What the thread found

• With motors off, the sled remains stable in all axes when properly balanced, ruling out purely mechanical issues.
• Pan-encoder replacement combined with trim reset (6 seconds) and the reset button beneath the Volt did not resolve the problem in one case.
• Another operator experienced similar tilt issues after one year; replacing the pan-encoder, cleaning the encoder-reading ring, and re-centering the gimbal resolved the fault; on-set temporary mitigation involved adding weight to the Volt counterweight.
• Recommended balance procedure: use very long fall time rather than neutral, balance at 45° on horizon and tilt axes so that no drift occurs with motors on, then recalibrate with the handle in the correct position for regular or goofy grip.
• Tiffen gimbals frequently fail the 180° test at very slow fall time, suggesting gimbal centering is a common issue.
• Reduce the distance between gimbal and lens during balancing to improve centering.
• Manufacturer support responds quickly; a dedicated Volt user group exists for peer troubleshooting.

Depends on

• Motor noise can stem from either electronics or gimbal centering, often both simultaneously.
• Resolution depends on whether the root cause is encoder wear, gimbal drift, or calibration drift.

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