EMotimo TB3 Black Instructions For Use Manual - page 5
eMotimo TB3 Instructions for Use 108- Copyright © 2013 eMotimo LLC
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2) Mount your camera to the TB3. Tighten down the camera to
the sliding plate using the thumbscrew and point the camera in
line with the sliding plate. Balance your rig by using the sliding
plate. Once your have balanced you camera and lens, lock
down the sliding plate.
3) Take a test shot. Set your camera to manual mode and take
test shots to get the right exposure and focus. Make note of the
exposure time, as you will need this to properly set “Static Time”.
4) Connect cables. With the unit powered down, connect the tilt
motor cable to the TB3. This cable is coming out from the
bottom of the tilt motor and it connects to the “tilt motor” port.
Connect camera and TB3 to the camera shutter cable (not
required in video mode). If using 3
rd
-axis, connect additional
motor to the “Aux Step Port”.
WARNING: Always have the unit powered down when you plug in or remove
motor cables. The stepper drivers can be damaged if the unit is powered up
when you plug it in.
5) Power the TB3 on. Connect power cable. Connect the 12-volt
DC source to the power port on the side of eMotimo TB3. You
may supply eMotimo TB3 with a voltage of 10-14 volts DC. The
TB3 comes with an AC adapter that will power your unit well.
Plug this power supply into the wall and the barrel connector into
the side of the TB3. If using the wireless remote, connect the
remote by pressing the small "S" button the remote's face.
6) You are now ready to setup your first shot. Skip to TB3 menu
options to learn more.