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2024From a Facebook group: Steadicam operators group

Tuning the SmartSystem Arm X1: spring selection and XTune adjustment method.

What the thread found

  • Before working with XTune, set it to minimum and first select the correct spring combination for the load—use as few springs as possible, but compressed strongly.
  • XTune is not a 'ride' control function like those found on Tiffen arms.
  • Registering the arm in the manufacturer's care portal provides tuning tips and firmware updates; one operator's tutorial video on spring selection is recommended as a reference.
  • One operator fabricated a custom screw to fix the post inside the arm and added a hanging hole for transport convenience.

Depends on

  • Correct spring selection depends on the specific camera and payload weight.

Gear in this thread

ArmX1catalog

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