FeiyuTech Vimble 3SE Smartphone Gimbal Instruction Manual

FeiyuTech Vimble 3SE Smartphone Gimbal

3-Axis Handheld Gimbal for Smartphone
Manual EN V 1.0.1

Vimble 3SE is a three-axis handheld gimbal suitable for smartphone with extendable bar. The gimbal supports landscape and portrait shooting, which can also control phone shooting.

Suggestion
Feiyu Vimble 3SE includes below information, please read the information before using the gimbal:

1. Quick start guide
2. Online instruction

Tutorial

• The tutorial videos can be watched at FeiyuTech official website or scan the QR code below. https://www.feiyu-tech.com/play/
• Watch tutorials in video skill page on Feiyu ON.

Download the Feiyu ON App
Scan the QR code to download the app, or search for “Feiyu ON” in the App Store or Google Play.
Requires iOS 9.0 or above, Android 6.0 or above.

Overview

1. Roll axis
2. Cross arm
3. Tilt axis
4. Vertical arm
5. Pan axis
6. Upper trigger button (Custom functions in APP)
7. Lower trigger button
8. Handle (Built-in battery)
9. USB-C port for accessories

• This product dose NOT include smartphone. 10. Smartphone holder 11. USB-C port 12. Power button 13. 1/4 inch thread hole 14. Tripod 15. Limitation 16. A button 17. B button 18. Zoom button 19. Joystick 20. Dial 21. Dial function switching button 22. Status indicator 23. Battery indicator 24. Album button 25. Mode button 26. Shutter button

Quick Experience

Step1：Unfold and fold

Step2：Smartphone Installation

• Please power off the gimbal before install smartphone.
• It is recommended to remove the smartphone case before installation.
• Keep the logo of the smartphone holder upward. Keep the smartphone holder in center.
• If the smartphone tilted, please move the smartphone left or right to make it horizontal.

Step3: Power ON/OFF
Long press the power button and release it when you hear the tone.

Charging
Please fully charge the battery before power on the gimbal for the first time.
If the battery is too low, red light will flash fast, please charge the gimbal immediately.

Connect the USB-C cable to charge. The indicator light is red while charging, and turn green after charging complete.

Landscape & Portrait Mode Switching
Double click the mode button or manually rotate the smartphone holder to switch between landscape and portrait mode.
Do not make anti-clockwise rotation in landscape mode, Do not make clockwise rotation in portrait mode.

Tripod
The tripod is attached to the bottom of the gimbal in a rotating manner. According to the needs of shooting, choose whether to install it.

 Connection

Bluetooth Connection
Turn on the gimbal.
Method 1: Download and install Feiyu ON App, run the App, follow the prompts to turn on and connect with the Bluetooth.
Method 2: Turn on the smartphone Bluetooth, connect the gimbal Bluetooth in the setting of phone, e.g. FY_Vimble3_xx.
(If the Bluetooth can’t be found, please turn off Feiyu ON App in the background.)

App Connection

Download the Feiyu ON App

Scan the QR code to download the app, or search for “Feiyu ON” in the App Store or Google Play.

• Requires iOS 9.0 or above, Android 6.0 or above.

Operation of App

Steps

1. Enable Bluetooth on the smartphone ( Smartphone-Setting-Bluetooth). (Please refer to chapter 7.1)
2. Log in Feiyu ON App (Register for the first time).
3. Install smartphone on gimbal, then turn on gimbal.
4. Search gimbal on App, and tap “FY_Vimble3_xx” to connect, it will show “connection succeed” after a while.
5. You can control the gimbal via App, including remote control the gimbal to move, switch follow modes and set parameters, etc.

If the connection timeout or fail, please check the Bluetooth connection. Or try to exit and log in the App again.

a. Shooting Interface / Control Interface

1. Homepage

2. Album

3. Setting – Advanced settings

4. Gimbal information

5. Follow focus

6. Zoom

7. 7a. Photo mode, tap to switch to video mode
   7b. Video mode, tap to switch to photo mode

8. 8a. Sub-mode of photo mode, tap to expand submenu
   8b. Sub-mode of photo mode, tap to expand submenu

9. Shutter

10. Switch between front and rear camera

11. Camera setting

12. Submenu
    Control Interface
    4. Gimbal information

13. Remote Control

14. Upgrade

15. Tutorial

16. Settings

17. Set waypoints for timelapse

18. Reset

19. Virtual Joystick

20. Pan mode

21. Follow Mode

22. All follow Mode

Firmware Upgrade
Upgrade type introductions:

Keyboard firmware update| Fix/update or newly add button/touch screen/
interaction functions.
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Bluetooth firmware update| Fix/update or newly add Bluetooth functions.
Gimbal firmware update| Fix/update or newly add gimbal control/
function/ parameter and etc

How to update

• Before starting an update, make sure that the battery level at least medium level.
• Connect Vimble 3SE with Feiyu ON App, you will be prompted if a new firmware is available. Please follow the steps below to update it.

1. Tap upgrade ICON on App.
2. Select upgrade type.
3. Follow the prompts to upgrade the firmware.

Do not exit Feiyu ON or run it in the background while updating the firmware. Pay attention to on-screen prompts.

Noted:
Gimbal has an update protection function. When the update fails, restart the gimbal, it will return to the previous firmware. Connect the app and update again to resolve the problem. In addition, parts of the new functions require updating two or more firmwares to take effect. It is recommended to update regularly to keep the firmwares of the gimbal as the latest version.

Common Operation

1. Basic: Vimble 3SE can achieve those functions after balanced gimbal.
2. Bluetooth: New available function which achieved after connected smartphone via Bluetooth with the functions in condition ① still available.
3. APP: New available function which achieved via Feiyu ON APP with the functions in condition ① ,② still available

Function Operation

Mode Description

• Pan Mode The roll and tilt direction are fixed, and the smartphone moves according to the left-right movements of the user’s hand.
• Lock Mode The orientation of the camera is fixed.
• Follow Mode (Default mode) The roll direction is fixed, and the smartphone moves according to the left-right movements, up-down movements of the user’s hand.
• All Follow Mode The camera moves according to the user’s hand.
• Reset Return to panning mode, three axises return to default position.
• Manual Lock Slide the tilt axis to one position for shooting.
• Landscape and Portrait Shot Assist landscape or portrait shooting

Operation mode

The figures below depict the operation modes when using Vimble 3SE in portrait mode. The same operation modes apply when used in landscape mode.

Standard mode (Default):
Double tap trigger button to recenter smartphone.

Underslung mode:
Hold gimbal upside down to enter underslung mode. (In which the smartphone can easily capture images from a lower position. User can also hold the tripod to help shooting)

Side grip mode:
Rotate Vimble 3SE to the right or left by 90° to make smartphone be horizonal to the ground.

Indicator

Status indicator

Battery indicator

Protection mechanism

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12. Gimbal Initialization
Initialization the gimbal when:

(1) The camera is not in level.
(2) Not use for a long period of time.
(3) The ambient temperature changes abruptly.

Method:
Method 1: Initialize via App (Reset gimbal parameters).
Method 2: Press album button and mode button together for 1 second.
Please refer to the form in chapter 10.1 in P14 to check the indicator status.

Note: if the initialization is unsuccessful for a long time, please restart the gimbal and retry.

13. Specifications

• Product name: Feiyu Vimble 3SE 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal for Smartphone
• Product model: FYVimble3SE
• Max. Tilt Range: -35° ~ +35°
• Max. Roll Range: -50° ~ +50°
• Max. Pan Range: -80° ~ +174°
• Size: About 115×176×65mm (folded)
• Net gimbal Weight: About 352g (not including tripod)
• Battery: 1300mAh
• Charging time: About 2.5h
• Theoretical Battery Life: About 10h (for different smartphone you installed, it’s slightly different)
• Payload Capability: ≤ 260g (after balanced)
• Adapter smartphones: iPhone and Android phones (the width of the phone ≤ 88mm )

Packing List
Vimble 3SE×1, Tripod×1, USB-C cable×1, Portable bag×1, Manual×1

Notice:

1. Make sure motor spinning is not blocked by external force when the product is power on.
2. The product DO NOT contact water or other liquid if the product is not mark waterproof or splash-proof. Waterproof and splash-proof product DO NOT contact sea water or other corrosive liquid.
3. DO NOT disassembly the product except marked detachable. It need send to FeiyuTech after-sales or authorized service center to fix it if you accidently disassembly and cause abnormal work. The relevant costs are borne by user.
4. Prolonged continuous operation may cause the product surface temperature to rise, please operate carefully.
5. DO NOT drop or strike the product. If the product is abnormal, contact FeiyuTech after-sales support.

Storage and Maintenance

1. Keep the product out of the reach of children and pets.
2. DO NOT leave the product near heat sources such as a furnace or heater. DO NOT leave the product inside of a vehicle on hot days.
3. Please storage the product in dry environment.
4. DO NOT overcharge or overuse the battery, otherwise it will cause damage to the battery core.
5. Never use the product when the temperature is too high or too low.

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