FeiyuTech G6 Plus 3-Axis Stabilized Handheld Gimbal

Table of Contents

1. G6 Plus Overview
2. Quick Start Guide
3. Balance the Gimbal
4. Basic Operation
5. Advanced Operation
6. Specifications

1. G6 Plus Overview

The G6 Plus is a 3-Axis Stabilized Handheld Gimbal designed for cameras.

Introduction of Interface and Screws:

• 1 Thumb Screw: Used for fixing the camera or mobile phone to the adjustment sliding plate.
• 2 Adapter Thumb Screw: Used for fixing the adjustment sliding plate.
• 3 Micro USB Port: Used for charging the gimbal (input 5V / 2A). The gimbal can be used while being charged, but it is not available for external power supply. Also used for firmware upgrade (computer). Please stuff up this port by the dustproof plug when it is not in use.
• 4 1/4-20 Thread Mount: Used for expanding other accessories, such as tripods or extension rods.

Introduction of Axis and Knob:

• 1 Tilt Axis: Controls the camera lens to move upward or downward.
• 2 Tilt Axis Knob Ring: Used for fixing the sliding arm.
• 3 Roll Axis: Controls the camera lens to tilt to the left or right.
• 4 Roll Axis Knob Ring: Used for fixing the cross arm.
• 5 Pan Axis: Controls the camera lens to turn left or right.
• 6 Pan Axis Knob Ring: Used for fixing the vertical arm.

Introduction of Other Components:

• 1 Sliding Arm: Adjusts the up and down center-of-gravity position of the tilt axis.
• 2 Adapter (Clamping plate): Used for fixing the camera.
• 3 Adjustment Sliding Plate: Adjusts the front and back center-of-gravity position of the tilt axis.
• 4 Cross Arm: Adjusts the center-of-gravity position of the roll axis.
• 5 Vertical Arm: Adjusts the center-of-gravity position of the pan axis.
• 6 Handle: Used for holding the gimbal by one hand.

2. Quick Start Guide

1. Install Battery

Remove the bottom cap, insert a 26650 battery, and then tighten the cap.

Type: 26650

Battery Capacity: 5000mAh

2. Charging

TIP: Please fully charge the battery before powering on the gimbal for the first time.

Charging with Micro USB cable as shown below. (Micro Port, Micro USB Cable, USB Port - Output: 5V/2A)

3. Put the Camera / Smartphone on

Put the Camera on:

Correctly place the camera on the adjustment sliding plate, and tighten it with the thumb screw in the middle sliding chute. You can also take down the adjustment sliding plate from the adapter, install it to the bottom of the camera, and then install to the adapter.

Steps: Take down the adjustment sliding plate, Unscrew thumb screw, Unlock safety lock, Lock.

If the camera doesn't have a 1/4-20 screw hole, use the mount adapter.

Put the Smartphone on:

Correctly place the smartphone on the smartphone adapter (optional accessory), and tighten it with the thumb screw in the middle sliding chute. Available mobile phone width: 57~84mm.

3. Balance the Gimbal (Before power on)

NOTE: Unbalanced center of gravity can lead to decreased stability, and the camera may not be balanced. Power on the gimbal only after the center of gravity of all 3 axes is balanced.

1. Balance Adjustment of the Pan Axis

After adjustment, be sure to tighten the pan axis knob ring.

Steps:

1. Hold the handle of the gimbal, keep the handle parallel to the level ground.
2. Loosen the pan axis knob ring (slightly loose until the vertical arm can be moved).
3. Move and adjust the position of the vertical arm until it is parallel to the level ground.
4. Tighten the pan axis knob ring.

Visual Description: Diagram shows holding the gimbal handle parallel to the ground, loosening the pan axis knob ring, moving the vertical arm to be parallel, and then tightening the knob ring.

2. Balance Adjustment of the Roll Axis

After adjustment, be sure to tighten the roll axis knob ring.

Steps:

1. Stand the gimbal on level ground.
2. Loosen the roll axis knob ring (slightly loose until the roll arm can be moved).
3. Move and adjust the position of the roll arm until the camera is parallel to the level ground.
4. Tighten the roll axis knob ring.

Visual Description: Diagram shows loosening the roll axis knob ring, moving the cross arm to make the camera parallel to the ground, and then tightening the knob ring.

3. Balance Adjustment of the Tilt Axis

Step 1:

1. Stand the gimbal on level ground.
2. Loosen the tilt axis knob ring.
3. Move the sliding arm to the lowest position.

Step 2: After adjustment, be sure to tighten the thumb screw.

1. Loosen the thumb screw on the bottom of the adapter (clamping plate).
2. Move and adjust the position of the adjustment sliding plate until the camera lens is parallel to the level.
3. Tighten the thumb screw.

Step 3: After adjustment, be sure to tighten the tilt axis knob ring.

1. At any pitching angle, give an angle to the camera at random.
2. Slightly adjust the position of the sliding arm until it keeps still without shaking.
3. Tighten the tilt axis knob ring.

Visual Description: Diagrams illustrate loosening the tilt axis knob ring and moving the sliding arm, then loosening the thumb screw, moving the adjustment sliding plate, and tightening the thumb screw. Finally, adjusting the sliding arm position until it remains still at any pitching angle.

4. Basic Operation

Modes

• Panning Mode (Default mode): Roll and tilt directions are fixed; the camera moves according to the left-right movements of the user's hand.
• Follow Mode: Roll direction is fixed; the camera moves according to the left-right and up-down movements of the user's hand.
• Lock Mode: The orientation of the camera is fixed.
• Reset: Returns to panning mode; all three axes return to their default positions.

Visual Description: Icons representing Panning Mode, Follow Mode, and Lock Mode.

Introduction of Display

Joystick - operation

• Upward: Camera lens upward.
• Downward: Camera lens downward.
• Move to left: Camera lens moves left.
• Move to right: Camera lens moves right.

Visual Description: Diagram of a joystick with directional arrows.

Function Button - operation

Note: Firmware upgrades may alter manual operation functions. Refer to the official website for the latest manual.

• Long press: Power on / Power off.
• Single tap: Panning Mode / Lock Mode.
• Double tap: Follow mode.
• Triple tap: Rotate 180° in horizontal.
• Quadruple tap: Auto-rotation Mode.
• Five tap: Initialization.

Visual Description: Diagram showing the Function Button on the gimbal.

Shutter Button - operation

After connecting the gimbal to a camera/smartphone via the Feiyu ON/Vicool App, a single tap controls recording (photo/video).

Single tap: Shooting / Start shooting / Stop shooting.

Visual Description: Diagram showing the Shutter Button on the gimbal.

Setting Button - operation

After connecting the gimbal to camera via Feiyu On App, the setting button can switch camera modes and set parameters.

Switch Camera Modes:

From the main interface, a single tap on the Setting Button switches between camera photo shooting and camera video shooting.

Support Cameras for Reference: Sony RX0 / GoPro HERO series sports cameras / Panasonic LX10 / Panasonic GH4.

Setup Parameter:

From the main interface, a single tap on the Setting Button accesses camera parameters (WB, ISO). Use the joystick to adjust settings.

Visual Description: Diagrams illustrating switching camera modes and setting parameters using the Setting Button and joystick.

Using the joystick to set up parameters:

• Move to right: Select option / Confirm.
• Move to left: Select option / Cancel.
• Move to up/down: Modify parameters.

Horizontal Adjustment Button - operation

Control the horizon angle with the horizontal adjustment button (angle range: -30° ~ +30°).

Visual Description: Diagram showing the Horizontal Adjustment Button and its function.

Trigger Button - operation

In panning or follow mode, press and hold the trigger button to enter quickly follow mode. Release to return to the previous mode. Double tap to reset tilt, roll, and pan axes to their initial positions.

Visual Description: Diagram showing the Trigger Button and its operations.

Multifunction Knob - Zooming control / Follow focus / Control 3 Axis

• Single tap: Switch adjustment option.
• Rotate: Adjust by rotating.
• Long press: Select the device you want to control.

Visual Description: Diagram showing the Multifunction Knob and its functions.

Zooming Control:

• Default: Zooming control.
• Single tap: Switch adjustment option.
• Explanation: Camera supports zooming control.

Follow Focus:

• Default: Follow focus.
• Single tap: Switch adjustment option.
• Explanation: Camera supports follow focus.

*After connecting your camera. Please refer to "Connecting to camera" on page 13.

Control Gimbal:

• Pan Control: Control the pan axis rotation.
• Roll Control: Control the roll axis rotation.
• Tilt Control: Control the tilt axis rotation.

5. Advanced Operation

Manual Lock

The camera can be manually positioned in panning, follow, or lock mode. Both pan and tilt axes can be manually set up. Manually move the camera to the desired position and hold for half a second. New tilt and/or pan positions are automatically saved.

Visual Description: Diagrams illustrating manual positioning of the gimbal.

Auto-rotation Mode

The G6 Plus gimbal can create constant speed movements for auto-rotation. This mode is useful for regular video and motion timelapse photography. For best performance, attach the gimbal to a tripod.

Set rotation speed in Feiyu ON App: Both pan and tilt directions can be rotated. Connect to the Feiyu ON App and select the desired speed from the auto-rotation mode rate option in the settings menu.

G6 Plus Rotation Speed: (Table showing various speeds per turn, e.g., 9s/turn, 18s/turn, ... 30min/turn, 1h/turn, 4h/turn, 8h/turn)

1. Enter auto-rotation mode: Quadruple tap the function button.

2. Set rotation start position: Move the camera to the desired position and hold for half a second. Single tap the function button to record the start position.

3. Set rotation end position: Move the camera to the desired position and hold for half a second. Single tap the function button to record the end position.

4. Start auto rotation movements: The gimbal automatically moves to the start position, then rotates at a constant speed to the end position. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to start again.

Exit: Double tap the Trigger Button to exit auto-rotation mode and reset.

Visual Description: Diagrams illustrating the steps for auto-rotation mode.

Connecting to Camera

The G6 Plus gimbal can connect to a camera via the Feiyu ON App.

Operations available after connecting to the camera:

• Setting Button (Single tap): Switches camera modes.
• Shutter Button (Single tap): Photo shooting / Start shooting / Stop shooting.

Steps of connecting to camera:

1. Turn on your sports camera's WiFi (2.4GHz).
2. On the Feiyu ON App, select "Settings" > "Parameters Settings" > "WiFi Settings".
3. Select the camera model.
4. Select your camera connection name and enter the correct connection password.
5. Wait for connection.
6. Connect successfully.

If the icon ⚠ appears on the display screen, the gimbal failed to connect. Try restarting the gimbal or camera, or reconnecting.

If WiFi is not connected for a long time, please restart the camera's WiFi.

Firmware Upgrade

Connect the gimbal to the Feiyu ON App to upgrade the firmware.

Visual Description: Screenshot of the Feiyu ON App showing firmware upgrade options.

Gimbal Initialization

Initialize your gimbal when:

• The camera is not level.
• The gimbal has not been used for a long period of time.
• In case of extreme temperature variations.

Adjusting Steps:

1. Tap the function button 5 consecutive times. The motor will stop working, and "Initing" will show on the display.
2. Place the gimbal on a static flat surface without moving it. The gimbal will automatically detect the surface and start initializing ("Initing"). "Success" will be displayed upon completion.
3. After initialization, single tap the function button to wake up and return to the main interface.

NOTE: If initialization is not successful, long press the function button to turn off the gimbal, restart it, and then initialize again.

Visual Description: Diagrams illustrating the gimbal initialization process.

6. Specifications

Product Name: G6 Plus 3-Axis Stabilized Handheld Gimbal for Camera

Max. Tilting Range: 260°

Max. Rolling Range: 320°

Max. Panning Range: 360°

Tilting Speed: 2°/s ~ 75°/s

Panning Speed: 3°/s ~ 150°/s

Operation Time: 9 Hours

Weight: 663g (excluding battery, camera, lens, etc.)

Payload: 800g (in center of gravity balanced state)

Compatible Cameras for Reference:

• Sony RX100 / Sony a6300 (16-50 or 28-70mm) / Sony a6500 (16-50 or 28-70mm) / Canon M10 (15-45mm) / Canon G3X, etc.
• Sony RX0 / GoPro HERO series sports cameras
• Fit for smartphone with smartphone adapter (Optional accessory)

Visual Description: Diagrams showing the dimensions of the gimbal.