Optionally additional third axis ROLL Wheel, if ordered. This manual describes what is required and how to operate the Veracity Control Wheels. The Veracity Control Wheels system is a professional digitally controlled hand wheel system for operation of RC style camera gimbal mounts.
What is in the case? The first thing to note is the Veracity Control Wheels ship in a customized Pelican Storm™ hard case, so repackaging for field use is not required. The foam cut-outs provide spots for the PAN and TILT modules together on the default baseplate as well as the ROLL wheel, which can be added at any time as an option to the system.
Connections The Veracity Control Wheels have the following connections: PAN Wheel The PAN Wheel module is the ‘smart’ module. It has 4 Lemo connectors on the back of the enclosure. These are for Power, Data, Tilt and Roll as shown. It also has 4 LEDs and a recessed switch on the same face as the connectors.
Power Requirements The Veracity Control Wheels are a 12V or 24V DC system. They are designed to operate with voltages from 8-30V DC with a draw of less than 0.2 A at 12V. The Veracity Wheels system has built in reverse polarity protection and a self- resetting internal fuse in the event of overload.
P7) Speed Pot Powering Up 1) Apply power to the Veracity Control Wheels either via a battery or power supply (neither are supplied). The Green LED over the power connector should come on immediately. If this does not, you should check your cables and power source.
They are designed to interface with the ‘trainer’ port commonly available on RC controllers. Look in the appendices for notes on specific RC models and setting up the trainer port. The Veracity Control Wheels use the following channels for the data stream. These assignments are fixed into the Veracity Control Wheels’ firmware and cannot be changed.
RC monitor. 4) When all of the channels assigned to the Veracity Control Wheels are reading zero on the RC controller monitor, press and hold the Zero Button until the LEDs stop flashing and are on solid, then release. The LEDs will go off.
Veracity Slide Mode Switch The MODE switch function varies depending on whether the Veracity Control Wheels are in MōVI mode, Ronin mode or Maxima mode. MōVI (Standard Gimbal) With the unit in MōVI Mode, the operator has access to 3 mode-select options using the MODE select switch.
Troubleshooting Nothing happens – no lights, no sound, no motion Check wiring and ensure power is available on the Veracity Control Wheels. Make sure that your power cable is the correct polarity for this system. Hand Wheels & Radio Controller – do not connect Go to the Appendices section to set up your radio controller or refer to your RC controller manual for information on configuring the Trainer port.
Appendix 1 - Setting up with your DX9 Spektrum Radio Controller The Veracity Control Wheels connect to your Radio Controller via the “Trainer Port” that is located on the back of your Radio Controller, in this case the Spektrum DX9.
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9. Scroll to the Switch and change the Inhibit to Switch B. Any time this switch is in the Active position the Veracity Control Wheels will work for PAN, TILT, and (if you set up for 3 axis) ROLL as well.
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3. When you move the TILT Wheel the ELE channel will move in relation to the speed of the rotation of the Control Wheel. *** If the Roll axis is set up on the Veracity Control Wheels *** *** When you move the ROLL Wheel the RUD channel will move in relation to the speed of the rotation of the Control Wheel.
6. Scroll to select the ELE channel and switch it to SLAVE. 7. Do the following only if you are using the ROLL axis on the Veracity Control Wheels: Scroll to select the RUD channel and switch it to SLAVE 8.
When you move the TILT Wheel the ELE channel will move in relation to the speed of the rotation of the Control Wheel. *** If the ROLL axis is set up on the Veracity Control Wheels *** • When you move the ROLL Wheel the RUD channel will move in relation to the speed of the rotation of the Control Wheel.
6. Scroll to Select the ELE channel and switch it to SLAVE. 7. Do the following only if you are using the ROLL axis on the Veracity Control Wheels: Scroll to select the RUD channel and switch it to SLAVE.
When you move the TILT Wheel the ELE channel will move in relation to the speed of the rotation of the Control Wheel. *** If the ROLL axis is set up on the Veracity Control Wheels *** • When you move the ROLL Wheel the RUD channel will move in relation to the speed of the rotation of the Control Wheel.
Appendix 4 - Setting up with your Futaba T14SG Radio Controller The Veracity Control Wheels connect to your Radio Controller via the “Trainer Port” that is located on the back of your Radio Controller, in this case the Futaba T14SG.
When you move the Tilt Wheel, Channel 2 on the monitor will move in relation to the speed of the rotation of the wheel. If the Roll axis is set up on the Veracity Control Wheels and Switch E (SE) is active: •...
To obtain warranty service, the defective instrument must be returned within 1 year from the original purchase date to PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd., along with a brief description of the defect claimed. PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. will pay for ground shipping of any unit deemed to be covered under warranty.
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