eMotimo TB3 Black Instructions For Use Manual

Instruction for Use

eMotimo TB3 Black - Firmware Version R1_1_108

Table of Contents

Additional References!..........................................................................................................!3"

Quick Start Guide!............................................................................................................................!3"

Instructional Videos!.......................................................................................................................!3"

Setting up your TB3!...............................................................................................................!4"

Parts included and needed for setup:!.....................................................................................!4"

Hardware Setup:!..............................................................................................................................!4"

Controls:!.............................................................................................................................................!6"

TB3 menu options!..................................................................................................................!7"

New 2-point move:!..........................................................................................................................!7"

Rev 2-point move:!...........................................................................................................................!7"

New 3-point move:!........................................................................................................................!10"

Rev 3-point move:!.........................................................................................................................!12"

DF slave mode:!...............................................................................................................................!12"

Setup Menu:!.....................................................................................................................................!13"

Panorama:!........................................................................................................................................!15"

Powering your TB3!.............................................................................................................!18"

AC Adapter:!.....................................................................................................................................!18"

Battery:!..............................................................................................................................................!18"

Tips for setting up your first shot!.................................................................................!19"

Camera setup recommendations:!..........................................................................................!19"

Anatomy of a shot:!........................................................................................................................!20"

Example parameters:!...................................................................................................................!21"

Product Map!....................................................................................................................................!22"

Limited warranty!..................................................................................................................!23"

International Warranty:!...............................................................................................................!23"

Additional References

Quick Start Guide

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Instructional Videos

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Setting up your TB3

Parts included and needed for setup:

A B C D E F

A) Carrying Case: For carrying TB3 and all accessories B) TB3 C) Remote (wired or wireless): For controlling TB3 and setting parameters D) AC Adapter: Powering the TB3 E) Tool Kit: Keeping your TB3 in prime working order F) Camera Shutter Cable (purchased individually): Controls the cameras shutter from the TB3

Hardware Setup:

1) Mount your TB3 to a sturdy platform. We recommend using a tripod, ball head, dolly, cart, etc. If what you are mounting it to has a quick release mount, we recommend attaching that to the TB3 first. Once the TB3 is secure, level the TB3 to the ground.

Warning: Don’t use the TB3 without securing it's base. It can tip over, damaging it and your camera equipment.

2) Mount your camera to the TB3. Tighten down the camera to the sliding plate using the thumbscrew and point the camera in line with the sliding plate. Balance your rig by using the sliding plate. Once your have balanced you camera and lens, lock down the sliding plate.

3) Take a test shot. Set your camera to manual mode and take test shots to get the right exposure and focus. Make note of the exposure time, as you will need this to properly set “Static Time”.

4) Connect cables. With the unit powered down, connect the tilt motor cable to the TB3. This cable is coming out from the bottom of the tilt motor and it connects to the “tilt motor” port. Connect camera and TB3 to the camera shutter cable (not required in video mode). If using 3rd-axis, connect additional motor to the “Aux Step Port”.

WARNING: Always have the unit powered down when you plug in or remove motor cables. The stepper drivers can be damaged if the unit is powered up when you plug it in.

5) Power the TB3 on. Connect power cable. Connect the 12-volt DC source to the power port on the side of eMotimo TB3. You may supply eMotimo TB3 with a voltage of 10-14 volts DC. The TB3 comes with an AC adapter that will power your unit well. Plug this power supply into the wall and the barrel connector into the side of the TB3. If using the wireless remote, connect the remote by pressing the small "S" button the remote's face.

6) You are now ready to setup your first shot. Skip to TB3 menu options to learn more.

Controls:

Remote Features:

Remote in-use:

Press “S” button to pair the remote to TB3. Control the joystick with thumb. When using TB3, hold remote parallel to ground.

When using the TB3 with the wireless remote, hold wireless remote parallel to ground.

To control the 3rd-axis (when using an auxiliary motor) rock the remote from side to side to move the auxiliary motor.

TB3 menu options

New 2-point move:

A 2-point move means you are setting up a shot that moves from a start-point to an end-point. You define each point on this move profile. During the program the TB3 will travel in a strait-line path between their points.

Move to start point*:

Use the remote joystick to pan and tilt until you have framed the start of the shot. If you are using the 3rd-axis, rock the remote to control the aux motor’s position. Once you are satisfied with the start-point, hit “C” to continue.

Move to end point*:

Use the remote joystick to pan and tilt until you have framed the end of the shot. If you are using the 3rd-axis, rock the remote to control the aux motor’s position. Once you are satisfied with the end-point, hit “C” to continue.

Rev 2-point move:

A rev 2-point move means you are setting up a two-point move where you set your end point first and your start point second. Some prefer this option to save on power when setting up long sliding moves on a dolly.

*See remote in-use section (p. 6) to ensure you are holding the remote correctly

WARNING: eMotimo TB3 does not have limits for the Pan and Tilt Axis. During moves on setup, and during the program, watch for interference with: a. The Camera Lens/Body and eMotimo TB3 or other objects. b. The Shutter Release Cable attached to the Camera body and eMotimo TB3 c. The tilt cable wrapping and pulling from eMotimo TB3 d. Shifting camera weight causing an imbalance and tipping over the rig.

Interval:

Interval is your frame rate. If you select a 2.0 second interval, the eMotimo TB3 will trigger your camera to start a shot every 2.0 seconds. If you want to speed time more, select a longer interval (good for shots taken over a long duration of time). If you want to speed time less, select a smaller interval (good for shots taken over a short duration of time). Interval time always needs to be set longer than the exposure time set on your camera. For more tips on setting interval see Anatomy of a Shot (p.16).

Video:

Want to shoot video? Scroll all the way down in the interval prompt to “Intval: Video”. Select this option. Instead of moving in a shoot-move-shoot fashion, video mode will allow the TB3 to travel continuously though your move profile. Please note that for this option you do not need to have the camera shutter cable plugged in and you do not have to worry about static time.

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