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Achieving dynamic balance on a Flyer LE gimbal system
What the thread found
- The battery paddle on a Flyer LE can be rotated up and down to help achieve dynamic balance despite not sliding fore and aft like other systems.
- A working approach involves first identifying and marking the center of gravity of the camera setup, then positioning that point directly above the center post of the gimbal.
- The battery paddle should be used to achieve static balance after the camera's center of gravity is correctly positioned over the center post.
- Drop time can be adjusted primarily through gimbal placement and post extension rather than through balance adjustments.
- When using two batteries on heavier camera builds, the battery paddle often ends up positioned nearly straight down when proper balance is achieved.
Depends on
- This approach is based on experience with the Flyer LE model specifically.
- The exact paddle angle needed may vary depending on the specific camera payload and battery configuration.
- Finding the correct center of gravity mark requires careful initial setup before other adjustments can be made.