DJI Ronin-M Dual Joystick – Dual Thumb Stick – 3 Axis

Description

DJI Ronin-M Compatible Dual Thumbstick/Analog Stick 3 Axis Controller

Proportional Dual Rate, Dual Thumjoysticks for DJI Ronin-M Gimbal by Aerialpixels Left Joystick for Roll control and Right Joystick for Pan and Pitch Control. Single cable connection to DJI Ronin-M via D-BUS Port. All 3 axis supports Double Click, Dual Rates (Dual Speeds)  

DJI Ronin-M Joystick – Full 3 Axis Control

Specifications:

• Proportional control of Pitch, Pan and Roll
• Simultaneous operation of pitch, pan and roll. (diagonal movement)
• On-the-fly dual rate (2 speed) by button click
• On-the-fly mode change (3 color status LED)
• On-the-fly invert joystick direction
• CNC Machined Aluminum Matte Black Finish
• Single cable connection to DJI Ronin-M D-BUS input
• Adjustable CNC Aluminum Clamp with Carbon Fiber Plate (Left or Right Handed Mounting capability)
• Metric tools for Mounting the Joystick Included (2mm and 2.5mm metric allen wrench)
• Red LED Power Indicator
• Plug-N-Play Operation*
• 65CM Soft and lightweight silicone cable
• Weight 65g (each)

PRODUCT REVIEW

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-M 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 clicks – half speed and so on.

 

How to use the DJI Ronin Assistant to change settings and direction

 

Joystick for Ronin and Ronin-M Instruction Manual (July 02 2015 Revision)

Joystick Features

• Dual Speed /Rate Mode
• Mode Select
• Axis Invert

Changing Speed / Rate

By clicking down on the joystick twice (2 clicks) you can go back between full and half operating speed.

How To Change Speed

• Double Click the Joystick > Half Speed
• Double Click the Joystick > Full Speed
• Double Click the Joystick > Half Speed
• ………

Note: The joystick ships in full speed mode (full throw). The joystick also remembers your last choice even when you power off the gimbal or remove the joystick from the Ronin. Example: If you changed the speed the half speed and then power down the Ronin, next time you power up the speed will be half speed. To change back to full speed double click (2 clicks) on the joystick.

Changing Modes

By clicking down on the joystick 3 times (3 clicks) you can switch modes on the Ronin like you would, using the included Ronin wireless controller. The 3 clicks function will mimic the 3 position switch in the radio. Each time you click the joystick 3 times the switch function will cycle through the different modes as follows.

• 3 Clicks – Up Position
• 3 Clicks – Middle Position
• 3 Clicks – Down Position
• 3 Clicks – Middle position
• 3 Clicks Up Position
• ……..

The Joystick ships in “Free Smooth Track On Mode” which will be indicated by the BLUE led.

3 Click Sequence

• GREEN POSITION 1 – Free Smooth Track Off
• BLUE POSITION 2 – Free Smooth Track on
• RED POSITION 3 (no roll control) – Reset to Center SmoothTrack On
• ……

Note: The Joystick will remember the last mode at power off.

Invert Joystick Direction

If you would like to invert any axis without using the Ronin Assistant, you can use the following click sequence.

                Pitch(Tilt) Axis

• 4 Clicks will invert the Pitch(Tilt) Axis
• 4 Clicks will revert
• ……

                Yaw(Pan) Axis

• 5 Clicks will invert the Yaw(Pan) Axis
• 5 Clicks will revert
• ….

If you have the Dual Joysticks with full 3 Axis Operation

Roll Axis

• 5 Clicks will invert the Roll Axis
• 5 Clicks will revert
• ….

Note: The Joystick will remember the last state of sticks direction at power off.

Note: All changes to functions except the speed setting, will be saved to the joystick non-volatile memory.