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A8 mini User Manual v1.5

A8 mini

4K AI MINI ZOOM

GIMBAL CAMERA

USER MANUAL

V1.5

Aug 2023

2023 SIYI Technology Copyright

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Page 1 A8 mini User Manual v1.5 A8 mini 4K AI MINI ZOOM GIMBAL CAMERA USER MANUAL V1.5 Aug 2023 2023 SIYI Technology Copyright...
Page 2 HDR and starlight night vision extend the application scenarios to both day and night. In addition, it has CVBS (AV) output for analog FPV. In a word, A8 mini can be widely used for small-size drones, UGV, USV, robotics, RC hobby planes.
Page 3 A8 mini User Manual v1.5 SIYI User Group - Facebook SIYI Official Store (https://shop.siyi.biz) SIYI Official AliExpress Store (https://siyi.aliexpress.com) SIYI YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/SIYITech) 2023 SIYI Technology Copyright...
Page 4 A8 mini User Manual v1.5 User Manual Update Log Version Date Updates 1. Trouble shooting for abnormal gimbal attitude. 2. User manual update log. 2023.8 3. Main firmware update log. 4. SIYI FPV app update log. 1. Instruction for gimbal Mavlink control.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
2.3 Interesting Functions and Cautions ......................17 3 GIMBAL CONTROL ............................. 18 3.1 Control Gimbal Camera from SIYI FPV App or SIYI QGC App on SIYI Handheld Ground Station . 18 3.1.1 Preparation .............................. 18 3.1.2 Gimbal Pitch and Yaw Rotation ......................20 3.1.3 Zoom ................................
Page 6 3.3.4 SIYI Gimbal Camera SDK Communication Code Examples ............37 3.3.5 SDK CRC16 Code ..........................39 3.3.6 Advanced Guide for SIYI Gimbal SDK Integration ................40 3.4 Control SIYI Gimbal Camera in SIYI QGC Windows Software through HM30 Image Transmission System ................................... 44 3.4.1 Preparation .............................. 44 3.4.2 Gimbal Pitch and Yaw Rotation ......................
Page 7 A8 mini User Manual v1.5 6.1 Gimbal / Zoom Firmware Update ........................ 80 6.2 Camera Firmware Update ..........................83 6.3 Gimbal Camera Configuration ........................85 6.3.1 Channel Configuration........................... 85 6.3.2 Camera Configuration ........................... 87 6.3.3 Gimbal Calibration ..........................87 6.4 Main Firmware Update Log ......................... 92 7 After-sale Service ..............................
Page 8: Read Tips
SIYI Technology is not obliged to any of the damage, loss, or injury. It is prohibited to use SIYI products for military purpose. Users under 14 years’ old should follow an...
Page 9: Storage/Carrying/Recycling
Disassembling or modification to the system is prohibited without permission from its manufacturer, SIYI Technology. Storage/Carrying/Recycling When your SIYI products are stand idle, or you are bringing it outdoors, or the system reached service life, then please do read the precautions below. CAUTION Always place your SIYI products at places where babies or kids do not reach.
Page 10: Introduction
4K video recording and photography. Up to 6x digital zoom. The scenery is clear, making it easy to produce grand pictures. *The images recorded by A8 mini will have GPS location information and time attributes. Starlight Night Vision The ultra-sensitive starlight CMOS keep images bright in low light environment.
Page 11 *Developing on SIYI SDK through Ethernet UDP or UART can control SIYI optical pods by protocol and acquire relevant data. *The Mavlink protocol control for SIYI optical pods is in development and will be supported by upgrade later. Gimbal Motion Mode...
Page 12 A8 mini User Manual v1.5 High Accuracy and High Collaboration Control Algorithms SIYI has made multiple breakthroughs in control algorithms and stabilization algorithms. IMU Calibration Algorithms Compensate and correct errors of the inertial measurement unit, reduce interference factors such as zero bias, scale factor, inter-axis error, temperature drift, noise, etc., greatly improve the measurement accuracy of IMU, and improve...
Page 13 FPV through CVBS video output and analog image transmission system. *A8 mini configured as ultra-low-latency mode, CVBS output to analog FPV transmitter, view from the monitor connected to FPV receiver, the overall latency is 60ms. Direct HDMI output from A8 mini to monitor, the latency is 65ms.
Page 16: Ports On A8 Mini
DP / DM / RX- / RX+ / TX- / TX+ / GND / CVBS / NC 3S-6S / 3S-6S / GND / GND Mark The early manufacturing lots of A8 mini may not support 6S input, please refer to the product sticker and carefully use. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 18: Technical Specification
Controllable Yaw Angle -160° ~ +160° Rotatable Roll Angle -30° ~ +30° Camera Fixed Focal Length Lens 6X Digital Equivalent Focal Length 21 mm Image Sensor Sony 1/1.7-inch, 8 MP effective resolution 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 19 Still Photography Mode Single White Balance Auto Mark To make sure that you get smoothly recorded video, please format the SD card, and make the minimum storage unit as 64 KB before recording. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 20: Packing List
SIYI gimbal, another goes to flight controller) 1 x 3 in 1 Control Cable (A universal cable for ZT30, ZR30, and A8 mini, it connects SIYI gimbal’s control signal port with SIYI link and controller, including UART control input, S.Bus input and output)
Page 21: Indicator Definition
A8 mini User Manual v1.5 1.5 Indicator Definition The status indicator on SIYI gimbal uses three different colors and different blinking frequencies to indicate the system’s working or abnormal status. Solid Green: Normally working. Slow Green Blinks: S.Bus signal input is normal.
Page 22: Get Ready To Use A8 Mini
Screw Holes’ Position and Distance Mark The specs of the screws for fixing the four tube screws are M.25*8 mm. Quantity: 4. Welcome to contact SIYI to get the SIYI Gimbal 3D Model for pre-installation. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 23: Connection And Power
SIYI optical pod and gimbal camera can be powered in many ways. If you plan to carry SIYI gimbal by your plane and the plane may roll in a wide margin, then please use connect SIYI gimbal’s power port directly by a 3S to 6S power battery, not through power distribution board or air unit.
Page 24: Interesting Functions And Cautions
Mark Location information can only be acquired from Mavlink protocol at this moment. The above functions are only available in SIYI optical pods and gimbal cameras which support capturing pictures and TF card recording. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 25: Gimbal Control
3.1 Control Gimbal Camera from SIYI FPV App or SIYI QGC App on SIYI Handheld Ground Station Gimbal connects to air unit directly to control gimbal rotation, gimbal functions, and video display in SIYI FPV app or SIYI QGC app when the air unit is communicating with the ground station. 3.1.1 Preparation It is necessary to prepare the tools, firmware, and software below before controlling gimbal camera in this way.
Page 26 SIYI FPV App Steps 1. Power air unit and bind it with ground station. 2. Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect the air unit’s Ethernet port with the gimbal camera’s Ethernet port. 3. Update SIYI FPV app to the latest.
Page 27: Gimbal Pitch And Yaw Rotation
SIYI QGC App Steps 1. Power air unit and bind it with ground station. 2. Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect the air unit’s Ethernet port with the gimbal camera’s Ethernet port. 3. Run SIYI QGC app, go to “Comm Links – Video Settings”, and select “RTSP Video Stream”...
Page 28: Take Pictures And Record Video
3.1.4 Take pictures and Record Video While SIYI FPV App or SIYI QGC app is running, Touch “Photo” icon once on to take a picture. Touch “Record” icon to start video recording. Touch “Recording” icon to stop video recording.
Page 29 SIYI gimbal camera) ⚫ A8 mini Gimbal Camera Mark Above products can be purchased from SIYI directly or from SIYI authorized dealers. ⚫ SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable ⚫ 3 in 1 Control Cable (For ZT30, ZR30, and A8 mini) ⚫...
Page 30 Steps 1. Power MK15 air unit and bind it with MK15 remote controller. 2. Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect MK15 air unit’s Ethernet port with gimbal camera’s Ethernet port. 3. Wire the 3 in 1 Control Cable with the MK15 / HM30 Air Unit S.Bus Y Cable.
Page 31: Gimbal Pitch And Yaw Rotation (Taking An Example Of Mk15 Dials)
3.2.2 Gimbal Pitch and Yaw Rotation (Taking an example of MK15 Dials) Below are suggested MK15 channel mapping settings for testing, customers are free to assign MK15 channel mappings as required through SIYI TX app. ⚫ Channel 7 = Left Dial (Reversed) ⚫...
Page 32: Zoom (Taking An Example Of Mk15 Switches)
A8 mini User Manual v1.5 ⚫ Channel 12 = Button D In SIYI PC Assistant, map “Yaw” function to channel 7 and “Pitch” to channel 8, “Center” to channel 12. Then, if you operate the left dial on MK15 remote controller, gimbal will rotate on yaw axis.
Page 33: Take Pictures And Record Video (Taking An Example Of Mk15 Buttons)
⚫ Channel 9 = Button A ⚫ Channel 10 = Button B In SIYI PC Assistant, map “Photo” function to channel 9 and “Record” to channel Then, if you press button A on MK15 remote controller, camera will take a picture.
Page 34: Uart / Udp Control (Through Sdk)
A8 mini User Manual v1.5 3.3 UART / UDP Control (through SDK) SIYI gimbal camera provides control protocol for all customers. Please refer to the below guide for secondary development based on SIYI gimbal camera. 3.3.1 SDK Protocol Format Field...
Page 35 0: Stop zooming in / out (send when int8_t zoom released from control command) -1: Start zooming out ACK data format Current (hybrid) zoom multiples, uint16_t zoom_multiple (zoom_multiple / 10, accurate to one decimal point) 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 36 1. Auto focus command is only available for optical zoom gimbal cameras like ZT30, ZR30, and ZR10 at this moment. 2. Under this command, A8 mini can only do manual zoom and cannot do auto focus. Absolute Zoom and Auto Focus...
Page 37 1: gimbal centers to position 0 ACK data format 1: Success uint8_t 0: Fail Acquire Gimbal Configuration Information CMD_ID:0x0A------Acquire Gimbal Configuration Information Send data format Data Type Data Name Description ACK data format 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 38 1: Fail to take a photo (Please check if TF card is inserted) uint8_t info_type 2: HDR ON 3: HDR OFF 4: Fail to record a video (Please check if TF card is inserted) 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 39 Roll axis rotation speed int16_t Mark: The above data to be divided by 10 is the actual degree, accuracy in one decimal place. Set Gimbal Control Angle CMD_ID:0x0E------Set Gimbal Control Angle 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 40 ⚫ A8 mini: -90.0 ~ 25.0 degree ⚫ ZR10 / ZR30 / ZT30: Same with A8 mini Mark: 1. The accuracy of the control angle is in one decimal place. Eg: Set yaw as 60.5 degrees, the command number should be set as 605.
Page 41 Mark: Set camera image type command is only available for ZT30 at this moment. Read Temperature of a Point CMD_ID:0x12------Read Temperature of a Point Send data format Data Type Data Name Description 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 42 Min temperature in the box / 100 (two temp_min uint16_t decimal places) X coordinate of the max temperature temp_max_x uint16_t in the box Y coordinate of the max temperature temp_max_y uint16_t in the box 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 44: Siyi Gimbal Camera Sdk Communication Interface
⚫ Port Number: 37260 ⚫ Heartbeat Package Data: 55 66 01 01 00 00 00 00 00 59 8B 3.3.4 SIYI Gimbal Camera SDK Communication Code Examples Zoom 1 55 66 01 01 00 00 00 05 01 8d 64...
Page 45 Set Video Output as CVBS (Only available on A8 mini, restart to take effect) 55 66 01 01 00 00 00 0c 07 d3 be Turn Off both CVBS and HDMI Output (Only available on A8 mini, restart to take effect) 55 66 01 01 00 00 00 0c 08 3c 4f...
Page 46: Sdk Crc16 Code
= 0; crc_result= CRC16_cal(pbuf,len, 0); *p_result = crc_result; return 2; const uint16_t crc16_tab[256]= {0x0,0x1021,0x2042,0x3063,0x4084,0x50a5,0x60c6,0x70e7, 0x8108,0x9129,0xa14a,0xb16b,0xc18c,0xd1ad,0xe1ce,0xf1ef, 0x1231,0x210,0x3273,0x2252,0x52b5,0x4294,0x72f7,0x62d6, 0x9339,0x8318,0xb37b,0xa35a,0xd3bd,0xc39c,0xf3ff,0xe3de, 0x2462,0x3443,0x420,0x1401,0x64e6,0x74c7,0x44a4,0x5485, 0xa56a,0xb54b,0x8528,0x9509,0xe5ee,0xf5cf,0xc5ac,0xd58d, 0x3653,0x2672,0x1611,0x630,0x76d7,0x66f6,0x5695,0x46b4, 0xb75b,0xa77a,0x9719,0x8738,0xf7df,0xe7fe,0xd79d,0xc7bc, 0x48c4,0x58e5,0x6886,0x78a7,0x840,0x1861,0x2802,0x3823, 0xc9cc,0xd9ed,0xe98e,0xf9af,0x8948,0x9969,0xa90a,0xb92b, 0x5af5,0x4ad4,0x7ab7,0x6a96,0x1a71,0xa50,0x3a33,0x2a12, 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 47: Advanced Guide For Siyi Gimbal Sdk Integration
Before using the guide, please do read the chapter 3.3.1 to 3.3.5 of the user manual. This guide is using UDP protocol: 1. Go to chapter 3.3.4 of this manual for SIYI Gimbal Camera SDK Communication Code Examples and fill your required examples to “send_buff” following the below format in hexadecimal.
Page 48 7. Following the above steps, compile and run the SDK and you will see the printed data below, which means data can be sent and received normally. At this moment, please observe if the gimbal camera executes the relevant actions. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 49 = {0}; /* Create UDP Socket AF_INET: ipv4 addresses SOCK_DGRAM: UDP protocol automatically choose the default protocol of the relevant type if ((sockfd = socket(AF_INET, SOCK_DGRAM, 0)) < 0) { perror("socket"); exit(1); 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 50 “src_addr” and “addrlen” should be filled before calling, the actual size of the sender will be filled after calling recv_len = recvfrom(sockfd, recv_buf, RECV_BUUF_SIZE, 0, (struct sockaddr *)&recv_addr, &addr_len); if (recv_len < 0) { perror("recvfrom"); 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 51: Control Siyi Gimbal Camera In Siyi Qgc Windows Software Through Hm30 Image Transmission System
3.4 Control SIYI Gimbal Camera in SIYI QGC Windows Software through HM30 Image Transmission System Gimbal camera connects to air unit directly to control gimbal rotation, gimbal functions, and video display in SIYI QGC Windows software when the air unit is communicating with the ground unit. 3.4.1 Preparation It is necessary to prepare tools, firmware, and software below before controlling gimbal camera in this way.
Page 52 Steps 1. Power air unit and bind it with ground unit. 2. Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect the air unit’s Ethernet port with the gimbal camera’s Ethernet port. 3. Then use HM30 Ground Unit LAN to RJ45 cable to connect the ground unit’s LAN port with the computer’s RJ45 port.
Page 53: Gimbal Pitch And Yaw Rotation
A8 mini User Manual v1.5 4. Modify the computer’s Ethernet settings to have the same gateway with SIYI link and avoid IP addresses conflict. For example, let’s assign “192.168.144.30” for the computer IP addresses. 5. Run SIYI QGC Windows software, go to “Comm Links – Video Settings”, and select “RTSP Video Stream”...
Page 54: Zoom
Click “Photo” icon once on to take a picture. Click “Record” icon to start video recording. Click “Recording” icon to stop video recording. Mark Before taking a picture or recording video, it is necessary to insert SD card into gimbal camera. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 55: Control Siyi Gimbal Camera By The Ardupilot Driver Through Uart
⚫ Ardupilot Flight Controller (v4.3.1 and above firmware) ⚫ A8 mini Gimbal Camera Mark Above products can be purchased from SIYI directly or from SIYI authorized dealers. ⚫ SIYI Gimbal to Ardupilot Flight Controller UART Cable Mark Above tools should be made by customers at this moment.
Page 56 A8 mini User Manual v1.5 SIYI will provide a standard cable to support the direct connection between Ardupilot flight controller and SIYI gimbal. Welcome to follow our product updates! ⚫ Mission Planner Mark Above software can be downloaded from Mission Planner official link.
Page 57 ⚫ MNT1_RC_RATE to 90 (deg/s) to control speed of gimbal when using RC targetting ⚫ CAN1_TYPE to 4 (Mount / SIYI) to allow control of the camera. ⚫ RC6_OPTION = 213 (“Mount Pitch”) to control the gimbal’s pitch angle with RC channel 6 ⚫...
Page 58: Control Siyi Gimbal Camera By Mavlink Gimbal Protocol Through Uart
⚫ PX4 / Ardupilot Flight Controller ⚫ A8 mini Gimbal Camera Mark Above products can be purchased from SIYI directly or from SIYI authorized dealers. ⚫ SIYI Gimbal to Ardupilot Flight Controller UART Cable Mark 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 59 Above tools should be made by customers at this moment. Please refer to the below picture for pinouts and diagram. SIYI will provide a standard cable to support the direct connection between PX4 / Ardupilot flight controller and SIYI gimbal. Welcome to follow our product updates! ⚫...
Page 60 ⚫ RC9_OPTION = 166 (“Camera Record Video”) to start/stop recording of video ⚫ RC9_OPTION = 167 (“Camera Zoom”) to zoom in and out ⚫ RC9_OPTION = 168 (“Camera Manual Focus”) to adjust focus in and out 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 61: Integrate Mavlink Flight Controller Attitude To Improve Gimbal Performance While Aircraft Attitude Is Changing Fast
⚫ PX4 / Ardupilot Flight Controller ⚫ A8 mini Gimbal Camera Mark Above products can be purchased from SIYI directly or from SIYI authorized dealers. ⚫ SIYI Gimbal to PX4 / Ardupilot Flight Controller UART Cable Mark 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 62 Above tools should be made by customers at this moment. Please refer to the below picture for pinouts and diagram. SIYI will provide a standard cable to support the direct connection between PX4 / Ardupilot flight controller and SIYI gimbal. Welcome to follow our product updates! ⚫...
Page 63 ⚫ SERIAL1_BAUD to “115” for 115200 bps ⚫ SR1_EXTRA1 to “50” to set flight controller attitude angle data sending frequency. After configuration, it is necessary to “Write Parameters” and reboot the flight controller to take effect. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 64: Necessary Trouble Shooting Steps When Gimbal Attitude Control Is Abnormal
Optimize Installation 1. Gimbal Mounting 2. Gimbal connection cables to power, Ethernet, and control should be soft. 3. Are dampers original? 4. Check drone vibration and propeller dynamic balance. PROBLEM SOLVED PROBLEM STILL 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 65 Altitude Data PROBLEM SOLVED PROBLEM STILL Final Trouble Shooting Before Contacting SIYI 1. If the gimbal was modified or disassembled? 2. If the gimbal was damaged by external force? Contact SIYI Support 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 66: Video Output
Mark The default video output method of A8 mini gimbal is Ethernet. When “Video Output” option is set as “OFF” in SIYI FPV app, A8 mini’s Ethernet video output will get the best performance. 4.1 Output and Display Video Stream on SIYI Ground Station...
Page 67 ⚫ HM30 Full HD Image Transmission System ⚫ A8 mini Gimbal Camera Mark Above products can be purchased from SIYI directly or from SIYI authorized dealers. ⚫ SIYI Gimbal to Link Cable Mark Above tools come with product package.
Page 68 SIYI FPV App Steps 1. Power air unit and bind it with ground unit. 2. Use SIYI Gimbal to SIYI Link Cable to connect the air unit’s Ethernet port with the gimbal camera’s Ethernet port. 3. Update SIYI FPV app to the latest.
Page 69: Output Video Stream To Windows Device Through Hm30 Full Hd Image Transmission System
Image Transmission System Gimbal camera connects to HM30 air unit directly, then video will be displayed in SIYI QGC Windows software when the air unit is communicating with the ground unit. Please refer to chapter 3.4 of this manual for details.
Page 70 Ethernet port to Windows device’s RJ45 port. If your computer does not come with RJ45 port, it is suggested to use an RJ45 to USB converter. 3. Modify the computer’s Ethernet settings to have the same gateway with SIYI link and avoid IP addresses conflict.
Page 71: Output Video To Third-Party Link
A8 mini User Manual v1.5 4. Run SIYI QGC Windows software, go to “Comm Links – Video Settings”, and select “RTSP Video Stream” for “Source”, then enter the default RTSP addresses of SIYI gimbal camera, video stream will display. Gimbal motion and camera functions can be controlled by mouse in QGroundControl.
Page 72: Output By Hdmi
SIYI QGC Android app and Windows software support video display from third-party links as well. 4.6 Output by HDMI A8 mini can output video to any HDMI monitor or to third-party link which support HDMI input through the Micro-HDMI port. Mark The default video output mode of A8 mini is Ethernet.
Page 73: Output By Cvbs / Av Signal
The default video output method of A8 mini is Ethernet. Go to the “Gimbal Config” page in SIYI Assistant program to change the video output mode to “CVBS”, then A8 mini video stream will output as AV signal through the CVBS pin in the Ethernet port.
Page 74: Video Output To Android Device
2. Check Camera IP addresses and RTSP addresses. 3. If you are using SIYI FPV app, check the connection status, app version, video stream settings. 4. If you are using SIYI handheld ground stations, check the Ethernet switch in Android system.
Page 75 If the communication is good, then check if the video cable between the camera and the link’s air unit is good, and if the voltage input is in normal range. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 76: Video Output To Windows Device
Successful Network Communication Network Communication Failed 2. Input SIYI gimbal camera’s default IP addresses “192.168.144.25” and press the “Enter” key to check if the communication is successful. If it is, please check the RTSP addresses in the software or try to switch to another software.
Page 77: Common Ip Addresses
⚫ SIYI Camera 1 Sub Stream: 192.168.144.25: 37255 ⚫ SIYI Camera 2 Main Stream: 192.168.144.26: 37256 ⚫ SIYI Camera 2 Sub Stream: 192.168.144.26: 37255 Mark SIYI cameras released after ZT30 (including ZT30) start to use the new addresses. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 78 A8 mini User Manual v1.5 SIYI cameras released before ZT30 still use the old addresses, including ZR30, A2 mini, A8 mini, ZR10, R1M Recording FPV Camera, etc. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 79: Siyi Fpv App
Mark This chapter is edited based on SIYI FPV App v2.5.12.572. SIYI FPV App can be download from the relevant product pages on SIYI official website. SIYI FPV App compatible SIYI devices. ⚫ ZT30 Four-Sensor Optical Pod ⚫ ZR30 4K AI 180X Hybrid Zoom Optical Pod ⚫...
Page 81: Settings
IP addresses, custom app interface, and switch video decoding type. About Settings Camera IP: Select between SIYI Camera 1 and SIYI Camera 2, between main stream and sub stream, select or input video stream RTSP addresses, disable image, or rotate the relevant image in 180 degrees.
Page 82: Link Status
OSD: Enable / disable standard OSD information. Mavlink OSD: Enable / disable Mavlink OSD information. Speed Unit: Switch speed unit between meter per seconds and kilometer per hour. Longitude and Latitude: Enable / disable information. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 83: Gimbal Camera
Auto Record: Turn on / off automatically video recording by TF card on gimbal camera start. Record Resolution: Switch camera record resolution between HD (720p), Full HD (1080p), 2K, and 4K (under 4K recording resolution, A8 mini camera does not zoom). Video Resolution: Switch camera real-time streaming resolution between HD (720p) and Full HD (1080p).
Page 84 Video Output: Switch gimbal camera’s video output method. ⚫ HDMI: A8 mini gimbal camera outputs video stream through the Micro-HDMI port. ⚫ CVBS: A8 mini gimbal camera outputs video stream through the CVBS pin of the Ethernet port by AV signal.
Page 85: About Siyi Fpv
A8 mini User Manual v1.5 5.4 About SIYI FPV Displays the software version of SIYI FPV and common contact information of SIYI Technology. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 86: Siyi Fpv App Update Log
2. New: Google map is supported. Updates 3. Fix: Flight controller location was no accurate. New icons for flight controller location and device location. 4. New: Status indication for missing TF card. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 87: Firmware Upgrade And Configuration
A8 mini User Manual v1.5 6 Firmware Upgrade and Configuration SIYI PC Assistant is a Windows software developed by SIYI to configure many SIYI products for configuration, firmware update, and calibration. Mark The manual is edited based on SIYI PC Assistant v1.3.4.
Page 88 2. Use the USB-C to USB-A cable to connect Windows device’s USB-A port to gimbal camera’s USB-C port. 3. Run “SIYI PC Assistant” and switch to “Upload” page to check gimbal camera’s current firmware version. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 89 And click “Upgrade” and wait till it is “100%” finished. Mark Before updating any firmware, gimbal camera should be powered. It is the same process for both gimbal firmware and zoom firmware. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 90: Camera Firmware Update
A8 mini User Manual v1.5 6.2 Camera Firmware Update The camera firmware of SIYI gimbal camera should be upgraded by SD card. Before upgrading, it is necessary to prepare the tools, software, and firmware below. ⚫ Micro-SD Card (Class10, FAT32) Mark Customers should prepare the above tools.
Page 91 2. Restart gimbal camera and wait for 3 to 5 minutes. Camera firmware will be flashed automatically. 3. Run SIYI FPV app or SIYI PC Assistant software to check if camera firmware is updated successfully. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 92: Gimbal Camera Configuration
A8 mini User Manual v1.5 6.3 Gimbal Camera Configuration SIYI gimbal camera can be connected to SIYI PC Assistant for channel settings and camera settings. 6.3.1 Channel Configuration The “Channel Config” menu under “Gimbal Config” menu can assign the below gimbal camera functions to up to 16 channels and an idle channel (disabled).
Page 93 ⚫ Image Mode: Select the video stream’s image type and camera source. Single image or split image. Zoom camera, wide angle camera, or thermal imaging camera. Max three switches to be assigned for different image mode (for ZT30 only). 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 94: Camera Configuration
A8 mini User Manual v1.5 6.3.2 Camera Configuration The “Gimbal Config” menu also supports abundant and core features of SIYI gimbal camera, such as, checking camera firmware version, modifying camera IP addresses, selecting camera source for main / sub stream and video recording, switching camera resolution or zoom mode, enabling / disabling thermal camera’s...
Page 95 IMU is static. Do not touch or vibrate the gimbal camera. Then go for “Start Checking”. 2. The PC assistant start to check IMU status automatically to determine if the gimbal should be calibrated. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 96 6. The message box will say again “please follow the message box and place the gimbal camera on a flat surface and make sure that the IMU is static. Do not touch or vibrate the gimbal camera”. 7. IMU calibration menu will display “calibrating”. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 97 Accelerator hexahedral calibration can calibrate the accelerator’s sensitivity, zero bias, and inter axis error, etc. During calibration, the gimbal should be placed in all hexahedrons to record accelerator’s output value on each orientation and build the 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 99: Main Firmware Update Log
Updates 5. Improve: Status indication of successfully integrated flight controller attitude data through gimbal indicator and SIYI FPV app. 6. New: Integrate Mavlink gimbal control. 7. New: 64G / 128G / 256G / 512G storage is supported by TF card.
Page 100 9. Improve: No temperature detection unless gimbal is under constant temperature calibration. 10. Improve: Gimbal will not center when it hits roll limit. 11. Fix: Roll angle will keep when gimbal is heading down during flight. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 101: After-Sale Service
⚫ Product Defect ⚫ Product Damage SIYI products under the two situations can be sent back to SIYI for repairing. Defect products with valid warranty can be repaired for free. Defect products without valid warranty or damaged products should be charged of repair fees after repairing.
Page 102: Warranty
It is requested beyond seven (7) calendar days of receiving a product. A product sent to SIYI for Return & Refund Service does not include all original accessories, attachments or packaging, or any item is not in new or like-new condition, i.e., with cracks, dents, or scratches.
Page 103: 15-Day Replacement
Damage is caused to the product by uncontrollable external factors, including fire, floods, high winds, or lightning strikes. A product is not delivered to SIYI within seven (7) calendar days after Return & Refund Service confirmation is sent from SIYI.
Page 104 Damage is caused by uncontrollable external factors, including fires, floods, high winds, or lightning strikes. Received product has not been sent back to SIYI seven (7) calendar days after replacement confirmation from SIYI. Proof of damage during transit issued by the carrier cannot be provided.
Page 105: 1-Year Warranty Repair
Charges may apply for services not covered by this Limited Warranty. Please contact SIYI for information specific to your location. Please note that the warranty service is only available in the respective SIYI service regions where you purchased your SIYI product.
Page 106 Damage caused by reliability or compatibility issues when using unauthorized third- party parts. Damage caused by operating the unit with a low-charged or defective battery. Products or parts with an altered identification label or from which the identification label has been removed. 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...
Page 107 A8 mini User Manual v1.5 SIYI Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd Business Inquiry: info@siyi.biz Phone: +86 400 838 2918 A/S Center: support@siyi.biz 2023 SIYI Technology Co., Ltd, All Rights Reserved...

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