DJI Ronin-M Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer User Manual

: June 17, 2024
: DJi

Ronin-M Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer

Product Information

Specifications

Product Name: Ronin-M
Version: V1.6 2015.10
Manufacturer: DJI
Trademark: DJI Ronin-M
Compatibility: iOS 7.0 or above, Android 4.3 or above

Disclaimers and Warnings

By reading this disclaimer, you also agree:

Any part of this disclaimer is subject to change without prior
notice, refer to www.dji.com for
the latest version.
DJI reserves the right of final interpretation of this
disclaimer.

Do not modify or adjust the Ronin-M. The Ronin-M has been
calibrated before it leaves the factory. No adjusting or amending
to the Ronin-M is allowed. Make sure to use the original battery,
otherwise performance may be hindered, and internal malfunctions
and damage to the gimbal may be caused. Please download the
corresponding Assistant software.

As DJI has no control over use, setup, final assembly,
modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed or accepted
for any resulting damage or injury. By using, setting up, or
assembling the product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
DJI assumes no liability for damages or injuries incurred directly
or indirectly from the use of this product.

DJI and Ronin-M are registered trademarks of DJI. All names of
products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This
product and manual are copyrighted by DJI, with all rights
reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in
any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI.
No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the
product or information contained herein.

FCC Compliance

Ronin-M complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device accepts any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Required Notices to Use in Taiwan

This device has been granted a designation number by the
National Communications Commission (NCC) according to the Technical
Regulations Conformity Certification of Specified Radio
Equipment.

Article 12: Certified by the type of low-power radio-frequency
electronics, non-licensed, company or users are not allowed to
change to frequency, increase the power or change the
characteristics of the original design and function.

Article 14: The use of low-power radio-frequency electronics
shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal
communications.

Using the Manual

Legend:

Important
Hints and Tips
References or Definitions

Download the DJI Ronin-M Assistant App

To use the Ronin-M, you need to download and install the DJI
Assistant app.

For iOS:

Search for DJI Assistant on the App Store.
Follow the instructions for iOS installation.

For Android:

Search DJI Ronin on the Google Play Store.
Follow the instructions for Android installation.

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction

The Ronin-M is a professional camera gimbal designed to
stabilize your camera during motion. This user manual will guide
you on how to set up and use the Ronin-M effectively.

In the Box

The Ronin-M package includes the following items:

Ronin-M Gimbal
Handle Bar
DJI Intelligent Battery
Tuning Stand
Charger
Accessories (cables, screws, etc.)

Ronin-M Diagram

The Ronin-M consists of several key components:

Gimbal
Handle Bar
DJI Intelligent Battery
Tuning Stand
Camera Mounting Plate
Accessories (cables, screws, etc.)

Getting Started

DJI Intelligent Battery

The DJI Intelligent Battery is used to power the Ronin-M gimbal.
To use the Ronin-M, follow these steps:

Charge the DJI Intelligent Battery using the provided
charger.
Insert the fully charged battery into the battery compartment
of the Ronin-M.

Tuning Stand

The tuning stand is used to balance the Ronin-M gimbal before
use. Follow these steps to properly balance the gimbal:

Attach the tuning stand to the Ronin-M gimbal using the
provided screws.
Adjust the height and position of the tuning stand to ensure
the gimbal is level.

Assembling the Handle Bar

The handle bar is used to hold and control the Ronin-M gimbal.
To assemble the handle bar, follow these steps:

Attach the handle grip to the handle bar using the provided
screws.
Connect the handle bar to the gimbal using the provided
connector.

Installing the Handle Bar onto the Gimbal

To install the handle bar onto the gimbal, follow these
steps:

Align the handle bar connector with the gimbal connector.
Slide the handle bar onto the gimbal until it locks into
place.

FAQ

Q: Can I modify or adjust the Ronin-M?

A: No, the Ronin-M has been calibrated at the factory and no
adjustments or modifications should be made. Doing so may cause
performance issues and damage to the gimbal.

Q: What battery should I use with the Ronin-M?

A: It is recommended to use the original DJI Intelligent Battery
with the Ronin-M. The use of other batteries may hinder performance
and cause damage to the gimbal.

Q: Where can I download the DJI Ronin-M Assistant App?

A: You can download the DJI Ronin-M Assistant App from the App
Store (for iOS) or Google Play Store (for Android). Make sure to
search for “DJI Assistant” or “DJI Ronin” respectively.

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Disclaimers and Warnings
Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product. Please read this manual and disclaimer carefully before using this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read it fully. You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and any content created 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 local regulations, terms and any applicable policies and guidelines.
By reading this disclaimer, you also agree: 1. Any part of this disclaimer is subject to change without prior notice, refer to www.dji.com for the
latest version. 2. DJIreservestherightoffinalinterpretationofthisdisclaimer.
Do not modify or adjust the Ronin-M. The Ronin-M has been calibrated before it leaves the factory. No adjusting or amending to the Ronin-M is allowed. Make sure to use the original battery, otherwise performance may be hindered, and internal malfunctions and damage to the gimbal may be caused. Please download the corresponding Assistant software.
As DJI has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed or accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the using, setting up, or assembling of the product, the user accepts all resulting liability. DJI assumes no liability for damages or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product.
DJI and Ronin-M are registered trademarks of DJI. All names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copyrighted by DJI, with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the product or information contained herein.
FCC Compliance
Ronin-M complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device accepts any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Required Notices to Use in Taiwan
This device has been granted a designation number by the National Communications Commission (NCC)accordingtotheTechnicalRegulationsConformityCertificationofSpecifiedRadioEquipment. Article 12 Certified by the type of low-power radio-frequency electronics, non-licensed, company or users are not allowed to change to frequency, increase the power or change the characteristics of the original design and function.
Article 14 The use of low-power radio-frequency electronics shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications.

Using the Manual

Legend

Important

Hints and Tips

ReferencesorDefinitions

Download the DJI Ronin-M Assistant App
Download and install the DJI Assistant app.
Search for “DJI Assistant” on the App Store and then follow the instructions for iOS installation. Search “DJI Ronin” on the Google Play and then follow the instructions for Android installation.

iOS7.0orabove Android 4.3 or above

http://m.dji.net/dji-ronin

Contents

Disclaimers and Warnings

2

FCC Compliance

2

Required Notices to Use in Taiwan

2

Using the Manual

3

Legend

3

Download the DJI Ronin-M Assistant App

3

Introduction

5

In the Box

5

Ronin-M Diagram

7

Getting Started

7

DJIIntelligentBattery

7

TuningStand

9

Assembling the Handle Bar

10

Installing the Handle Bar onto the Gimbal

10

DJI Intelligent Battery Installation

10

Mounting the Camera

11

ConfiguringtheHandleBar

13

Balancing

13

Step1:BalancingtheVerticalTilt

14

Step2:BalancingtheRollAxis

14

Step3:BalancingtheTiltAxis

14

Step4:BalancingthePanAxis

15

Advanced Roll Adjustment

15

DJI Ronin-M Assistant App Tuning

16

Download and Install

16

BasicSettings

16

AdvancedSettings

17

DJI PC / MAC Assistant Tuning

22

Install DJI PC / MAC Assistant

22

Settings

24

Remote Control

28

Connecting the Remote Control to the Ronin-M

28

RemoteControlPowerLEDIndicatorStatus

29

RemoteControlBatteryLevelIndicatorStatus

29

Remote Control Features

30

Adding a Third-Party Transmitter/Receiver

31

Operation Modes

31

Underslung Mode

31

Upright Mode

31

Briefcase Mode

32

Maintenance

32

Troubleshooting

33

Specifications

34

Introduction/IntheBox

Introduction
Developedforfilmmakingprofessionals,theDJIRonin- Mmarksagenerationalleapforwardincamera stabilization technology. The technology built into the DJI Ronin-M allows a broad spectrum of cameras, ofvaryingsizesandweights,tobestabilizedduringfilming.BasedonthesuccessfuldesignoftheDJI Ronin Handheld Gimbal, the DJI Ronin-M is lighter, smaller, and more convenient to use. Abrushlessgimbalstabilizationsystemisnotsimplythreebrushlessmotorsmovingonthreeaxes.The motors work with position feedback and the IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) to communicate with DJI’s custom 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 perfectly steady. The Ronin-M can be used in three different operation modes: Underslung Mode, Upright Mode, and Briefcase Mode.
In the Box
Gimbal ×1
The gimbal includes built-in DJI motor drive modules, an independentIMUmodule,a32-bitDSPprocessor,apower supply module, a Bluetooth module, a transmitter/receiver module,acamerashelf,andapowerbreakoutbox.
Handle Bar ×1
Customizable handle bar for the gimbal. The handle bar is assembled from five parts, including a top handle, two handle bars and two grips.
Remote Control 2.4 GHz ×1
Control the gimbal’s movements, switch work modes, and select gimbal speed.
Tuning Stand ×1
For suspending or storing the gimbal.

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Charger ×1
Automatic switching charger 110-240V
DJI Intelligent Battery ×2
Power source for the gimbal. Suppliespowerforotherexternaldevices.
Cable Pack ×1
ANSIcable JISorCEcable(variesbyregion)
Micro-USB Cable×1
Forfirmwareupgrades.
Camera Mounting Plate ×1
For mounting your camera onto the gimbal.
Accessories Package
CameraScrewA(1/4”)×2 CameraScrewB(3/8”)×2 CameraScrewC(1/4”)×2 CameraScrewD(3/8”)×2 LensSupport×1 LensSupportScrew×1 AllenWrench×2(3mm&3/16″)

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[2] [3] [5] [4] [6] [8] [7] [9] [10] [11] [13] [12] [16] [14] [17] [18] [1] Top Handle Bar [2] SideHandle [3] Quick Release Mount [4] Pan Motor [5] PanAdjustmentSlider [6] D-BUSReceiverPort [7] USBPort&CANBusPort [8] Bind Button [9] GimbalLEDIndicatorLight [10] DJI Intelligent Battery [11] Roll Motor [15] [19] [20] [21] [12] Tilt Motor [13] Fore and Aft Adjustment [14] Tilt Vertical Adjustment [15] Roll Adjustment [16] IMU Port [17] P-TAPAccessoryPowerPort [18] USBAccessoryPowerPort [19] P-TAPPort(rearside) [20] DJI Lightbridge Port (rear side) [21] GCU Port (rear side)

Getting Started
DJI Intelligent Battery
Before you start using your Ronin-M, be sure to charge the battery. The DJI Intelligent Battery was specially designed for the Ronin-M. It has a capacity of 1580mAh, a voltage of 14.4V, and a variety of powermanagementfunctions.OnlychargetheDJIIntelligentBatterywithDJIapprovedcharger(MODEL: BC235144015).WhentheDJIIntelligentBatteryisfullycharged,theRonin- Mhasamaximumrun-timeof three hours.

DJI Intelligent Battery

Charger
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DJI Intelligent Battery Functions

Balanced Charging

Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell during charging

Capacity Display

Displays current battery levels

Overcharge Protection

Charging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 16.8V, preventing overcharge damage

Over-Discharge Protection Discharging stops automatically when battery voltage reaches 12V, preventing over-discharge damage

Short-CircuitProtection

Automatically cuts power supply when a short circuit is detected

SleepProtection

Sleepmodeisactivatedafter20minutesofinactivity,savingpower

Charging Temperature Detection

Thebatterywillchargeonlywhenthetemperatureisbetween0and 55°C

DJI Intelligent Battery Specifications Type Capacity ChargingEnvironmentTemperature OperatingEnvironmentTemperature Charging/DischargingEnvironmentRelativeHumidity

LiPo 14.4V, 1580mAh 0~40 -10~40 80%

Read the user manual, disclaimer, and battery safety guidelines before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. Always use DJI approved chargers. DJI takes no responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of non-DJI approved chargers.
Charging the DJI Intelligent Battery
1. Connect the charger to a wall socket (100-240V, 50/60Hz). 2. Connect the DJI Intelligent Battery to the charger. 3. The battery level indicator lights display the current charge level as the DJI Intelligent Battery
charges. 4. The DJI Intelligent Battery is fully charged when the battery level indicator lights turn off.
Disconnect the battery from the charger when charging is complete.

Socket

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Using the DJI Intelligent Battery
[3] [2] [1] [1] Battery Level Indicators [2] PowerButton(withLEDindicator) [3] ThumbScrews
Low Battery Level High
Checking the battery level: When the DJI Intelligent Battery is turned off, pressing the battery power button once will display the current battery level. Powering on: When the DJI Intelligent Battery is turned off, press and hold the power button for 1 second to turn on the DJI Intelligent Battery. Powering off: When the DJI Intelligent Battery is turned on, press and hold the power button for 1 second to turn off the DJI Intelligent Battery.
Tuning Stand
You can use the tuning stand to hold the Ronin-M during setup or for storage. To unfold the tuning stand, follow the steps below.
1. Hold the tuning stand in the upright position. 2. Remove the lower legs from their vertical position and install them into the bottom base of the stand.
Remove the upper legs from their vertical position and install them into the upper base of the stand. Be sure the locator slots are lined up.

[1] [2] 3. The upper half of the tuning stand can be removed by loosening the rear knob. You can mount it on anyC-standstudthatfitsintothemountinghole .WhenmountingthisparttoaC-stand,checkthe balance of the stand so that it will not tip over. When placing the C-stand on a table, ensure the table isflatandlevel.

Rear Knob

Mounting Hole

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Assembling the Handle Bar
1. Attach the handle bars to both sides of the top handle and tighten the grip screws.
2. Attach the grips to the handle bar and lock them in the preferred position.
Installing the Handle Bar onto the Gimbal
1. Place the handle bar in position, as shown below, then slide it horizontally into the gimbal and tighten the lock-knob.
2. Holding the gimbal by the grips, make sure that the gimbal is not obstructed during a 360 degrees pan. The installation is complete.

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DJI Intelligent Battery Installation
1. LoosenthescrewsoneithersideoftheDJIIntelligentBattery.SlidetheDJIIntelligentBattery directlyintothegimbalandthenslideitdown.Besurethebattery’sthumbscrewsgofitintotheir locating slots, so that the DJI Intelligent Battery makes full contact with the gimbal’s electrical leads.
2. Tighten the screws on the DJI Intelligent Battery to lock it in place.

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Make sure the DJI Intelligent Battery is turned off during installation. An incorrectly installed battery may lead to (1) Poor battery connection, or (2) Unavailable battery information.

Mounting the Camera
The Ronin-M uses an adjustable camera mounting plate that allows you to easily balance, install, and remove the camera. The Ronin-M has been tested with the following types of cameras. Other cameras similar in size and weight may also be compatible.

Black Magic Cinema Camera Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera Canon 1Dc Canon 5DMKII

Canon 5DMKIII Canon 6D Canon7D Canon C100

Nikon D800 Panasonic GH3 Panasonic GH4 SonyAlpha7

Camera Size Requirements: The maximum depth from the center of gravity on the camera base plate is 120 mm. The maximum height, measured from the top of the camera base plate, is 195 mm. The maximum width is 160 mm as shown in the image to the right. To avoid obstructing camera movement, the use of soft connection cables is recommended.

160mm1420mmm

195mm

1. Attach the camera mounting plate to your camera using the provided camera screws A, B, C or
D.CamerascrewsAandBonlyfittheholesofthemountingplate,whilecamerascrewsCand Donlyfittheslotofthemountingplate.Besuretousethecorrect1/4″or3/8″screws.Securethe camera as firmly as possible. Some cameras have two tripod mounting holes. If two mounting holes are available on your camera, use them both. Choose the correct screw holes, according
toyourcamera’sconfiguration. 2. Install the lens support by gently pushing it up, so that it is applying light pressure to the lens.
Then tighten the thumbscrew.

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Why do you need to use a lens support? Certain cameras have a very tight lens securing system, and some cameras such as the Canon 5D MK II and MK III have very loose lens securing systems. The Ronin-M balances the camera as one solid unit. If the mounted camera has a loose lens securing system, the lens support must be used. This is because a loose connection between the lens and the camera body may allow vibrations that travel through to the camera but not directly to the lens, resulting in the two masses shaking at different frequencies. The resulting oscillations willbetransmittedtotheIMU,causingthewholegimbaltoshake.Ifthelenssupportfits,it’s best to use it at all times.
The lens support can be installed facing outward or inward to accommodate different lens types. Ensure alignment of the camera plate and then tighten the mounting screw, before tightening the lens support.
3. With the gimbal facing outward on the tuning stand, slide the mounting plate into the receiver until the safety lock engages. Make sure the gimbal is not turned on when balancing the camera.

4. When the camera achieves a rough balance, tighten the camera base side clamp. You can adjust the tightness of the clamp with an M3 Allen wrench.

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Configuring the Handle Bar
The customizable handle bar of the Ronin-M can be removed, if necessary, by following the steps below. 1. Loosen the two grip screws where the handle bar meets the gimbal, as shown.
2. Remove the grips from the handle bar. 3. You can remove one or both sides of the handle bar. 4.Theresultingconfigurationisshownbelow.

Balancing

Balancing
To obtain the best performance from the Ronin-M, proper balancing is a must. Accurate balance is criticalforshotswheretheRonin- Mwillbesubjectedtoextrememovementsoraccelerations(running, horseback riding, biking, car mounts, helicopters, etc.). Proper balance will also offer a longer battery runtime .TherearethreeaxesthatneedtobeaccuratelybalancedpriortoturningontheRonin-Mand setting up the software.
The camera needs to be fully configured, with all accessories, prior to installing and balancing the camera on the gimbal. If the camera has a lens cap, be sure to remove it prior to balancing. Be sure that the Ronin-M’s power is turned off while balancing the camera.

Balancing

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Step 1: Balancing the Vertical Tilt
To adjust the vertical balance, you will need to change the camera’s vertical position. Adjust the height of the crossbar to achieve vertical tilt balance.

Rotate the Tilt Axis so that the camera lens is pointing upward and loosen the two vertical
adjustment tabs. 2. Gently slide the camera mount crossbar forwards or backwards until the camera points upwards
when released. 3. Tighten the tabs and manually rotate the assembly, simulating tilt, to ensure there is no binding in
the tilt motor. When proper balance is achieved, you can rotate the camera to any tilt angle, and it will stay in that position.
Ensurethemeasurementmarksmatchuponeithersideoftheverticalbars.Iftheydonot match up, the assembly could possibly be skewed higher or lower on one side, which would cause the tilt motor to bind.
Step 2: Balancing the Roll Axis
Balancingthecamera,fromlefttoright,ontheRollAxisisalsorequired.Whentheproperleft/rightroll balance is achieved, the camera will stay level. 1. Loosen the two lock-knobs to allow the camera and mounting plate to slide left and right. 2. SlidethecameraleftorrightuntiltheRollAxisremainslevel. 3. Tighten the two lock-knobs to lock the camera mounting plate in position.
When adjusting the roll balancing position of the camera, only loosen the two lock-knobs a fewturnstoallowthecamerabasetoslide.Donotloosenthelock- knobsexcessively.
Step 3: Balancing the Tilt Axis
Balancing the camera on the tilt axis is also necessary. When the proper fore and aft tilt balance is achieved,thecamerawillstaylevelwhenyouremoveyourhand(whileholdingtherollaxisinposition). 14 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

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1. Loosenthecamerabase’ssideclamptoallowthecameraandmountingplatetoslideforwards and backwards.
2. Slide the camera forwards or backwards until the tilt axis remains level. Only very small adjustments are required to achieve the proper balance.
3. Tighten the side clamp to lock the camera and mounting plate in position. If properly balanced, the camera should be able to remain steady at any given tilt angle.

Balancing

Step 4: Balancing the Pan Axis
Theentiremassbelowthepanmotormustbebalancedonthecentralaxislineofthepanmotor.To achievethisbalance,youmustadjustthepanaxisslide. 1. Opentheclamp[1]onthepanaxisandturntheknob[2]toslidetheassembly.Identifyifthe
Ronin-M is front heavy or rear heavy. 2. WhiletheRonin- Misrestingonthetuningstand,tryrotatingtheRonin-Malongthepanaxisby
liftingonesideofthehandlebar.Ifthecameradoesnotswing,thepanaxisisproperlybalanced. Tighten the clamp after balancing is completed.

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Advanced Roll Adjustment
If additional roll adjustment is needed in cases where the camera itself is too light in comparison to the tilt motor assembly, advanced roll adjustment can be achieved by loosening the indicated screws and pushing the assembly to the right or left.

DJI Ronin-M Assistant App Tuning
Afterbalancingthemechanism,youcanfinetunethebalancebyadjustingsoftwareparametersinthe DJI Assistant App.
Download and Install
1. Download the DJI Assistant app: FortheiOSversion,search”DJIAssistant”intheAppStore,thenfollowtheinstallationinstructions. Search”DJIRonin”ontheGooglePlaythenfollowinstructionsfortheAndroidversion.
2. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile device and orient the camera in the standard operating position (facing forwards). Turn on your Ronin-M, then open the DJI Assistant App.
3.WhenusingtheDJIAssistantAppforthefirsttime,youwillbepromptedtoregisterusingavalid e-mail address.
4. Connect your device to the Ronin-M by following the step-by-step instructions in the DJI Assistant App. After connecting to the gimbal’s main control, you will see the Wizard menu. When the indicator at the top of the screen displays solid green and the blue light is blinking, the connectioniscomplete.ThegreenLEDontheRonin-Mwillalsolightup.
After enabling Bluetooth on your mobile device, return to the DJI Assistant App to connect to the Ronin-M. The Ronin-M will not appear in the mobile device’s Bluetooth device list. It can only be connected via the DJI Assistant App.

DJI Ronin-M Assistant App Tuning

Basic Settings

The functions accessible in the Wizard are the most basic functions you may want to adjust upon receiving your Ronin-M. These options are also the most frequently used functions during standard operation. You can adjust all of these settings in the Wizard menu.

ModeN/A

Gimbal

Wizard

Calibrate
Auto Tune Stability

Live Data
Pan Tilt Roll

Power
0 0 0

Angle
0 0 0

Briefcase Mode
Briefcase Mode
SmoothTrack Mode
Pan SmoothTrack Tilt SmoothTrack Roll SmoothTrack

ModeN/A

Gimbal

Wizard

Pan SmoothTrack

Tilt SmoothTrack

Roll SmoothTrack

SmoothTrack Adjustments

Speed Deadband

Pan Axis 0

0

Tilt Axis 0

0

Roll Axis 0

0

Accel 0 0 0

SmoothTrack Test
Test Pan Speed Test Tilt Speed

Gimbal SpeedWizDaeraddband

Pan Axis 0

0

Tilt Axis 0

0

Roll Axis 0

0

Accel 0 0 0

SmoothTrack Test
Test Pan Speed Test Tilt Speed Test Roll Speed

Control Speed Adjustment

Pan

Tilt

Thumb

40

15

Controller

Remote Operator

15

Gimbal

Control

Viewer

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Gimbal

Control

Viewer

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Gimbal

Control

Viewer

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1. Calibrate Auto Tune Stability provides an easy one-touch button for automatic configuration of each axis. The trajectory,speed,power,andstiffnessofmotorsareautomaticallytunedforthecameraconfiguration that is mounted. Auto Tune Stability should be tapped whenever a new camera configuration is mounted or whenever the lens or accessories are changed. This will ensure stability and provide ideal calibrated settings.
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DJI Ronin-M Assistant App Tuning

2. Live Data Thisdatarepresentsthefeedbackfromeachmotoraxis.Ifaparticularmotoraxisindicatesapower reading greater than 10, this often means the mechanical balancing of the camera hasn’t been properly adjusted.Aproperlybalancedcamerarigwilldisplayreadingscloseto0poweroneachaxis,butthese valuesmayvary.Theanglereadingindicatesthecurrentangleofeachaxisinrelationtocenter.
3. Briefcase Mode When Briefcase Mode is switched on, the Ronin-M will be able to seamlessly transform into this operation mode. With Briefcase Mode turned off, the Ronin-M will allow the camera to roll when the Ronin- Mistiltedpastthestandardrollaxisparameters.
4. SmoothTrack Mode When SmoothTrack Mode is enabled, the Ronin-M will can be “steered,” on the selected axis, by the camera’soperator.Thesteering/translationspeedcanbeadjustedforeachaxisindependently.When theRonin-M’stopbarisrotatedleftorright,thecamerawillmove,smoothlyfollowingtheuser’sinput, andstopattheappropriateangle.IntheSmoothTrackoptionsmenu,thesettingsforthepanaxis,roll axisandthetiltaxiscanbeindependentlyadjusted.
Thepanaxisspeedwilldeterminehowfastthecamerawilltravelwhiletranslatingapanmovement.Pan deadband will determine how much movement the gimbal will tolerate prior to translating the camera’s pan. Therollaxisspeedwilldeterminehowfastthecamerawilltravelwhiletranslatingarollmovement.Roll deadband will determine how much movement the gimbal will tolerate prior to translating the camera’s roll. The tilt axis speed will determine how fast the camera will travel while translating a tilt movement. Tilt deadband will determine how much movement the gimbal will tolerate prior to translating the camera’s tilt. TheSmoothTrackpan,roll,andtiltspeedcanbetested.Ensurethereisnoobstructionofthecamera before tapping the test button.
5. Control Speed Adjustment Theremotecontrolspeedcanbeadjustedhere.Thissettingrepresentsthemaximumspeedinthepanand tiltaxiswhentheremotecontrolsticksarepushedallthewayinanygivendirection.

Advanced Settings

There are more advanced functions you can adjust through the Assistant to meet your requirements.

Gimbal Menu

Wizard

Mode:N/A
Gimbal

Motor

SmoothTrack

Push Mode

Mode:N/A

Gimbal

Motor

Auto Tune Stability

Configuration

Stiffness

Trim

Pan Axis

0

Tilt Axis

0

Roll Axis

0

Live Data
Pan Tilt Roll

Power
0 0 0

Angle
0 0 0

Gimbal SmoothTrack

SmoothTrack Mode

Pan SmoothTrack

Tilt SmoothTrack

Roll SmoothTrack

SmoothTrack Adjustments

Speed Deadband Accel

Pan Axis 0

0

Tilt Axis 0

0

Roll Axis 0

0

Test
Test Pan Speed

Test Tilt Speed

Gimbal

Control

Viewer

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Control

Viewer

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Control

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1. Motor Adjustment TheAutoTuneStabilitybuttonallowsforautomaticadjustmentofeachmotor’sstiffness(asrelayedfromthe sensors and interpreted by the Ronin-M) to accomplish an optimized setting. Besides the stiffness, there
areotherelectronicsettingsbeingtuned.ItishighlyrecommendedthattheAutoTuneStabilitybuttonbe tappedwheneveranewcameraconfigurationismountedorthelensoraccessoriesarechanged.Thiswill offer the optimal stability and settings.
Eachaxishasitsownstiffnessandtrimadjustment.Themotorstiffnessadjustmentallowstheusertofine tunetheamountofpowerthatisappliedbythemotorsastheyreactandbalancetheweightoneachaxis. The higher you adjust the stiffness settings, without causing any vibrations or oscillations to the gimbal, the
betteryourexperiencewillbe.Inmostcases,theAutoTuneStabilitysettingswillbesuitable.

2. SmoothTrack Mode RefertotheBasicSettingssectionfordetailsrelatingtoSmoothTrackMode.

3. Push Mode EnablePushModetoallowthepanandtiltaxestobeadjustedbyhandwhentheRonin- Misturnedon.

Control Menu
1. Deadband The thumb controller and the remote operator control can have independently adjusted pan and tilt deadband settings. The larger the deadband, the more stick movement will be required to translate into actual movement of the gimbal.

Wizard

ModeN/A
Control

Control Deadband

Deadband Adjustment

Control Maximum Speed

Control Speed Adjustment

Deadband

Maximum Speed

Pan

Tilt

Thumb

6

Controller

Remote Operator

6

Pan

Tilt

Thumb

40

15

Controller

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15

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2. Maximum Speed MaximumSpeedisafunctionthatpreventsthecontrolstickresponsefrombeingalinearresponse, which is also known as an increasing response curve. This means the amount that the gimbal moves
onthepanortiltaxisisnotdirectlyproportionaltocontrolstickmanipulation.Controlstickresponse can be adjusted to be milder below the first half of control stick travel and increased to a higher
speedtowardsthelasthalfofcontrolsticktravel.Thepresetexponentialcurveiscalibratedbasedon maximum speed input. The maximum speeds of the thumb controller and the remote control sticks can be set independent of each other.

Control Smoothing

Smoothing Adjustment

Pan

Tilt

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15

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Endpoint

Endpoint Adjustments

Left

Pan Axis

0

Right 0

Up

Tilt Axis

0

Down 0

Test
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3. Smoothing When the control stick input is released, the translated movement will be smoother and slower than if the smoothing is increased. If smoothing is set to 0, the slowdown will be translated as an abrupt stop. The thumb controller and remote operator control sticks can be set independently. Pan and tilt smoothing can also be independently adjusted.
4. Remote Control Endpoints Adjustment Pan axis endpoints can be adjusted independently, for left and right movement, when used with a remote control or the thumb controller. Pan axis endpoint settings determine the farthest points to which the gimbal will rotate left or right during controller input.
Tilt axis endpoints can be adjusted independently for up and down movement when used with a remotecontrolorthethumbcontroller.Tiltaxisendpointsettingscontrolthemaximumpointstowhich the gimbal can rotate up or down.
Thepanandtiltendpointscanbetested.Ensurethecameraisunobstructedbeforetappingthetest buttons.
Iftheabilitytorotate360°onthepanaxisisneeded,simplyadjustthepanendpointsto0.Ifendpoints aresetto0,thepanaxiswillnotmovewhenthe”TestPanEndpoint”buttonispressed.
5. Channels Thechannelindicatorprovidesfeedbackduringremoteoperatorconfiguration.Pan,tilt,androllcan bere-assignedtoeitheroftheremotecontrolsticks.Eachaxiscanalsobereversed.
6. Settings Controller Priority: If both input devices simultaneously send control signals to the gimbal, the input from the selected controller will take priority and will control the device at that given time.
Pan/TiltRemoteSpeedAdjustment:Clicktochoosecombinedorindependentsettings. SpeedTogglePresets:ThesepresetswillallowyoutochangetheSmoothTrackspeedremotely.Ifthe remotecontrolisturnedon,theSpeedTogglePresetsforSmoothTrackwilltakeprecedenceoverthe
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Assistantsettings.Oncetheremotecontrolisturnedoff,theSmoothTracksettingsintheAssistantwill take over.
Viewer Menu

Control
Channels
CH 0 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7

Channels

Normal Pan Normal Tilt Normal
REV REV Roll REV Normal Normal

ModeN/A

Control Settings

Controller Priority Remote Operator

Thumb Controller

Pan/Tilt Remote Speed Adjustment

Combined

Independent

Speed Toggle Presets

Pan

Tilt

Roll

Fast

Normal

Slow

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The viewer provides all the essential live data for monitoring the gimbal’s electronics, as well as feedback from the motors. Power is indicated for each axis. The current angle of each axis is also indicated. The voltage of the battery, temperature of the main electronics, and also current uptime can also be monitored via this menu.

Viewer

Pan Axis Tilt Axis Roll Axis

Power
2 -2 0

Power

Angle
1.89 -0.45 -0.01
Angle

Voltage 14.50V Temperature 35.40
Time 0:01:59

ModeN/A

More

Briefcase Mode Motor Kill Roll Control Internal Receiver Silent Mode Calibrate Center Calibrate System Restore Default Settings

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Briefcase Mode When Briefcase Mode is switched on, the Ronin-M will be able to seamlessly transform into this operation mode. With Briefcase Mode turned off, the Ronin-M will allow the camera to roll when the Ronin- Mistiltedpastthestandardrollaxisparameters.
Motor Kill When the Motor Kill switch is activated, the Ronin-M is still powered on, but the motors will be powered off. This will allow an adjustment to the gimbal or camera without having to turn it off completely. Prior to turning off the Motor Kill switch, make sure the gimbal is positioned in the standard operating position.TheMotorKillswitchcanalsobeusedifthegimbaloperatorexperiencesanissueorneeds to make a quick mechanical adjustment to the gimbal or camera setup.
Roll Control WhentheRollRemoteControlisoff,therollaxismovementcannotbecontrolledbyaremotecontrol or the thumb controller.
Silent Mode EnableSilentModetoreducethelevelofnoisethatiscreatedbythemotorsinenvironmentssuchasa quiet room. By enabling silent mode, larger and sudden gimbal movements may not be as accurately stabilized during use in situations such as running when silent mode wouldn’t really be needed. Use silent mode in quiet conditions where light motor noise may be an issue during audio recording. Otherwise, it is recommended to leave silent mode off.
Internal Receiver When the Internal Receiver is off, the gimbal cannot be controlled by a remote control or the thumb controller, and can only be controlled by other devices via a D-Bus or Lightbridge connection.
Calibrate Center If the Ronin-M’s pan axis is off-center, you can recalibrate the true center of the Ronin-M using this switch. Using a remote control, position the pan axis at dead center, then tap the Calibrate Center button.Tap”Center”againinthepop- uptoconfirm.Restartthedeviceafterrecalibratingthecenter.
Calibrate System CalibrateSystemisonlyusedifyounoticeanykindofdriftinanyoftheaxes.Tocalibratethesystem, place the Ronin-M on the tuning stand and make sure it is completely steady. Ensure a 90 degrees movement of the camera with the lens pointing straight down is possible without any interference from videomonitorwiresduringthemovement.ThentaptheCalibrateSystembuttonandlettheprocess finishbeforepickinguptheRonin-M.DonotmovetheRonin- Mduringcalibration.RestarttheRonin-M after calibration is complete.
Restore Default Settings ThiswillrestoreallofthefactorydefaultsettingsthatcanbeconfiguredthroughtheDJIAssistantapp.
Device List ToforcetheDJIAssistantApptofindtheRonin-M,openthe”DeviceList”andtheappwillsearchfor Bluetooth devices it recognizes.

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YoucanalsoconfiguretheRonin- MandupgradethefirmwarethroughtheDJIPC/MACAssistant.
TheconfigurationsettingsoftheDJIAssistantAppandDJIPC/MACAssistantarethesame. There is no need to repeat settings adjustment in both Assistants. The DJI Assistant App and the DJI PC/MAC Assistant program cannot be connected at the same time. If running the DJI Assistant App on your mobile device, be sure to disconnect themicroUSBcablebeforeusingtheDJIPC/MACAssistantonaPC/MAC.
Install DJI PC / MAC Assistant
Installing and Running on Windows 1. DownloadtheDJIWINDRIVERINSTALLERfromtheRonin-MproductpageonDJI.com.Connect
theRonin-MtoyourPCviatheprovidedUSBcableandbesuretheRonin-Mispoweredonprior toinstallingtheDJIWINDRIVER. 2. Download the appropriate Assistant installer from DJI.com. 3. DoubleclicktheAssistantinstallerandfollowthestepstofinishtheinstallation. 4. Run Assistant. 5. UpgradethefirmwareorconfigureparametersusingtheAssistantasneeded.
TheAssistantinstallersupportsWindowsXP,Win7,andWin8(32or64bit).
Installing and Running on Mac OS X 1. Download the Assistant installer (.DMG) from the Ronin-M product page on DJI.com. 2. Runtheinstallerandfollowthepromptstofinishtheinstallation.

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3. Whenlaunchingforthefirsttime,ifusingLaunchpadtoruntheRonin- MAssistant,Launchpad willblockaccessbecausetheAssistanthasnotbeenreviewedbytheAppStore.

Ronin-M User Manual 4. LocatetheGimbaliconusingtheFinder,press”Control,”thenclicktheicon(orright- clickthe
iconusingamouse).ChooseOpenfromtheshortcutmenu,thenclickOpeninthedialogboxto launch the program. 5. Afterthefirstsuccessfullaunch,doubleclicktheGimbalicon,asusual,tolaunchtheprogram using Finder or Launchpad.
TheDMGinstallersupportsMacOSX10.9orabove. Ronin- MAssistantonMacOSXandWindowsarethesame.Assistantpagesshowninthis manual are from the Windows version.

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Settings
Adjust the following basic functions before using the Ronin-M: Auto Tune Stability, Briefcase Mode, SmoothTrack,andMaximumSpeedAdjustment. ThedefinitionandfunctionofeverybuttonintheDJIAssistantAppandDJIPCAssistantarethesame, refer to the section describing the DJI Assistant App for more details.
Basic
1. Gimbal
Motor: TheAutoTuneStabilitybuttonallowsforautomaticadjustmentofeachmotor’sstiffnesssettings (as relayed from the sensors and interpreted by the Ronin-M) to accomplish an optimized setting. Eachaxishasitsownstiffnessandtrimadjustment. Live Data: Thismonitorsthefeedbackfromthemotorsoneachaxis. Briefcase Mode:SelectthecheckboxtoenableBriefcaseMode. Enable Silent Mode: Selectthecheckboxtoreducemotornoise. Internal Receiver Off:Selecttopreventthegimbalfrombeingcontrolledbytheincludedremote controller or the optional thumb controller. The gimbal can then only be controlled by other devices via a D-Bus or Lightbridge connection when the Internal Receiver is off. Roll Remote Control Off: Selectthischeckboxtopreventtherollaxismovementfrombeingcontrolled by the included remote controller or the optional thumb controller. Motor Kill Switch: SelectthecheckboxtoenabletheMotorKillSwitch. SmoothTrack: SelectthischeckboxtoenableSmoothTrack.Notethatthepanaxisandthetiltaxiscan be adjusted independently. The pan and tilt SmoothTrack speed can be tested. Ensure that there is nothing obstructing the camera when running the test procedures. Reset Password: If you forgot your Bluetooth connection password, click here to reset your password. Calibrate Center:IftheRonin-M’spanaxisisoffcenter,youcanrecalibratethetruecenterofthe Ronin- Musingthisswitch.Usingaremotecontrol,positionthepanaxisatdeadcenter,thenclickthe CalibrateCenterbutton.Click”Center”againinthepop-uptoconfirm. 24 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

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Viewer Menu: The Viewer Menu provides essential live data for monitoring the Ronin-M’s electronics and feedbackfromthemotors.Powerisindicatedforeachaxis.Thecurrentangleofeachaxisisalsoindicated. Push Mode Mode:EnablePushModetoallowthepanandtiltaxestobeadjustedbyhandwhenthe Ronin-M is turned on. Calibrate System:CalibrateSystemisonlyusedifyounoticeanykindofdriftinanyoftheaxes.To calibrate the system, place the Ronin-M on the tuning stand and make sure it is completely steady. Ensurea90degreesmovementofthecamerawiththelenspointingstraightdownispossiblewithout anyinterferencefromvideomonitorwiresduringthemovement.ThentaptheCalibrateSystembutton andlettheprocessfinishbeforepickinguptheRonin-M.DonotmovetheRonin- Mduringcalibration. Restart the Ronin-M after calibration is complete. Auto Tune Stability: TheAutoTuneStabilitybuttonallowsforautomaticadjustmentofeachmotor’s stiffness settings (as relayed from the sensors and interpreted by the Ronin-M) to accomplish an optimized setting. Default: Click here to restore all settings to the factory defaults.
2. Control
The thumb controller and the remote operator control sticks have a Deadband, Maximum Speed, and Smoothing adjustment, all of which can be set independently. Endpoint:Panaxisendpointscanbeadjustedindependentlyforleftandrightmovementwhenusedwith aremotecontrolorthethumbcontroller.Tiltaxisendpointscanbeadjustedindependentlyforupand down movement when used with a remote control or the thumb controller. Iftheabilitytorotate360°onthepanaxisisneeded,simplyadjusttheendpointsforpanto0.Ifendpoints aresetto0for360°panability,thenthe”TestPanEndpoint”functionwillnotchangethepanaxis. Thepanandtiltendpointscanbetested.Ensurethatthecameraisunobstructedwhenclickingthetest buttons. Controller Priority: If both input devices simultaneously send control signals to the gimbal, the input from the selected controller will take priority and will control the device at that given time.
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Ronin-M User Manual Pan/Tilt Remote Speed Adjustment: Click to choose combined or independent settings. Speed Toggle Presets: ThesepresetswillallowyoutochangetheSmoothTrackspeedremotely.If the remote control is turned on, the Speed Toggle Presets for SmoothTrack will take precedence over the Assistant settings. Once the remote control is turned off, the SmoothTrack settings in the Assistant will take over. 3. Channels
Thisisachannelindicatortoprovidefeedbackduringremoteoperatorconfiguration.Pan,tilt,androll canbere- assignedtoeitheroftheremotecontrolsticks.Thecontrolledaxiscanalsobereversed. 4. Battery
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Youcanviewthelatestfirmwareversioninformationonthispage.Upgradethefirmwarebyfollowing the steps below: 1. ConnecttheRonin-MtoyourcomputerviatheMicro- USBcableandwaituntiltheindicatorLED
in the PC Assistant blinks blue. 2. Click”Upgrade”. 3. Waitforthedownloadtofinish. 4. Click”Upgrade”againandthenclick”Confirm”. 5. Power the Ronin-M off and then on after the upgrade is complete.
EnsurethatyourcomputerisconnectedtotheInternet. Closeanyantivirusprogramsandnetworkfirewalls. EnsurethattheRonin- Mispoweredonduringtheupgrade.DonotpowerofftheRonin-M until the upgrade is complete. DonotdisconnecttheUSBcableduringtheupgrade.
Info

You can check which version of the DJI Assistant App you are using in the Info tab. The S/N is a 32-digit authorization code that is used to activate certain functions. The authorization code for your unit is entered after it is manufactured. You may be asked to enter a new S/N after upgrading.FillintheS/NandthenclicktheWritebutton.IfyouenteraninvalidS/Nmorethan30times, the Ronin-M will be locked and you will need to contact customer support.
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Remote Control

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [7] [6] [13] [8] [11] [9] [10] [12] [1] Antenna [2] Carrying Handle [3] Left Dial (reserved) [4] 3-PositionSwitchMODE [5] 3-PositionSwitchFUNCTION [6] Joystick 1 [7] Joystick2 [8] NeckStrapAttachment [9] PowerSwitch [10] Power Indicator
[11] Battery Level Indicator
[12]BatteryCharging&RCAssistantPort (Micro-USBport) [13] Reserved Port

Connecting the Remote Control to the Ronin-M
1. Turn on the Ronin-M. 2. PresstheBindButton(shownbelow)oftheRonin- Monce.TheRonin-M’sLEDindicatorwillblink
green quickly at that time. 3. Slidethepowerswitchtotherighttopowerontheremotecontrol.IftheLEDofgimbalturnssolid
green light, the remote control and the Ronin-M have been successfully bound.
The binding process only needs to be done once, unless the bind button is pressed or if the Ronin-M needs to be bound to another remote control.

Bind Button

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Pleasemakesurethattheremotecontrolissufficientlychargedbeforeuse.Ifthelow- battery alertsounds,(refertoRemoteControlPowerLEDIndicatorStatusbelow),pleaserecharge the battery as soon as possible. Chargetheremotecontrol ’sbatteryusingtheincludedMicro-USBcable.Usingtheincorrect type of charging cable may cause damage. Turnofftheremotecontrolbeforecharging.ThepowerLEDindicatorwillglowsolidgreen when the battery is fully charged. When using the remote control, ensure that the antenna is at least 20cm away from any person.

Remote Control Power LED Indicator Status

Power LED Indicator

Sound

Remote Control Status

— Solid Green

None

Functioning normally

— SolidRed

None

Charging (remote control is powered off)

— SolidYellow

None

Remote control joystick calibration error, re-calibrate

— SolidRed

BB—BB— Low voltage (from 3.5 V-3.53 V). Recharge the remote control

QuickRedflashing B-B-B……

Critical low voltage (from 3.45V-3.5V); recharge the remote control immediately

SlowGreenflashing

B–B–B……

Alert will sound after 15 minutes of inactivity. It will stop once you start using the remote control.

The remote control will turn off automatically when battery voltage drops below 3.45V. Charge the battery as soon as possible when the low voltage alert appears or sounds.

Remote Control

Remote Control Battery Level Indicator Status
The battery level indicator displays the current battery level. The following is a description of the indicators.
: TheLEDisinasolidstateon : TheLEDisblinking : TheLEDisoff

LED1

LED2

LED3

LED4

Current Battery Level 75%~100% 50%~75% 25%~50% 12.5%~25% 0%~12.5% <0%

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Remote Control Features

MODE: TheMODEswitchisusedfortogglingSmoothTrack. 1. InPosition1,SmoothTrackisoff.Theremotecontrolisfreetocontrol thepanaxisandstopsandholdsthelastpositiondeterminedbythe panaxiscontrolstick. 2. InPosition2,SmoothTrackison.Theremotecontrolisfreetocontrol thepanaxisandstopsandholdsthelastpositiondeterminedbythe panaxiscontrolstick. 3. InPosition3,SmoothTrackison.Thegimbalwillreorientandresetthe pan angle to the forward-facing direction when the pan axis control stick is released.

Position 1 Position 2 Position 3

-Free, SmoothTrack Off -Free, SmoothTrack On -Reset to Center, SmoothTrack On

FUNCTION:1. Thereare3possibleselections:Fast,Normal,andSlow.Thevalue of each speed can be preset in the DJI Assistant App or DJI PC/ MAC Assistant.

Position 1 -Fast Position 2 -Normal Position 3 -Slow
2. ActivatingMotorKillSwitch QuicklyfliptheFUNCTIONSwitchbetweenPosition1andPosition 3atleastthreetimestoactivatetheMotorKillSwitch.Repeatthis process to turn off the Motor Kill Switch. Be sure to position the camera in the standard operating position before re-activating the gimbal’smotors.TheMotorKillSwitchisusefulifthegimbaloperator runs into an issue or needs to make a quick mechanical adjustment to the gimbal or camera setup.

Left Stick (Default settings): Horizontalmovementsontheleftstickcontroltherollaxis. Verticalmovementshavenodefinition.

Right Stick (Default settings): Horizontal movements on the right stick control the pan axis.

Right Stick (Default settings): Vertical movements on the right stickcontrolthetiltaxis.

These stick settings can be customized in the DJI Assistant App or DJI PC/MAC Assistant.

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Adding a Third-Party Transmitter/Receiver
The Ronin-M supports 3rd party transmitters/receivers, such as D-Bus. Connect the transmitter through the integrated port (refer to the Ronin-M Diagram for the location of the D-Bus port).
Operation Modes
There are three operation modes for the Ronin-M: Underslung Mode, Upright Mode and Briefcase Mode.
Underslung Mode
Underslung Mode is the standard, default mode. The Ronin-M can be used in this mode without any adjustments.

Operation Modes

Upright Mode
Flip the gimbal forward 180 degrees and it will automatically change to Upright Mode. Alternatively, you can change the gimbal into upright mode before turning it on. Upright Mode is ideal for car mounts or other top down perspective camera positions, as it allows you to shoot higher and/or at eye level.UprightModecanalsobeusedwithoutanyadjustments.Donotflipthegimbalsideways(leftor right) to convert to Upright Mode.

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Briefcase Mode
BriefcaseModeallowsyoutoholdtheRonin- Minaslimprofileclosetoyourbody.TouseBriefcase Mode,tiltthegimbal90°totheleftorrightontherollaxis.YoucanturnBriefcaseModeoffintheDJI Assistant app, in which case the Ronin-M will never automatically transform into Briefcase Mode. In Briefcase Mode, the remote control cannot pan, tilt, or roll the gimbal.
Maintenance
ThefigurebelowshowstheproperconfigurationfortransportingtheRonin- MwiththeTuningStand. Using the hook-and-loop straps, lock the Ronin-M in place, as shown. Be sure to remove the straps prior to turning the Ronin-M on again. The Ronin-M is a precise machine and is not waterproof. Keep it away from sand and dust when in use. After use, it is recommended that you wipe the Ronin-M down with a soft dry cloth. Never spray any cleaning liquids onto the Ronin-M.

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

1 Motors appear to be weak After balancing the camera, launch the DJI Assistant App or the
DJIPC/MACAssistantandpressAutoTuneStability.Waitfor theprocesstofinishandthestiffnesssettingswillbedisplayed on the screen.

2 The gimbal is vibrating,

(1) Check to make sure all knobs are tight, including the pan

even after tapping the

motor knob.

AutoTuneStabilitybutton (2) Check to make sure the camera screw is tight. Push on the

camera plate to make sure it is not loose or sliding on the

gimbal’s camera mount.

(3)Trydecreasingthestiffnesssettingofeachaxis.Bylooking

atthe”Power”readingsfortheaxes,youshouldbeableto

tellifthereisoneparticularaxisbeingaffected.

3 Panaxisseemstobe off-center

Open the DJI Assistant App or DJI PC/MAC Assistant, select the Calibrate Center and follow the on-screen instructions.

4 Ronin-M seems to be drifting

PlacetheRonin-MontheTuningStandandentertheDJIAssistant ApportheDJIPC/MACAssistant.Tap/clicktheCalibrateSystem buttonandlettheprocessfinishbeforepickinguptheRonin-M.

5 SmoothTrackdoesnot work

(1)TurnontheremotecontrolandbesurethattheMODE switch is not in Position 1 (the uppermost position).
(2)CheckwhetherSmoothTrackisturnedoffintheDJIAssistant App or the DJI PC/MAC Assistant software.
(3)CheckwhethertheSmoothTrackdeadbandisturneduptoo high.Ifitis,reducethedeadbandvalueintheSmoothTrack Menu.

6 Motors turn off automatically

Check your camera balance. If the power level in the Gimbal MotorsMenuindicatesanoutputof10ormore,onanyaxis, rebalance the camera.

7 Gimbal turns off and doesn’t come back on

Restart the gimbal. There is a motor protection algorithm built into the Ronin-M to protect the electronic components. If any particularmotorentersaprotectionmode(motorshutsoffsix times within a one minute period), the Ronin-M will deactivate the motors and will not reactivate them until the unit has been restarted.

8 Forgot the Bluetooth password

Connect the Ronin-M to the DJI PC/MAC Assistant and click the “ResetPassword”buttontoresetthepassword.

9 Video footage appears to TheSmoothTrackspeedsettingistoohighortheSmoothTrack

wobble from side-to-side deadbandsettingistoolow.DecreasetheSmoothTrackspeed

or up-and-down

or increase the deadband.

Specifications

General

Built-In Functions

Three Operation Modes Underslung Mode Upright Mode Briefcase Mode Built-in, independent IMU module DJISpecializedGimbalDrive MotorswithEncoders

Bluetooth Module USBConnection 2.4 GHz Receiver TemperatureSensor DJIAdvanced32-BitDSP Processor D-BusReceiverSupported

Peripheral

Camera Tray Dimensions

Maximumdepthfromthecenterofgravityoncamerabaseplate:120mm Maximumheightmeasuredfromtopofthecamerabaseplate:195mm Maximumwidth:160mm

Accessory Power Connections

12VRegulatedP-Tapx2;USB500mWx1;DJILightbridgex1

GCU Input Power

4SRonin-MBattery

Connections

2.4GHzRemoteControl;Bluetooth4.0;USB2.0

PC/MACAssistantSoftware WindowsXPSP3;Windows7;Windows8(32or64bit);MacOSX

Requirements

10.9orabove

MobileAssistantSoftware Requirements

MobileDevice:iOS7.0orabove,Android4.3orabove

Mechanical & Electrical Characteristics

Working Current

Staticcurrent:300mA(@16V) Dynamiccurrent:600mA(@16V) Lockedmotorcurrent:Max10A(@16V)

Operating Temperature

-15°C~50°C(-5°F~120°F)

Weight

2.3kg(5.07lb)fullyloadedwithhandlebar

Gimbal Dimensions

500mm(W)x210mm(D)x420mm(H)

Working Performance

Load Weight Capacity (Reference Value)

3.6 kg (8 lb)

Angular Vibration Range

± 0.02°

MaximumControl RotationSpeed

Panaxis:90°/sec;Tiltaxis:100°/sec;Rollaxis:30°/sec

Panaxis:360° MechanicalEndpointRange Tiltaxis:105°Up,190°Down
Rollaxis:±110°

Panaxiscontrol:360° Controlled Rotation Range Tiltaxiscontrol:Up105°toDown190°
Rollaxiscontrol:±25°

Specifications

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