Dji Ronin-MX User manual

RONIN-MX

2016.05V1.0

User Manual

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Disclaimer and Warning

Congratulations on purchasing your new DJITM product. The information in this

document affects your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read this entire

document carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and

follow instructions and warnings in this document may result in serious injury to yourself

or others, or damage to your DJI product or damage to other objects in the vicinity.

This User Manual and all other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole

discretion of DJI. For up-to-date product information, visit http://www.dji.com and click

on the product page for this product.

Do not modify or adjust the RoninTM-MX.

The Ronin-MX has been calibrated before it leaves the factory. No modification or

adjustment of the Ronin-MX is required or recommended. Be sure to use the original

battery, otherwise performance may be hindered and internal malfunctions or damage

may occur. Please download the corresponding Assistant.

By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this disclaimer and

warning carefully and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and

conditions herein. You agree that you are solely responsible for your own conduct while

using this product, and for any consequences thereof. You agree to use this product

only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and

regulations, and all terms, precautions, practices, policies and guidelines DJI has made

and may make available.

DJI accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or

indirectly from the use of this product. The user shall observe safe and lawful practices

including, but not limited to, those set forth in this User Manual.

DJI is a trademark of SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as “DJI”) and its

afliated companies. Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies.

Using this Manual

Legend

WARNING

Warning: Failure to properly follow procedures may result in property damage,

collateral damage, and serious or supercial injury.

CAUTION

Caution: Failure to properly follow procedures may result in property damage

and serious injury.

NOTICE

Notice: Failure to properly follow procedures may result in property damage, a

small possiblity of injury, or no possibility of injury.

TIPS

Tips

Ronin-MX User Manual

Before You Begin

The following documents have been produced to help you safely operate and make full

use of your Ronin-MX:

Ronin-MX Quick Start Guide

Ronin-MX User Manual

Ronin-MX Intelligent Battery Safety Guidelines

Conrm that all parts listed in the In the Box section below are included in your box. Read

this entire User Manual and watch the informational and tutorial videos on the product

page of DJI’s ofcial website (http://www.dji.com/product/ronin-mx). Read the disclaimers

and warnings above to understand your legal rights and responsibilities. If you have any

questions or problems during the installation, maintenance or use of this product, please

contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer.

Download the DJI Assistant (or DJI Ronin Assistant) App

Download and install the DJI Assistant (for iOS) app or the DJI Ronin Assistant (for

Android) app.

Note: Although the iOS version of the app is called “DJI Assistant” and the Android

version is called “DJI Ronin Assistant”, both versions of the app have the same functions.

Search “DJI Assistant” on the App Store and then follow instructions for iOS installation.

Search “DJI Ronin” on Google Play and then follow instructions for Android installation.

TIPS

For the best experience, use a mobile device that runs iOS 7.1 or Android 4.3,

or a later version.

iOS 7.1 or above http://m.dji.net/dji-ronin

Android 4.3 or above

Contents

Disclaimer and Warning 1

Using this Manual 1

Legend 1

Before You Begin 2

Download the DJI Assistant (or DJI Ronin Assistant) App 2

Introduction 4

In the Box 5

Ronin-MX Diagram 7

Getting Started 8

Tuning Stand 8

Assembling the Handle Bar 8

Installing the Handle Bar onto the Gimbal 9

DJI Intelligent Battery 9

Mounting the Camera 12

Conguring the Handle Bar 15

Balancing 15

Step 1: Balancing the Vertical Tilt 15

Step 2: Balancing the Roll Axis 16

Step 3: Balancing the Tilt Axis 16

Step 4: Balancing the Pan Axis 17

Advanced Roll Adjustment 17

Using the Ronin-MX on the Ground 18

Tuning with the DJI Assistant (or DJI Ronin Assistant) App 18

Tuning with the DJI Assistant Software for PC/MAC 26

Remote Controller Operation 33

Operation Modes 36

Using with the Matrice 600 37

Mounting the Ronin-MX onto the Matrice 600 37

DJI GO App Tuning 40

Remote Controller Operation 42

Adding a Third-Party Transmitter/Receiver 43

Maintenance 43

Troubleshooting 44

Specications 45

Compliance Notice 46

Introduction

Developed for lmmaking professionals, the DJI Ronin-MX is designed for both handheld

use and mounting to a DJI Matrice 600 aircraft for capturing amazing footage from the air.

It can also be used on moving vehicles, camera jibs or wirecams. The technology built

into the DJI Ronin-MX allows a broad spectrum of camera setups of varying sizes and

weights to be stabilized during lming.

The built in slip ring on the Ronin-MX allows for 360 degrees of continuous rotation. When

used with the DJI SRW-60G, the Ronin-MX can rotate unobstructed while transmitting HD

video. It can also be connected to DJI Lightbridge 2 for long range video transmission

during aerial use. The Ronin-MX is also compatible with the DJI Focus.

The brushless gimbal stabilization system is more than just three brushless motors

moving on three axes. The motors work with position feedback and the IMU (Inertial

Measurement Unit) to communicate with DJI’s custom-built 32-bit processor, which

processes movement calculations in milliseconds. This reduces angular vibration to less

than 0.02˚ of translated movement, meaning that the camera will remain steady and the

motor can be absolutely silent. The Ronin-MX can be used in different operation modes

such as Underslung Mode, Upright Mode and Briefcase Mode.

In the Box

Gimbal ×1

The gimbal includes DJI’s built-in motor drive

modules, an independent IMU module, a 32-bit DSP

processor, a power supply module, a Bluetooth

module, a transmitter/receiver module, a camera

shelf, a power breakout box and slip ring.

Handle Bar ×1

Customizable handle bar for the gimbal. The

handle bar is assembled from ve parts, including

a top handle, two bars and two grips.

Remote Controller – 2.4 GHz ×1

Control the gimbal’s movements, switch working

modes, and select gimbal speed.

Tuning Stand ×1

For suspending or storing the gimbal.

Charger ×1

100-240V automatic switching charger.

DJI Intelligent Battery ×2

Power source for the gimbal as well as other

external devices, including the DJI Focus,

Lightbridge, etc.

Cable Pack ×1

ANSI cable:

JIS or CE cable (varies by region)

Ronin-MX User Manual

Micro USB Cable ×1

For rmware upgrades.

CAN Cable ×1

For connecting the gimbal to the Matrice 600.

Camera Mounting Plate ×1

For mounting your camera onto the gimbal.

Camera Upper Mounting Plate ×1

For mounting your camera onto the gimbal.

Vibration Absorber ×1

For mounting the gimbal onto the Matrice 600 and

reducing aircraft vibrations. The gimbal connector

can be removed and mounted to other devices

such as camera jibs or wirecams by using the

1/4''-20 or 3/8''-16 screws.

Accessories Package ×1

Camera Screw A (1/4'') ×2

Camera Screw B (3/8'') ×2

Camera Screw C (1/4'') ×2

Camera Screw D (3/8'') ×2

Lens Support ×1

Lens Support Screw ×1

Allen Wrench ×3 (2 mm, 3 mm, 3/16'')

Vibration Absorber Screw ×12

Camera Upper Mounting Plate Screw ×2

Ronin-MX Diagram

[1] Top Handle Bar

[2] Side Handle

[3] Gimbal Connector

[4] CAN2 Bus Port

[5] Pan Motor

[6] DJI Intelligent Battery

[7] Safety Lock

[8] Pan Adjustment Slider

[9] Intelligent Battery Power Distributor

Mounting Plate

[10] D-BUS Receiver Port

[11] Micro USB Port & CAN1 Bus Port

[12] Bind Button

[13] Gimbal LED Indicator

[14] Camera Upper Mounting Plate

[15] Roll Motor

[16] Tilt Motor

[17] Fore and Aft Adjustment

[18] Tilt Vertical Adjustment

[19] Roll Adjustment

[20] IMU Port

[21] P-TAP Accessory Power Port

[22] USB Accessory Power Port

[23] P-TAP Accessory Power Port (rear side)

[24] DJI Lightbridge Port (rear side)

[25] GCU Port (rear side)

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Getting Started

Tuning Stand

You can use the tuning stand to hold the Ronin-MX during setup or for storage. To unfold

the tuning stand, follow the steps below.

1. Hold the stand in the upright position as shown in the picture below and tighten the knob.

2. Press the buttons [1] on the outside of the lower legs and rotate the legs downwards,

away from the stand. Then press the buttons [2] on the outside of the upper support

arms and pull them upwards, away from the stand. Press the button [3] on the vertical

support and slide it up to extend the stand, as shown.

3. The upper half of this tuning stand can be removed by loosening the knob on the rear

of the stand. You can use it with any C-stand style stud that ts into the hole where the

support arms converge.

Hole

[1]

[2]

[3]

NOTICE

When mounting this section to a C-stand, always be sure to check the balance of

the stand so that the Ronin-MX, if it is tted with a camera, does not tip over.

When setting on a table, make sure the table is at and level.

Assembling the Handle Bar

1. Attach the bars to both sides of the top handle by tightening the grip screws.

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