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DJI Ronin Assistant App Tuning

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Download and Install

1. Download the DJI Assistant App:

Search “DJI Assistant” on the App Store then follow instructions for the iOS version.

2. Be sure Bluetooth is switched to the on postion on your mobile device. Position the camera in the

standard operating position. Power on your Ronin and then open the app to connect to the Ronin

via Bluetooth.

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4. Connect to your Ronin according to the tips in the app. After connecting to the main controller

of the gimbal, you will see the Wizard menu. When the green light at the top in the App is steady

and the blue light is blinking, the connection is complete. The green LED light on the Ronin will

light up.

There are two device types, choose "Ronin" to enter the gimbal assistant page. Choosing "A2"

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Basic Settings

The functionality in the Wizard are the most basic functions you may want to adjust upon receiving

your Ronin. These options are also the most used functions during standard operation of the Ronin.

You can complete all these settings in the Wizard menu.

1. Calibrate

Auto Tune Stability provides an easy one-touch button for automatic configuration of each axis.

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mounted such as a lens change or accessories change. This will offer the best stability and the most

optimal settings.

DJI Ronin Assistant App Tuning

Summary of content (18 pages)

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DJI Ronin Assistant App Tuning + Download and Install 1. Download the DJI Assistant App: Search “DJI Assistant” on the App Store then follow instructions for the iOS version. 2. Be sure Bluetooth is switched to the on postion on your mobile device. Position the camera in the standard operating position. Power on your Ronin and then open the app to connect to the Ronin via Bluetooth.
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Ronin User Manual 2. Live Data This monitors the feedback from each motor axis. If a particular motor axis indicates a power greater than 10, this often means the mechanical balancing of the camera hasn’t been properly adjusted. A properly balanced camera rig will have each axis indicating close to 0 power. Don’t worry if these settings are not always 0. The Angle indicates the current angle at which each axis is in relation to center. 3.
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Ronin User Manual 1. Gimbal Motor Adjustment The Auto Tune Stability button allows for automatic adjustment of each motor’s stiffness settings (as relayed from the sensors and how the Ronin sees each axis’s interaction) to accomplish an optimized setting. Besides tuning stiffness, there are other electronic settings being tuned. It is highly recommended that the ; + lens change or accessories change.
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Ronin User Manual 1. Controller Deadband Onboard controller and the remote operator controller can have independent pan and tilt deadbands of movement. The larger the deadband, the more deadband there is in the stick movement prior to the input being translated to actual movement of the gimbal. 2. Controller Maximum Speed Maximum Speed is a function that allows the controlled stick response from being a linear response to what is known as an increasing response curve.
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Ronin User Manual 6. Controller Settings Controller Priority: If both input devices send control signals to the gimbal, the selected controller priority will be the only device to send a signal at that given time. X ; | control. The control speed settings for pan and tilt can be set independently from each other. Setting Speed Toggle Presets, you are setting the Function switch (left switch) on the Ronin remote control.
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Ronin User Manual Viewer Menu The viewer provides all the essential live data for monitoring the gimbals electronics as well as feedback from the motors. Power is indicated for each axis. The current angle of each axis is also indicated. The voltage of the battery, temperature of the main electronics, and also current uptime can also be monitored via this menu. More Menu Briefcase Mode When Briefcase Mode is switched on, the Ronin will be able to seamlessly transform into this operational mode.
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DJI PC Assistant Tuning " X{ The tuning abilities of the DJI Assistant App and DJI PC Assistant are the same. There is no need to repeat your settings in both Assistants. Install the DJI WIN driver and DJI PC Assistant 1. Download the DJI WIN DRIVER INSTALLER from the Ronin product page on DJI.com. 2. Download the appropriate Assistant installer from DJI.com. 4.
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Motor: The Auto Tune Stability button allows for automatic adjustment of each motor’s stiffness settings (as relayed from the sensors and how the Ronin sees each axis’s interaction) to accomplish an optimized setting. Each axis has its own stiffness and trim adjustment. Live Data: This monitors the feedback from the motors on each axis. Briefcase Mode: Select the checkbox to enable Briefcase Mode. Motor Kill Switch: Select the checkbox to enable the Motor Kill Switch.
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Ronin User Manual movement when used with a remote control or the onboard controller. If the requirement to rotate 360 degrees on the Pan axis is needed, simply adjust the endpoints for pan to 0. If endpoints are set to 0 for 360 degree Pan ability, then "Test Pan Endpoint" will not move the pan axis. The Pan and Tilt endpoints can be tested. Ensure the camera is unobstructed when clicking the Test buttons.
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Ronin User Manual Upgrade DJI PC Assistant Tuning _ the steps below: 1. Connect the Ronin to your computer via the Micro-USB cable and wait until the blue indicator LED in the PC Assistant blinks. 2. Click “Upgrade”. } { _ { 5. Power the Ronin off and on after the upgrade is complete. Ensure your computer is connected to the internet.
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Ronin User Manual Info © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 27 DJI PC Assistant Tuning You can check the Assistant version via Info. S/N is a 32 digit authorization code for future function activations.
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Remote Control [1] [2] J3 J4 [4] [3] [6] [5] J2 J1 [7] [10] [8] [9] [11] [1] [2] [3] [4] Antenna Carrying Handle 3-Position Switch MODE 3-Position Switch FUNCTION [5] [6] [7] [8] Joystick 1(J1;J2) Joystick 2(J3;J4) Neck Strap Attachment Power Switch [9] Power Indicator [10] Battery Compartment [11] Micro-USB Port Connecting the Remote Control to Ronin Remote Control 1. Insert four AA batteries into the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.
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Ronin User Manual Remote Control Power LED Indicator Status Power LED Indicator Sound Remote Control Status — Solid red None Normal " B-B-B…… " Low voltage alert. It will sound at 4V-4.3V. Replace the batteries immediately. B--B--B…… Inactivity alert. Will sound after 15 minutes of inactivity. It will stop once you continue using the remote control or turn it off. The remote control will automatically power off when the battery voltage drops below 4V.
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Ronin User Manual Left Stick: Horizontal movements on the left stick control the Roll axis. Vertical Right Stick: Horizontal movements ont the right stick control the Pan axis. Right Stick:Vertical movements on the right stick control the Tilt axis. These stick settings can be customized in the DJI Ronin Assistant App or PC Assistant. Adding 3rd Party Transmitter/Receiver Ronin supports 3rd party transmitters/receivers, such as D-Bus or PPM.
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Ronin User Manual Upright Mode Flip the gimbal forward 180 degrees and it will automatically change to upright mode. Alternatively, you can set the gimbal into upright mode before turning it on. Upright mode is ideal for car mounts or other high camera positions, as it allows you to shoot higher and/or at eye level. Upright mode can upright mode.
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Troubleshooting NO. Troubleshooting 32 The Problem What to Do 1 Motors appear to be weak After camera balancing, launch the Assistant App or the PC Assistant and start the Auto Tune Stability. Wait for the process to complete and the stiffness settings will be populated on the screen. 2 If after tapping the Auto Tune Stability button and the gimbal is still vibrating (1) Check to make sure all knobs are very tight. Including the pan motor knob.
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General Built-In Functions Three Operation Modes Underslung Mode Upright Mode Briefcase Mode Built-in independent IMU module DJI Specialized Gimbal Drive Motors with Encoders Bluetooth Module USB Connection 2.
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FCC statements: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications or changes to this equipment.