What the thread found

• Check whether the problem appeared after lowering the camera by rolling the rig sideways with the Wave powered off; if the camera drifts downward, the sled is bottom-heavy on the roll axis and balance is unsuitable.
• Low motor power combined with excessive camera weight at the bottom can produce exactly this behavior; re-raising the camera position, though counterintuitive, may be necessary.
• Dynamically balance the sled to reduce tilting during sharp pans.
• Several operators observed that the Wave requires a warm-up period after power-on; after approximately 1.5 minutes of stationary rest, all LEDs blink and the unit appears to recalibrate, after which performance improves.
• Troubleshooting steps included testing a second Wave unit, alternative cables, and different power supplies, as well as increasing motor power.

Depends on

• Camera weight and rig geometry.
• Motor power settings.
• Warm-up and calibration behavior of the Wave unit.

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