FLY-X3-PLUS 3-Axis Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer What’s Included 1 x Gimbal 1 x GoPro Mount 1 x Small Cradle Mount 1 x Large Cradle Mount 1 x Battery Grip 1 x Bag with Shoulder Strap 1 x Charger & Plugs 2 x Counterweight www.ikancorp.com support@ikancorp.com QUICKSTART GUIDE CHECKED BY 713.272.8822 © 2015 ikan Corporation.
FLY-X3-Plus 3-Axis Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer The FLY-X3-PLUS Gimbal from Ikan turns your mobile phone or GoPro camera into a powerful image capture tool, shooting fluid professional video and eliminating shaky camera moves. The unique 3-axis brushless motor gyro system uses sophisticated software to stabilize your smartphone or GoPro, and makes pans, tilts and even walking shots appear to “fly.” Complicated steady rigs are difficult to balance but the FLY-X3PLUS is easy to set up and operate.
SPECIFICATIONS: Smartphone Clamp Size: Fits 2.5”–3.6” (64 mm–92 mm) Accepts: iPhone 6/6s, 6+/6s+ Samsung Galaxy Series & Phones up to 3.6” Wide Battery Capacity: 16.6 watt/hour Weight: 1 lb (0.46kg) Will Support Smaller Smartphones: With Optional Accessory (iPhone 4 & 5) Gesture Control System Customized High Quality Brushless DC Motors 6-Axis IMU Incorporated WHAT’S INCLUDED: GIMBAL LARGE CRADLE MOUNT Size Range: 64 - 92 mm 2.5 - 3.6 In.
3 -A X I S FUNCTION TILT/PITCH AXIS MOTOR Slows down the rate of tilt/pitch to stabilize against sudden and quick tilting motions. To tilt the camera angle, simply tilt the gimbal forward (away from you) or backward (toward you). CONTROL BOARD INSIDE THE BOX ROLL AXIS MOTOR Stabilizes the smart phone against side-to-side movement of the handle. PAN AXIS MOTOR Slows down the rate of panning/turning to stabilize against sudden and quick turning.
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS: When the RED LED light blinks, please recharge battery. Remove battery from handle to check battery level. Press once to check power level and press again to power off. To charge the FLY-X3-PLUS remove the battery from the handle and make sure the switch is in the OFF position. Plug coax charger plug into port at the top of the battery. The battery will charge in 2-3 hours. The blue indicator lights will show battery level during charging process.
GETTING STARTED WITH FLY-X3-PLUS Step 1: Remove smart phone from any cases and place in clamp. Slide your phone left or right to level as much as possible. Step 2: The counterweight bar direction is adjustable. For the iPhone 6s+ or similar size smartphone, you may need to add an extra counterweight to the right side of the camera. Two counterweights are provided, a large and small one.
Step 3: Camera Lens favors left side of the cradle Small Clamp Fits 2.2”-3” (56 mm - 76 mm) After leveling the phone, it is best to turn ON your camera and orient the screen to face you. Keep it balanced along pitch direction. Large Clamp Fits 2.5”-3.6” (64 mm - 92 mm) EXPANDABLE CLAMP Step 4: Turn on the FLY-X3-PLUS now by pressing power button on the bottom of the handle and hold the handle upright. The smart phone will adjust & level its gyro motors calibration in seconds, and you’re ready to shoot.
GIMBAL MOUNTS: Two adjustable phone clamps for various size of smartphone. 64 mm 56 mm 2.5 In. 2.2 In. 92 mm 76 mm 3.6 In. 3 In. Easily mount GoPro onto the gimbal using the GoPro Clamp. For Use with GoPro Hero 3 & 4 Only HOW TO CHANGE MOUNTS: 1. You may change the mounts on the FLY-X3-PLUS to accept to GoPro, smaller and larger smart phones. Remove the hex screws from the smart phone cradle. 07 2. To remove the mount, press the clamp towards the top as indicated by the arrows.
TROUBLESHOOTING: Q: The gimbal won’t stabilize and would not hold my smartphone horizontal. A: Ensure that you have charged the battery of the gimbal before operating it, and then repeat Step 2 of the Quick Start guide. Also ensure that the phone is fully placed in the holder or the gimbal will have difficulty achieving balance. Q: My phone won’t fit in the clamp. A: If your phone is too small for the clamp, try using a phone case.
www.ikancorp.com CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY SERVICE • • Free service for one year from the day of purchase if the problem is caused by manufacturing errors. The components and maintenance service fee will be charged if the warranty period is expired. Free Service will not be Provided in the Following Situations:(*Even if the product is still within the warranty period.) • • Damage caused by abuse or misuse, dismantling, or changes to the product not made by the company.
