EVO Gimbals EVO SS User manual

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English Manual V2.0

CONTENTS
Important Message 1
Overview 3
Geng Started 4
Operang Modes 7
Camera Charging & Video Out 8
Micro USB Connecon 9
Startup & Calibraon 10
App Operaon 12
Wireless remote 13
Specificaons 14
Warranty 15

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Thank you for choosing EVO Gimbals as your camera stabilizaon soluon! We know that buying a new
product can be very excing and we are sure that you probably can not wait to use your new gimbal! Before
you start PLEASE read this manual and become familiar with your gimbal’s components and operang modes.
We highly encourage everyone to also watch our great tutorial videos on our website as a supplement to this
manual.
Your Gimbal comes with (1) pre-installed Lithium Ion Baery. Here are some simple safety precauons you
can take to ensure the best performance for your gimbal’s baery.
- Always handle your gimbal with care.
- Always store your gimbal in a cool dry and well venlated area.
- Never throw your baeries or gimbal in the trash! Always be sure to recycle them at the appropriate
baery recycling center.
Lithium-Ion baeries should not be exposed to extreme temperatures. Heat and cold stress the baeries.
Always charge and use your baeries at room temperature. If the baery has been exposed to extreme
temperatures, allow the baery to return to room temperature before charging it or using it.
Baery Safety
Warning
Important!
For the latest user manuals, tutorial videos, firmware and calibraon instrucons please visit our official
wepage at EVOGimbals.com
Your new gimbal comes with a 1 Year Parts & Labor warranty. Be sure to register your warranty by registering
online at EVOGimbals.com
LATEST INFORMATION
WARRANTY
ALWAYS MOUNT YOUR ACTION CAMERA
BEFORE YOU POWER IT ON!
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE UNIT!
Your EVO SS has an electronic gyroscope that can be affected by temperature. Always ensure proper
startup calibraon to ensure the best performance. Please refer to our tutorials videos on
EVOGimbals.com for more informaon on proper setup, startup and maintenance calibraon.
1. Unscrew to two thumb screws on the back
of the acon camera mount.
2. Slide the acon camera all the way unl it
touches the Tilt Motor. Tighten the the two
thumb screws.
Thumb Screw
(on back)
Tilt Motor
Thumb Screw
(on back)

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GETTING STARTEDOVERVIEW
Telescoping Extension Pole
EVO SS Gimbal
18350 LI-ION Baeries (x4)
Accessory Adapter
Micro USB Cable
18350 LI-ION Charger
x2 Camera Charge Cables USB Mini*
Camera Charge Cable (USB-C)
Storage Bag
Camera Protecon Pad
*2 Micro USB Charging cables for GoPro Hero3 thru Hero4 Black - 3 Wire Charging Only, 4 Wire
Acvates Video Out Port.
Please check that all items are included, if you are missing any items or components please
contact EVO Gimbals.
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Manual 1 Year U.S. Warranty
UNPACK THE EVO SS
Thank you for choosing EVO Gimbals! Before you begin please be sure to unpack your SS and review
your contents list!
Your EVO SS should be packed with the following items:
Acon Camera (not included)
Power Buon
Power Indicator Light
Micro USB Port
1/4-20 Screw Thread
Camera Mounng Bracket
Thumbscrew
Camera Mounng Tray
Tilt Motor
Video Out Port (3.5mm)
Mode Buon

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GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTED
2MOUNT ACTION CAMERA
3CHARGING CABLE
Warning
Plug the camera charging cable into
your camera and into the camera
charging port at the base of the lt
motor.
ALWAYS MOUNT YOUR ACTION CAMERA
BEFORE YOU POWER IT ON!
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE UNIT!
1. Unscrew to two thumb screws on the back
of the acon camera mount.
2. Slide the acon camera all the way unl it
touches the Tilt Motor. Tighten the the two
thumb screws.
Thumb Screw
Tilt Motor
4INSTALL THE BATTERIES
Carefully install both charged baeries
nong the correct direcon, then slide
the baery cover plate in place and
ghten the baery cover thumbscrew.
5POWER ON
With the gimbal on a flat
non-moving surface press the
Power Buon once and wait 4-5
seconds for the gimbal to inialize.
Once powerd on, The EVO SS
starts up in Pan Follow Mode.
See page 7 for details on the other
modes.
Power Buon

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OPERATING MODES CAMERA CHARGING & VIDEO OUT
PF PF
LM FF
PF
TB
Pan Follow Mode Pan Follow Mode Pan Follow Mode
PF
Pan Follow Mode
Lock Mode Full Follow Mode Turn Back Mode
One Click One Click One Click One Click
Two Clicks Three Clicks
Pan Follow Mode (PF): The camera
pans le/right following the movement
of the stabilizer while the lt and roll
axes are locked. Push the joysck
up/down allows manual control of the
lt axis.
Lock Mode (LM): This mode locks
movement of all three axes to keep the
camera fixed on a shoong direcon.
Push the joysck up/down and
le/right allows manual control of the
lt axis and pan axis.
Full Follow Mode (FF): The camera
pans and lts following the movement
of the stabilizer. Push the joysck
le/right allows manual control of the
roll axis.
The EVO SS enters Pan Follow Mode (PF) by default each me when powered on. Switch into Lock Mode (LM)
by single pressing the Mode Buon. Double press the Mode Buon to enter Full Follow Mode (FF). Triple press
the Mode Buon to enter Turn Back Mode (TB - 180º rotaon on Pan axis). Single press the Mode Buon while
in Lock Mode, Full Follow Mode or Turn Back Mode will return to the Pan Follow Mode.
Roll Axis
Tilt Axis
Pan Axis
Roll Axis
Tilt Axis
Pan Axis
Roll Axis
Tilt Axis
Pan Axis
Choose the appropriate cable for your applicaon. Keep in mind that baery life will vary dependent on the
overall health of your camera’s baeries. Run mes while charging your camera will typically be reduced to
1.5 to 2 hours total.
VIDEO OUT
Please note that once the AV cable is plugged into the monitor that your LCD monitor on your GoPro will
turn off automacally. (A/V Output cables are sold separatley).
3.5mm Video Cable
There are 3 GoPro accessory cables included in the
box. Two are Mini USB cables and one is a USB-C
cable.
For GoPro Hero3 through Hero4 Black use the 3-pin
or 4-pin Mini USB cable. The 4-pin Mini USB cable
acvates the video out port.
For GoPro Hero5 through the GoPro Hero6, use the
USB-C cable for charging only. The video out port is
unavailable.

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STARTUP & CALIBRATIONMICRO USB CONNECTIONS
FIRMWARE & SOFTWARE UPDATES
Connect the EVO SS to your computer via Micro USB cable for the firmware upgrade and calibraon.
1. Visit EVOGimbals.com and click "Downloads” in the top menu and find the SS Gimbal. Download and
Calibraon Tool, the latest firmware version and USB Driver that works with your computer.
STARTUP CALIBRATION
If you find during normal use that your camera’s pitch or roll angle begins to dri or deviate then you need
to first try restarng your gimbal. Simply power off your gimbal and set it down on a flat non-moving
surface. Power on your gimbal and wait 5 seconds for the startup calibraon lights to stop flashing. The
Startup Calibraon is now complete.
The calibration sequence can be initiated through the EVO Remote APP or through either the wired or
wireless remote accessories.
Connect Remote Extension Cable (sold separatley)
to Micro USB port to remotely control operang
modes and gimbal funcons.
Remote extension cable can be very useful when
shoong with the carbon fiber extension poles (sold
separatley).
2. Connect the computer and the EVO SS together
using the USB cable and power on the SS.
3. Using the Calibraon Tool, follow the instrucons
to upgrade the firmware on the SS.
OPTIONAL REMOTE CABLE
Firmware Update...
Micro USB Port
OR
OR
1. Use either the wired or wireless remote to initiate calibration.
2. Connect the either remote to the EVO SS and move the Joystick up for 2 seconds until the indicator
light remains on.
3. Move Joystick down for 2 seconds until the indicator light ashes once intermittently. The gimbal is
now ready to calibrate.
NOTE: See Page 11 to connue calibraon

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SIX-SIDED CALIBRATION
STARTUP & CALIBRATION APP OPERATION
Connecting the Stabilizer to Smartphone
1. Power on the stabilizer.
2. Confirm Blutooth is acvated on your smartphone.
3. Open the EVO Gimbals Remote App on your phone.
4. Tap on the Connect Your Device buon and search for nearby
signals, choose your stabilizer to connect.
EVO GIMBALS REMOTE APP DOWNLOAD
Download the EVO Gimbals Remote App from either the Apple App Store or Google Play.
The EVO Gimbals Remote App is subject to regular updates.
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3
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4
Place gimbal as
shown.
The indicator light
will ash 2 times
when successful.
Place gimbal as
shown. The
indicator light will
ash 3 times when
successful.
Place gimbal as
shown. The
indicator light will
ash 4 times when
successful.
Place gimbal as
shown. The
indicator light will
ash 5 times when
successful.
Place gimbal as
shown. The
indicator light will
ash 6 times when
successful.
Place gimbal as shown. The
indicator light will remain
solid for 5 seconds and then
the gimbal will re-enter
standby mode. Calibration is
now complete.

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WIRELESS REMOTE SPECIFICATIONS
Baery Indicator
4 Flashes = 100 - 76%
3 Flashes = 75 - 51%
2 Flashes = 50 - 26%
Flashes Quickly = 25 - 0%
Charging Indicator
Red = Charging
Green = Fully Charged
Device Switch
UP = Remote Control
DOWN = Smartphone Control
Joysck
The Remote Joysck has a built in Mode
Select by pressing down. Please see page
7 for Mode Select details.
Mulfuncon Buon
Single click to return gimbal
to original posion.
Remote Specificaons:
Charging Voltage: 5V
Baery Life: ~30 Hours
Baery Capacity: 150mAh
Transmit/Recieve Current: 11.9mA
Normal Operang Current: 2.8mA
Max Control Distance: ~30’ Feet
WIRELESS REMOTE
PAIRING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place remote within 5 feet of
gimbal.
2. Hold down the mulfuncon
buon while switching on the
power switch.
3. Bluetooth Indicator light will
rapidly flash while connecng.
Bluetooth Indicator light will
turn solid when connected
successfully.
Note: Wireless remote
sold separately.
Baery Indicator
Bluetooth Status Indicator
Joysck
Charging Indicator
Power Switch
Mulfuncon Boon
Device Switch
Stabilization Accuracy: ±0.01°
Follow Accuracy: ±0.2°
Pan Axis Range: -320° to +320°
Tilt Axis Range: -185° to +130° (Inverted)
Roll Axis Range: -40° to +40°
Motor Type: 3x Triple Wound HT Brushless
Working Current Static Current: 6.8 mA (at 6.8 VDC)
Dynamic Current: 120mA (at 8.4 VDC)
Max Motor Current: 2A maximum (at 12.6 VDC)
Camera Charging Current: 800mA
Camera Charging Voltage: 4.5V-5.1V
Batteries: IMR 18350, 900mAh x 4 (included)
Operating Temperature: -5 to 122°F / -15 to 50°C
Weight: 0.45 lbs / 180g (unloaded)
MAX CAMERA DIMENSIONS
Height: 42.7mm
Width: 31mm
78.5mm
108.8mm

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WARRANTY WARRANTY
WARRANTY PERIOD:
The warranty period is (1) Year from the original date of purchase. During this warranty period, under normal use, EVO
Gimbals will at its opon, repair and/or replace parts detemined to be defecve.
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
1. Any unauthorized maintenance, misuse, collision, liquid infiltraon (water damage), or modificaons.
2. Incorrect Use of Product: altering soware, removing serial numbers/logos, using cameras not approved by EVO.
3. Damage due to fire, flood, acts of God, misuse and related damage.
4. Any prepaid freight for warranty service.
WARRANTY SERVICE:
If any product issues arise please contact your dealer first. Many gimbal performance problems can be solved with a simple
calibraon sequence. Be sure to visit www.EVOGimbals.com for the latest tutorial videos.
If it is found that service on your gimbal is needed please visit our official website (www.EVOGimbals.com) or email us
[email protected] to start a warranty claim.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION:
Please register your warranty so we can provide you with the latest firmware updates, user manuals and tutorial videos. To
register your warranty please and/or obtain warranty service for your gimbal, visit Our Web Site: EVOGimbals.com
Parts: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of product (“Parts Warranty”), EVO Gimbals will supply
new or refurbished replacement parts in exchange for parts determined to be defecve.
This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product. It does not cover technical
assistance for hardware or soware usage and it does not cover any soware products whether or not contained in the
Product; any such soware is provided “AS IS” unless expressly provided for in any enclosed soware Limited Warranty.
Please refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Product for your rights and obligaons with respect to
the soware.
Instrucons: To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or
packaging affording an equal degree of protecon to the EVO Gimbals authorized service facility specified. It is your
responsibility to backup any data, soware or other materials you may have stored or preserved on your unit. It is likely that
such data, soware, or other materials will be lost or reformaed during service and EVO Gimbals will not be responsible
for any such damage or loss. A dated purchase receipt is required. For specific instrucons on how to obtain warranty
service for your product, visit Our Official Web Site: EVOGimbals.com
Or email EVO Gimbals Customer Support
[email protected]
For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer please visit our website.
Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair, replacement part or replacement product
for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. Any parts or product
replaced under this Limited Warranty will become the property of EVO Gimbals.
This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer
use; it does not cover product issues caused by any other reason, including but not limited to product issues due to
commercial use, acts of God, misuse, limitaons of technology, or modificaon of or to any part of the EVO Gimbals
product.
This Limited Warranty does not cover EVO Gimbals products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as
fuses or baeries). This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from
the product. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States.
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: EVO GIMBALS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitaon of incidental or consequenal damages, or allow limitaons on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitaons or exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
EVO Gimbals (“EVO Gimbals”) warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the me periods and as
set forth below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, EVO Gimbals will, at its opon, (i) repair the product using new or
refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with a new or refurbished product. For purposes of this Limited Warranty,
“refurbished” means a product or part that has been returned to its original specificaons. In the event of a defect, these
are your exclusive remedies.
Labor: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of the product (“Labor Warranty”), EVO Gimbals will,
at its opon, repair or replace with new or refurbished product, product determined to be defecve. If EVO Gimbals elects
to replace the product aer this Labor Warranty has expired but while the Parts Warranty below is sll in effect, it will do so
for the applicable labor charge.