Adjusting the balance of the gimbal GBL-PX1

Preparation

  • Confirm that the camera lens cap is removed.
  • Confirm that the camera and gimbal are connected using the USB Type-C® cable (gimbal — camera) .
  • Turn on the camera to avoid movements of the focus unit in the lens.
  • 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.

  1. Adjust the balance of the tilt axis.

    Adjust the horizontal and vertical balances of the tilt axis.

    Horizontal balance adjustment of the tilt axis

    1. Loosen the lever (), and then slide the L-Bracket forward or backward to adjust the balance.

    2. After adjusting the balance, close the lever () firmly.

    3. 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

    1. Rotate the gimbal L-Bracket to aim the camera lens downward.

    2. Loosen the lever () on the front of the L-Bracket and slide the L-Bracket back and forth to adjust the balance.

    3. After adjusting the balance, firmly tighten the lever ().

    4. Rotate the tilt frame () by about ±45° to check if the balance is adjusted properly.

      If properly adjusted, the tilt frame () will stay still, or the camera lens will return to facing down.

    Hint

    • If the lever interferes with surrounding parts, pull the lever toward you and turn it to avoid interference.

  2. Adjust the balance of the roll axis.

    1. Loosen the lever () and slide the roll frame () left and right to adjust the balance.

    2. After adjusting the balance, firmly tighten the lever ().

    3. Rotate the roll frame () by about ±45° to check if the balance is adjusted properly.

      If properly adjusted, the roll frame () will stay still or slowly return to the horizontal position.

  3. Adjust the balance of the pan axis.

    1. Loosen the lever () and slide the pan frame () back and forth to adjust the balance.

    2. After adjusting the balance, firmly tighten the lever ().

    3. 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.

Note

  • Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the tilt frame, roll frame, or pan frame when adjusting the balance of the gimbal.
  • Do not adjust the gimbal balance with the aircraft upside down. Doing so may deteriorate or damage the damping rubber of the damping plate.
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