Flycam buddy flcm-bdy User manual

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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
Buddy - 2 Axis Gimbal Camera Stabilizer
(FLCM-BDY)

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I NT R O D U C T I O N
FLYCAM showcased its new Buddy - 2 Axis Gimbal Camera Stabilizer, an ulmate gimbal for smaller
cameras with a payload of 1.5kg. It’s expertly designed to transform your shaky handheld shots into
silky smooth professional looking footage. It comes with quick release mechanism that allows the
operator to change camera setups and re-balance the enre system very quickly. A thumb controller
is installed in the center that automacally balances the camera. Aaching a small monitor to it, makes
framing more accurate..
D E T A I L S O F T H E PA C K A G E
You will receive the kit unassembled in one box.. Unpack the box to check for the package contents,
whether you have received all the contents according to your purchase or not.
S p e ci f i ca t i on s :
(1) Load Capacity: Upto 1Kg
(2) Rated Voltage: 11.1 V DC
(3) Rated Current: 1.5 amp
Symbol:
DC Power
Quick release plate
Two Jointers
Top Handle
Top Central Support Rod
Two Side Handles
2 Axis Gimbal Stabilizer Body Five Gimbal Stand Rods
of following sizes:
 2x 28cm long rod
(both having cuts at
one end)
 2x 35cm long rod
 1x 41cm long rod
Baery Charger
USB Cable
Voltage Meter
Baery Charger
Adapter
Allen Key

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 Now aach 35cm rods (without cut) with jointers
and ghten with Allen bolts.
 Then aach the 41cm long rod with the jointer as shown and Join another jointer to the top of this
41cm long rod.
 Loosen the Allen bolts with provided Allen key from
both jointers.
 Aach the other 28cm long rods (having cut) with the jointer and ghten it well with Allen key.
The Gimbal Stand is ready for use now.
NOTE: Keep the cuts upper side on rods
A s se m b li ng S t ep s o f G i m b al S ta n d

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 Aach the top handle onto the top rod of Flycam Buddy and ghten the knob. Handle can be
moved front and back for adjustment.
A s se m b li ng S t ep s o f F l yc a m B u d d y - 2 A x i s G i m b a l S ta n d
 Now aach the top central support rod with top rod and ghten it with the Allen key to secure it
properly.

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 Aach the side handles with top central support rod and ghten the knobs. Now put the Flycam
Buddy on gimbal stand.
 Aach the quick release plate with your camera, ghten it properly. Then aach the camera with
the quick release adapter and secure it well with knob provided on the side of quick release
adapter as shown below.
 Press and slide out the top cover of Baery box, then remove the back cover. Connect the cable
connecons together.

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 Then press the baery inwards in order to aach back cover of baery box. Slide in the Top Cover.
You can check the baery voltage through provided Voltage meter.
NOTE : Aach the buzzer with baery when you are using the Flycam Buddy. When the baery
remains low the buzzer will start beeping which means that you need to recharge the baery now.
Cauon : Do not use the buddy if the buzzer is beeping as in that case it can cause damage to the
baery.
Working Range : 9V to 12V
Balancing of Flycam Buddy - 2 Axis Gimbal Camera Stabilizer
 Loosen the front knob for side-to-side movement of quick release adapter and side knob for front
& back movement of Quick release plate.
 You can also slide the top handle front and back to balance the Gimbal Stabilizer.
Your Flycam Buddy - 2 Axis Gimbal Camera Stabilizer is ready to use

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Exclusive of Camera
1 click : Normal mode
2 clicks : Follow mode
3 clicks : Calibrate Gyro
4 clicks : Calibrate Accelerometer
5 clicks : Manual Tilt Mode
Normal mode - It will stabilize camera in both axis against any vibraons/movements of gimbal.
Follow Mode - It will stabilize camera normally but when pitch axis is lted for a longer me the
camera will slowly follow the pitch angle.
Calibrate accelerometer - Should be used once when camera posion is changed or new camera is
installed. Level the camera and keep it steady ll motors are reacvated
Calibrate gyro - Should be done when new camera is installed. Gyro is temperature sensive, if gimbal
seems out of control use this funcon to recalibrate gyro.
M a n u a l Ti l t mo d e - Aer entering this mode the motors will be deacvated for 5 seconds.
During this me set the camera angle to desired posion and gimbal will maintain the posion of
camera aer 5 seconds. This will change normal posion of camera for all future use. If you need to
change enter to this mode and level the camera again.
M o d e s e t t i n g o f F l y c a m B u d d y:
Click on the marked buon as shown in the image to set the
mode of Flycam Buddy.
Mode Buon

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Fl yc am B u dd y Se t up & C a l i b rat io n t h ro u g h P C
You can calibrate the Flycam Buddy through your PC using the provided USB cable through soware.
 Connect the cord with the USB adapter provided on Flycam Buddy and to your PC.
 Start the GUI, select correct COM-port from the list, and click "Connect". Aer the connecon is
established, select the suitable opon to calibrate with Flycam Buddy. Then turn on the switch of
Flycam Buddy and it will get act according to calibraons..
You can download the soware through this link :
hps://www.dropbox.com/sh/efnqzz8y5gu0w/AACcCuwOgtCuacG2A7cNSqifa?dl=0

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WARNINGS
Make sure that you are very careful when using the Flycam Buddy - 2 Axis Gimbal Camera Stabilizer
at night or in low light condions. Do not make the mistake of focusing too much on what you are
shoong that you fall over something, or wander into something dangerous like a swimming pool
etc. and be extra careful when shoong on stairs or uneven terrains etc. These cauons pertain to
dayme shoong as well.
Make sure that all children using this product have adult supervision. If you plan on
shoong while moving fast or while moving on uneven terrain, then be sure to wear knee and
elbow pads.
Us e t he F l yca m Bu dd y w i th fu l l f ree d om to a c hi ev e be st f ra me s . .
WARRANTY
We oer a limited me warranty for our products. For Mechanical products we provide a 6 month
warranty & for electronic products we provide a 3 month warranty from the date of purchase.
We will repair or replace your product, free of charge, in the event of a defect in materials or
crasmanship obtained during normal use or handling based on the user manual. Please note that we
will not cover any shipping costs for returning the product to us. If any VAT or import dues are
applied to the return, we will also charge these costs to the customer.
The warranty does not include, by the way of example, damage caused by products that we do not
supply or from mishandling in transit, accident, misuse, neglect, lack of care of the product , or service
by anyone other than our company.

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We are not liable for incidental or consequenal damages resulng from the use of the unit or occur-
ring due to any breach of this warranty.
Replacement parts of the product will be provided at nominal cost (covering the cost price of the re-
placement parts only) to the customers aer the Warranty Period has expired. We will cover the com-
plete cost of sending replacement parts within the warranty period. Aer that, Nominal cost of the
product & Actual shipping cost will be charged.
Donot send the unit to us without rst geng a response and geng the approval to send back the
item.
In case of any kind of dissasfacon, we urge you to Contact us immediately and we shall do our best
to help you out.
For any other assistance you can reach us via email.