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  • Page 2 To download the most current user manual for MōVI Carbon and all other Freefly Products, please visit http://freeflysystems.com/software-manuals. @freeflysystems | #freeflyers | OPERATION MANUAL | 950-00074...

  • Page 3: Revisions History

    Revisions History Revision Date Description August 2018 Initial Release June 2019 Battery Warning Updates | OPERATION MANUAL | 950-00074...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents MōVI Carbon Technicals Disclaimer and Warning Limitation of Liability Warranty Introduction to MōVI Carbon Features Getting to Know MōVI Carbon Specifications Dimensions Performance Mechanics Electronics Battery GCU Layout GCU Connector Layout Connector and Pinouts MōVI Carbon Package Contents Setting Up MōVI Carbon...
  • Page 5 Saving Configurations to Presets Default Configuration MōVI Carbon Embedded Display Configurations Monitor Screen Tuning Screens Tilt Mode Screen Radio Screen MōVI Carbon Modes Configuration General Configuration General Menu Mode Configuration Majestic Mode Timelapse Mode Dual Op Mode Target Mode Appendix...

  • Page 6: Disclaimer And Warning

    ● Always maintain awareness of your surroundings when operating MōVI Carbon. ● It is your responsibility to perform a full system check of MōVI Carbon prior to every use. ● It is your responsibility to learn how to safely operate MōVI Carbon.
  • Page 7 ● Always discharge in a fireproof location. ● In purchasing a MōVI Pro Battery Pack as part of MōVI Carbon , the buyer agrees to bear all responsibilities of the risks and not hold Freefly Systems, its owners and employees, its distributors, and/or its retailers responsible for any accidents, injury to persons, and property damage.
  • Page 8 Charging Procedure Safety and Warnings You must read these safety instructions and warnings carefully before charging your MōVI Pro Battery Packs. ● Always charge MōVI Pro Battery Pack with MōVI Pro Battery Charger. An unqualified charger may cause damage to the batteries or a fire. ●...

  • Page 9: Limitation Of Liability

    ● Failure of the operator to understand and operate the gimbal within the operating limitations described in this manual. ● Failure of the operator to follow onboard safety warnings while using MōVI Carbon . ● Failure of the operator to inspect MōVI Carbon and its components prior to operation.
  • Page 10 Warranty Specifications Freefly warrants all products will be of good quality and workmanship and free from material defects. Upon the expiration of the time periods below, all liabilities of Freefly will terminate. In no event shall Freefly be liable for consequential damages. Freefly may use refurbished parts for repairs or replacements.
  • Page 11 motors or electronics, is prohibited and voids any and all warranties unless otherwise approved by Freefly. Any parts replaced by Freefly during warranty repair are the property of Freefly and will not be returned to Buyer. Freefly may use refurbished parts for repairs or replacements. Freefly products are compatible with Freefly software, Freefly parts and Freefly products only.
  • Page 12 of Freefly and will not be returned to Buyer. Freefly may use refurbished parts for non-warranty repair. Law Governing These terms are governed by Washington State law (without regard to conflict of law principles or the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.) Freefly reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice.
  • Page 13 This manual will teach you how to set up, optimize, and use your MōVI Carbon. It also includes detailed descriptions of the system’s features and capabilities to familiarize you with the possibilities of using it in conjunction with the Freefly ecosystem of products.
  • Page 14 The Fujinon XK Cabrio is sharp, parfocal, and has a great zoom range; all at a weight that still allows MōVI Carbon to fly! 3. MōVI Carbon Inner Stage a. The addition of ultra fast inner pan and tilt axes allow MōVI Carbon to reach unprecedented stabilization for a handheld gimbal. 4. Zoom Rate Scale a.
  • Page 15 7. Schneider Filter Kit a. Included in each Carbon is a Schneider Lens Filter adapter along with a set of three ND filters ranging from ND 0.6/0.9/1.2 and a UV filter for lens protection. 8. Shroud a. MōVI Carbon’s shroud is designed to keep the lens and camera safe while reducing the drag of the gimbal when mounted to a moving vehicle, resulting is the smoothest shots possible.
  • Page 16 Weight 8.70kg (19.2lbs) Max Operating Speed* ** 80kph (50mph) *Dependant on external conditions **The addition of the Velocity Kit can increase max speed Operating Temperatures -20° to 50°C (-4 to 122 °F) Mounting System Freefly Toad In The Hole (TITH) Quick Release on s Data Logging Rate 5, 10, and 25 Hz...
  • Page 17 GCU Layout Power Button Select Option (-) a. Push (ON) b. Hold (OFF) c. Double Tap (Sleep/Wake) Back Button 5. Select Option (+) Forward Button 6. micro SD Card Slot | OPERATION MANUAL | 950-00074...
  • Page 18 GCU Connector Layout COM 1 COM 2 12V (1A) | OPERATION MANUAL | 950-00074...
  • Page 19 Connector and Pinouts All connector pinouts are shown looking into the function side of the connectors on the GCU and TSU, unless stated otherwise. Gimbal Control Unit Connector Type Pinout 1. COM 1 JST GH 6-pin 1 - GND 2 - +5V 3 - UARTn_TX 4 - UARTn_RX 5 - UARTn_CTS...
  • Page 20 2. (2) MōVI Pro Battery 6. 2.5mm Driver 9. Aux UART to FRX Cable 3. (2) MōVI Pro Battery 7. 2.0mm Driver 10. MōVI Carbon Travel Case Charger 4. Schneider Compact Freefly RX (not shown) Freefly Ring Pro (not shown) ●...
  • Page 21 n Up Mō I a bon | OPERATION MANUAL | 950-00074...

  • Page 22: Charging Batteries

    MōVI Carbon Essential Setup Right out of the box, MōVI Carbon is almost ready to shoot. Here are some features that give MōVI Carbon the shortest setup time out of the entire MōVI family! 1. Preset Tuning Values a. Stiffnesses, filters, and hold strengths have all been preset on MōVI Carbon to get users up and shooting as soon as possible.
  • Page 23 5. When the AC power adapter LED returns to GREEN, your battery is fully charged. Press the power button on the battery to check the power level, and disconnect the battery from the charger For all warnings concerning the batteries and chargers please refer to the Warning section on page 5.
  • Page 24 Align the male and female parts of the TITH and press them together until you feel the parts engage and hear a click. 3. Hold MōVI Carbon securely; check to see if the TITH engaged correctly and then rotate the TITH to your desired orientation.
  • Page 25 Release Procedure 1. Hold MōVI Carbon securely in one hand so the gimbal does not fall during the release process. 2. While supporting MōVI Carbon, open the lever and press the two release buttons on the TITH simultaneously 3. The male and female parts of the TITH have now released and can now be pulled apart.

  • Page 26: Inserting The Sd Card

    The shroud does not need to be removed to insert and remove SD cards! Unlocking the Inner Stages In order to protect the inner stages during transportation, MoVI Carbon features a inner stage lock. 1. Remove the axis lock to unlock MōVI Carbon’s inner stages.
  • Page 27 There is no need to power the camera separately, everything powers up with MōVI Carbon! Connecting to MōVI Carbon There are many ways for user to take control of MōVI Carbon and all of its settings! The following section will walk you through each one. Mob e Phone/Tab e Mō...
  • Page 28 Home > Radio Config > Radio Action (select Write with Menu Set knob) 4. Press Menu Set knob to enact the write command. 5. Power up MōVI Carbon and hold the Bind button on the FRX for 2-3 seconds. 6. Set Radio Action to Bind.
  • Page 29 For instructions on the operating procedure and other information on MōVI Controller, please visit freeflysystems.com/software-manuals and download MōVI Controller User Manual. PILOT Mō I a bon 1. Power up the PILOT by pushing the power button located below the display screen. 2.
  • Page 30 3. Turn on MōVI Carbon and use the controls at the top of the control screen to move to the Radio Screen. Use “Select Channel” to set MōVI Carbon to the same channel as the PILOT. 4. Press the Bind button on the PILOT and MōVI Carbon within 5 seconds of each other and wait for the the devices to pair automatically.
  • Page 31 Center of Gravity (CG) of the system is carefully dialed in. Once the CG is set, the design of MōVI Carbon ensures that it will not have to be balanced again. Due to this, we strongly advise users to refrain from attempting to adjust or remove parts of MōVI Carbon for use elsewhere.
  • Page 32 This kit will work with Schneider Circular filters that have a diameter of 114mm (4.5”). b. Included with MōVI Carbon are the following filters; ND .6, ND .9, ND1.2, and UV. 4. Carefully thread the retaining ring onto the Schneider Filter Adapter to secure the ND or UV in place.
  • Page 33 ALTA + MōVI Carbon Due to the unique design of the ALTA multirotor family, MōVI Carbon can be mounted on top of the ALTA in SkyView or underneath the ALTA in GroundView. GroundView Items Needed MōVI Carbon 2.5mm Hex driver ●...
  • Page 34 3. Slide the rear landing gear into the slot underneath the GCU from either side and secure it with two M3x8 screws. 4. Connect the ALTA with MōVI Carbon using the Male TITH connector found on the bottom of the ALTA 8.
  • Page 35 ● ● ALTA SkyView Landing Gear* *These items are not included with MōVI Carbon 1. Remove the Quick Release Top Handle by disconnecting it from the TITH connector on top of the ALTA. Attach SkyView Landing Gear to ALTA 8 using the TITH connector underneath the ALTA.
  • Page 36 3. Attach MōVI Carbon to the top of the ALTA 8 and lock into place using the upper TITH connector. For instructions on the operating procedure and other information on the ALTA, please visit freeflysystems.com/software-manuals and download the ALTA Flight Manual.

  • Page 37: Advanced Tuning

    MōVI Carbon. If you are looking for the default tuning values; those can be found on pg#62.
  • Page 38 Jolt Rejection helps prevent MōVI Carbon from overshooting its target orientation when responding to a sudden disturbance. A higher Jolt Rejection value increases the softening of the response; however, values that are too high can cause MōVI Carbon to react too slowly to disturbances.
  • Page 39 3. Open MōVI Carbon app on your mobile device and it connect to MōVI Carbon. 4. If there is a new firmware update, your mobile device will prompt you to update MōVI Carbon. a. A red notification will appear under the ‘Monitor’ menu when an update is available.
  • Page 40 u n Mō I a bon | OPERATION MANUAL | 950-00074...

  • Page 41: Setting Configurations

    Carbon user. Setting Configurations All configuration settings are saved on MōVI Carbon when it is shut down properly. You can also use the MōVI App to save configurations to your phone, these configurations can then be loaded back over to MōVI Carbon quickly and easily.

  • Page 42: Monitor Screen

    MōVI Carbon Embedded Display Configurations MōVI Carbon is equipped with a built-in display and display navigation system. This allows a user to check MōVI Carbon’s system status and make quick adjustments to tuning, tilt mode, radio options, and more Monitor Screen This screen monitors MōVI Carbon’s battery levels and system details including warnings and device...
  • Page 43 Tuning Screens These screens allow users perform manual tuning adjustments to MōVI Carbon without needing to connect to another device. Op on p on 1. Toggle Toggles through the stiffness and filter parameters for each axis. 2. Select Selects the highlighted parameter and moves to the respective parameter adjustment screen.
  • Page 44 Op on p on 1. Previous Screen Button Takes users to the previous GCU menu screen. 2. “+” Button Increases the selected stiffness or filter value by (1) if pressed and (5) if held. 3. “-” Button Decreases the selected stiffness or filter value by (1) if pressed and (5) if held.
  • Page 45 Tilt Mode Screen This screen allows users to control MōVI Carbon’s tilt mode without the need of a second device. Op on p on 1. Tilt Mode Status Displays the current Tilt Mode status. 2. Majestic Angle/Smooth Switches the Tilt Mode from Smooth Lock to Majestic Angle. Pressing Lock the same button will return the Tilt Mode to Smooth Lock.

  • Page 46: Radio Screen

    Radio Screen This screen allows users to select MōVI Carbon’s receiver channel and bind MōVI Carbon to a MIMIC or Pilot FIZ controller . Op on p on 1. Radio Status Displays the signal status and strength. 2. Select Channel Allows the user to select MōVI Carbon’s receiver channel.

  • Page 47: General Configuration

    General Configuration Gene a Menu MōVI Carbon’s settings are accessible through the General icon under the Configurations menu Main Panel Op on p on 1. Gimbal Application Select whether MōVI Carbon will be used in “Handheld” or “Airborne” mode. This selection will affect the center position of the Mode switch in while in Dual-Op by enabling Majestic Pan in “Handheld”...
  • Page 48 1. Heading Assist Use to orient MōVI Carbon under different circumstances. “Fixed Mount” should be used when MōVI Carbon is stationary to avoid any pan drift; “GPS” should be used in high acceleration situations commonly observed when using MōVI Carbon with an aerial platform, and “Compass”...

  • Page 49: Mode Configuration

    Ma es Mode Majestic Mode allows a single user to have complete control over MōVI Carbon by stabilizing the camera and following movement inputs from the user. The Majestic Mode GUI allows a user to configure the Majestic Mode to suit a particular shot.
  • Page 50 . 2. Window (Pan, Tilt, Roll) Define the range of handle movement that will be ignored by MōVI Carbon in Majestic Mode. Higher values will ignore more unintentional movements. 3. Tilt Mode Select “Smooth Lock” or “Majestic Angle” as the tilt mode. Smooth Lock will maintain a set tilt angle regardless of handle position.
  • Page 51 5. Virtual Joystick Use to set or edit keyframe positions. 6. Add/Set/Done Use to add and edit the timelapse keyframes. Select “Add” to place a keyframe in the current pan and tilt orientation of MōVI Carbon. To | OPERATION MANUAL | 950-00074...
  • Page 52 Timelapse works best when Heading assist is set to “Fixed Mount.” This can be set on the Expert panel in the General Menu. MōVI Carbon Keyframe positions may be set by hand or remotely via the MōVI Controller or an authorized 3rd party radio controller.
  • Page 53 2. Target Clip Length Select the desired length of the video resulting from the timelapse images. 3. Target Clip FPS Select the desired frames per second (FPS) in the video resulting from the timelapse images. 4. Total Photos Displays the total number of photos that will be taken during the timelapse.
  • Page 54 Select the mode (Direct, Level Roll, Majestic Pan, Majestic Pan/Tilt) in which the MIMIC controls MōVI Carbon. ● Direct mode allows the MIMIC to control MōVI Carbon’s pan, tilt, and roll movement. Level Roll mode allows the MIMIC to controlMōVI Carbon’s ●...
  • Page 55 Carbon’s pan movement in Majestic mode. ● Majestic Pan/Tilt mode allows the MIMIC to controlMōVI Carbon’s pan and tilt movement in Majestic mode. 2. Camera Type Select the type of camera being used in order to ensure the correct camera control protocol is enacted.
  • Page 56 Ta e Mode Target Mode allows MōVI Carbon to track a GPS coordinate or the Freefly MIMIC automatically. In Target Mode, MōVI Carbon autonomously frames the subject using the positional data from MōVI Carbon and/or MIMIC sensor. Op on p on 1.
  • Page 57 Experimentation with target mode in different situations and environments is recommended before use in productions. Always put MōVI Carbon into “Compass Heading” assist mode and perform a compass calibration before using Target mode in a production environment. | OPERATION MANUAL | 950-00074...
  • Page 58 Append x | OPERATION MANUAL | 950-00074...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting Guide

    Gimbal is still initializing Make sure the gimbal is steady for 5 seconds Gimbal is in sleep mode Tap the ‘Power’ button on MōVI Carbon twice to take MōVI Carbon out of sleep mode. Ho zon (Ro Ax s) Is No Le e...
  • Page 60 Pan/Tilt Speeds are set to ‘0’ Increase the Pan/Tilt speeds to the desired levels by turning the speed knobs on the MōVI Controller. No on o O e FI Possible Cause Possible Solution F/I/Z axes have been ‘Locked’ by the Go to the FIZ Main screen on MōVI Controller and unlock the MōVI Controller axes that are locked.

  • Page 61: Frequently Asked Questions

    Carbon uses high performance coreless motors to provide precise lens control. Can I use my own FIZ system or FIZ controller with Carbon? No, MōVI Carbon’s FIZ system is integrated into its design and cannot be swapped for an off the shelf FIZ system.
  • Page 62 How long will a set of batteries last? A single set of batteries will power Carbon for over 3 hours. This includes powering the FIZ, Camera, and wireless video transmitter. Can I use an external power source to power MōVI Carbon? External power should not be used with MōVI Carbon;...
  • Page 63 Does it have built in ND filters? MōVI Carbon comes with a Schneider 114(4.5”)mm circular filter adapter as well as a set of ND and UV filters ● ND0.6 ● ND0.9 ● ND1.2 ● Is the camera body powered by MōVI Carbon? Yes, the Panasonic GH5S is powered by MōVI Carbon and does not need its own battery!
  • Page 64 MōVI Carbon comes with its own case! This case has been specifically designed to carry everything you need to use MōVI Carbon and protect all your gear during transportation. The best part is that the case is no bigger than the recently redesigned MōVI Pro Travel Case.
  • Page 65 Default Tuning Values Tuning Setting Value Tuning Setting Value Autotune Percentage Target Height Offset Data Logging Target Here Declination Target Mode Gimbal Application Tilt Control Mode Gyro Filter Tilt Hold Strength Heading Assist Tilt Joystick Expo Jolt Rejection Tilt Joystick Smoothing Logging Rate Tilt Joystick Window Map Remote Mode...
  • Page 66 Data Logging Fields Field Field Units Description Accel X The IMU derived acceleration along the X axis Accel Y The IMU derived acceleration along the Y axis Accel Z The IMU derived acceleration along the Z axis Baro Height Height derived by barometric pressure measurement Charge Total charge remaining in the battery packs Current...
  • Page 67 Heading Assist is set to OFF. To avoid potential corruption of data, data logging should be set to OFF before de-powering the MōVI Carbon. Data Logging exports a wide range of parameters and is currently available for use in a raw format.

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