Tarot ZYX T2-2D User manual

Thanks for your purchase of Tarot professional aerial photography products. To ensure your success with this
product, we would like to introduce the following information and important notes, hope it can be useful for you.

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Contents
Warning and Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................. 3
I. Product Introduction................................................................................................................................. 4
II. Product List............................................................................................................................................. 5
1. Package Contents............................................................................................................................. 5
III. Configuration......................................................................................................................................... 6
1. Gimbal Controller Descriptions....................................................................................................... 6
2. Gimbal Working Mode.................................................................................................................... 7
2. Working Mode Setup....................................................................................................................... 7
IV. Flight Test .............................................................................................................................................. 8
V. ZYX T2-2D Assistant Software .............................................................................................................. 9
1. Drive & PC Assistant Software Installation and Setup.................................................................... 9
2. Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 9
3. Basic Setup .................................................................................................................................... 10
4. Channels ........................................................................................................................................ 11
5. Tools............................................................................................................................................... 12
6. Firmware Update ........................................................................................................................... 12
VI. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................... 14
VII. Specifications..................................................................................................................................... 15
VIII. Port Descriptions............................................................................................................................... 16
IX. LED Indicators ................................................................................................................................. 17

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Warning and Disclaimer
Please DO NOT adjust the gimbal or change its mechanical structure!
Before leaving the factory, ZYX T2-2D gimbal has been adjusted to fit the camera. Based on the setup
procedures, you can achieve a fabulous flight experience. Please do not adjust the gimbal or change its mechanical
structure. Moreover, do not add any external component to the camera. It is highly suggested to apply to the original
battery to avoid malfunctions of internal wirings or performance degradations.
In order to ensure the safety of flight control system after powering up, we recommend you to remove all the
propellers and use non-power-supply for the gimbal. Keep the entire components far from children and flammable
& combustible materials!
Because we have no control of the use, mounting, assembly and modification processes, TAROT will not assume
any legal responsibility for the injury or damage.
ZYX T2-2D ONLY supports GoPro Hero 3/3+/4.

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I. Product Introduction
ZYX T2-2D, a great 2-axis gimbal for model aircraft enthusiasts, can be widelyapplied to various model aircraft
activities and entertainments. With unique internal wiring design, built-in IMU gimbal control module, specialized
servo drive module, this gimbal is able to support Lock Mode and First Person View (FPV) Mode. Moreover, video
out and battery charging of GoPro Hero 3/3+/4 can be achieved through ZYX T2-2D.

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II. Product List
1. Package Contents
Gimbal *1
With unique internalwiring design, built-in IMU
gimbal control module, specialized servo drive
module, this gimbal is able to support Lock Mode and
First Person View (FPV) Mode.
Main Components Pack
5V OUT & Receiver & AV Cable*1
USB Module*1

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III. Configuration
1. Gimbal Controller Descriptions
Descriptions:
Battery
Power Supply:3S-6S Li (11V-26V)
* If you choose a battery to power up the gimbal and multi-rotor, please make sure this battery
meets requirements of both components.
Receiver
1、Common Receiver: connect it to the CH1/SBUS and CH2 Channel in the gimbal main
controller. Also, set Receiver Type and corresponding channel in the assistant software.
2、FUTABA SBUS or SBUS-2: connect it to CH1/SBUS channel in the gimbal main
controller.
MAKE SURE CH2 IS UNCONNECTED. Also, set Receiver Type and corresponding
channel in the assistant software.
3、If you have 5V power supply to the receiver, please disconnect the 5V power of
CH1/SBUS channel.
Video
Connect the video wireless transmission module to AV out port. DO NOT misconnect signal
and video cable.
Camera
Connect Camera through the GoProAV-OUT cable and charging cable.

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2. Gimbal Working Mode
You should select a three-positioned or two-positioned switch in R/C for working mode. Please connect the
corresponding port of the receiver to CH1/SBUS or CH2 of the gimbal controller. Set RC MAPPING in the assistant
software. For different positions, use endpoint fine tune function to set. Please refer to the MODE Channel section
in assistant software for detailed information.
Attentions:
When the MODE port is unconnected, the gimbal can only work in the DEFAULT mode. Moreover, during
flight, if the MODE is unconnected suddenly, the working mode would remain the same before disconnection.
After powering up the gimbal, if the receiver is unconnected, it works on DEFAULT MODE.
About Working Mode:
Lock Mode
FPV Mode
Descriptions
The angles of Roll and
Pitch keep unchanged.
The angles of Roll
and Pitch axis change
according to the attitude of
the multi-rotor.
Tx Control
Under Control
Under Control
Attitude Stability
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Vibration Reduction
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2. Working Mode Setup
Choose a two-positioned or three-positioned switch:
Take the three-positioned switch as an example: Position 1 refers to FPV Mode; Position 3 corresponds to Lock
Mode. Position 1 and Position 3 can be exchanged.

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IV. Flight Test
Steps:
1. Please ensure all the wirings are correct and the power supply is in great condition.
2. Turn on the transmitter.
3. Powering up the gimbal and keep it still. After self-check and sensor initialization process, gimbal angle
corresponds to INITANGLE in the assistant software.
4. Switch from different working modes to check the rotation direction in ROLL and PITCH axis.
TIPs:
Before flight test, please ensure:
1. Correctly mount the camera into the gimbal and the gimbal onto the landing gear.
2. All the wirings are correct.
3. The camera and transmitter have correctly set.
Gimbal Self-check and Sensor Initialization:
1. After powering up the gimbal, it enters self-check procedure. WhenRED, YELLOW, BLUE lightsflash twice
at the same time, self-check finishes.
2. After self-check process, camera lens face straight down, it enters sensor initialization process. Keep the
gimbal still in this process. Initialization will last for a relatively long time if the sensor deviation or drifts are large.
3. After sensor initialization process finishes, gimbal angles corresponds to INIT ANGLE in the assistant
software.

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V. ZYX T2-2D Assistant Software
1. Drive & PC Assistant Software Installation and Setup
①Please download the drive and PC assistant software from http://www.tarotrc.com//
②Run the drive program under USB Driver folder, and finish the installation procedures step by step.
Windows x86: “CP210xVCPInstaller_x86.exe”;
Windows x64: “CP210xVCPInstaller_x64.exe”;
③Connect the USB module to the computer, and finish the installation.
④Run the assistant software ZYX T2-2D.EXE and set the parameters.
2. Introduction
ZYX T2-2D, the dual-axis gimbal, could support the camera to stabilize its positions on the roll and tilt axis.
You could adjust receiver type, working mode, angle range and other options in the assistant software.
First of all, please connect gimbal controller to the PC through a USB cable. Choose a correct COM port and
click the “Connect”.
If the connection is successful, the gimbal would stop rotating to protect your device.
After finish parameters setup, click “Run Gimbal”. Push sticks and toggle switches to ensure the gimbal works
correctly.
When finish parameters setup, you should click "Write Flash" to ensure all the parameters have written to the
gimbal. Moreover, the gimbal will automatically run the parameters you have saved in the flash next time.

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3. Basic Setup
1. Receiver Unconnected: set gimbal mode in
Default Mode of assistant software.
2. Receiver Connected: set gimbal mode in
MODE channel of the receiver.
FPV Mode: The angles of Roll and Pitch axis
change according to the attitude of the multi-
rotor.
Lock Mode: The angles of Roll and Pitch keep
unchanged.
Init. Angle stands for the initial angle of each
direction after the gimbal has been powered up. For
instance, if you want the tilt direction of the camera
is on -45 degree, you should enter -45 on the
corresponding box.
Angle Range of Roll: -25°~25°
Angle Range of Tilt: -120°~15°
Please press “ENTER” button after modifying
the parameters.
It relates to the response speed of the gimbal. When
it becomes too small, the stability deteriorates. When
it turns too large, self-oscillation occurs.
Methods to adjust: if vibration occurs, please
decrease the parameters until it disappears.
Input Range: 0~200
Please press “ENTER” button after modifying the
parameters.
Attention: it has been adjusted to an appropriate value
before leaving factory. If vibrations do not occur,
please do not modify this value.
Angle Range of Rotation on each Direction of the Gimbal
If the gimbal rotates to or over the extreme value, it would
stop rotating until the value goes within the range.
The Extreme Range of Tilt: -120°~15
Please press “ENTER” button after modifying the
parameters.
Methods to Connect the Receiver:
1. Common Receiver: connect it to the CH1/SBUS
and CH2 Channel in the gimbal main controller.
2. SBUS-2: connect it to CH1/SBUS channel in the
gimbal main controller. MAKE SURE CH2 IS
UNCONNECTED.
The maximum rotation speed the gimbal can
reach.
When pushing sticks to the maximum but the
rotation speed is lower, you could increase the
value of Max Rotation Speed to enhance the
rotation speed;
When pushing sticks gradually but the rotation
speed is too fast, you could decrease the value to
slow down the speed.
Max Rotation Speed Range of ROLL:
0~200(degree/sec)
Max Rotation Speed Range of TILT:
0~200(degree/sec)
Please press “ENTER” button after modifying
the parameters.