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Proportional Dual Rate Joystick for Movi

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Product Description

Proportional Dual Rate Thumb Joystick for MoVI Camera Stabilizer by Aerialpixels. Compatible with Movi M5, Movi 10 and Movi M15.

Specifications:

  • Proportional control of Pitch and Yaw
  • On-the-fly dual rate (2 speed) by button click
  • 3 Click Mode change with Multi-Colored LED
  • CNC Machined Aluminum Matte Black Finish
  • Single cable connection to MoVI S-BUS input
  • Red LED Power Indicator
  • Plug-N-Play Operation*
  • 65CM Soft and lightweight silicone cable
  • Weight 65g

Operation:

  • Proportional operation of pan and tilt axis using the joystick
  • 2 Clicks (2 Quick Presses on the joystick button) – Dual Rate (Dual Speed)
  • 3 Clicks (3 Quick Presses on the joystick button) – Mode Change (RED, BLUE GREEN LED)
  • Press and hold – Reset the Joystick to Start Up Defaults (Full Speed and Motor Kill)

 

On the fly dual speed joystick function

Once the joystick is centered, push twice (2 clicks) to change the joystick throw to half rate (half speed). This will reduce the Ronin response by approximately half which will help in making ultra slow movements and corrections. Push the button twice (2 clicks) again to resume full speed movement. When you power up the Ronin with the Joystick plugged in, the joystick will always start on full speed mode. The 2 click function break down

  • Power up – Full Speed
  • 2 clicks – half speed
  • 2 clicks – full speed
  • 2 click – half speed and so on.

On the fly Mode Change function function

3 clicks on the joystick will change the Modes including Motor-Kill function. When the inputs are set as below the order of operation:

Movi Joystick SBUS Settings

Proportional Dual Rate Thumb Joystick for MoVI Camera Stabilizer – Aerialpixels.com LLC

(1) Kill (Off) RED LED: This switch position kills power to the M?VI. This is helpful
in some cases for setup/initialization or if a wire becomes tangled. In
case of any problem or malfunction, the remote operator should
immediately activate the kill switch.

(2) Majestic Mode BLUE LED: This refers to the mode which allows the M?VI operator
to control both pan and tilt axis or just one of them. For some shots, it
is helpful for the M?VI operator to be able to control framing as a
single operator. Some shots are best executed with the M?VI operator
controlling pan, but with the camera operator controlling tilt.

(3) Dual Operator Mode GREEN LED: 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. In this mode, the person holding the M?VI has
no control over the camera’s pan/tilt. One important point is that when
completing a shot, it is helpful if the remote operator switches to
Majestic Mode, so that the M?VI operator can move freely with the
M?VI without tangling wires, etc. Without switching to Majestic Mode,
the M?VI will hold its heading regardless of what the M?VI operator
does, which can make it difficult to reset the shot.

The 3 click button operation will mimic the 3 position switch of the RC Radio. Example

Start up

Position 1 (Kill – Off)

3 Clicks

Position 2 (Majestic Mode)

3 Clicks

Position 3 (Dual Operator mode)

3 clicks

Position 2 (Majestic Mode)

3 Clicks

Position 1 (Kill – Off)

3 Clicks

……….

 

  • Proportional Dual Rate Thumb Joystick for MoVI Camera Stabilizer

    Joystick for MoVI Camera Stabilizer

    $400.00

 

Upcoming Ronin Joystick Elite

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The version 2 (elite) of the Ronin Joystick by Aerialpixels will have advanced functionality and will be available in CNC machined aluminum matte black finish along with custom mounting bracket that will be adjustable on the fly.

The built-in push button on the joystick will have the following functions.

1. Dual rate or dual speed
2. Change the gimbal operation mode
3. Reset to default

Dual Rate – Dual Speed

The joystick will start up on normal or full rate mode and will operate the Ronin at the speed set by the App or Assistant software. A simple double-click on the button will reduce the travel speed by half on the fly. By setting a higher speed in the software and having the ability to reduce the speed without using the software on the fly will make complex movements a breeze. The double-click feature will cycle between full and half speed each time without interrupting the gimbal movement. For an example, start panning fast – double-click – pan slow.

Mode Switching

By clicking the button 3 times in a row the mode can be switched on the fly just like using the mode switch in the RC controller.

At power on the joystick will start on

Position 1 : Free, Smooth track off

3 clicks

Position 2: Free, Smooth track on

3 clicks

Position 3: Reset to center, smooth track on

3 Clicks

Position 2…..

3 Clicks

Position 1….

Repeat….

Reset to Default

At any moment by clicking and holding the joystick button the joystick will reset to default functions.

1. Joystick motion = full speed
2. Mode = Free, smooth track off.

Available soon

New Alexmos Firmware 2.43b9

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GUI (Windows, OS X, Linux): SimpleBGC_GUI_2_43b9.zip (6Mb 9.12.2014)
User Manual (English): SimpleBGC_32bit_manual_2_43_eng.pdf (813Kb 8.12.2014)
User Manual (French) translation by Nono15: SimpleBGC_32bit_manual_2_43_fra.pdf (1Mb 26.11.2014)
User Manual (Russian): SimpleBGC_32bit_manual_2_43_rus.pdf (950Kb 8.12.2014)

  • (GUI): new option to enable auto-detection of system startup in the upside-down mode
  • (GUI): New interactive dialog to detect sensor orientation
  • (GUI): New interactive dialog to calibrate sensors
  • Second UART port to process Serial API commands: Rx goes to RC_ROLL, Tx goes to RC_YAW. It can be enabled in the RC tab ->”RC_ROLL pin mode”
  • Spektrum satellite new binding and data format options (used in the “Bind RC” command and to decode spektrum protocol)
  • Bug fixed: in the Follow mode when the camera is pitched down about 90 degrees, its not controlled by YAW
  • Bug fixed: calibration of accelerometer in the simple mode did not reset extended mode calibration, making a result of simple calibration not correct.
  • Bug fixed: “Estimate angle from motors” doesnt work in 2.43b6
  • Minor bug fixed with firmware update dialog.
  • Recovery firmware works now with USB connection on v.3.1 “Tiny” boards.

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