Freefly Movi m10 User manual

USER GUIDE

Freefly represents the intersection of art and technology. Our team consists of industry leading

specialists all focused on one task—inventing solutions to allow unrestricted camera movement.

Freefly initially created the CineStar line of multi-rotor camera platforms, which allowed smooth,

stable and dynamic low-altitude aerial imagery. After years of research and development in

camera stability, Freefly has created the MōVI stabilized camera gimbal. Our goal with the MōVI

is to empower a new era of stabilized cinematography on a variety of platforms, from handheld

to helicopters and everything in between.

IN•ER•TIA

The Freefly MōVI is a digital 3 axis stabilization system that relies on both active

motor driven components and passive inertial stabilization. Passive stabilization

relies on the principles of inertia (tendency of an object to resist change in its

motion) and requires that the camera is well-balanced in the Pan, Tilt, and Roll Axes.

Active stabilization refers to the techniques of using sensors to measure the

camera’s Pan, Tilt, and Roll movements and counteract those movements

using motors attached to the 3 axes. These 2 types of stabilization

work in concert to achieve the smooth and stable shots for

which the MōVI is well known.

This manual will teach you how to setup,

balance, and tune your MōVI M10. For

new users, the process of balancing

and tuning a MōVI might seem

overwhelming at first, so allow

some time to master the

procedures described in

this manual.

1. Pan Motor

2. Pan Axis

3. Roll Motor

4. Roll Axis

5. Tilt Motor

6. Tilt Axis

7. Tilt Front to Back Adjustment

8. Roll Adjustment Point

9. Tilt Vertical Adjustment

10. Pan Adjustment

MōVI

COMPONENTS:

CONTENTS

01 GETTING STARTED

Batteries and Battery Charger:

Charging the Battery

Installing the Battery

Mounting the Camera

02 BALANCING THE MŌVI

Step 1: Tilt Front to Back Balance

Step 2: Tilt Vertical Balance

Step 3: Roll Balance

Step 4: Pan Balance

03 CONVERTING M10 TO MR

Attaching Landing Gear Legs & Octo Suspension Plate

04 APP/TUNING

Bluetooth Pairing/Freefly Configurator Connection

Initial Tuning

Majestic Tuning

Pan Majestic Tuning

Tilt Majestic Tuning

GUI Parameter Definitions

05 REMOTE CONTROL

Remote Control Features

Mode Switch (Dual Operator, Majestic, Kill)

06 TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptoms, Possible Causes and Solutions

NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other documents are subject to change at

the sole discretion of Freefly Systems Inc. (“Freefly”). For up-to-date product

literature, visit

www.freeflysystems.com.

DISCLAIMER

This is a sophisticated cinema product. It must be operated with caution and

common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate

this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage

to the product or other property. This User Guide contains instructions for

safety and operation. It is essential to read the entire User Guide and follow

all instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to setup or use, in order to

operate the MōVI correctly and avoid damage or injury.

Freefly has made every effort to provide clear and accurate information in this

User Guide, which is provided solely for the user’s knowledge. While thought to

be accurate, the information in this document is provided strictly “as is” and

Freefly will not be held responsible for issues arising from typographical errors

or user’s interpretation of the language used in this User Guide that is different

from that intended by Freefly.

Freefly reserves the right to revise this User Guide and make changes from time

to time without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes.

In no event shall Freefly, its employees or authorized agents be liable for any

damages or losses, direct or indirect, arising from the use of any technical or

operational information contained in this document.

BOX CONTENTS

Qty 1 - MōVI M10 Handheld Stabilizer

Qty 1 - MōVI Top Handle

Qty 1 - Stand

Qty 2 - Freefly 14.8V 2.6Ah MōVI Batteries

Qty 1 - Freefly LiPo Charger with AC cord and Charge Lead Adapter

Qty 1 - M2.5 Hex Driver

Qty 1 - M3 Hex Driver

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

QTY 1 - DX7S TRANSMITTER*

*Included with DX7s Transmitter:

Qty 1 - 2000MAh NiMh Transmitter Battery Pack

Qty 1 - SD Card

Qty 1 - 12V DC Power Supply

Qty 1 - DX7s Neck Strap

Qty 1 - DX7s User Manual

01-P7

GETTING STARTED

01-P8

BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGER

WARNING: You must read these safety instructions and warnings carefully

before charging or using your batteries. Failure to exercise caution while

using Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries and comply with the following

warnings could result in battery malfunction, electrical issues, excessive

heat, fire, or injury and property damage.

GENERAL GUIDELINES AND WARNINGS

You must read these safety instructions and warnings carefully before

charging or using your battery.

• Stop using or charging the battery immediately if the battery becomes or

appears damaged, starts to balloon or swell, leaks, becomes deformed or

gives off an odor, exceeds a temperature of 160ºF (71ºC), or if anything else

abnormal occurs. Disconnect the battery and observe in a safe area outside

of any building or vehicle for at least 45 minutes, as a damaged battery can

experience a delayed chemical reaction that could possibly result in fire.

• Never disassemble, modify, puncture, shock, drop, crash and/or short circuit

the battery. Leakage, smoke emission, ignition, explosion or fire can occur,

which may result in personal injury or property damage.

• DO NOT leave the battery and charger unattended during use.

• Never drop charger or batteries.

• Never attempt to charge “dead” or damaged batteries.

• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shortened.

• Never allow minors to charge or use battery packs without adult supervision.

• Never allow batteries to come in contact with moisture at any time.

• Never charge or store batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended

between 50º-80ºF/10º-26ºC), leave in a hot environment (inside an automobile

in hot weather), or leave in direct sunlight.

• Never place or carry batteries in your pockets or clothing.

• Always use Freefly-approved LiPo batteries.

• Always inspect the battery before charging.

• Always connect the positive red lead (+) and negative black lead (-) terminals

of the battery to the charger terminals correctly.

• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool

between charges.

• If a battery will not be used for more than one week, it is recommended that

the battery is stored with a voltage of approximately 3.8V per cell. Do not

store the battery fully charged. Store the battery at room temperature in a

cool or shaded area (ideally between 50º-80ºF/10º-26ºC).

• Batteries should be stored in a vented, fire-resistant container. No more than

two batteries should be placed in a container to avoid chain reactions. Storage

temperatures should not fall below 32ºF/0ºC or above 130ºF/54ºC. Damaged

batteries are extremely sensitive to temperature fluctuation and care should

be taken in their immediate disposal. High temperatures may cause fire, even

with undamaged batteries.

NOTICE: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling

of LiPo batteries can result in fire. By handling, charging or using the

included LiPo batteries, you assume all risks associated with LiPo batteries.

If you are not prepared to accept complete liability for the purchase and/

or use of the batteries, you are advised to return them in new and unused

condition to the place of purchase immediately.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are using the battery to power or charge an

accessory used with the MōVI, it is your responsibility to constantly monitor

the battery’s voltage through the use of a voltage checker. If the accessory

drains the battery below 3.0V per cell, it will damage the battery and render

the battery unusable. Never attempt to charge a battery that has individual

cell voltages below 3.0V.

GETTING STARTED

01-P9

CHARGING PROCESS WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Never charge or use a LiPo battery that shows any damage or

disfigurement of any kind, as this may be a sign of internal damage.

Any damage to the protective cover, wiring or plugs is also reason to

discontinue use.

• Never leave the lead wires dangling from a battery.

• Never charge a battery unattended.

• Never connect more than one battery pack to the charger at a time.

• Never charge near moisture, extreme temperatures, flammable or

combustible materials.

• Never charge the battery while installed on the MōVI or other equipment or

while inside a vehicle.

• Never attempt to charge a battery that is damaged or has individual cell

voltages below 3.0V.

• Always inspect batteries before charging.

• Always use a specific LiPo charger only. Do not use a Nickel-cadmium

(NiCd) or Nickel-metal hydride (NiMh) charger, even though these chargers

may appear similar to a LiPo charger. Failure to do so may cause a fire,

which may result in personal injury and/or property damage.

• Always let the battery cool down to ambient temperature before charging.

• Always monitor the temperature of the battery while charging. If the

battery becomes hot to the touch or begins to swell, discontinue charging

immediately. Disconnect the battery from the charger and observe it from

a safe place for at least 45 minutes.

• Always ensure that the proper cell count or voltage is selected on your

charger for this battery. Failure to properly set the cell count or voltage

could result in fire or explosion of the battery.

• For optimal performance and extended life, do not allow your battery

voltage to drop below 3.4V. It is recommended that you use a voltage

checker to actively monitor battery voltage.

BATTERY DISPOSAL:

NOTICE: LiPo batteries require special handling for safe disposal. The

following steps must be taken to avoid damage or injury to yourself,

your property or anyone who comes in contact with the battery.

If the battery is undamaged but no longer useful:

1. Discharge the battery to a maximum of 1.0V per cell using a safe discharge

method.

2. Leave the battery uncharged and retest the battery after 24 hours. If the

battery is over 1.0V per cell, repeat the procedure until the battery is 1.0V

per cell or less.

3. Place electrical tape over each wire lead and tape the wire leads to

opposite sides of the battery.

4. Place battery in a sealed plastic bag and place plastic bag in a vented, fire-

safe container.

5. Use a fire-safe container to deliver battery to a recycling center authorized

for LiPo batteries. Please note that not all battery recycling services

include LiPo batteries. If no LiPo recycling facility is available in your area,

contact your state or local HAZMAT agency for instructions.

If the battery is damaged:

1. If the battery or wiring is damaged, please contact your state or local

HAZMAT facility for instructions. Batteries must be rendered safe before

being transported or recycled.

2. DO NOT transport or ship batteries which have more than 1.0V per cell

charged OR that show signs of damage without following the instructions

given by the HAZMAT agency.

GETTING STARTED

01-P10

CHARGING THE BATTERY

1. Insert the AC power cord into the charger.

2. Insert the AC power cord into the wall socket. All LEDs will light for 1

second and the charge status LED will flash green, which indicates the

charger is ready to charge.

3. Select “LiPo” on the battery type switch.

4. Select the “3A” charging current on the charge current switch when

charging the included batteries.

5. Connect battery main charge lead to the charge lead input in the front of

the charger. Make sure the red plug is plugged into the red charge socket

and the black plug is plugged into the black charge socket.

6. Connect the Freefly 4s 2.6Ah battery to the charge lead. Always connect

the positive red lead (+) and negative black lead (-) terminals to the

corresponding colored terminals on the charger.

7. Connect the battery balance lead to the “4S” balance socket on the side

of the charger. The charger will automatically start charging.

8. The charge status LED and the cell status LED will glow constant red.

The cell 1-4 LED’s will glow continuously indicating a 4 cell battery pack.

9. When the battery is fully charged, the “charge status” LED will glow

constant green.

10. Unplug the battery from the balance port and charge lead. The battery

is ready for use in your MōVI M10.

GETTING STARTED

‘LiPo’ +

BATT.

‘4S’

BATT.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7-9.

'3A'

01-P11

INSTALLING BATTERY

IN THE MōVI

The MōVI batteries are custom designed to fit

snugly in the MōVI battery compartments. The

batteries are retained using a lightweight o-ring

and carbon latch mechanism. Be careful when

installing/removing the batteries to avoid

damaging the battery lead and balance lead.

Battery Specification

Battery Type: Lithium Polymer

Capacity: 2.6Ah

Voltage: 14.8v

Max Continuous Discharge: 3C (7.8A)

Max Burst Discharge: 5C (13A)

Max Charge Voltage: 4.2V per cell

Minimum Discharge Voltage: 3.0V per cell

Dimensions: [100mm (L) x 25mm (W)

x 30mm (H)]

Weight: 200g

Charger Specification

AC Input Voltage: 100-240V, 50-60HZ

Output Power: 20W

Charging Current (Selected by Switch):

1A, 2A, 3A

Current Drain for Balancing: 200mA

4 LEDs for Balancing Indicator

1 LED for Charging Status

1. Insert battery into battery compartment observing proper orientation.

2. Engage battery latching mechanism.

GETTING STARTED

3. Ensure the MōVI power switch is set to “off” and

plug the battery into the power input connector

on the MōVI. Note: The battery and input

connector are keyed. Do not force the battery

and input connector together.

01-P12

MOUNTING THE

CAMERA

The MōVI uses a custom lightweight adjustable

camera plate to allow you to easily balance, install,

and remove your camera package. It is important

that you fully build your camera package prior to

installing it on the M10. Adding accessories after

balancing the M10 would necessitate re-balancing,

so it is best to install all accessories (follow focus

motors, receivers, batteries, etc.) prior to mounting

the camera to the MōVI.

1. Attach the bottom camera rail to your camera using the provided ¼ - 20 screw. Please note that there

are multiple attachment holes in the camera rail to choose from to cater to different camera setups.

GETTING STARTED

2. Install the hot shoe adapter into the hot shoe of your camera. Note – For some cameras, you won’t use

the hot shoe adapter–top rail will attach similar to bottom rail in these cases.

3. Attach the top camera rail to the hot shoe adapter using the provided M3x6 flat head screws.

02-P13

BALANCING the MōVI

One of the most critical factors in achieving optimal performance from the

MōVI is proper balancing. The better the camera is balanced, the less work

the motors have to do to achieve a stable shot. Accurate balance is highly

critical in shots where the MōVI will be subjected to extreme movements

or accelerations (running, horseback, biking, car mount, helicopter, etc.).

There are 3 Axes we need to accurately balance prior to turning the MōVI

on and setting up the software. To reiterate, the camera needs to be fully

setup with all accessories prior to installing and balancing the camera on

the gimbal. The addition of accessories (follow focus motors, receivers,

etc.) will cause the balance to shift, so they need to be installed prior to

beginning the balancing process.

PAN

TILT

ROLL

02-P14

STEP 1

TILT FRONT-TO-BACK BALANCE:

The goal with Step 1 is to balance the camera front-to-back on the Tilt Axis.

When the proper front/back tilt balance is achieved, the camera will stay level

if you remove your hands. Please note that to confirm proper tilt front/back

balance, the camera and Tilt Axis need to be level. At this stage, we have not

balanced the camera vertically for the Tilt Axis, so it is only possible to confirm

tilt front/back balance when the camera and tilt axis are level. If the camera is

sitting too low or too high with respect to the Tilt Axis, it will mask the issue of

front to back balance. To adjust the balance, loosen the middle toggle clamp

under the camera and the middle toggle clamp on top of the camera. This

will allow the camera and mount plates to slide forwards and backwards. Be

careful to ensure that the clamps are fully engaged and the camera is securely

mounted to the adjustable camera plates as you complete step 1.

BALANCING the MōVI

slide adjustable camera plates

back and forth to balance tilt axis

02-P15

1. Loosen the top and bottom camera plate

toggle clamps.

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2. Loosen the side clamps on the top horizontal

cross bar so that it can move freely up and down

to allow you to set the correct height when install-

ing the camera and adjustable camera plates.

3. Slide the camera and mounting plates onto the top and bottom camera rails. 4. Tighten side clamps on the top horizontal

cross bar once both the top and bottom

camera rail are engaged on the camera plates.

5. Slide the camera forward or backwards until

the Tilt Axis remains level.

6. Tighten the top and bottom middle toggle clamp to lock the camera plate in position. Note – Please be

sure the toggle clamp is adequately tight. The toggle clamp holds the camera and camera rail onto the

MōVI, so it is important it is securely clamped.

02-P16

STEP 2

TILT VERTICAL BALANCE:

Now that we have successfully balanced the Tilt Axis front-to-back, we need to

adjust the Tilt Axis vertical balance. To adjust the vertical balance, there are 4

toggle clamps on the middle of the four small side tubes. Adjust the camera

position vertically until it is balanced such that you can rotate the camera to

any tilt angle and it will naturally stay wherever you leave it. If you point the lens

down and it wants to continue tilting forward on its own, then it is top heavy

and the camera needs to shift down vertically. If you point the camera lens

down and it wants to return to level, then you know it is bottom heavy and the

camera needs to shift upwards vertically.

adjust height of the camera cage to

achieve tilt vertical balance

BALANCING the MōVI

02-P17

1. Identify which way the camera needs to be adjusted by tipping the camera lens down 20 degrees. If the camera returns to horizontal, then the Tilt Axis is

bottom heavy. If the camera continues to rotate down when released, then Tilt Vertical Axis is top heavy.

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2. Rotate the Tilt Axis so that the camera lens is

pointing straight up.

5. Tighten the toggles.

3. Loosen the 4 vertical adjustment toggles. 4. Slide the camera cage and camera forward or

backward until the camera remains pointing

straight up when released.

6. Confirm good balance by moving the camera to several tilt angles and confirming that it holds the given

angle without user input.

02-P18

STEP 3

ROLL BALANCE:

With the Tilt Axis completely balanced, we can move onto balancing the Roll

Axis. To adjust roll balance we need to loosen the 2 bottom outer toggle clamps

and the top toggle clamp. This will allow the camera and cage to slide side-to-

side to achieve roll balance.

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roll balance adjustment point 1

roll balance

adjustment point 2

02-P19

1. Loosen the 2 lower outer toggle clamps and 1 upper outer toggle clamp on the camera platform and slide camera and platform side-to-side to achieve proper

balance. Tighten the 2 lower outer toggle clamps and 1 upper outer toggle clamp and upper clamp to lock roll in place.

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2. If you run out of room to adjust for balance, then loosen the 3x M4 screws on the roll beam and slide the entire assembly to achieve balance. Note: The 3x M4