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Mōvi hit the gym! We took everything great about the Mōvi Pro and added some serious horsepower for the world's biggest cameras. Mōvi XL is a lightweight, portable system that allows users to capture stable imagery in the most demanding environments.
Introduction
We took everything we've learned from the first MōVI and then embarked on a year-long journey to create the best MōVI ever. Every detail has been scrutinized. Every gram of additional weight justified. In the end, we've created MōVI Pro – the world’s most versatile, adaptable, and reliable camera movement system.
Designed and built with the goal of creating the world’s most versatile camera movement system, the MōVI Pro will revolutionize and democratize the creation of professional motion picture content. Using active and inertial stabilization the MōVI Pro allows filmmakers precise, intuitive, and creative control of the camera, and its new features grant even more possibilities to create world-class content quickly and easily.
This section covers Mōvi Pro Series products:
Mōvi Pro
Mōvi XL
Mōvi Carbon
MIMIC
Pilot
Mōvi Pro iOS and Android Apps
Mōvi Pro and Carbon SL4 Guide
The Mōvi Controller is a professional grade remote system that allows the operator full control over pan, tilt, and roll, as well as focus, iris and zoom, gimbal settings and camera control.
Camera control only available on supported cameras.
Mōvi XL
664 x 507 x 700mm (L*W*H)
Camera Cage
399 x 255 x 289mm (L*W*H)
Pan Range of Motion
±360º Continuous Rotation
Tilt Range of Motion
Software adjustable up to +90º/-170º
Roll Range of Motion
Software adjustable up to ±90º
Max Pan Rate
200º/s
Max Tilt Rate
200º/s
Max Roll Rate
200º/s
Weight
11kg
Max Payload
23kg
Max Operating Speed*
160kph
*Dependent on payload
Operating Temperatures
-20° to 50°C
Ingress Protection (IP)
IP52 resistance to dust and dripping water
Mounting System
MōVI XL Quick Release, Mitchell Mount
Materials
Carbon Fiber, 6061-T6 Aluminum, Glass Reinforced Polymers
Data Logging Rate
5, 10, and 25 Hz
Connections
Bluetooth Low Energy v4.2 and 2.4GHz Custom FHSS Radio
Motor Type
Direct-drive 3 phase Brushless
Data Storage
microSD
Port Types
GCU ports -
COM1, 12V, COM 2
TSU Ports -
LTC Timecode In/Out, EXP, CANbus + Battery Voltage, CAM, 12-14V CAM, 12V AUX, F,I,Z, USB Type C
Nominal Battery Voltage
22.2V
Min - Max Battery Voltage
25.2V
Battery Capacity
1000 mAh
Cells
6 Cells
Max Battery Quantity
2 Batteries
Min Battery Quantity
1 Battery (using a single battery may decrease performance)
Max Continuous Discharge Rate (Per Pack)
25C
Max Peak Discharge Rate (Per Pack)
50C
Power Button
A. Push (ON)
B. Hold (OFF)
C. Double Tap (Pause/Resume)
Back Button
Forward Button
Select Option (-)
Select Option (+)
microSD Card Slot
COM 1
12V
COM 2
TC
EXP
CAN
CAM
12-14V 6A CAM
12V 2A AUX
Focus
Iris
Zoom
USB C DRP
All connector pinouts are shown looking into the function side of the connectors on the GCU and TSU, unless stated otherwise.
Connector
Type
Pin-Out
COM 1
JST GH 6-pin
Insert Image of Pin-Out -from front (2D)
1 - GND 2 - +5V 3 - UARTn_TX
4 - UARTn_RX 5 - UARTn_CTS 6 - UARTn_RTS
12V
Female P-TAP
Insert Image of Pin-Out -from front (2D)
+ 12V PTAP V+ - 12V PTAP GND
COM 2
JST GH 6-pin
Insert Image of Pin-Out -from front (2D)
1 - GND
2 - +5V 3 - UARTn_TX 4 - UARTn_RX 5 - UARTn_CTS 6 - UARTn_RTS
Connector
Type
Pin-Out
TC (LTC Timecode)
3.5mm Jack
Insert Image of Pin-Out
(Shown from Function Side of the male 3.5mm Jack)
1 - (Base, Mic) - LTC IN 2 - (Ring, Gnd) - GND 3 - (Ring, Right) - SYNC IN 4 - (Tip, Left) - LTC OUT
EXP (Expansion)
JST ZPH 10 Pin
Insert Image of Pin-Out
1 - GND
2 - +12V
3 - GND
4 - +5V
5 - TxD1/Tx- 6 - RxD1/Rx+
7 - TxD2/Tx+
8 - RxD2/Rx-
9 - GPI/UART RX 10 - GPO/UART TX
CAN (CANbus)
Molex MicroFit RA 4 Pin
Insert Image of Pin-Out
1 - GND
2 - +V Bat
3 - CAN H 4 - CAN L
CAM (Camera)
Molex MicroFit RA 8 Pin
Insert Image of Pin-Out
1 - GND
2 - +5V
3 - RxD 4 - TxD
5 - LANC Power
6 - LANC Signal 7 - GPO/UART TX 8 - GPI/UART RX
12-14V CAM (Camera Power)
Female P-TAP
Insert Image of Pin-Out -from front (2D)
+ 14V PTAP V+ - 14V PTAP GND
12V AUX (Auxiliary Power)
Female P-TAP
Insert Image of Pin-Out -from front (2D)
+ 12V PTAP V+ - 12V PTAP GND
F (Focus Motor)
Molex MicroFit RA 6 Pin
Insert Image of Pin-Out
1 - Motor A
2 - Motor B 3 - +5V 4 - GND 5 - Encoder A 6 - Encoder B
I (Iris Motor)
Molex MicroFit RA 6 Pin
Insert Image of Pin-Out
1 - Motor A
2 - Motor B 3 - +5V 4 - GND 5 - Encoder A 6 - Encoder B
Z (Zoom Motor)
Molex MicroFit RA 6 Pin
Insert Image or Pin-Out
1 - Motor A
2 - Motor B 3 - +5V 4 - GND 5 - Encoder A 6 - Encoder B
USB Port
USB Type C DRP (Source and Sink 5V)
Built-in Display: The addition of a built-in display with a 4-button control system gives users command over basic tuning and adjustments without the need for additional devices.
Redesigned Structure: A redesigned structure improves performance and adds features to increase the MōVI Pro’s capabilities.
Increased Torque: New, lightweight direct-drive brushless motors provide twice the pan torque of the first generation MōVI.
Internal Wiring: Updated wiring is now internally routed and strain relieved, preventing damage to cables and enhancing reliability in a variety of weather conditions.
Aerial Ready: Go from handheld to aerial in less than 60 seconds; with dual GPS antennas, light- weight construction, high torque motors, and an integrated FIZ driver, the MōVI PRO is unmatched in aerial performance.
Camera Rail: The addition of dovetails, revised camera mounts, easier top mounting, and a wide-body design results in an ultra versatile, lightweight camera rail that can easily be mounted and removed.
Rugged System: Designed as a precision instrument with the toughness to withstand every environment from the set to the outdoors.
Intelligent Batteries: Brand new MōVI Pro Battery Packs come with built-in power indicators, intelligent battery management systems, and a refined new design.
Hot Swapping: One handed battery swaps and hot swapping are now possible through a redesigned battery system which is built to keep the MōVI Pro shooting.
Camera and Accessory Power: Using the combined power of two 22.2V batteries, the MōVI Pro can power itself, the camera, and more for over an hour.
REDLink Command Protocol: Integrated REDLink Command Protocol grants users full control over RED EPIC and SCARLET camera adjustments, even when the user is hundreds of feet away from the mounted camera.
FIZ Control: Utilizing the world’s smallest fully integrated 3-axis FIZ controller, the MōVI Pro reduces shooting weight and FIZ setup time with all industry standard motors.
MōVI Pro App: Using new Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology users can connect to their MōVI Pro instantly from within the Android or iOS app to update, tune, adjust, and monitor the MōVI Pro.
Instant Booting: Advances in sensor initialization allow ultra fast boot times, maximizing productiv- ity and minimizing downtime.
Autotuning: MōVI Pro is the first gimbal that requires no user tuning of filters or stiffness; its high performance tuning algorithms achieve optimum filters and stiffness in ~10 seconds.
Stability Improvements: Refined software, new calibration techniques, and highly precise sensors create a camera movement system that can endure the most challenging of shots while maintaining perfectly smooth footage.
Here are the most common issues and mitigation strategies for Carbon customers. As always Freefly support is here to help if you run into issues!
You need to be running Mōvi firmware v2.0.10 or above for FRX Pro to work
Mōvi Controller (MC) will need to be on v4.1.3 or above with this package
Get the latest software for fixes and improvements
iOS v2.0.2 includes Carbon firmware v2.0.16. Get it
Mōvi Controller firmware v4.1.7 includes the “Reset Attitude” feature (see below).
Carbon does not need to be autotuned and the gains / filters do not normally need any adjustment
If you run a window of < 4 on the MC you will start to see joystick noise in the image
Additionally, if you are using FRX Pro on the MC, make sure that it is getting power from an external power supply, as noted in the Using FRX Pro section of the .
The Carbon IMU takes six minutes to fully initialize. Leave Carbon powered on and sitting still during this initialization phase. Try not to even touch Carbon during this phase, any slight motion can influence the initialization.
When the six minute IMU initialization period is complete, the yellow indicator on the bottom left of the Mōvi screen turns grey. At this point the roll/horizon may still be a few degrees off (1 to 4 degrees). You may use the “Reset Attitude” feature (see below) to reset the attitude estimate and level the roll axis. Otherwise Carbon should level out on its own after ~15 minutes.
If Carbon is powered down even momentarily it will require initialization again.
The Carbon IMU has a max rate of 200 deg / sec. If you exceed this it could corrupt the attitude estimate and roll / tilt / pan could drift. If this happens please activate the new “Reset Attitude” feature (see below).
If you operate Carbon with full pan / tilt rate you will need to be gentle on the joystick or you can get some interaction / slapping with the inner / outer axis. Right now the acceleration limits are not limited. Alternatively if you absolutely do not want this to happen you can reduce the pan speed or reduce the remote scale to a value of 150 deg / sec or less
There is a new “Reset Attitude” feature that will temporarily tell Carbon to ignore the gyros and listen to the accelerometer to level itself. It's important to be stationary and not accelerating when using this feature. In the iOS app this button can be found under Monitor > Status > Terminal. In the Mōvi Controller it can be found at the bottom of the Mōvi Expert menu, named "Carbon Attitude: Reset".
Make sure you power down your camera when you change camera settings so you do not lose them when you turn Carbon off.
Be careful when using DC-DC voltage regulators to power accessories like video transmitters. Our internal testing has found some lower quality regulators can inject noise into the IMU estimate of Carbon and cause drift/horizon issues
You do not need to balance Carbon, it comes pre balanced from Freefly
If you add accessories to Carbon you will need to adjust pan balance, this is the only adjustment you will need to make
Carbon needs to have either a UV filter or a ND filter in place to balance properly
Please do not adjust the inner axis, the balance is precisely set at the factory and it takes special equipment to achieve the level of balance needed for Carbon to perform at full zoom
To check pan balance, tip Carbon to the side and see if Pan swings forward / backwards - adjust as needed to prevent this
If you do have an issue that you cannot solve please provide the following. With these items Support can solve the issue 10x faster than with just a text description
Video of the behavior
List of your setup (with FWs running on each item)
Log file of the behavior
SL4 BATTERY
ORIGINAL MŌVI PRO BATTERY
For airline travel and shipping regulations, check the specifications battery under SuperLight Batteries in this Wiki.
GCU Layout:
Power Button * Push (ON) * Hold (OFF)
Back Button
Forward Button
Select Option (-)
Select Option (+)
microSD Card Slot
GCU Connections:
COM 1
12V
COM 2
TILT STAGE UNIT (TSU)
TSU CONNECTIONS
TC
EXP
CAN
CAM
12-14V CAM
12V AUX
Focus
Iris
Zoom
USB C DRP
All connector pinouts are shown looking into the function side of the connectors on the GCU and TSU, unless stated otherwise.
GIMBAL CONTROL UNIT:
TILT STAGE UNIT
Mōvi Carbon is the world's first handheld and drone-mountable 5-axis camera stabilizer. We’ve miniaturized, optimized, and cut every gram of weight of our 5-axis design so you can shoot in the world's most interesting places.
Mōvi Carbon features two high-bandwidth inner axes which keep the camera perfectly stable in even the most demanding conditions at up to a full 240mm zoom.
It is available with three different integrated payload options!
Panasonic BGH1 (Netflix Approved)
Panasonic BS1H (Netflix Approved)
(5k 600fps & 4k 800fps)
Each camera is fully ready to shoot with integrated FIZ, remote camera control and a customized Fujinon XK 20-120mm lens that captures sharp, vivid images.
To Update
[Latest Stable] Get the Mōvi Pro App at
Connect to your Mōvi Pro/XL/Carbon or MIMIC through the Mōvi Pro iOS or Android App.
Navigate to Monitor>Updates, and check if you have the latest firmware.
Trouble updating? !
Notes
Mōvi Controller update is through .
Mōvi subcomponent versions (gcu, tsu, esc) can be found on Mōvi screen under Monitor>Details>Versions
#protip - Verify all Freefly products are up to date by referencing the chart below to make sure there are no compatibility issues.
For instance, v2.0 GCU is not fully compatible with v1.5 MIMIC. So, if you plan to upgrade to the v2.0 software bundle, ensure all your devices are updated to the versions specified for that bundle.
Connect to your Mōvi Pro/XL/Carbon or MIMIC through the Mōvi Pro iOS or Android App.
Navigate to Monitor>Updates, and check if you have the latest firmware.
November 2023
This update increases maximum sustained motor torque (Movi Pro and Movi Carbon), adds camera control for Freefly Ember and Panasonic BGH1/BS1H cameras, and adds acceleration limits to Movi Carbon.
Improvement: Increases maximum sustained motor torque duration in Maniac Mode.
Improvement: ~20% torque increase on Carbon (10A to 12A max current).
Improvement: Near Instant recovery after losing control due to extreme motion.
Improvement: Adds On-Screen-Display camera control for Panasonic BGH1/BS1H and Freefly Ember cameras. Note: This feature requires AirPixel Entire firmware v1.790.
Improvement: Adds playback control for Panasonic BGH1/BS1H cameras. Note: This feature requires AirPixel Entire firmware v1.790.
Improvement: Adds Freefly Ember playback control through On-Screen-Display control.
Improvement: Carbon tuning improved for BGH1 and BS1H.
Change: Changes motor temperature estimation.
Change: Camera Image, Camera Playback, and OSD Control menus are available based on camera type selection.
Change: A caution was added to warn the operator of the hot motor temperature (due to a stalled motor while in Maniac 2.0 mode).
Fix: Read FIZ config on radio connection.
Known Issue: There is a known issue with Movi Controller FW v4.4.3 and Movi FW v2.3.5. If you change the "TX Mode" (found under the TX Config menu) from "Normal" to "Mimic" while the MODE switch is in Dual (D) mode, axis motion is not smooth. Only switch "TX Mode" while the Movi Controller is in Majestic or Kill (M/K) modes to work around this issue.
October 2023
This update affects only Movi Carbons.
Bugfix: In previous firmware, a mismatch between GCU and ESC caused the motor torque to be limited in some configurations.
Bugfix: Fixed double-press record button issue for GH5
Bugfix: Fixed issue where sometimes the record start/stop command would be ignored by BS1H/BGH1 cameras
Known Issue: When using the Air Commander Entire + BGH1/BS1H camera, record start/stop may be unreliable when running Entire firmware 1.790. We recommend running Entire firmware 1.743 with Movi firmware 2.2.1.
March 2023
The v2.2.0 Software Bundle provides new firmware BGH1/BS1H MōVI Carbons to enable the features below:
Improvement: Adds support for setting shutter angle, ISO, and color temperature of the BGH1 and BS1H on MōVI Carbon via the AirPixel Air Commander Entire.
September 2022
The v2.1.0 Software Bundle comes with new MōVI Pro/Carbon firmware v2.1 and updated iOS/Android apps to enable the features below:
Improvement: Adds setting to select SL4 battery type. Selecting SL4 uses a SL4 specific state of charge estimation function.
November 2020
v2.0.2 Software Bundle comes with new Mōvi Pro/XL/Carbon firmware v2.0.16 and updated iOS/Android apps to enable features below:
Improvement: Stabilization performance is improved under severe vibration conditions
Improvement: Stabilization performance is improved for cases where there is a small amount of acceleration (ex: dolly push on a slider)
Improvement: Default settings start with "user" preset. This way if user doesn't modify the preset selection, MōVI would behave exactly the same as pre-blackjack firmware
Improvement: Default roll and tilt mode in 360 should be free and not snap.
Default for 360 off: Tilt locked, roll locked
Default for 360 on: Tilt free, roll free (every time 360 roll is toggled on)
Improvement: Majestic Screen App UI relayout and include new settings introduced with Blackjack
Improvement: Added smooth lock feature back to the timelapse mode to allow manually positioning MōVI by hand
Improvement: Dual rocker to control pan and tilt independently for setting up timelapse
Improvement: Updated all information texts inside the apps
Bugfix: Removed features from the iOS app that were previously removed from the firmware
Target mode
Max Roll Angle
Output Master Filter
Shutter type
Shaky cam
Bugfix: Compass declination is fixed.
Bugfix: In the previous build of the iOS app, opening the expert settings screen would result in pan-for-roll coupling symptoms if running firmware v2.0.10 or below.
Bugfix: Carbon was not resetting biases on boot, which could cause roll to be off a few degrees after boot. Additionally, GCU firmware v2.0.16 includes other improvements to eliminate potential roll issues for Carbon.
Bugfix: On FW v2.0.11 and later, filter settings, such as drift assist mode wasn’t persisting on reboot
New: New reset attitude button on iOS App and Movi Controller that will reset the sensors on the Movi Carbon to allow users to mitigate any attitude corruption in the field.
April 2019
This release is an app only update ( iOS v2.0.1 and Android v2.0.3)
This is a bugfix for “roll goes off when panning” symptom.
Root cause was loading a configuration file from the app to MōVI.
If you are experiencing this symptom, you should “reset robot settings”. There shouldn’t be any further problems using this app.
December 2018
GCU - v1.6.4
New Feature: Support for Mōvi Carbon.
Internal
New Feature: Support for external gyros + accelerometers on Mōvi Carbon.
New Feature: Added bias tracking startup ramp for external IMU’s that have warm up periods.
Improvement: Updated UI to show when an external gyro + accelerometer is connected on Mōvi XL and Mōvi Carbon.
Bugfix: The bias tracker no longer tracks Pan rotations using the accelerometer.
TSU
v1.6.5
Bugfix: Fixes an issue where FIZ position measurements wrap around and can give incorrect readings past their limits. This fix will prevent gimbal from having an incorrect zoom rate scale at zoom limits.
v1.6.4
New Feature: Support for Mōvi Carbon.
New Feature: Added zoom rate scaling feature which slows down camera movement the farther the lens is zoomed in.
New Feature: FIZ Autocal on startup for Mōvi Carbon.
MōVI Controller
v3.6.0
New Feature: Zoom Rate Scaling UI so users can adjust the Zoom Rate
New Feature: Default the lens profile on Mōvi Carbon to Fujinon XK 20-120mm.
v3.7.2
iOS / Android Apps - v1.6.x
New Feature: Support for Mōvi Carbon.
Known Issues
Timelapse Controls Disappear on Movi Controller
Issue: Preview/Start Timelapse options disappear on controller; leaving only the cancel option.
Workaround: Setting up timelapses still works through the app.
GCU v1.5.1
New Feature: FOG (Fiber Optic Gyro) support for Mōvi XL
TSU
v1.5.2
Bugfix: Mōvi Pro/XL compatibility issues with new version of RED firmware is fixed. Previously, upgrading RED firmware from v6 to v7 have introduced issues such as slow response to camera controls or having issues during camera boot.
Bugfix: LANC setup sometimes triggered IMU error on Mōvi
v1.5.1
Improvement: FIZ motor tuning profile adjustments
Bugfix: Camera Type setting on iOS and Android is now persistent on reboot
MIMIC v1.5.1
Bugfix: API FIZ commands through MIMIC don't get forwarded to Mōvi with their full range
Bugfix: Pressing "clear faults" in FIZ Axis Setup screen would not stop sending "clear faults" command until an all axis auto calibration is done or until MIMIC is reboot.
Mobile Apps v1.5.x
New Feature: Majestic Span configurations to achieve whip pan
New firmware bundle
Known Issues
MIMIC may set range limits unintentionally. Check if you have limits set on FIZ screens in case you run into an issue where you can’t control FIZ.
Power Surge has exited public beta and is now available for .
Power Surge firmware gives a motor power boost to Mōvi Pro and Carbon, increased camera control, and a few bug fixes for Pro/XL/Carbon.
Do you want to hold that top speed longer and recover faster when you exceed it? Want more performance and on-screen camera control for your Carbon? Then this release is for you.
Download the Movi app on your phone
Then update Mōvi via the Mōvi App > Monitor > Updates
Be sure to update your Mōvi Controller to v4.4.3:
Increased time at peak torque on all three motors with quicker recovery between shots. Useful for high-speed applications with heavy payloads or lots of whip panning!
We've re-engineered the motor temperature estimator to sustain maximum torque even longer while still protecting the motors. The recovery time after exceeding the thermal thresholds has also been reduced. Less downtime between shots!
Think of this update as Maniac Mode 2.0.
A motor housing can get hot if you stall a motor (ex. Pan axis collides with the ring) with Maniac Mode turned on with no airflow. Be careful, and don't rest Movi against a hard stop.
A motor temperature warning is given on the GCU screen if a motor has been stalled for longer than 30s.
The peak torque and new temperature estimator only take effect when Maniac Mode is enabled.
Enable Maniac Mode: Mōvi Pro App > Configurations > Tuning > Advanced.
There is still a cool down time if high torque is used a lot, but Power Surge recovers quicker than Blackjack! Motors are protected by lowering the current as needed. Mōvi displays a warning on the details screen, shown as Drive “Limit” while in thermal cool down mode, but stays in Maniac Mode as long as possible.
We called this firmware Power Surge for a reason - Make sure your batteries can support the high current draw required for Maniac 2.0! We have tested extensively on SL4s, and have done a few test runs on TB50s in good condition. We do not recommend running the original Mōvi Pro batteries with Maniac Mode enabled.
Increased peak torque by 20% and increased time at peak torque on all three motors with quicker recovery between shots. Go faster with Carbon while staying perfectly stable.
The increased torque is always on with Power Surge.
If Movi gets stuck pushing against a hard stop (ex. Pan axis collides with the ring) in a low airflow environment, the outside of the motors can get hot. Be careful, and don't rest Movi against a hard stop.
A motor temperature warning is given on the GCU screen if a motor has been stalled for longer than 30s.
We called this firmware Power Surge for a reason - Make sure your batteries can support the high current draw required. We have tested extensively on SL4s, and have done a few test runs on TB50s in good condition. We do not recommend running the original Mōvi Pro batteries with Carbon and v2.3+ firmware.
On-Screen Display control of the following cameras through the Mōvi Controller:
Freefly Ember
Panasonic BGH1 + Entire Air Commander
Panasonic BS1H + Entire Air Commander
Update your Mōvi and Mōvi controller
Connect the camera to the Mōvi using the appropriate cable/controller.
AIR Commander Entire
In the Mōvi controller, set the camera type under FIZ Config. Make sure to save the setting.
Access basic camera controls under the Cam Image page and On-screen controls under the OSD page.
It may take a few seconds for the camera control to start working after configuration
Ember must be updated to v1.4.14 or later for control through Mōvi
We've updated Movi Carbon BS1H and BGH1 tuning for improved performance.
After updating your Carbon, scroll to the 'Reset Robot' screen and reset Movi Carbon to default settings.
FRX disconnect bug fix - If you lose connection, Mōvi now holds exactly where you left it, ready for you to continue the control once you’re back in range.
ND filter control - Control of internal ND filters via the Kippertie Revolva mount. This is currently only supported on the upcoming Ember Carbon.
Download the Movi app on your phone
Then update Mōvi via the Mōvi App > Monitor > Updates
Be sure to update your Mōvi Controller to v4.4.3:
* OSD control of the BGH1 and BS1H is only available when using the .
** Camera and lens are completely integrated into the Mōvi Carbon and cannot be removed for other uses.
*** Does not include removable solid state media
Key Links:
This page describes how to use some of the newly added features to Mōvi Controller.
This section describes how to use On Screen Display (OSD) control with Mōvi Controller. Camera types supported are:
Freefly Ember
Panasonic BGH1 or BS1H
Mōvi firmware
Mōvi Pro, Carbon, or XL: or later
Mōvi Controller: or later
Freefly Ember Cameras
Ember firmware: v1.4.14 or later
Panasonic Cameras
: v2.5 or later
: v1.2 or later
: 1.790
Video Monitor (to see camera setting changes live)
1- By reviewing the above requirements, ensure all firmware are up to date on all devices.
2- Navigating to FIZ Config menu on Mōvi Controller, verify correct camera type is selected.
3- Navigating to OSD Control menu on Mōvi Controller, Control the screen.
OSD Control Options Available:
Menu Select
Press: Navigate back to home menu of Mōvi Controller.
Menu Set
Press: Select camera setting to change
Rotate (CW): Navigate right (or increase value)
Rotate (CCW): Navigate left (or decrease value)
Menu Select
Press: Navigate back to home menu of Mōvi Controller.
Rotate (CW): Navigation button - Right
Rotate (CCW): Navigation button - Left
Menu Set
Press: Menu/Set button.
Press & Hold: Return/Exit button (exit)
Rotate (CW): Navigation button - Down
Rotate (CCW): Navigation button - Up
OSD control of the BGH1 and BS1H is only available when using the Entire Air Commander module running v1.790.
Freefly Ember Mōvi Carbon is equipped with a KipperTie Revolva integrated ND system that is actuated by a motor. The 4-position ND cartridge has optical density values of Clear/0.3/ 0.6/0.9. The ND filter can be toggled remotely with Mōvi Controller.
Panasonic BGH1 or BS1H Mōvi Carbon does not have a KipperTie Revolva integrated ND system (it includes lens mounted manually swappable ND filters). Additionally, Mōvi Pro does not have an electrical connection to support a motor actuated KipperTie Revolva.
This section describes how to adjust the ND Filter Menu with Mōvi Controller.
By reviewing the above requirements, ensure all firmware are up to date on all devices.
Navigate to ND Filter menu on Mōvi Controller, to adjust the ND filter.
Use the +/- 90 option to rotate between ND Filters.
Use the +/- 1 to fine tune the ND Filter position only if necessary.
On Mōvi Controller, User 3 switch may be used to control the ND filter rotation.
Navigate to TX Config menu on Mōvi Controller, and change "User 3 Function" to "ND Filter."
Save the change ("TX Action" & save option) if you intend the change to be used next time Mōvi Controller boots up.
Every time User 3 switch is rotated to the up position, ND Filter rotates 90 degrees.
This section describes how to use the camera control capabilities of the Mōvi Controller to change the image settings of the Panasonic BGH1 or BS1H. Users can adjust shutter angle, ISO, and color temperature using the Mōvi Controller on Mōvi Carbon with the Panasonic BGH1 or BS1H camera.
Mōvi Carbon
GCU FW 2.2.0 or greater
TSU FW 2.1.0 or greater
Movi Controller FW v4.3.0 or greater
Panasonic BGH1 or BS1H camera
Image settings are located under the Cam Image menu. The following settings may be adjusted from the Mōvi Controller:
Shutter Angle
ISO
Color Temperature
The camera must be in manual mode to allow full camera control. Shutter speed and gain (sensitivity) must be set to ANGLE/ISO. White balance should be set to color temperature K1, K2, K3, or K4.
The shutter angle may be changed from 11° to 358°.
The ISO may be adjusted from Auto to 204800. Note camera configuration may limit the minimum or maximum ISO setting.
The color temperature may be adjusted from 2500 K to 10000 K. The camera WB setting must be configured to color temperature K1-K4. If a WB setting other than K1-K4 is selected, Mōvi Controller will report the color temperature as zero.
This section describes how to use the camera control capabilities of the Mōvi Controller to control the camera playback of the Panasonic BGH1 or BS1H.
Mōvi firmware
Panasonic Cameras
Video Monitor (to see camera setting changes live)
By reviewing the above requirements, ensure all firmware are up to date on all devices.
Navigate to FIZ Config menu on Mōvi Controller, verify correct camera type is selected.
Navigate to Cam Playback menu on Mōvi Controller, Control the camera playback.
Troubleshooting tips for updating Movi
Issue: Navigating in the app to Monitor -> Updates doesn't show a new version
Ensure you update to the latest iOS or Android app version.
Check which app you are using to update. Stable and beta firmware is loaded from different apps: find which app you need !
This issue is due to a code change in Bluetooth handling. Long story short: you need to update the Bluetooth firmware on your Freefly hardware (MIMIC, MōVI Pro, etc.) using a microSD card.
Once the Bluetooth is updated via SD, you can run the regular firmware update through the app.
This issue may also occur because of a microSD Card Error (corrupted SD card, pulling SD card mid-update/revert, insufficient space on the SD card, or any other similar SD card error).
Solution: The micro SD card on MōVI is likely the issue.
Solution: The micro SD card on MōVI is likely the issue.
The micro SD card on the side of the Movi screen can be an issue. Sometimes, reformatting the card can resolve the issue. In other cases, a new microSD card can fix issues. Follow the directions below to access and reformat the microSD card.
Remove the micro SD card (see item #6) and format it on a computer in FAT32 format. Then, re-insert it into the Movi and reboot it. In the app, reconnect and repeat the update process (Monitor -> Updates),
If the update still fails, replace the included SD card with a new micro SD card, size 32GB or smaller, and try again.
Blackjack (Mōvi Pro Series Software v2.0) focuses on new performance and roll modes. Mōvi becomes even more powerful, versatile, smart and reliable. ......Oh, and we fixed a few bugs also.
Learn more about the motivation behind 2.0 here at or on our !
#lighterisbetter
How to connect the Mōvi Controller and FRX Pro to your Mōvi
On the receiver (gimbal) side, plug one end of the included COM cable into the FRX Pro UART port. Plug the other end of the cable into COM 1 on the top of the GCU (the screen on the gimbal).
On the transmitter side, plug the included USB A-C cable into the USB-C port on the FRX Pro. Then, plug the included D-Tap cable into the CAN port.
On the controller, plug the USB A side of the cable into the bottom USB-A port. Then, plug the D-Tap cable into the D-Tap port on the battery or battery plate.
On the controller menu, go to HOME> RADIO CONFIG> RADIO TYPE and change from INTERNAL to USB. Once the setting has been changed, 'Write' it to the MōVI Controller's memory by selecting the 'Write' field on the next line and pressing the Menu Set knob.
To use the old MC-RX receiver with the MōVI Controller, you must set the Radio Type back to 'Internal’.
Gimbal Control Unit (GCU)
[Latest Stable] Get the Mōvi Pro App at
AirPixel Entire firmware v1.790 is required for OSD and playback control of the Panasonic BGH1/BS1H. Instructions for updating the Entire firmware are .
Panasonic BGH1 v2.5+ or Panasonic BS1H v1.2+ firmware is required to support OSD and playback control via Movi Controller. Instructions for updating your camera firmware are .
This the major release for Mōvi Pro/Carbon/XL called Blackjack! Read more about it .
New feature: Mōvi support & TX Config screen updates
Software Download
[Intel only]
Update your (if required)
Ember
BGH1 must be to v2.5 or later
BS1H must be to v1.2 or later
OSD control of the BGH1 and BS1H is only available when using the .
Software Download
[Intel only]
Mōvi Carbon firmware: or later
Mōvi Controller firmware: or later
Mōvi Pro, Carbon, or XL: or later
Mōvi Controller: or later
: v2.5 or later
: v1.2 or later
: 1.790
The instructions for updating the Bluetooth firmware with a microSD card can be found on our . In the article, you’ll find a link to the latest version of firmware for Bluetooth and sets of install instructions for MōVI and MIMIC.
See at the bottom of this page.
See at the bottom of this page.
See at the bottom of this page.
Get in touch with our
Version numbers for Movi firmware can be found .
You can read about the FRX Pro binding procedure .
You can read about the FRX Pro mounting procedure .
MoVI Pro
345 x 345 x 432mm (L*W*H)
Camera Cage
196 x 200 x 175mm (L*W*H)
Pan Range of Motion
±360º Continuous Rotation
Tilt Range of Motion
+165º to -90º
Roll Range of Motion
+/-60º
Max Tilt/Roll Rate
360º/s
Max Pan Rate
360º/s
Weight
2.65kg
Max Payload
6.80kg
Max Operating Speed*
100kph
*Dependent on payload
Operating Temperatures
-20° to 50°C
Ingress Protection (IP)
IP52 (5) Dust Protected (2) Water spray @ <15º
Mounting System
Freefly Toad In The Hole (TITH) Quick Release
Data Logging Rate
5, 10, and 25 Hz
Connections
Bluetooth Low Energy v4.2 and 2.4GHz Custom FHSS Radio
Max Pan Motor Torque
0.72 N m
Max Tilt/Roll Motor Torque
0.51 N m
Motor Type
Direct-drive 3 phase Brushless
Data Storage
microSD
Port Types
GCU ports -
COM1, 12V, COM 2
TSU Ports -
LTC Timecode In/Out, EXP, CANbus + Battery Voltage, CAM,
12-14V CAM, 12V AUX,
F,I,Z, USB Type C
Nominal Battery Voltage
21.6V
Min - Max Battery Voltage
18 - 25.2V
Capacity (Ah)
4.1
Capacity (Wh)
86.4
Ambient Temperature
-20 °C to 50 °C
Battery Cell Temperature
10 °C to 50 °C
Charging Temp
0 °C to 50 °C
Weather
Moderate rain (~3 mm per minute)
Drop rating
1 meter
USB Power Delivery
60 Watts (Up to 3 A at the following voltages: 20, 15, 12, 9, 5)
Cell Chemistry
Lithium-Ion
Cell Type
SL4 : Lishen LR2170SF
Max Continuous Current (10 s)
SL4 : 13.5A
Max Peak Current (1 s)
SL4 : 20 A
Mass
SL4 : 600g
Nominal Battery Voltage
22.2V
Max Battery Voltage
25.2V
Battery Size
1800 mAh
Cells
6 Cells
Max Battery Quantity
2 Battery
Min Battery Quantity
1 Battery
Max Peak Discharge Rate (Per Pack)
20-25A
Max Motor Current
8A
12A
Top speed in worst aerodynamic pose
Rigging/camera package dependent
Up to 50% faster
Recovery Behavior (after foldback)
Uncontrollable until temp estimate lowers
Reduce speed slightly and control is re-established
Mōvi Pro GCU
2.3.5
TSU
2.2.1
ESC
1.1.1
Mōvi XL GCU
2.3.5
TSU
2.2.1
ESC
1.0.4
Mōvi Carbon GCU
2.3.5
TSU Inner / Outer
2.2.1 / 1.1.0
ESC
1.1.1
MIMIC
2.0.3
Mōvi Pro App iOS
2.3.3
Android
2.0.5
Mōvi Controller
4.4.3
Weight
22.4 lb / 10.2 kg (with SL4 Batteries) 18.5 lb / 8.4 kg (without batteries)
22.5 lb / 10.2 kg (with SL4 Batteries) 18.6 lb / 8.4 kg (without batteries)
22.4 lb / 10.2 kg (with SL4 Batteries) 18.5 lb / 8.4 kg (without batteries)
21.5 lb / 9.8 kg (with SL4 Batteries)
17.6 lb / 8.0 kg (without batteries)
Dimensions
L 475mm W 345mm H 425mm
L 475mm W 345mm H 425mm
L 475mm W 345mm H 425mm
L 455mm M 345mm H 425mm
Lens **
Customized Fujinon XK 20-120mm lens
Customized Fujinon XK 20-120mm lens
Customized Fujinon XK 20-120mm lens
Customized Fujinon XK 20-120mm lens
FPS
4k 10 bit up to 60fps and FHD at 120fps
4k 12bit up to 60fps and FHD in 120fps (Super35 crop)
5k 600fps & 4k 800fps plus other aspect ratios and frame rates
C4K/4K 60 fps, maximum 2.5x slower in 24p) and FHD (240 fps, maximum 10x slower in 24p)
Dynamic Range
13+ stops in V-Log L
14+ stops in V-Log L
11 stops
12 stops in V-Log L
Effective Zoom Range
~40-240 mm
~32-192 mm (Super35 crop)
~32-192 mm
~40-240 mm
OSD Camera Control
Run/Stop, ISO, WB, Shutter Angle and recording status *
Run/Stop, ISO, WB, Shutter Angle and recording status *
Run/Stop, ISO, WB, Shutter Angle and recording status
No OSD
Video Output
SDI
SDI
HDMI
HDMI
Storage
2 SD Card
Slots ***
2 SD Card Slots ***
4tb SSD
(not swappable on set)
2 SD Card Slots
Netflix Approved
Yes
Yes
No
No
Please see the Mōvi Pro System Diagrams page, located here.
Mōvi M5/10/15 is compatible with Mōvi Controller firmware v4.1.3 or below
Mōvi Pro/XL/Carbon is compatible with Mōvi Controller firmware v3.0.1 or above
New Feature: Adds On-Screen Display (OSD) support for camera control of the Panasonic BGH1 and BS1H, and Freefly Ember with Mōvi firmware 2.3.0 or above.
Fix: If you lose connection, Mōvi now stays exactly where you left it when you, ready for you to continue the shot once you’re back in range
Fix: Refreshes the camera controls based on saved camera type when binding to a Mōvi
Fix: Always load FIZ motor settings when connected to Mōvi Carbon.
New Feature: Adds support for camera control of the Panasonic BGH1 and BS1H on Mōvi Carbon.
Change: The "RED Image" menu has been renamed "Cam Image".
Fix: Always load FIZ motor settings when connected to Mōvi Carbon.
Bugfix: FIZ range limits were sometimes getting set randomly. This was causing it to look like a FIZ axis was getting stuck or locked.
Bugfix: Mōvi Controller was occasionally sending corrupt gimbal commands, causing Mōvi to briefly twitch or reset its FIZ values
Bugfix: Can’t select/unselect lenses from lens library
Bugfix: Carbon wasn’t displaying units for FIZ in the FIZ main screen, due to the lens library not working.
Improvement: Pan/tilt trim knobs can now be used in Wheels mode
New Feature: Added reset attitude button under Mōvi Expert screen for use with Mōvi firmware v2.0.16 or above. Scroll to it in the menu, then turn the right knob right to initiate the process
Known issue: Lens Library sometimes doesn’t save new lenses
New Feature: FRX Pro support! Go to Radio Config and change Radio Type from Internal to USB
Improvement: Signal strength indicator in Radio Config when USB mode is selected (for use with FRX Pro) displays good/weak/bad instead of packets per second.
Bugfix: Adding a new lens to lens library would freeze Mōvi Controller even when rebooted.
Known issue: Can’t select/unselect lenses from lens library. Adding a new lens doesn’t persist.
New Feature: Blackjack support
New Feature: Roll mapping option for Wheels!
Improvement: Added 360 roll mapping for Rocker and Joystick.
Improvement: Timelapse menu is removed during winter clean up. App version is significantly improved.
Improvement: Wheels advanced settings (termination, LED, etc) on Mōvi Controller
Improvement: Added timeout features to Wheels
Improvement: Display 0 values for joystick smoothing/window/expo when Wheels enabled.
New feature: Mōvi Wheels support & TX Config screen updates
Improvement: Iris and Focus linearization for Mōvi Carbon and set crop factor, which now makes displayed lens range 40-240mm
New Feature: Zoom Rate Scaling UI so users can adjust the Zoom Rate
New Feature: Default the lens profile on Mōvi Carbon to Fujinon XK 20-120mm.
Improvement: Alpha Wheels Mode is improved and jitters are further eliminated. Some notes:
MIMIC settings no longer apply.
Joystick settings now apply. For the most direct feel, dual op pan and tilt joystick window, smoothing, and expo should be set to zero. They can be modified for more smoothing if desired.
Remote Rate Scale now applies and is a final drive ratio with the maximum of 200º/s. So, 70:1 wheels gear plus 100º/s Remote Rate Scale will be a total of 140:1 wheels to axis ratio.
Should work better with high Hold Strength. You will still get overshoot on abrupt stops. High Hold Strength puts more responsibility in the operator's hands for the start and stop ramps.
There is a known bug where the controller must boot in Alpha Wheels mode to initialize the wheels properly. Not addressed by this update. We'll look into it for next release.
If you are using MIMIC version of the Alpha Wheels, we recommend to get the latest firmware from 1A Tools.
New Feature: Added Chrosziel CDM-100M Lens Motor option to the FIZ Axis config motor selection list.
Improvement: Changed all references to "WEDGE" in displays to "FIZ"
New Feature: Added Hocus Reflex to motor selection list
New Feature: Added bare-bones Aux Port for API pass-through
Connector
Type
Pin-Out
COM 1
JST GH 6-pin
Insert Image of Pin-Out -from front (2D)
1 - GND 4 - UARTn_RX 2 - +5V 5 - UARTn_CTS 3 - UARTn_TX 6 - UARTn_RTS
12V
Female P-TAP
Insert Image of Pin-Out -from front (2D)
+ 12V PTAP V+ - 12V PTAP GND
COM 2
JST GH 6-pin
Insert Image of Pin-Out -from front (2D)
1 - GND 4 - UARTn_RX 2 - +5V 5 - UARTn_CTS 3 - UARTn_TX 6 - UARTn_RTS
Connector
Type
Pin-Out
TC (LTC Timecode)
3.5mm Jack
Insert Image of Pin-Out
(Shown from Function Side of the male 3.5mm Jack)
1 - (Base, Mic) - LTC IN 2 - (Ring, Gnd) - GND 3 - (Ring, Right) - SYNC IN 4 - (Tip, Left) - LTC OUT
EXP (Expansion)
JST ZPH 10 Pin
Insert Image of Pin-Out
1 - GND 6 - RxD1/Rx+ 2 - +12V 7 - TxD2/Tx+ 3 - GND 8 - RxD2/Rx- 4 - +5V 9 - GPI/UART RX 5 - TxD1/Tx- 10 - GPO/UART TX
CAN (CANbus)
Molex MicroFit RA 4 Pin
Insert Image of Pin-Out
1 - GND 3 - CAN H 2 - +V Bat 4 - CAN L
CAM (Camera)
Molex MicroFit RA 8 Pin
Insert Image of Pin-Out
1 - GND 5 - LANC Power 2 - +5V 6 - LANC Signal 3 - RxD 7 - GPO/UART TX 4 - TxD 8 - GPI/UART RX
12-14V CAM (Camera Power)
Female P-TAP
Insert Image of Pin-Out -from front (2D)
+ 14V PTAP V+ - 14V PTAP GND
12V AUX (Auxiliary Power)
Female P-TAP
Insert Image of Pin-Out -from front (2D)
+ 12V PTAP V+ - 12V PTAP GND
F (Focus Motor)
Molex MicroFit RA 6 Pin
Insert Image of Pin-Out
1 - Motor A 4 - GND 2 - Motor B 5 - Encoder A 3 - +5V 6 - Encoder B
I (Iris Motor)
Molex MicroFit RA 6 Pin
Insert Image of Pin-Out
1 - Motor A 4 - GND 2 - Motor B 5 - Encoder A 3 - +5V 6 - Encoder B
Z (Zoom Motor)
Molex MicroFit RA 6 Pin
Insert Image or Pin-Out
1 - Motor A 4 - GND 2 - Motor B 5 - Encoder A 3 - +5V 6 - Encoder B
USB Port
USB Type C DRP (Source and Sink 5V)
Learn about Blackjack's 360° roll feature
This feature guide describes how 360° Roll works in Mōvi Pro v2.0 Software. For the best experience, take the time to understand both the theory and the practical aspects of 360° Roll modes before you go out on a shoot.
Enabling 360° roll is as simple as turning on 360° Roll mode from the App, Mōvi Screen, or Mōvi Controller menu. However, keep in mind that these new behaviors also introduce an additional level of complexity. All features described in this guide apply with 360° Roll on.
There are many ways to use 360 °Roll and its features, depending on your crew size and roll control method. Users can apply options like Tilt and Roll Snap to the different 360° Roll methods to modify their behavior as well—continue reading for more information.
If you don’t need to roll past ±90° for your shot, consider leaving 360° Roll off and using regular control. 360° Roll is a specialty tool and adds a level of complexity that may be unnecessary if you need to do a simple, leveled-off shot.
Mōvi Pro ecosystem currently allows roll commands from:
Mōvi Controller
MIMIC
Wheels
Gamepad
Pilot
API
iOS/Android apps currently don't have a feature to send continuous roll commands
Perfect for the single operator that wants to execute 180° moves without moving the ring, or 360°+ moves by rotating the ring to follow the camera lens axis.
360° Roll -> On
Roll mode -> Free / Majestic
Tilt mode -> Free / Majestic, or Snap!
Pan mode -> Free / Majestic
Make sure not to command pan rate from a controller.
Majestic Window -> Medium to reject unintentional movement
There are two ways to input the roll command for Barrel Roll:
Majestic Roll
Simply rotate the handles for a majestic roll.
Roll Command
Command a roll rate from a controller. Here are the options.
Follow the roll motion of Mōvi with the handles/ring to ensure Mōvi doesn’t get into a singularity or hit its hard stops.
Set Tilt Mode to Snap for shots where you want to ensure tilt doesn’t move up or down, i.e., a shot where you are moving straight down a hallway while rolling.
The perfect method for when you want continuous 360° rolls without moving the ring or handles. By rotating the pan axis 90°, it now acts as the roll axis and allows 360° moves.
In dual operation, there’s no specific setup required to use this mode. For a solo operator, this method is currently not possible.
Pan for Roll has the potential for confusion since there are two ways to set it up. The picture above is one possibility, the other is with the roll beam above the camera. The setup you use might depend on how far you need to look up or down.
In this orientation, more stress is placed on the pan motor and quick release. Make sure the quick release is fully engaged and tightened, and always use safety rigging.
Wiring and mechanical constraints still limit the available travel of the “roll” motor.
Pan balance is especially important in this orientation. Become familiar with pan balancing by watching the Mōvi Pro balancing tutorial.
Use the Hula Hoop method we showed here.
360° Roll mode allows users to set a ‘virtual’ target and command an axial roll along that line.
In 360° Roll mode, the roll axis is defined with respect to the camera and lens, not the horizon. So, no matter which way the camera is pointed, a roll command will always cause the image to rotate along the optical axis of the lens.
Start by adjusting the axis of Mōvi in dual operator mode (for instance with Mōvi Controller).
Command roll rate from a controller (here are the options).
This works best if you tilt down or up at least 30 degrees in gimbal up or gimbal down configuration.
If you have a setup with long lenses, make sure you have clearance with the roll beam.
Mōvi gently snaps the camera to the nearest 90° plane so you can execute roll moves but ‘land’ on a horizontal or vertical frame.
Settings
360° Roll -> On
Roll mode -> Snap
Majestic response -> Set to your liking.
It will change the speed of snapping.
Setup roll input source. Here are the options.
Operation
Start commanding a roll rate to start your shot.
When you stop commanding roll rate, Mōvi will snap to the nearest 90° plane.
Play with different majestic smoothing/response settings to vary how the snapping speed.
Try and stop your move slightly before 90° so Mōvi can finish the move and land perfectly at 90 degree plane.
Great for when a mobile or social company is paying the bills and insists on flipping that Red Epic on its side. Quickly transition from landscape to portrait mode with no change to the camera rigging.
This method is useful if you want to shoot in social media square or vertical aspect ratios by rotating the camera 90º. You will still have Pan and Tilt Majestic control in this orientation.
Settings
360° Roll -> On
Roll mode -> Snap
Set a wide window on Roll Majestic so you don’t accidentally put in a roll move.
Perfect for the single operator that wants to have full 3D Majestic control with no limits. This is useful for simulating a zero-gravity perspective or a first-person-view flight through open space.
360° Roll -> On
Tilt and Roll -> Free / Majestic
Majestic Window -> Small
Majestic Response -> Optional
This is similar to Full 3D Majestic, but with a remote 3D input from MIMIC. The camera will follow the MIMIC orientation in 3D with no limits.
MIMIC Mode -> Direct (not Level Roll or Majestic).
Tilt -> Free
Roll -> Free
Settings
Map Roll to the Gamepad left and right triggers from the MIMIC.
Use medium Joystick windows to prevent joystick/trigger-induced drift.
Tilt -> Free
Roll -> Free
Set a roll rate using the analog left and right triggers on the DS4 gamepad while also controlling pan and tilt with the joystick. This can create many complex 3D rolling shots. With snapping off, the roll will remain fixed when you release the triggers.
While 360 Roll is on, the usual Tilt and Roll modes (Level, Smooth Lock, Majestic) take on new options that are more applicable to full 3D operation
Free: When not being driven, the axis stays where you leave it.
Snap: When not being driven, the axis smoothly moves to the nearest 90º increment.
For roll, this means landscape or portrait.
For tilt, this means lens horizontal or lens vertical.
New high-level “360°Roll” toggle changes the behavior of Roll and Tilt modes.
Roll Mode 0
Level
Snap (New)
Roll Mode 1
Majestic
Free (New)
Tilt Mode 0
(Smooth) Lock
Snap (New)
Tilt Mode 1
Majestic
Free (New)
Here are more details about these new modes, whether you are using them in Majestic, MIMIC, or in Rate Majestic.
The angle of the ring or base determines the snapping orientations.
Window, smoothing, and span are applied to camera-frame axes. For example, roll settings always apply on the lens optical axis.
Tilt and Roll snapping are applied in parallel with Majestic commands. Must be within the Majestic Window on all relevant axes to fully snap.
Inputs are processed directly, regardless of MIMIC Mode settings.
Only the highest priority MIMIC input is used.
Tilt and Roll snapping should be off.
(Joystick, Rocker, Gamepad, Wheels)
A higher-priority rate command
on a single axis will be applied to that camera-frame axis, on top of the MIMIC/Majestic command.
on two or three axes will override the MIMIC/Majestic command.
The current attitude determines the snapping orientations.
This is due to a “singularity.” When the roll arm lines up with the pan arm, you mechanically constrain the system and end up losing tilt control. Software does its best to compensate for this, but it can’t defy physics.
Here is an example of why pan moves to achieve an axial 360° roll shot.
This video also goes over the concept.
There are a few options:
For unrestricted, continuous 360° roll shot, you can mount pan for roll (example video). Learn more in pan-for-roll section.
Don’t over constrain the system. Just command roll and have pan and tilt in majestic with zero windows. Currently only available with MIMIC + Wheels or MIMIC + Pilot but we will have many more options in the future.
Have the MōVI perfectly level (example video: level vs non-level).
Here are some options:
MōVI Controller: Map Roll to Zoom (360) on the TX Config screen
MIMIC + Gamepad: Map Roll in Gamepad screen
Wheels + MIMIC: Map Roll in Input Setup screen
Wheels + MōVI Controller: Map Roll to Wheels on the TX Config screen
MIMIC + Pilot: Map Roll in Input Setup screen
API
You can command roll from MIMIC itself in MIMIC mode as well, however this is absolute mode and not rate mode.
This page describes the procedure required to update the firmware on a Panasonic BGH1 or BS1H.
Download the latest firmware from Panasonic.
Follow these instructions to update the camera firmware using an SD card.
The steps below explain the procedure for updating the camera firmware using Lumix Tether from Panasonic.
Download Lumix Tether from the Panasonic Website (follow the instructions provided on the website and fill in the camera information as required).
Install Lumix Tether software and Run the software. This video provides a brief tutorial on the update process.
Place the gimbal in sleep mode before connecting the communication cable if you are attempting to update the camera firmware while the camera is connected and powered by the gimbal.
Connect the powered Camera to the Laptop/PC using a USB-C cable (or other communication per camera type and laptop available ports).
In Lumix Tether software, navigate to: Settings -> Firmware Update (Start) -> (Camera Selection if multiple cameras connected) -> Select binary camera firmware file -> Open.
Acknowledge the firmware update and wait until the camera is updated.
The camera will automatically restart at the end of the firmware update.
Once the Camera is updated, allow the camera restart to complete. Connect the USB-C cable that was originally connected to the camera (if updating firmware while the camera is installed on a gimbal) and close the port cover if applicable.
When using SL4 batteries on a Mōvi Pro or Carbon, update your gimbal software for the best user experience. Please follow the instructions below to update your Mōvi Pro or Carbon.
Download the latest Mōvi Pro app version at the Apple App or Google Play stores. Google Play Apple App
Update the Mōvi Pro through the Mōvi Pro app to the latest firmware version (v2.1.0 or newer)
Go to Configurations > General and select SL4 in the Battery Type window.
Selecting SL4 configures your gimbal's battery monitor for SL4. For the most accurate state of charge, always refer to the battery fuel gauge included on every SL4. Click here for more information on the SL4 batteries.
During development of Mōvi XL we built a modular test stand and balancing rig. We found this stand to be very useful for building and balancing camera payloads before mounting XL to a vehicle or crane. Below you can find information and links to assist you in making your own!
You will need 3 things for this build:
The frame : We have built out a model of the stand on vention.io where you can either; click to buy the parts and assemble yourself or check out the bill-of-materials and cut-list so you can build your own from scratch.
The adapter plate : This will allow you to mount the Mōvi XL Quick Release to the frame. You can fabricate this yourself, or order it from a service like Protolabs or Xometry.
Adapter Plate 2D Drawing / STEP CAD file
The quick release : The Mōvi XL Quick Release Kit can be found in the Freefly Systems Store. We recommend using M6x20 FHCS (qty6) to attach to the Quick Release to the adapter plate.
This page describes the procedure required to update the firmware on the Air Commander Entire.
Instructions to update Entire Air Commander Firmware can be found on Airpixel's website. This page explains how to update the Entire Air Commander firmware while connected to MoVI Carbon.
Download the Entire firmware.
We recommend you use the firmware available from the Freefly website, as we have thoroughly tested it with Movi Carbon.
Power on Movi Carbon.
Place the gimbal in sleep mode to prevent any unexpected motion.
Connect your PC to the Wi-Fi hotspot broadcast by the Entire.
Open the Entire webpage in your browser. The link is http://entire.
Open the navigation menu by clicking on the button in the top-right corner with three horizontal lines.
Then select “Firmware”.
Select the .img file downloaded earlier.
The firmware image will be uploaded to the Entire and decompressed.
Confirm Start.
Check the STATUS LED turns to Purple.
While the STATUS LED is Purple, Entire is rewriting memory (this is a critical step; do not power down the device at this step).
Once the LED turns to RED, Entire is restarting and making self-checks.
Once the firmware update is complete, you may need to reconnect your device to Entire via Wifi as instructed earlier.
To verify firmware has been successfully updated, navigate back to MENU under http://entire, and verify the number in front of “Firmware” matches the firmware number you were updating the device to (in the example below, grayed out).
Once the firmware version has been verified, you may disable sleep mode.
Learn about what's new in Blackjack
Mōvi can now roll 360°+ degrees. We built in a suite of advanced roll modes so you can #justkeeprolling.
Here are some example methods. Read the 360° Roll Guide to learn more or visit the Blackjack page for an overview!
Roll With Snap
Roll Continuously Via Pan
Axial Roll
Barrel Roll
Portrait Shooting
New high-level “360° Roll” toggle enables new behavior for Roll and Tilt modes.
Additionally, Mōvi now has a brand new Axis Mode screen!!
Make sure you understand the theory and practice behind roll modes before you shoot for the best experience. There is a another whole guide that focuses on 360 Roll!
Choose from predefined shooting methods in a single click or create your own custom profiles. Go from whip to slow in seconds—without opening the app.
Mōvi now includes a Majestic screen that lets you quickly switch between different majestic setting presets.
Try new Whip majestic preset together with Maniac mode! Also:
Whip preset temporarily sets Hold Strengths to 60.
Learn more on how to be a pro at using whip preset in this video.
You can set your “user” preset by toggling to “user” in the Mōvi screen and then modifying values in the Mōvi Pro App. It will automatically remember those settings, no saving required.
50% increased power to motors! More juice, more whips, more joy.
Enable Maniac Mode for Mōvi Pro or Carbon: MōviPro App > Tuning > Advanced.
It has cool down time if used a lot. Motors are
protected by an advanced thermal model that lowers current as needed.
Mōvi displays a warning on the details screen, shown as Drive “Limit” while in thermal cool down mode, but stays in Maniac Mode as long as possible.
Make sure to test your setup under load before going out on a serious shoot. Different setups have different power requirements.
Our test results show that the camera doesn’t shut down until Mōvi Pro batteries are less than 30% + RED & all accessory ports used + Maniac enabled + all motors maxed out.
Battery sets with poor health may not support Maniac Mode.
Maniac mode doesn’t automatically consume more power. Motors only draw more power if needed.
Autotune is now even smarter and more #prolevel! It models your payload in new ways to deliver the best software performance that is also tightly integrated with hardware.
Just Autotune like before, every time you change payload or setup. Simple as that!
All new changes happen behind the scenes!
Since previous firmware, the default Hold Strengths have been increased from 8 to 30. This improves the disturbance rejection, but previously would lead to overshoot on fast commands with a heavy camera package. 2.0 resolves this overshoot.
We are testing with even higher hold strengths: 40-60 for pan, tilt and roll on Pro. Keep XL at 15-25 since it is already very strong.
Default tuning percentage of 70% is a little high from our testing. Try 50-65. New default is 60%.
Mōvi had the fastest boot time in the market with ~2 seconds.
Now it’s even more robust.
Shaky shaky - We got rid of the motion booting setting. Now it’s called Live Boot and you don’t even have to think about it. MōVI will turn on instantly if you are running, jumping on a boat or barrel rolling on a plane.
Drift is annoying. Mōvi now features a dynamic fixed mount mode where the MōVI detects when it is stable and mitigates drift, using its high resolution encoders.
Mōvi Pro v2.0 knows when it is sitting still and uses this information to combat drift. Corrections are made exponentially when Mōvi is stationary. It takes about 15 seconds to get 50% correction and about minute for 90% correction.
If you are diagnosing a drift issue, make sure to turn off all controllers to determine if the source is Mōvi or one of the controllers.
Mōvi Pro 2.0 has learned to ignore the bad data from the accelerometer to help keep your shots level and stable, even in high accelerations without compass or GPS assist modes.
There are a lot of behind-the-scenes software features that make Mōvi more robust. We’re not relying on Heading Assist setting anymore and recommend keeping it off until you have a specific reason to use it. Additionally, the GPS option has been removed because GPS is now incorporated automatically.
Impact Recovery: Mōvi will automatically reset if it detects it was disturbed. Previously this would have affected an axis, such as roll, to be off for few minutes or require reboot.
Zoom Rate Scaling: Enable zoom rate scaling and the Mōvi will automatically slow down pan / tilt rate as you zoom in. Super helpful for catching Dave’s dance moves from afar.
Auto FIZ Cal on Boot: Mōvi can now automatically calibrate focus / iris / and zoom on powerup. Turn it on in Mōvi Pro App > Configurations > Dual Op > Adjustments
The Mōvi Wheels now automatically sets pan/tilt joystick settings to zeros for most responsive feel.
Bugfixes
Timelapse is now more robust!
And many more misc bugs!
How to download and update your firmware
Please note that the Mōvi Controller updater is currently only working on PC.
Defeatured CAD to assist with payload integration.
Movi Pro with Aerial Landing Gear - (Downloadable STEP file available here)
Movi Pro - (Downloadable STEP file available here)
Movi XL - (Downloadable STEP file available here)