Blinktechus Sports Tracking Gimbal User Manual

Blinktechus Sports Tracking Gimbal

Before Use

Scan the following QR code to download Blink Focos app from the App Store.

The iOS version of Blink Focos supports iOS 15.0 and later.

Quick Start Guide

1. Open Blink Focos app
2. Click “User Manual”
3. Watch the “Video Tutorial”

Tips：

1. Fully charge the gimbal before the first use.
2. Turn off the power when not in use.
3. Mount a mobile phone to the phone holder securely.

Support：

For customer support,
please contact: [email protected] OR +1 408-329-9380.
Business Hours: 8:00 – 11:00 AM, 8:00 – 11:00 PM EST ( M – F ).

Introduction

Auto Tracking
Thank you for choosing Blink Focos! This is the first smartphone-based team sports tracking and recording system in the world. To use our gimbal to automatically track, record or stream sports games, go to the App Store or scan the following QR code to download “Blink Focos” app.

Blink Focos supports iOS 15.0 and later.

Phone Stabilizer
In addition, Blink Focos Gimbal is a full function phone gimbal that can stablilize video recording of smartphones. If you want to use it as a stabilizer for a mobile phone, please install another app, “Gimbal Pro”, from the App Store. For more information, refer to the “Blink Gimbal User Manual” from the “Blink Focos” page, “User Manual” section of the Blink Tech official website: www.blinktech.us

Component Diagram

1. Smartphone Holder
2. Folding Shaft
3. Bluetooth Indicator
4. Joystick
5. Power Button
6. Battery Level Indicators
7. ¼” Thread Screw
8. Type-C Charging Port
9. Mode Button
10. Handle
11. Shutter Button
12. Thread Hole

Getting Started

Charging

• To charge Blink Focos, connect a USB adapter (not included) to the USB-C charging port using the charging cable (included). This device supports fast charging. It is recommended to use a 5V/2A adapter.
  Charging time: 80 minutes.
  Max. runtime: 4 ~ 5 hours

• When charging Blink Focos, the blue power indicator lights should flash.
  Otherwise, check if the adapter and the cable are connected properly. All four power lights should turn into solid blue once the charging is completed.
  
  This product can be operated during charging.

Charging Completed

Mounting Smartphone

1. Mount the phone on the holder.

2. It is recommended to remove the phone case before mounting because:
   (1) The phone will have a better grip with the holder;
   (2) The phone will dissipate heat better (overheating phones at high temperatures could result in a shutdown).

3. Follow the direction indicator of the phone holder, and mount the phone at the center of the holder.
   

Choosing a Recording Location (Highly Recommended)

When record sport games, for the best tracking performance, it is highly recommended to setup the device near the center line of the field (as shown below). If recording in training mode, setup the device near the middle of the field as well.

• Please try to align the back center mark towards the center line of the target field. This applies to all recording modes, except for basketball half court mode. This will make sure the camera covers the whole field.
  

• It is recommended to use a tripod to maintain stability of gimbal during recording and tracking. To record sports in a large field, such as soccer games, it is highly recommended to use a 12 feet and taller tripod to achieve the best performance.

• Try to avoid any close audience in front of camera blocking the view. It’s recommended either to raise the tripod up high, or to setup the tripod close to the side line so no audience will block the camera’s view.
  

Using Blink Focos

Buttons and Controls

1. Power Button
   
   Power on: press and hold the power button for 1 second until the indicator lights turn on and the gimbal makes a start sound.
   Power off: press the power button for 1 second until the indicator lights go off.
   Tips: The arms should be folded manually after power down, and the phone holder should get back to the storage position.
   Single quick press: quick press the power button to switch between portrait and landscape modes. When the gimbal is jammed, the AF light will flash; reset this with a single quick press.

2. Mode Button
   Press twice: make the gimbal gets back to the center position.

3. Shutter
   Reset Bluetooth: press and hold the power button and the shutter button at the same time for 3 seconds to reset the Bluetooth, which will disconnect the gimbal from the mobile phone currently paired.

4. Joystick
   Move vertically to tilt and move horizontally to pan the mobile phone.

5. Battery Indicator Lights
   Charging Status| Battery Level
   ---|---
   The first light is flashing| 10%-25%
   The first light is on, and the second light is flashing|

25%-50%

The first and second lights are on, and the third light is flashing|

50%-75%

The first three lights are on, and the fourth light is flashing|

75%-99%

Four lights are all on| 100%
6. Bluetooth Indicator Light
Indicator Light Status| Bluetooth Status
---|---
Bluetooth indicator breathing (flashing slowly)| Bluetooth is not connected
Bluetooth indicator flashing| Bluetooth is connecting
Bluetooth light is on| Bluetooth is connected
7. 1/4” Thread Port
The threaded port on the bottom allows Blink Focos to attach to tripods.

Adjusting the Gimbal

1. Focos is designed to record in landscape mode. To switch mode, click the power button once to switch the phone from the initial portrait mode to the landscape mode.
2. Before shooting, double-click the mode button to set the gimbal back to the center position. Try to align the shutter button with the center line of the field.

Using Blink Focos App

To connect the gimbal with the app.
Here’s the instruction:

1. Enable Bluetooth from the mobile phone settings.

2. Open Blink Focos app.
   

3. Click the orange logo button.
   Blink Focos device with the naming convention of “GP7 XXXX” shall be found. Select to connect to it. If the device cannot be seen, check if the device can be found through bluetooth settings of the mobile phone. It might be paired with other phones and thus cannot be seen by the desired phone.
   

4. Once connected, select the target scenario and enter recording mode. In recording mode, press the red recording button to start auto sports tracking and recording.

5. The recorded videos will be saved in the app. Select “Manage” and then “Local” to see all the saved videos. Select “Cloud” for uploading videos to the cloud space.

6. To use our cloud storage and live streaming services, please register an account and login the account first.

7. To turn on live streaming, click “Start Live” button on the recording screen.
   It will ask for a picture as a cover and a name for streaming.
   The stream will be broadcasted on Blink’s own platform and will be publicly available for everyone with the broadcast link.

Specifications

Cautions

• Once the gimbal is powered on, make sure its rotation is not blocked by any external forces. Otherwise, it may result in a failure, indicated by a “dinging” sound.
• When the gimbal is powered on, please keep the handle stable. Shaking the gimbal may result in a failure. It is therefore recommended to mount the gimbal on a tripod for use.
• The gimbal is NOT waterproof. Do not expose the product to any liquids, and do not get the product wet or immersed in water. Do not expose it to seawater or corrosive liquids.
• Do not disassemble the gimbal. If you accidentally disassemble it and cause an issue, contact us for repairment.
• Excessive continuous operations may cause the motor to reach a high temperature and damage the device. Please use it with caution.
• Avoid dropping the device. The gimbal is not shockproof, and dropping it may damage it or cause abnormal function.

Storage and Maintenance

• Please keep this product and battery away from children and pets.
• Please don’t put this product near heat sources (stove or heater, etc.), or leave it in cars in hot weather. Do not store the product in an environment above 60°C.
• Please store the product and battery in a dry environment.
• Do not overcharge or discharge the battery, otherwise the battery cell will be damaged.
• Please use this product in an environment with a temperature between 0°C and 40°C.

This content is subject to change.
Download the latest version from www.blinktech.us
For customer support, please contact: [email protected] OR +1 408-329-9380.
Business Hours: 8:00 – 11:00 AM, 8:00 – 11:00 PM EST ( M – F ).

References

• Get in the game with Blink Focos! – blinktechus

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