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  • Page 1 U S E R FREEFLY SYSTEMS INNOVATION...
  • Page 2 Freefly represents the intersection of art and technology. Our team consists of industry leading specialists all focused on one task - inventing solutions to allow unrestricted camera movement. Freefly initially created the CineStar line of multi-rotor camera platforms, which allowed smooth, stable and dynamic low-altitude aerial imagery. After years of research and development in camera stability, Freefly has created the MōVI stabilized camera gimbal.
  • Page 3 >< • • The Freefly MōVI is a digital 3 axis stabilization system that relies on both active motor driven components and passive inertial stabilization. Passive stabilization relies on the principles of inertia (tendency of an object to resist change in its motion) and requires that the camera is well-balanced in the Pan, Tilt, and Roll Axes.
  • Page 4 MōVI COMPONENTS: Pan Motor Pan Axis Roll Adjustment Point 2 Roll Motor Roll Axis Tilt Motor Tilt Axis Tilt Front to Back Adjustment Roll Adjustment Point 1 Tilt Vertical Adjustment...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 01 GETTING STARTED Batteries and Battery Charger: Charging the Battery Installing the Battery Mounting the Camera 02 BALANCING the MōVI Step 1: Tilt Axis Front to Back Balance Step 2: Tilt Axis Vertical Balance Step 3: Roll Balance Step 4: Pan Balance CONVERTING M10 to MR Attaching Landing Gear Legs &...
  • Page 6 NOTICE BOX CONTENTS All instructions, warranties and other documents are subject to change Qty 1 - MōVI M10 Handheld Stabilizer at the sole discretion of Freefly Systems Inc. (“Freefly”). For up-to-date Qty 1 - MōVI Top Handle product literature, visit www.freeflysystems.com. Qty 1 - Stand Qty 2 - Freefly 14.8V 2.6Ah MōVI Batteries DISCLAIMER...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED...

  • Page 8: Batteries And Battery Charger

    • Always use Freefly-approved LiPo batteries. • Always inspect the battery before charging. • Always connect the positive red lead (+) and negative black lead (-) GENERAL GUIDELINES AND WARNINGS terminals of the battery to the charger terminals correctly.
  • Page 9 CHARGING PROCESS WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BATTERY DISPOSAL: • Never charge or use a LiPo battery that shows any damage or NOTICE: LiPo batteries require special handling for safe disposal. The disfigurement of any kind, as this may be a sign of internal damage. following steps must be taken to avoid damage or injury to yourself, Any damage to the protective cover, wiring or plugs is also reason to your property or anyone who comes in contact with the battery.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    ‘LiPo’ ‘3A’ socket. 6.Connect the Freefly 4s 2.6Ah battery to the charge lead. Always connect the positive red lead (+) and negative black lead (-) terminals to the corresponding colored terminals on the charger. 7.Connect the battery balance lead to the “4S” balance socket on the side of the charger.

  • Page 11: Installing The Battery

    INSTALLING BATTERY in the MōVI The MōVI battery is custom designed to fit snugly in the MōVI battery compartment. The battery is retained using a lightweight o-ring and carbon latch mechanism. Be careful when installing/removing the battery to avoid damaging the battery lead and balance lead.

  • Page 12: Mounting The Camera

    GETTING STARTED MOUNTING the CAMERA The MōVI uses a custom lightweight adjustable camera rail to allow you to easily balance, install, and remove your camera package. It is important that you fully build your camera package prior to installing it on the M10. Adding accessories after balancing the M10 would necessitate re-balancing, so it is best to install all accessories (follow focus Attach the camera rail to your camera using the provided ¼...

  • Page 13: Balancing The Mōvi

    One of the most critical factors in achieving optimal performance from the MōVI is proper balancing. The better the camera is balanced, the less work the motors have to do to achieve a stable shot. Accurate balance is highly critical in shots where the MōVI will be subjected to extreme movements or accelerations (running, horseback, biking, car mount, helicopter, etc.).
  • Page 14 BALANCING the MōVI STEP TILT FRONT-TO-BACK BALANCE: slide adjustable camera The goal with Step 1 is to balance the camera front-to-back on the Tilt plate to balance tilt axis Axis. When the proper front/back tilt balance is achieved, the camera will stay level if you remove your hands.
  • Page 15 Loosen the camera rail toggle clamp and attach the camera rail to the camera platform. Slide the camera forward or backwards until the Tilt Axis remains level denotes center of gravity). Tighten the middle toggle clamp to lock the camera plate in position. Note: Please be sure the toggle clamp is adequately tight.

  • Page 16: Step 2: Tilt Axis Vertical Balance

    BALANCING the MōVI STEP TILT AXIS VERTICAL BALANCE: Now that we have successfully balanced the Tilt Axis front-to-back, we need to adjust the Tilt Axis vertical balance. To adjust the vertical balance, there are 2 toggle clamps on the four small side tubes. Adjust the camera position vertically until it is balanced such that you can rotate the camera to any tilt angle and it will naturally stay wherever adjust height of crossbar to...
  • Page 17 Identify which way the camera needs to be adjusted by tipping the camera lens down 20 degrees. If the camera returns to horizontal, then the Tilt Axis is bottom heavy. If the camera continues to rotate down when released, then Tilt Vertical Axis is top heavy. Rotate the Tilt Axis so that the camera lens Loosen the 2 vertical adjustment toggles.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Roll Balance

    BALANCING the MōVI roll balance STEP adjustment point 2 ROLL BALANCE: roll balance With the Tilt Axis completely balanced, we can move onto balancing adjustment point 1 the Roll Axis. There are 2 potential places to balance the Roll Axis, and it will depend on your particular camera package as to how you go about balancing.
  • Page 19 Loosen the 2 outer toggle clamps on the camera platform and slide camera and platform side-to-side to achieve proper balance. M4 SCREWS If you run out of room to adjust for balance, then loosen the 3x M4 screws on the roll beam and slide the entire assembly to achieve balance. Note: The 3x M4 screws only need to be loosened enough to allow the roll beam to slide freely.

  • Page 20: Step 4: Pan Balance

    BALANCING the MōVI tip the gimbal to check pan axis balance slide pan knuckle to STEP adjust pan balance PAN BALANCE: Pan is perhaps the most difficult axis to visualize balancing. The end goal is that the entire mass below the pan motor would be balanced on the central axis line of the pan motor.
  • Page 21 FORE /AFT PAN BALANCE: 1. Mount the MōVI in the stand with the power off. 2. Align the MōVI such that the camera lens is 3. Using the handles, rotate the MōVI 5-10 degrees lined up with the long top handle bar. and observe which way pan rotates.
  • Page 22 LEFT/RIGHT PAN BALANCE: 1. Mount the MōVI in the stand with the lens 2. Using the handles, rotate the MōVI 5-10 degrees, 3. If the MōVI rotates the lens to the left, it indicates pointing forwards (perpendicular to main so the lens is pointing up and observe which that the Pan Axis vertical tube needs to be handle cross tube).

  • Page 23: Converting M10 To Mr

    CONVERTING M10 to MR...
  • Page 24 CONVERTING M10 to MR CONVERSION: The MōVI M10 is designed to quickly transform to the Multirotor (MR) version. The following steps will allow you to convert your M10 to MR and mount the gimbal to a CineStar multirotor. 03—P17...
  • Page 25 Attach the rear landing gear leg to the M10. M3 SCREWS Attach the left and right landing gear legs and tubes to the M10 using the provided M3 x 8 Socket Head Cap Screws. M3 SCREWS Attach the Octo Suspension Plate using the provided M3x10 Socket Head Cap Screws. 03—P18...
  • Page 26 BLUETOOTH PAIRING GUIDE AND CONNECTION TO FREEFLY CONFIGURATOR: 1.Power the MōVI stabilizer and wait for it to boot correctly. Under control panel > Hardware and Sound > Bluetooth Devices ••• ••• Click on “Add Wireless Device” . This window may also be accessed by clicking on Bluetooth Icon at bottom right of the screen.

  • Page 27: Gui / Tuning

    The Freefly Configuration GUI (Graphical User Interface) is the tool that allows you to adjust the software parameters of the MōVI. Changing these parameters will allow you to custom-tailor the MōVI’s behavior for particular shots, as well as complete the initial setup required for the MōVI.

  • Page 28: Initial Tuning

    Pan Axis, then reduce the setting until the oscillation subsides. Pick up the MōVI and hold it by the center single handle and ensure Above: Freefly MōVI Configuration Graphical User Interface that no oscillations are present. Holding by the single middle handle is the worst case scenario for “Pan Stiffness”...

  • Page 29: Majestic Tuning

    MAJESTIC TUNING: Now that we have the 3 main Stiffness settings dialed-in, we can feel too abrupt. A higher setting like 180 degrees is useful for very discuss the various ways that we can tune Majestic Mode. Majestic subtle framing or long lens shots. Mode refers to the single operator mode on the MōVI, where the MōVI operator can control the pan and tilt of the MōVI without the need for a 2nd operator.

  • Page 30: Gui Parameter Definitions

    GUI PARAMETER DEFINITIONS: Tuning Menu: This menu contains settings that control the stiffness of General Menu: This menu contains general settings for gimbal behavior. each axis, or how much the motors are used for active stabilization. The ideal amount depends on the camera weight and rigidity. For Gimbal Application - Configures the gimbal for either Handheld or guidelines, refer to the Knowledge Base at www.freeflysystems.com.
  • Page 31 If you are using that cannot be corrected by adjusting Stiffness settings, you can use the Freefly-supplied Spektrum DX7s transmitter, use the default the Gyro Filter to further tune the Gimbal and remove oscillations.

  • Page 32: Remote Control

    Separating the tasks of moving the camera and framing the shot allow for unique and dynamic camera moves during high-action scenes. In order to effectively execute such shots, it is imperative that the person holding the MōVI and the person operating the remote control are in sync and understand the other’s intentions.

  • Page 33: Remote Control Features

    REMOTE CONTROL dual majestic off tilt speed REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES: Tilt Speed: This dial will adjust the speed of the Tilt Axis. High action scenes may require faster speeds, while some scenes require very subtle and delicate framing. The operator can vary the max tilt speed live and on-the-fly by adjusting this dial.

  • Page 34: Mode Switch (Dual Operator, Majestic, Kill)

    dual majestic off tilt speed MODE SWITCH: (DUAL OPERATOR, MAJESTIC, KILL) Dual Operator Mode: This 3 position switch allows the remote operator to change control modes remotely. The top position is “Remote Operator Mode”, which allows the remote operator to have complete control over the gimbal.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 36 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Gimbal will not power up. Battery unplugged or switch off. Plug in battery and ensure switch is on. No battery indicator. Battery damaged or over-discharged. Replace battery. Dispose of used battery properly. No stabilization, battery indicator shows Battery discharged.
  • Page 37 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Pan Axis is offset by 90º or 180º in Handle has been attached in an incorrect If you have disassembled the handle (for example to switch Majestic Mode. orientation. from handheld to multirotor use), be sure to reassemble in the original orientation.
  • Page 38 Upon the expiration or repairs by Buyer or unauthorized third parties; (c) accident, disaster, of the time periods below, all liabilities of Freefly will terminate. In no improper handling or storage, droppage, modification, opening sealed event shall Freefly be liable for consequential damages.
  • Page 39 90-day period. Any parts replaced by Freefly during non-warranty repair are the property of Freefly and will not be returned to Buyer. Freefly may use refurbished parts for non-warranty repair.
  • Page 40 WWW.FREEFLYSYSTEMS.COM...

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