Freefly’s Movi Firmware 2.3 “Energy Surge” is now out of Betas and it’s obtainable to obtain. It’s for all Movi Professional’s and Carbon’s and it a free replace.
In line with Freefly, the Movi Professional now good points a 50% efficiency improve which permits greater prime velocity, elevated digicam management, and added few bug fixes for Professional/XL/Carbon.
Software program Obtain
- Obtain the Movi app in your telephone
- Then replace Mōvi by way of the Mōvi App > Monitor > Updates
- Make sure to replace your Mōvi Controller to v4.4.3:
What’s New
Maniac Mode 2.0
What’s it?
Elevated time at peak torque on all three motors with faster restoration between photographs. Helpful for high-speed purposes with heavy payloads or a lot of whip panning! We’ve re-engineered the motor temperature estimator to maintain most torque even longer whereas nonetheless defending the motors. The restoration time after exceeding the thermal thresholds has additionally been decreased. Much less downtime between photographs! Consider this replace as Maniac Mode 2.0.
| Maniac Mode | Off | On |
|---|---|---|
| Max Motor Present | 8A | 12A |
| High velocity in worst aerodynamic pose | Rigging/digicam package deal dependent | As much as 50% sooner |
| Restoration Conduct (after foldback) | Uncontrollable till temp estimate lowers | Scale back velocity barely and management is re-established |
A motor housing can get sizzling if you stall a motor (ex. Pan axis collides with the ring) with Maniac Mode turned on with no airflow. Watch out, and don’t relaxation Movi in opposition to a tough cease.A motor temperature warning is given on the GCU display screen if a motor has been stalled for longer than 30s.
Maniac Mode efficiency assumes sufficient convection on the motorsThe peak torque and new temperature estimator solely take impact when Maniac Mode is enabled.
The best way to use it?
- Allow Maniac Mode: Mōvi Professional App > Configurations > Tuning > Superior.
- There’s nonetheless a calm down time if excessive torque is used so much, however Energy Surge recovers faster than Blackjack! Motors are protected by decreasing the present as wanted. Mōvi shows a warning on the small print display screen, proven as Drive “Restrict” whereas in thermal calm down mode, however stays in Maniac Mode so long as attainable.
#protip
Freefly referred to as this firmware Energy Surge for a cause – Ensure that your batteries can assist the excessive present draw required for Maniac 2.0! Freely have examined extensively on SL4s, and have carried out just a few take a look at runs on TB50s in good situation. Freefly doesn’t advocate working the unique Mōvi Professional batteries with Maniac Mode enabled.
20% Extra Highly effective – Mōvi Carbon
What’s it?
Elevated peak torque by 20% and elevated time at peak torque on all three motors with faster restoration between photographs. Go sooner with Carbon whereas staying completely steady.
The best way to use it?
The elevated torque is at all times on with Energy Surge.If Movi will get caught pushing in opposition to a tough cease (ex. Pan axis collides with the ring) in a low airflow surroundings, the skin of the motors can get sizzling. Watch out, and don’t relaxation Movi in opposition to a tough cease. A motor temperature warning is given on the GCU display screen if a motor has been stalled for longer than 30s.
#protip
Freefly referred to as this firmware Energy Surge for a cause – Ensure that your batteries can assist the excessive present draw required. Freely have examined extensively on SL4s, and have carried out just a few take a look at runs on TB50s in good situation. They don’t advocate working the unique Mōvi Professional batteries with Carbon and v2.3+ firmware.
Digicam Controls – Mōvi Professional/XL/Carbon
What’s it?
On-Display Show management of the next cameras by way of the Mōvi Controller:
- Freefly Ember
- Panasonic BGH1 + Complete Air Commander
- Panasonic BS1H + Complete Air Commander
The best way to use it?
- Replace your Mōvi and Mōvi controller
- Replace your AIR Commander Complete firmware (if required)
- Join the digicam to the Mōvi utilizing the suitable cable/controller.
- Within the Mōvi controller, set the digicam kind beneath FIZ Config. Ensure that to save lots of the setting.
- Entry fundamental digicam controls beneath the Cam Picture web page and On-screen controls beneath the OSD web page.
#protips
- It might take just a few seconds for the digicam management to begin working after configuration
- Ember should be up to date to v1.4.14 or later for management by way of Mōvi
- BGH1 should be up to date to v2.5 or later
- BS1H should be up to date to v1.2 or later
OSD management of the BGH1 and BS1H is simply obtainable when utilizing the Complete Air Commander module working v1.790.
Tuning Replace – Mōvi Carbon BS1H and BG1H
What’s it?
Freefly up to date Movi Carbon BS1H and BGH1 tuning for improved efficiency.
The best way to use it?
After updating your Carbon, scroll to the ‘Reset Robotic’ display screen and reset Movi Carbon to default settings.
Extra Enhancements
- FRX disconnect bug repair – When you lose connection, Mōvi now holds precisely the place you left it, prepared so that you can proceed the management when you’re again in vary.
- ND filter management – Management of inner ND filters by way of the Kippertie Revolva mount. That is at present solely supported on the upcoming Ember Carbon.
How do I replace?
Software program Obtain
- Obtain the Movi app in your telephone
- Then replace Mōvi by way of the Mōvi App > Monitor > Updates
- Make sure to replace your Mōvi Controller to v4.4.3:
