eMotimo TB3 Black Quick Start Manual

purchase of your new TB3! Prepare to capture your moments in motion Follow the easy steps in this quick start guide to set up your TB3 and begin shooting. Warnings: You will find this symbol next to all items that could potentially damage your equipment. Customer Service: www.emotimo.com/forum www.emotimo.com [email protected]

Camera Shutter Cable Purchased individually (not required for video) TB3 Carrying Case Remote Wired or wireless Tool Kit 12V DC Power Source Controls: remote features C Button Move forward - Select Z Button Move backwards - Reset Battery Power Joystick Move - tilt - pan head S Button Pair Remote LED On / Off Indication

Controls: Remote in use - 3rd axis Control joystick with thumb Press “S” button to pair remote to TB3 When using TB3, hold remote parallel to ground To control the 3rd axis (when using an auxillary motor) rock the remote from side to side to move the auxillary motor

- Use quick mount plate for stability - Level your TB3 - Don’t use your TB3 without securing it - Set your camera to manual mode -Take test shots - Make note of exposure time - Orient camera to point in line with sliding plate - Tighten thumb screw - Balance your lens and camera using the sliding plate - Lock down sliding plate - Tilt Motor Cable to TB3 - Camera Shutter Cable to TB3 (not required for video) - Optional aux motor to TB3 - Connect Power Cable - Sync Remote (if using wireless option) - See prompts on next page Mount your TB3 - on tripod or dolly Take test shot Mount your camera to your TB3 Connect cables Power it on Follow prompts to set your first move

- Select default run mode: “New 2 Point Move” - Press “C” button to set - Using up/down on joystick select your shot interval - Press “C” button to set - Using joystick, frame your start point - Press “C” button to set - Using up/down on joystick select the number of frames and resultant shot duration - Press “C” button to set - Using joystick, frame your end point - Press “C” button to set - Using up/down on joystick set static time to 0.2 sec more than exposure time noted during manual test shot - Press “C” button to set New 2 Point Move UpDown C-Select Intval: X.X sec C-Next Z-Go Back Move to Start Pt. C-Next Set Move Duration Move to End Pt. C-Next Z-Go Back Set Static Time

Monitor your shot - Set ramp frames - Higher value = smoother starts and stops -- Press “C” button to set - Use left/right on joystick to select lead in or lead out - Using up/down on joystick set the values - Press “C” button to set -TB3 Moves to start point - Review total shots and time - Press “Z” button to cycle back if necessary - Press “C” button to start shot sequence Shots taken Real time remaining HH:MM:SS DC voltage 10-14 volts required Total shots Program part Set Ramp Set Static Lead In / Out Review and Confirm Settings

1) Interval is the time between Shot Starts. Notes Cont. Notes: 2) Set static time slightly longer than camera exposure time to prevent movement while your camera has its shutter open. 3) Interval time - Static Time = the amount of available move, settle and sleep time for the TB3. It is also the time in which your camera processes your images and writes them to your card. You typically want to allow for at least 0.5 to 1.0 seconds of time here for good shots. 4) For long exposures your camera may need a long time to process and write to your card.

eMotimo TB3 without a tripod or securely locking down the unit. The unit may become unbalanced and tip over, damaging your camera and eMotimo TB3! 5) 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 (especially watch out for high degree tilts). C. The tilt cable wrapping and pulling from eMotimo TB3 or getting caught between the Vertical Pan Arm and Base Plate. D. The shifting camera weight causing an imbalance and tipping over the rig. 3) Setting Start & End Point - There are no limits on how far you can pan or tilt. You can cause motor and eMotimo damage if the tilt motor wire gets pulled. 6) Stepper Motors Can Get Hot - Especially on warm days! Avoid touching the tilt motor during the program. Always monitor eMotimo TB3 while running to ensure that others don’t touch the unit! 7) Batteries can be dangerous! - If using a portable battery, follow manufacturers warnings for charging, transportation and storage. 4) Set Static Lead In / Out - Camera will move from end point to start point 2) Connecting Cables - At extreme tilt angles the shutter plug could have interference with eMotimo TB3. During pan and tilt moves ensure there is no interference between the plug and eMotimo TB3. This could damage the eMotimo TB3 and your camera! Connecting Cables - Have the unit powered down when you plug in, or remove the tilt motor cable. The stepper drivers can be damaged if the unit is powered up when you plug it in.

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