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PANO360 – AUTOMATED PANORAMIC GIMBAL
USER'S MANUAL
Table of Contents
A brief overview of the device..........................................................................................................2
Getting started, step-by-step............................................................................................................3
1 Software installation..................................................................................................................3
2 Mechanical setup.......................................................................................................................3
3 Cable connection.......................................................................................................................5
3.1 Servo connection................................................................................................................5
3.2 Digital input connection.....................................................................................................5
3.3 Camera trigger connection................................................................................................7
3.4 Power connection..............................................................................................................7
3.5 Pano360/PC connection.....................................................................................................8
Pano360 GUI.....................................................................................................................................8
1 Quick example on how to set the parameters in Pano360 GUI.................................................9
2 Global settings.........................................................................................................................10
2.1 Servo Pulse.......................................................................................................................10
2.2. Overcurrent Protection...................................................................................................11
2.3. Stop Detection.................................................................................................................12
3 Making user presets............................................................................................................13
Character display information........................................................................................................15
Additional information...................................................................................................................16

Summary of content (16 pages)

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PANO360 – AUTOMATED PANORAMIC GIMBAL USER'S MANUAL Table of Contents 1. A brief overview of the device..........................................................................................................2 2. Getting started, step-by-step............................................................................................................3 2.1 Software installation..................................................................................................................3 2.
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1. A brief overview of the device Pano360 is a multirotor add-on for making panoramic photos with a press of a button. If an automatic device to make multiple aerial panoramas is needed – this is the way to go. Pano360 is a panning gimbal with integrated electronics that control the rotation angle and camera trigger. Bellow is a graphic showing the key elements of the device. This graphic will be used as reference throughout this manual: Fig. 1 Pano360 overview.
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2. Getting started, step-by-step To get your Pano360 up and running you will need: • a PC with Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8, • a micro USB cable (most modern mobile phones have this type of cable for charging), • a camera that can be triggered by cable or by infra-red signals, • a set of hex keys, • a tilt head (preferably a Nodal Ninja Ultimate R1 or Nodal Ninja R10), • a shutter cable with mini jack (2.
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¼'' UNC adapter Nodal Ninja Fig.2 Hole types and spacing of the mounting hub. When mounting the ¼'' UNC thread adapter to the hub we recommend using the provided M3 screws. Nodal Ninja comes with a set of M5 screws – it is best to use this screws to mount the tilt head to the hub. Fig. 3 Pano360 with Nodal Ninja To mount Pano360 to DJI H-frame it is best to remove the carbon pipes and slide them once again through all DJI elements and Pano360 rubber grommets (Fig. 1-A). Fig.
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2.3 Cable connection Before making any connections there are 3 rules you should always apply: 1. When wiring Pano360 make sure all the connections are correct – if the cables are not connected correctly the on-board electronics may be damaged. Always double check that you have proper connections. 2. Make sure the cables are long enough and there is nothing in the way of the camera (for example retractable legs) so the whole 360° turn can be made. 3.
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If you want to run Pano360 in automatic mode, connect the 1 st digital input (Fig.1-I/Fig. 6) with your RC receiver. You can optionally connect the 3 rd digital input (Fig.1-K/Fig.6) for remote preset selection. Make sure the yellow (or white) cables for each connector are on the right side for each connector (Fig. 6). Make sure the signal cable (yellow or white) is on the right side of each connector 1St 2nd Digital input 3rd Fig.
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2.3.3 Camera trigger connection For infra-red camera triggering connect the IR transmitter to the micro-match connector (Fig. 1-G/Fig.8). Alternatively, for wire triggering use a cable that matches you camera type and has a 2.5 mm jack on the other end. This cable should be connected to the input on the side (Fig. 1-H/Fig.8). Please make sure the appropriate camera triggering option (cable/infra-red) is enabled in your camera – refer to your camera manual.
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2.3.5 Pano360/PC connection Lastly plug the micro USB connector on the side of the device (Fig 1-E/Fig. 10) and the other end of the cable to your computer. All the connections for Pano360 are done. The device is ready for configuration and a test run. Micro USB connector Fig. 10 Micro USB connector – Pano360/PC communication 3. Pano360 GUI Pano360 GUI (Graphic User Interface) is a window application that lets you enter different parameters of the device. Below is a quick overview of the program.
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3.1 Quick example on how to set the parameters in Pano360 GUI To follow this example please make sure you have installed the software and everything is properly connected (refer to: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 should something be missing). If the micro USB cable or the power supply (mini-T connector) are not connected the GUI will not be active. For this example we will be triggering the camera by cable – make sure you have a matching cable and the cable triggering is enable for your camera.
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when the rotation has come to a fulls stop. The camera is triggered by wire (Camera Release Type: Wired). When the camera stops at each turn there is a 200 ms delay and the autofocus signal is active for 800 ms (Autofocus Delay 200, Autofocus Time 800). Also when the camera is stopped there is a 400 ms delay before the shutter signal becomes active for 600 ms (Shutter Delay: 400, Shutter Time: 600).
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Select this preset from the list, click Apply in the Selected Preset group and then click Test. If the shaft does not make a 360° turn you will have to adjust this parameter manually. Do experiment. The 360° turn should be within the 205-235µs range. Should you require a different angle, here are some Turn Offset values for reference: - a Turn Offset of ~120 µs will result in a 180° turn, - a Turn Offset of ~435 µs will result in two whole turns (720°). 3.2.2.
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1. Current is below the threshold value, the motor will NOT be turned off, 2. Current is above the threshold value, but the current value minus hysteresis is not within the time limit, the motor will NOT be turned off Time limit[ms] 3. Current is above the threshold value and the current value minus hysteresis is within the time limit, the motor will be turned off Time Limit[ms] Threshold [mA] Hysteresis [mA] current [A] Below are 3 examples of how the overcurrent protection works.
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3.3 Making user presets Presets are user settings that help make great photos every time you launch the panoramic sequence. The parameters ensure a consistent result for all the photos that are captured during flight. Let's go quickly through all the parameters: Name Preset name, any set of 16 characters to name the preset. The name is displayed in the panel, which allows an easier identification. Number of steps This parameter defines the number of camera stops to be made for each panoramic sequence.
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Type Camera can be triggered by cable or by infra-red signals. Use Wired option to trigger the camera by cable or choose among a variety of infra-red protocols: Sony IR, Canon RC-1, Nikon IR, Pentax IR, Olympus IR, Minolta RC-3. Make sure to use the appropriate infra-red protocol for your camera. Autofocus Delay [ms] Delay time before Autofocus becomes active. Autofocus Delay is preceded by Stop Time. 1000 ms = 1 second. Value within the range of 0-9999 ms (Fig. 20). Value = 0 disables Autofocus Delay.
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4. Character display information Pano360 is equipped with character, segment display (Fig 1.-M) that feeds back useful information regarding the device. Bellow is a complete list of all the characters and the functions/malfunctions they indicate. Symbol Description Numbers from 0 to 9 indicate the preset which is currently chosen. You can move through different presets by pressing the button on the side of Pano360 (Fig 1.
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