Adjusting the balance of the gimbal GBL-T3
Preparation
- Confirm that the camera lens cap is removed.
- Confirm that the camera and gimbal are connected using the USB cable.
- Turn on the camera to avoid movements of the focus unit in the lens.
- When using a compatible zoom lens, set the focal length to the telephoto end (only when adjusting the balance).
- Confirm that the aircraft is turned off.
- Confirm that you have installed all the accessories you want to use.
To adjust the balance
Adjust the balances of the tilt (), roll (
), and pan (
) axes.
- Adjust the balance of the tilt axis.
Adjust the horizontal and vertical balances of the tilt axis.
Horizontal balance adjustment of the tilt axis
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Loosen the top camera screw (
) and bottom lever (
), and then slide the camera plate (
) forward or backward to adjust the balance.
-
After adjusting the balance, firmly tighten the top camera screw (
) and bottom lever (
).
-
Rotate the tilt frame (
) by about ±15° to check if the balance is adjusted properly.
If properly adjusted, the tilt frame (
) will stay still or return to the horizontal position.
Vertical balance adjustment of the tilt axis
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Rotate the gimbal tilt frame (
) to aim the camera lens upward.
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Loosen the levers (
) on both sides and slide the tilt frame (
) back and forth to adjust the balance.
Adjust so that the left and right adjusters are at the same level.
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After adjusting the balance, firmly tighten the levers (
) on both sides.
-
Rotate the tilt frame (
) by about ±45° to check if the balance is adjusted properly.
If properly adjusted, the tilt frame (
) will stay still.
-
- Adjust the balance of the roll axis.
-
Loosen the lever (
) and slide the roll frame (
) left and right to adjust the balance.
-
After adjusting the balance, firmly tighten the lever (
).
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Rotate the roll frame (
) by about ±45° to check if the balance is adjusted properly.
If properly adjusted, the roll frame (
) will stay still.
-
- Adjust the balance of the pan axis.
-
Loosen the lever (
) and slide the pan frame (
) back and forth to adjust the balance.
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After adjusting the balance, firmly tighten the lever (
).
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With the gimbal stationary, tilt the aircraft forward, backward, left, and right to check if the balance is adjusted properly.
If properly adjusted, the pan frame (
) will stay still.
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Note
- Do not adjust the gimbal balance with the aircraft upside down. Doing so may deteriorate or damage the damping rubber of the damping plate.