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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

Letus Gimbal

Terry VerHaar said:
Heli capability has yet to be shown but it would seem possible with the 4th axis adaptor. That set-up weighs about 8 lbs. though.

Zip - don't see why not. Again 4th axis bracket should facilitate that. Again, unproven, as yet.
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It will be interesting to see what they do with this. From what I have seen, it looks like the "4th" axis is a simple bracket, which in my my would lose the ability to tilt remotely. I think your hands need to be on the handles to tilt, what do you guys think?
 
Just posted this in the Ronin comparison thread. I don't see why the 3-axis Helix couldn't be underslung from a jib or heli. It's the same as holding it in low mode that way which was recently demonstrated.

http://youtu.be/luSSB_HxzEI

I asked a lot about that ability when I first saw the rig. It would look pretty much just like the little zenmuse H3-3D used on the Phantom 2, just bigger. They just need to make a mounting bracket for the side handle (which would then be the top handle). And you could remove the other handle for more clearance if shooting straight down.

The 4th axis looks like it's mostly for steadicam arm mounting.
 
Question for Hien, though. If the above is possible, is there a way to extend the width of the base if hanging from a jib or heli or hand in the low mode to allow the rear of the unit/camera sled enough clearance to point straight down? Or does it possibly already clear? Does that make sense? Assuming that the other handle has been removed for clearance as well.
 
Philip Lanyon said:
It will be interesting to see what they do with this. From what I have seen, it looks like the "4th" axis is a simple bracket, which in my my would lose the ability to tilt remotely. I think your hands need to be on the handles to tilt, what do you guys think?
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No you don't, there is a lock pin to lock the handgrip to the fourth axis.
 
Kwan Khan said:
Seriously? forget questions, he is a modern educator Just give him a task and he will cut down a jungle to make it happen (lol).



Alway wanted a R-90, however $1950 was a fool investment for me (again it just me, cuz' my math is sexy - lol),
Now I can do 2π radians with my Helix
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No, it's +/- 2π radians. LOL
 
What happened to the NATO style rail that was talked about being put on the back of the Helix instead of the shoe mount? The updated version didn't seem to have it or did I miss it. More solid mount options than a shoe mount I think and I never got a definitive answer about spring loaded safety pins, etc for the single axis when mounted to a Steadicam topstage to keep it from accidentally sliding out when tilted to extremes in case your stage clamp loosens up.

Grayson Grant Austin, SOC
 
NATO rail is part of the package (optional). I don't believe there has been any additional alterations for the 1 axis unit related to the pins you are talking about.
 
Grayson Austin said:
What happened to the NATO style rail that was talked about being put on the back of the Helix instead of the shoe mount? The updated version didn't seem to have it or did I miss it. More solid mount options than a shoe mount I think and I never got a definitive answer about spring loaded safety pins, etc for the single axis when mounted to a Steadicam topstage to keep it from accidentally sliding out when tilted to extremes in case your stage clamp loosens up.

Grayson Grant Austin, SOC
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The Nato rail is made already and is an option for you to choose from rather than the shoe mount. The spring loaded has not been made to this rev as part has been done, but it is an easy fix if you specify on your order note. What I can do is install an M3 screw on the top surface of the base dove tail adapter to catch the edge of dove tail.
 
Philip Lanyon said:
It will be interesting to see what they do with this. From what I have seen, it looks like the "4th" axis is a simple bracket, which in my my would lose the ability to tilt remotely. I think your hands need to be on the handles to tilt, what do you guys think?
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Three axis set-up is locked into the 4th axis so it can be underslung from a jib or zip line, or can be held by a top handle to shoot low to the ground.

EDIT : Looks like Hien is in the house tonight knocking off these questions!
 
Terry VerHaar said:
Three axis set-up is locked into the 4th axis so it can be underslung from a jib or zip line, or can be held by a top handle to shoot low to the ground.

EDIT : Looks like Hien is in the house tonight knocking off these questions!
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Hey Hein,
Let Terry handle the ez questions. You look after the magic elves making our Helixs'
 
The only problem with the 4th axis being attached to a jib or heli or cable or whatever is that you are limited in how far you can pan by the sides of the unit. The whole unit can't spin, unless it also has a 4th motor. It appears that that is only possible with the underslung/low mode type configuration that I was mentioning, since the handle motor becomes the attachment point. Which would allow 360 degree panning. Which is a perfectly fine option. Better even, because it keeps the unit smaller and lighter. So long as someone makes a mount that either replaces or attaches to the side handle to facilitate this. And so long as the camera sled can clear the side (now top) of the unit to allow unobstructed tilting, assuming that the other handle has been removed.
 
hienle said:
No, it's +/- 2π radians. LOL
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Damit, you sucha' nerd (lol) '' how did I forgot that Arithma-ticks (lol)
BTW you are right...
 
Interested in this for shoot next month but also concerned about weight. Anyone know if can push this limit and by how much? Sorry for OT post.


Thank you,

constantine Tirintzis said:
http://dactylcam.com/
yes now all you have to do after buying this , is keep your camera and gimbal weight in total 3lbs. Easy hahahaha
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