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ROLL Dampen TILT
Recommended settings
Try these settings for the different situations listed. These recipes are
just a starting point; experiment, starting with reduced strength and
nd exactly what works best for you, for each shot.
TYPICAL MODE
Every day operating, easy tilt.
ROCK AND ROLL
Free to tilt or roll Dutch angles.
GYRO SIMULATOR
Tilt and roll set to 11.
WHIP PANS
Roll/tilt equal, vertical post.
VEHICLE MODE
High roll/tilt resistance.
FRICTION MODE
Fluid head sim, TILT is drag.
SO MANY TILTS
Normal mode, when tilting more
than 60˚ from vertical.
Additional thoughts on settings:
• Use higher motor strength in both axes for heavier rigs and rigs
with more inertia, like long mode. Less strength for lighter rigs.
• Full tilt assist is available to 22.5 degrees from vertical, HALF
assist at 45 degrees, and ZERO assist beyond 67.5 degrees,
allowing extreme tilts and a natural rest position without the
motors intervening.
• When using friction mode, increasing the TILT strength enables the
sled to “stick” to a tilt angle with more authority. It’s like the drag
setting on a uid head.
• Damping becomes LESS effective with increased motor strength
settings. Tune this to taste.
• Share settings with other Volt operators as we all explore the
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