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XPROHELI DYS 3X User Manual - Mounting Your Gopro

Manual is about: Brushless Gimbal

Summary of DYS 3X

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    User manual xproheli dys 3x brushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page i ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Theapptimes [ dys 3 axis gimbal user manual ] this user manual provides information on the specifications, installation and functions of the dys 3 axis brushless gimbal system..

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    User manual xproheli dys 3x brushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page ii ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Revision history version date revision description 1.0 8/05/2014 manual creation.

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3xbrushless gimbal page 0 ©2013 xproheli. All rights reserved. Table of contents revision history ....................................................................................................................................... Ii 1. Welcome .......

  • Page 4: 1.  Welcome

    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 1 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. 1. Welcome message from ceo: on behalf of xproheli i would like to thank you for your purchase of the dys 3x gimbal for gopro. Our team at xproheli respectfully requests that you...

  • Page 5: Warning & Disclaimer!

    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 2 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Warning & disclaimer! The dys 3xgimbal is capable of capturing incredible footage, and as exciting as it is we at xproheli want to remind customers that operating rc aircraft wit...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 3 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Indemnity xproheli agents, representatives and employees are to be held harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees actually i...

  • Page 7: 2.  Quick Start

    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 4 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. 2. Quick start overview the dys 3x is configured and custom tuned by xproheli with the addition of a custom soldered mode button to access different features in the software. Set...

  • Page 8: Unpacking Your Dys 3X

    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 5 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Unpacking your dys 3x the dys 3x comes packed as shown below: packed contents:  (1) dys 3x gimbal with xp lander mounting plate  (1) bag of accessory mounts (for other multirot...

  • Page 9: Mounting Your Gopro

    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 6 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Mounting your gopro overview the dys 3x comes with a machined retaining lens housing to secure the gopro to the camera tray of the gimbal: install the camera onto the gimbal by u...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 7 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Mounting for nd / polarizing filters: you can also use the provided mounting band to secure the gopro to the gimbal. This is a good mounting solution if you are using a light wei...

  • Page 11: Overview

    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 8 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Xp2 / multi-rotor installation overview installation of the dys 3xon your xp2 quadcopter is done in a few simple steps. First is removal of any existing gimbal or gopro landing g...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 9 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. 4. Align the dys 3x gimbal mounting stand offs with the 3 holes in the adapter plates and fasten using the provided m3x8 screws. 5. Plug in the jst power lead to the back of the ...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 10 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Mounting to pro-grip (dual handles) align the dys 3x gimbal mounting stand offs with the 3 matching holes in the top of the pro-grip mounting plate and fasten using the provided...

  • Page 14: Powering On Dys 3X

    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 11 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Powering on dys 3x once your gimbal is mounted and the camera is secured you can now power the gimbal on by connecting the battery pack to the jst power lead wire on the dys 3x....

  • Page 15: Operating Modes

    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 12 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Operating modes the dys 3x has a custom mode function button on the front of the gimbal that allows you to access multiple operating features on the fly. Each dys 3x is setup by...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 13 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Using fpv with the dys 3x to use fpv with the dys 3x gimbal you will need a low profile lightweight/flexible fpv cable like this one: if you do not have this cable it is availab...

  • Page 17: 3.  Simplebgc Software

    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 14 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. 3. Simplebgc software overview this section provides information and instructions on the simplebgc software and how to make specific changes to your software settings to help wi...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 15 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Caution: it is safe to connect both usb and the battery simultaneously, but be very careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery, because it will burn out the controller a...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 16 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Remember that some settings are common for all profiles and can not be saved on a per profile basis. Parameters such as sensor orientation, hardware configuration, rc inputs, an...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 17 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. 2. Profile – select, rename, load, and save different profiles. The dys 3x profiles are configured as follows: a. Profile 1 – follow mode (pan only) b. Profile 2 – follow mode (...

  • Page 21: Performance Tuning

    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 18 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. • blue arrows are a 10x time magnification to provide higher precision. • red marks show target angles that the gimbal should hold. • thin blue lines show the peak deflection fr...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 19 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Software such as the reaction speed or the start and stop points of the follow-mode features. If you are doing very high speed moves or are running a camera payload in the upper...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 20 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Follow pitch, roll: this mode is activated on profile 2. This mode will allow both the pitch and roll axis to follow the frame of the gimbal with the following parameters:  fol...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 21 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved.  expo curve: you can specify the strength of the follow mode when the outer frame moves left/right or up/down from a neutral position. For example: when the expo curve is enabl...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 22 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Manual pid tuning for novice dys 3x users we do not recommend immediately diving into motor and pid tuning. This section is for advanced users who are familiar with all the para...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 23 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Pitch for your setup. Decrease each slightly and proceed to step v. V. Repeat steps i through iv for roll. Stabilization of roll may cause instability in pitch. If so, reduce p ...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 24 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. In general a well tuned configuration will net less than 1 degree of error on roll, pitch and yaw axis in normal operation..

  • Page 28: Setup For 2

    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 25 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Setup for 2 nd operator / tilt control connecting a rc system to the dys 3x is optional for pitch/roll/tilt control. Operation with a 2 nd operator using a rc system will allow ...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 26 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Rc settings in gui i. Roll, pitch, yaw – controls the position of the camera. Ii. Cmd – allows you to execute specified actions. Configure your 2- or 3-position switch on your r...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 27 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Speed mode – the rc transmitter will control the rotation speed. If the stick is centered, the camera stands still. If the stick is deflected, the camera starts to rotate but do...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 28 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Tilt control setup for dx8 radio typically tilt control on the dys gimbal for single operator setups is programmed on aux3 of your dx8 / ar8000 radio. To control the tilt a serv...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 29 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Sub-trim settings: reverse channel settings: speed settings (adjust to preference):.

  • Page 33: Dys 3X Recovery Procedures

    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 30 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Dys 3x recovery procedures overview this section provides instructional steps to bring your dys 3x back to the original pre-configured settings. In the rare event that you have ...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 31 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Invert boxes will be checked or unchecked for proper motor direction. B. Click write 7. Copy invert values and make sure they are the same for profiles 2 & 4. 8. Select profile ...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 32 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved. Troubleshooting problem possible causes solutions motors don’t spin  power supply is not connected  power supply polarity is inverted  power value set to 0  check all connec...

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    User manual xproheli dys 3xbrushless gimbal dys 3x brushless gimbal for gopro page 33 ©2014 xproheli. All rights reserved..