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FAQ’s: operating and balancing
Why does the mode LED blink rapidly when I move the control box?
Answer: The LEDs on the gimbal and control box ash rapidly on startup indicating normal operation,
resetting to zero. However, if you rotate the control box faster than 300˚/sec, the gyro sensors can’t
measure beyond that, so they perform a reset to prevent a long processing delay. Luckily, when the
control box is attached to a rig, rotations exceeding 300˚/sec are extremely unlikely.
Is the VOLT weatherproof?
Answer: If the VOLT is being exposed to water or other contaminants, it is always good to protect it as
much as possible.
NOTE: A VOLT Rain Cover for the drive unit is available to help protect the VOLT. Please contact your
Steadicam representative and ask for part number “VOLTRC”.
How do I clean the VOLT?
Answer: Simply just wipe it down with a damp, lint-free cloth. A small brush can be used to get into any
tight to reach places. Avoid any use of cleaning uids or oils.
Balancing FAQ’s
Why is the gimbal unbalanced with the VOLT tted?
Answer: Center balancing of the gimbal is a very precise procedure that requires calibration of the
gimbal to within the thickness of a human hair or less. A gimbal with a VOLT tted is difcult to center
balance to this level of precision, nor is it necessary. The good news is that with the VOLT turned on and
operating, a slightly out of balance or slightly un-dynamically balanced sled will have little to no effect on
the operation.
NOTE: The balance weight that is installed on the pulley side of the VOLT Motor Drive is used to help
put the gimbal into static balance with a VOLT installed.
Why do I need to have neutral balance?
Answer: Two things: One, when a sled is neutrally balanced, it requires very little force for the sled to be
moved in any direction. This allows the VOLT motors to move the sled with very little applied force. This
translates into quicker response times for the VOLT and a smaller power draw by the motors to adjust
the sled position. Two, a neutrally balanced sled does not pendulate as it is accelerated or decelerated.
Therefore, the VOLT motors have even less work to do to hold the sled at the right attitude as the sled
moves and stops.
Why do I need to dynamic balance?
Answer: A sled in dynamic balance pans at without any input from the operator or the VOLT. The less
work the VOLT motors must do, the better the response and the lower the power draw. Faster pans, and
whip pans in particular, generate a lot of force. The better the dynamic balance, the less compensating
force needs to be applied by the operator or the motors.
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