X-CAM A10-3H for GOPRO 3 Axis Gimbal User Manual ( V2.00 ) The X-CAM A10-3H for GOPRO 3 Axis Gimbal has been finished with all the adjustments before brought onto the market, it is READY TO RUN. Parameters Weight: 280g(withoutGOPRO) StabilizationFrequency: 5200Hz InputVoltage(DCIN): 7.4v~16.8v(2S~4SLipo) TiltTravel: +-90degree;RollingTravel: +-45degree PanTravel: 360degreeswithunlimitedrotation Built-inAVoutput&ChargingModule AutoPilotSystemsupportingisnotrequired Built-in2X6Axisgyroscopesensors&1Infraredlocalizer. SupportsautomaticbacktoHOMEfunction. SupportsGoPro3,GoPro3+,GoPro4(blackorsilverversion) Accessories ● 1xX-CAMA10-3HGimbalFrame ● 1xX-CAMA10-3HController ● 1xUSBCable ● 1xPPMCable ● 5xDampingballs ● 4xRubberrings ● 4xFastenerrings. Connection Instructions The S-BUS output comes with full functions which have been definedchannelnumber: Channel1:ROLLControlling Channel2:ReturntoHOME Channel3:TILTControlling Channel4:PANControlling Channel5:ModeSwitch Therecommendoperationmethods 1.Singlecontrol:JustconnectPPMchannelforPANControlling orHEADFOLLOWING,HEADLOCKandAUTOBACKTOHOME mode(Default), S-BUS channel connection is not required, One receiveronly. 2. Dual control: Only S-BUS output channel mode provides full functions.But2receiversarerequired. Notice:ItdoesnotrequiredtosupplythepowertotheS-BUSreceiverunderthedualcontrolmode,theA10-3Hcontrollerwillsupply thepowertotheS-BUSreceiverviatheS-BUS. The TILT and Pan axis (or Mode Switch) can be controlled under the single control or dual control. The AV output adapter instruction You may connect your own video transmitter here , the YELLOW wire is the video signal and the PINK wire is GND PC Software ConnectwithPC UsestheUSBadaptertoconnectwithyourPC,NormallytheWindowscanfindthedriverautomatically,youcouldfindthePORT number inthedeviceManager Notice:thedrivefileisdifferentbetweenWin7andWinXPanddoesnotsupportWin8 Youmaydownloadthedriveonourofficialwebsiteat http://www.x-camtech.com/html_info/Downloads-10.html LaunchtheX-CAMGimbalAssistant,choosethecorrectportnumberandclickCONNECT BEEPBEEPwillbeshoutedaftertheconnectionsucceed,theparameterswillbereadoutautomatically. Theparametersasbelow: 1. Gains Thereare2gains,PositionGainandAccelerationGain Pos.Gain: Inclinedthegimbaltoonepositionslowlyandwatchthevideoimageishorizontalornot,ifnotpleaseadjustthe Pos.Gaininthesoftware Acc.Gain: AfteradjustingthePos.Gain,Inclinedthegimbaltoonepositionquicklyandwatchthevideoimageishorizontal intime,ifnotpleaseadjusttheAcc.Gaininthesoftware Notice:theX-CAMA10-3Hhasbeenfinishedtheadjusting,doesnotneedtoadjustagaininnormally 2. Gimbal Control TheA10-3Hprovides2waystocontroltheTILT, LinearModeorTrackingMode LinearMode: PushtheTILTsticktohighorlowformovingthecameramounttoupordownuntilthestickbacktomidpoint TrackingMode:PushtheTILTsticktohighorlow,thecameramountwillfollowthestickposition. Pushspeed: Setupthecameramountmovingspeed,highvaluesethighspeed;lowvaluesetlowspeed. 3. sensors advanced calibration Thisisanadvancedsetup,normallyitdoesnotneedtosetunlessserioustilthashappenedontheTiltorRollaxis.moredetalisplease readtheX-CAMA10-3Hinitialdataresetguideappendix1. 3. the Function choosing on single control Youmaychoosethefunctiononsinglecontrolmode,thedefaultisModeSwitch. Firmware upgrade 1. PowerofftheX-CAMA10-3H 2. Uses the USB cable to connect with your PC, Normally the windows can find the driver automatically, you will findthePORTnumberinthedevicemanager. 3. SelecttheCOMportnumber 4. Openthefirmwarefile(*.bin) 5. Click“LoadandConnect”button 6. Power on the X-CAM A10-3H, it will upgrade the firmwareautomatically, Theblueindicatorwilllight, and red indicator will flash quickly. When the upgradeiscompleted,theredindicatorwilllight, andtheblueindicatorwill flashquickly Notice: Pleasedonottouchanythingandkeepthepoweron duringtheupgrade,iftheupgradeisbreakpleasebacktoSTEP 1 and try again, normally it could be fix automatically. It will beep4timesafterupgradeandthesystemwillberestarted. Announcements 1. DonottouchtheX-CAMA10-3Hduringtheinitializationafterpoweron,KeeptheX-CAMA10-3Hinquietude. 2. DonotuseBECfortheX-CAMA10-3Hpower,stronglyrecommendusing2~6SLipobatterydirectly. 3. Stronglyrecommendusing12mmtubetomounttheX-CAMA10-3H. 4. MakesurethecenterofgravityoftheX-CAMA10-3Hiscorrectbeforeusing. 5. Itdoesnotrequiredtosupplythepowertothesecondreceiverwhenunderdualcontrolmode. 6. TheX-CAMA10-3HsupportsS-BUS1only. Disclaimer X-CAM A10-3H gimbals are covered by one year limited warranty. Please do not disassemble or modify mechanical structure in the warranty period. The customized program of X140B control module is based on A10-3H structure and motors, and all debugging has been completed in factory. Any direct or indirect damages caused by a user during use or damage will not be covered by our warranty, and X-CAM will not compensate the loss and the corresponding liability. SILIGOO Inc. does not take any responsibility toward any damage or loss in using the X-CAM A10-3H gimbal. Appendix 1. The X-CAM A10-3H Sensor Advanced Calibration Guide 1. Connect the USB cable to the PC and launch the X-CAM Gimbal Assistant Software,then power on the X-CAM A10-3H. 2. Clickthebuttonof“Connect”andclickthebuttonof“ReadParams”,youwillhearbeep-beep. Notice:PleasebackuptheDrivenVoltagevaluesandServoReversevalues(asthepicture1shows)beforecalibrate. (Picture1) 3. Clickthebuttonof“initializeParams”.Thenyouwillhearthreebeep(beep-beepandbeep),pleaseinput”0”to theDrivenVoltage.Thenclickthebuttonof“BurnParams”,Youwillhearbeep-beep-beepthatmeansithasbeen burnedintotheX-CAMA10-3H.(donotdoubleclick) 4. (1)Togglethegimbalverticaltotheground(90degree).Putthebubblelevelonthesensor. (Picture2) (2)Adjustthecameratokeepthebubbleatthecenterpositionmanually.Clickthebuttonof“Auto Calibrate”(Picture3) Notice:whenyouclickthebuttonof“AutoCalibrate”,pleasekeepthebubbleatthecenterposition(picture2).(If failed,pleasetryagain) (Picture3) (3)Afterthecalibration,clickthebuttonof“Disconnect”,andpowerofftheX-CAMA10-3H.Thenre-powerthe X-CAMA10-3Htocheckifthebubbleisatthecenterpositionornot.(absolutecenterpositionisnotrequired. 5.Filltheback-upvaluesintothe“DrivenVoltage”and “ServoReverse”andclickthe“BurnParams” For example (aftertheupsteps,theX-CAMA10-3Hdoesnotwork ,pleasetryfollowingsteps) 1. Set the “Pan Control Way ”to”Mode Switch ” 2. Adjust the 3 motors as blow: Tiltmotor RecoverthevaluesofTiltmotorinblankof“DrivenVoltage”andclick“BurnParams”. itwillshow“Saved”atthe low-leftcornerin5secs,andclick“disconnect”.Click“Connect”againandclick“ReadParams”.MakesuretheTilt motordoesnotshockhuge.Ifnot,pleasechangethe“ServoReverse”andtryagain. Rollmotor RecoverthevaluesofRollmotor inblankof“DrivenVoltage”andclick“BurnParams”. itwillshow“Saved”atthe low-leftcornerin5secs,andclick“disconnect”.Click“Connect”againandclick“ReadParams”.MakesuretheRoll motordoesnotshockhuge.Ifnot,pleasechangethe“ServoReverse”andtryagain. Panmotor RecoverthevaluesofTiltmotor inblankof“DrivenVoltage”andclick“BurnParams”. itwillshow“Saved”atthe low-leftcornerin5secs,andclick“disconnect”.Click“Connect”againandclick“ReadParams”.MakesurethePan motordoesnotrotatecontinuallyormotionless .Ifnot,pleasechangethe“ServoReverse”andtryagain. Ifitstilldoesnotworkaftertheupsteps ,pleasereferto theV2.18TheFirmwareUpgradeGuide Appendix 2. The procedure of V1.10/V1.13 upgrade to V2.18 or over Notice:ifthecurrentfirmwareversionisV2.XXthendoesnotreadthisguide. Pleaseaccordingtothestepsstrictly asbelow: 1.According to the manual above, firstly burn the “PARAM_UPDATE 20140924 V0.00. Bin” firmware to the X-CAM A10-3Handclosethefirmwareupgradeprogram,andpowerofftheX-CAMA10-3H 2.PowerontheX-CAMA10-3Handconfirmtheredandbluelightsareflashingalternatelyandpoweroff.(ifnot,please trystep1again) 3.Thirdlyburn“A10-3H20141022V2.18ABate.Bin”firmwaretotheX-CAMA10-3Handclosethefirmwareupgrade program,andpowerofftheX-CAMA10-3H. 4.PowerontheX-CAMA10-3Handobservethestatus,ifitisunorderedturningthentrythestep1andstep2again(the step2mustbeexecuted). 5.IfthePanmotorisunorderedturning,pleaseconnecttotheX-CAMGimbalassistantsoftwaretochangethePan motordirection. 6.IfthePanmotorisstillunorderedturningafterthestep5,pleaseaccordingtotheabovemanual,burnthe“A10-3H 20141022V2.18BBate.Bin”firmwaretotheX-CAMA10-3H. 7.IftheX-CAMA10-3Hstilldoesnotwork,pleasefeelfreetocontactX-CAM.