done with the multi-rotor above it.
  • Page 21 INITIALIZATION: DISABLE CONFIRM: NOTE: The stabilization module needs to sit perfectly still for 5 seconds when initially powered up. The best way for Checking this box will disable the warning message below: this to happen reliably is to power the mount with the camera mount transmitter set to the “OFF” position on the mode switch.
  • Page 22 Thank you for purchasing the Freefly Systems Radian Stabilization System. Please check the Freefly forum regularly for updates, tips, and discussion at: http://forum.freeflysystems.com...