X-CAM A10-3H for GOPRO 3 Axis Gimbal User Manual

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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 
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1xX-CAMA10-3HGimbalFrame
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1xX-CAMA10-3HController
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1xUSBCable
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1xPPMCable
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5xDampingballs
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4xRubberrings
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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.

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