{"id":4125,"date":"2019-01-23T07:12:53","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T07:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamiebrightmore.com\/?p=4125"},"modified":"2020-10-15T07:25:44","modified_gmt":"2020-10-15T06:25:44","slug":"dji-ronin-s-tips-tricks-controls-and-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamiebrightmore.com\/filmmaking\/dji-ronin-s-tips-tricks-controls-and-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"DJI Ronin-S: Tips, Tricks, Controls, and Settings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Update<\/strong>: The Ronin S2<\/a> has been launched! Post to follow.<\/p>\n


\n\t\t\"\"\t<\/a><\/p>\n

The DJI Ronin-S<\/a> is a versatile tool and there are lots of hidden features and useful configurations. This rolling post will provide useful info for filmmakers.<\/p>\n

Want to contribute? Drop me a comment below.<\/p>\n

Rigging<\/h2>\n

I will update this section soon.<\/p>\n

Settings<\/h2>\n

Example parameter sets coming soon.<\/p>\n

Firmware<\/h2>\n

Latest firmware info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
TYPE<\/th>\nNUMBER<\/th>\nDATE<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Ronin-S<\/td>\nv2.0.0.90<\/td>\n2019.09.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
iOS \/ Android App<\/td>\nv1.2.4<\/td>\n2019.09.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What\u2019s New?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n
    \n
  • \u2022\u00a0Added ActiveTrack 3.0 (requires Ronin app v1.2.4 or later).<\/li>\n
  • \u2022 Added Force Mobile (requires Ronin app v1.2.4 or later).<\/li>\n
  • \u2022 Added quick switch to 3D Roll 360 mode. Press M button three times to enter, and press three times again to exit.<\/li>\n
  • \u2022 Added Auto 3D Roll 360. When the gimbal is in 3D Roll 360 mode, push the joystick left or right twice to enable Auto 3D Roll 360. The gimbal rotates continuously without needing to hold the joystick. Press the trigger twice to stop Auto 3D Roll 360.<\/li>\n
  • \u2022 Added video recording, autofocus, and focus pull support for Sony A7R4 cameras with supported E-mount lenses using a Multi-Camera Control Cable (MCC-C). To use autofocus on the A7R4, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.<\/li>\n
  • \u2022 Added photo capture, video recording, zoom, and focus pull support for Sony A7R4 cameras using a Multi-Camera Control Cable (Multi USB). To use autofocus on the A7R4, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.<\/li>\n
  • \u2022 Optimised 3D Roll 360.<\/li>\n
  • \u2022 Added Track mode settings for Command Unit.<\/li>\n
  • \u2022 Optimised follow experience in Flashlight mode.<\/li>\n
  • \u2022 Optimised the Profile LED display by changing the pulsing frequency when gimbal in sleep mode, and the LED will become red to indicate low battery warning when battery level is less than 20%.<\/li>\n
  • \u2022 Sleep mode can be enabled by pressing once or twice of the gimbal power button.<\/li>\n
  • \u2022 Optimised zoom adjustment when using Sony cameras\u2019 multi-port with Power Zoom lens, The zoom speed can be set from 1 to 100 (requires DJI Ronin v1.2.4 app or later).<\/li>\n
  • \u2022 Fixed other minor bugs<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n

    Functions<\/h2>\n

    Listed below is a table full of useful functions.<\/p>\n

    \n
      \n
    • Last Update: 23\/01\/2019<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      FUNCTION<\/th>\nACTION<\/th>\nBEHAVIOUR1<\/sup><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Recenter<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • Double click trigger -or-<\/li>\n
      • Configuration > Settings > Recenter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
      		Recenters the gimbal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Sport mode<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • Hold \u2018M\u2019 button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
      		Enables fast smooth tracking when moving the gimbal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Sport mode [Lock]<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • Press and hold the \u2018M’ button to enter Sport mode.<\/li>\n
      • Then press the trigger twice to remain in Sport mode.<\/li>\n
      • Repeat the steps to exit Sport mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
      		Locks the Sport mode for fast smooth tracking when moving the gimbal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      3D Roll 360<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • Configuration > Control Settings > 3D Roll 360 > On \/ Off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
      		Allows dynamic rolling while moving.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Auto Roll 360<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • In Flashlight mode, assign roll axis control to channel 3.<\/li>\n
      • Push the joystick left or right twice to enable Auto Roll 360.<\/li>\n
      • Press the trigger twice to stop Auto Roll 360.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
      		The gimbal rotates continuously without needing to hold the joystick.<\/p>\n

      It can stop precisely at the start position.<\/p>\n

      Note: Auto Roll 360 only works when 3D Roll 360 is disabled.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      Motor Pause<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • Double click Power button -or-<\/li>\n
      • Configuration > Settings > Motor Pause<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
      		Sleeps the gimbal without powering off the battery to save power.<\/p>\n

      Gimbal motors will be disabled. Indicated by green user profile light pulsing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      Auto Tune<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • Hold trigger and \u2018M\u2019 button for 3 seconds.<\/li>\n
      • Configuration > Motor Parameters > Auto Tune<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
      		Calibrates the gimbal for optimum use.<\/p>\n

      Perform when powering on and\/or changing lenses, balancing, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      Disable Selfie mode<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • Configuration > Settings > More > Disable Selfie Mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
      		Disables triple clicking the trigger button to spin the gimbal towards the user.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Motor blocked<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • Alarm tone will sound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
      		If any of the gimbal’s motor are blocked or under load, the gimbal will pause its motors if the blocking issue persists for over 30 seconds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Continuous auto focus<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • Hold the Camera Control Button down halfway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
      		Will engage continuous auto focusing on applicable cameras.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Balance Test<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • Configuration > Settings > More > Balance Test<\/li>\n
      • Tilt the gimbal sideways when Balance Test is performed for a more accurate result.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
      		Performs a balance test for all motors. An \u2018Excellent\u2019 result across all motors is desired.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Stick calibration<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • Click trigger x4 times and hold down on the fourth click.<\/li>\n
      • All three LED lights will flash.<\/li>\n
      • Move the joystick in all directions, rotating clockwise and anti-clockwise.<\/li>\n
      • Click trigger x4 times and hold down on the fourth click again to save.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
      		If the gimbal drifts on its own, perform this calibration.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Offset calibration<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • Configuration > Motor Parameters > More.<\/li>\n
      • Tap and hold ‘Joint Angle\u2019 for 5 seconds.<\/li>\n
      • Offset Calibration dialogue will pop up, do not click OK just yet…<\/li>\n
      • Using the joystick, position the gimbal so it\u2019s straight in all axis.<\/li>\n
      • When satisfied all axis are level, click OK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
      		Calibrates the gimbal if the default pitch \/ roll \/ yaw positions are off-center.<\/p>\n

      Note: you must ensure your gimbal is on a stable and level surface prior to this calibration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      <\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
      \n
        \n
      • Header image:\u00a0 \u00a92018 Jamie Brightmore<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Some useful info including a functions table for the DJI Ronin-S. 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