Getting Started

• 01. Introduction

  PIXY U is a universal 3-axis gimbal that can handle a wide variety of cameras, features Hyper quick release with integrated HDMI, a variety of I/O interfaces and ability to start up in 2 seconds.

• 02. Features
  HDMI Hyper Quick Release

  New mechanical and electrical integration quick release features high-speed connectors allow for HDMI transmission and other I/O interface. A variety of ports on QR allow quickly interface with multiple devices such as 3rd party flight controller, remote control, auxiliary I/O.

  

   

   

  Universal

  Ability to adjust balancing in 3 axis allows PIXY U to mount a wide range of cameras such as FLIR DUO PRO R, WIRIS SECURITY, SONY QX30…

  

  

  

  

   

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  Heated & Temperature Controlled IMU

  Heated and temperature controlled IMU sensor allows reliable performance even in extreme weather. Temperature is maintained within 0.2 degrees Celsius accuracy.

  

   

   

  High Performance Gimbal Controller

  Advanced gimbal controller designed and made by Gremsy based on a 32 bit high performance ARM microprocessor providing fast response and accurate calculation. Sensor data and motors correction are updated as fast as 2000 times per second to enable incredibly smooth footage.

  

   

   

  CLEAN DESIGN - INTERNAL WIRING

  No exterior wires, more solid. This clean design helps the PIXY U overcome wind resistance with ease to bring out the best video quality while staying agile.

  

   

   

  BUILT FOR AERIAL WORK

  Light-weight and small form factor, PIXY U could be mounted to various flying platforms and enable longer flight time.

  

   

   
• 03. Specification

  Product Name	PIXY U
  System Type	3-Axis Digital Gyro-Stabilized
  Weight	1.0 lbs / 465 g
  Maximum payload	1.0 lbs / 465 g
  Construction	All Aluminum
  Input Voltage	14 – 52V
  Input Voltage Gimbal	12V / 5A
  Working Current	Static Current 400mA @12V Dynamic Current 800mA @12V Locked Motor Current Max 3.5A @12V
  Connection	USB, CAN, UART, HDMI
  OS Platform Supported	Windows / Mac
  Single Operator	Follow Mode / LB2
  Dual Operator	SBUS / Spektrum / PPM / LB2
  Pan Range	+/- 320 degree
  Tilt Range	- 45 degree / +135 degree
  Roll Range	- 45 degree / 90 degree

   
• 04. Pixy U I/O Connectors
  Hyper Quick Release Connectors & Pinouts

  POWER: 12V input. Connect the stable 12V output from the provided UBEC to this connector.
  The UBEC allows 14V-52V input range and output 12V/5A

  Connector type: JST SM02B-SFKH-TF

  

   

   

  COM1/CAN: COM1 is a serial protocol (UART) port which is used to interface with a computer via USB. CAN is to interface with DJI Flight controller.

  Connector type: JST SM06B-GHS-TB(LF)(SN)

  

   

   

  COM2/COM3: COM2/COM3 is serial protocol (UART) port, this port is internally connected to COM2/COM3 port on the gimbal controller. COM2 is to interface with Pixhawk via Mavlink protocol or other modules that use serial protocol (UART). COM3 is reserved for future use.

  Connector type: JST SM06B-GHS-TB(LF)(SN)

  

   

   

  SBUS/PPM: to interface with SBUS/PPM receiver. This port is internally connected to SBUS/PPM port on the gimbal controller.

  Connector type: 3 pin, 2.54mm pitch

  

   

   

  JR: to interface with JR/SPEKTRUM satellite receiver.

  Connector type: JST S3B-ZR

  

   

   

  AUX: provide 12V output (1A max) to power camera and accessories and optional signals S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 (0.25A max) for users to connect to other devices such as AV signal or camera trigger, ....This port is internally connected to AUX port on the tilt axis.

  

  Do not apply power to AUX port at pin 7 and 8, doing so may damage the electronics of the gimbal.

   

  Connector type: JST GHR-08V-S

  

   

   

  USB: To interface with computer or upgrade firmware.

  Connector type: Micro USB type B

  

   

   

  HDMI: to output video from the camera.

  Connector type: HDMI micro

  

   

   

  TILT CONNECTORS & PINOUTS

  AUX: Provide 12V output (1A max) to power camera and accessories and optional signals S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 (0.25A max) for users to connect to other devices such as AV signal or camera trigger, ....This port is internally connected to AUX port on the hyper quick release.

  Connector type: JST GHR-08V-S

  

   

   

   

  HDMI Micro: This cable allows HDMI video output from the camera to the HDMI Micro connector on the QR.

  Connector type: HDMI micro

  

   

   
• 05. What's in the box
  

  • 01. PIXY U GIMBAL
  • 02. PIXY U ACCESSORIES

    • A. Micro USB Cable (x1)

    • B. 12V Power Cable (Backup) (x1)

    • C. UBEC (x1)

    • D. Bluetooth Module (x1)

    • E. Cable For Pixhawk (x1)

    • F. AUXILIARY Cable 8-pin (x1)

    • G. SBUS Cable (x1)

    • H. Allen Key (x1)

    • I. M2.5x5 (x6)

    • J. Camera Screws (x2)

   

   
• 06. Hyper Quick Release
  Mounting Hyper Quick Release

  Using 4xM2.5 to mount the top part onto the frame or damping isolator.

  Pay attention to the arrow on the hyper quick release which indicates the home position or forward position of the gimbal.

  

   

   

  Connect the UBEC cable to the Hyper QR.

   

  

   

   

  Connect

  STEP 1: The marks on the top part and bottom part must be aligned. The mark on the ring should be aligned with the unlocked icon as shown in the first picture.

  STEP 2: Keep everything aligned and attach the bottom part to the top part.

  STEP 3: Rotate the ring clockwise until the mark on the ring aligned with the locked icon.

  

   

   

  Disconnect

  STEP 1: Rotate the ring counterclockwise.

  STEP 2: When the mark on the ring aligned with the unlock icon, the PIXY U can be detached from the top part of the Hyper Quick Release.

  

   

   
• 07. Powering Up The PIXY U

  After connecting to the power supply, the gimbal will perform a series of alignments, self tests, which last about 2 seconds and the status of the gimbal will be indicated by the Status LED color. During this time, don’t touch the gimbal or camera.

  

  If there is a remote-control signal, changing modes or turning motors on/off by other methods will not take effect because the remote-control signal has the highest priority and will override the command.

   

  Step 1

  Make sure the Hyper Quick Release is mounted to the drone and its power port is already connected to the power supply correctly. Next, let’s mount the gimbal to the Hyper Quick Release, it will be automatically powered up.

   

  Step 2

  Wait about 2 seconds, do not touch the gimbal or camera.

   

  Step 3

  If the status LED is blinking green, the gimbal is ready for use.

  

   

  

  If the status LED is solid red, something is wrong with the gimbal and motors can not start. Connect to the software/apps to check the details of the error message.

   

  Read “LED STATUS INDICATOR” in next section for more information.
• 08. Status LED Indicator

  STATE	LED STATUS	DESCRIPTION
  01	Blink	Low Battery
  02	Solid	System Error (Motor or IMU)
  03	Blink	Calibrating
  04	Solid	System Boot
  05	Blink	System Ready
  06	Blink	Lock Mode
  07	Solid	Follow Mode
  08	Blink	Remote with Lock Mode
  09	Solid	Remote with Follow Mode

   

   
• 09. Operation Modes
  PIXY U HAS 2 OPERATION MODES

  LOCK MODE: is a stabilization mode where the camera maintains orientation independently of the rest of the gimbal and the orientation can be changed by an external control signal from remote control.

  FOLLOW MODE: in this mode, the camera will mimic the operator’s movement and allows one person to control camera tilt and pan without using an external device like a remote control.

   

   

  PIXY U Supports

  SINGLE OPERATOR: using FOLLOW mode.

  DUAL OPERATOR: a second operator can use a Remote Controller (SBUS, SPEKTRUM, PPM) to control gimbal’s movement.

   

   
• 10. Working Operation

  PIXY U has 2 working operations: Normal and Inverted.

  

   

  After powering up the gimbal , it will automatically detect if the gimbal is in inverted operation or normal operation based on pan motor position.

  

  During working, switching to other working operation made easy by changing pan motor position, the gimbal will automatically detect new type of working operation.

   

   

   
• 11. Swithing Between Modes
  Swithing Between Modes

  Using mode channel on remote control

  POSITIONS	MODES
  High	Follow mode Motors ON
  Midle	Lock mode Motors ON
  Low	Motors OFF

   

   

   

  Using software

  

  

  If there is a remote control signal, changing modes or turning motors on/off by other methods such as using the function button or software will not take effect because the remote control signal has the highest priority and override the command.