What the thread found

• A Volt gimbal that tilts and rolls with increasing amplitude after startup despite correct balance and standard initialization may indicate a faulty control board, especially if the problem has occurred previously and a board replacement was already performed.
• Resetting the Volt using the button underneath the unit can temporarily stop the oscillation, but this workaround does not address the underlying malfunction.
• Before assuming a hardware failure, verify that the mechanical setup is sound with the camera mounted, swap all Volt cables, check belt tension, test with a fully charged battery (replace when voltage drops to around 13.5V), confirm motor levels are appropriate for the load, disable sticky mode if active, and ensure correct handle orientation during initialization.
• If standard troubleshooting steps fail, the gimbal may require service, including possible board replacement, which is time-consuming.

Depends on

• The original problem occurred without a camera mounted, though similar behavior was later confirmed with a camera on the rig.
• Multiple troubleshooting attempts had already been performed, including cable and battery changes.
• The root cause was not definitively identified in the thread; manufacturer support was contacted but no resolution was documented.
• The setup uses Venice 2 camera with Master Prime lenses, which may not represent typical configurations.

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