AEO Head Movement Tracker X-GYRO 1000 USER MANUAL（V1.1bata 20091019） Introduction: X-GYRO 1000 is a two axis head tracking system, based on G sensor technique, designed for tracking complicated three-dimensional motion like head movement and so on, it can also be used on the areas of controlling drones and robots, transferring three-dimensional motion signals from hands, head of human to corresponding movement system on RC model, drone or robot.
It can transfer the checked movement signals to transmitter, and the transmitter can send out signals of head movement or position of head (on two axis). So that the real synchronization can be realized when screen on the goggles displayed video pictures, users can look around as if he were inside the RC model.
Compatible Transmitters Futaba: The X-GYRO is compatible with high end FUTABA transmitters FF-7, FF-8, FF-9, T9Z, T12MZ, T14MZ, supporting trainer/student function by using 6 pins square trainer connector. Some of these transmitters can supply power directly to X-GYRO, no need external power, but some transmitters using need external power for X-GYRO. The external power wire has included in package. The X-GYRO can generate standard PPM signal and send it through your radio to receiver.
The purchase of a trainer connector module is necessary to active the function. Once the appropriate module is installed in the transmitter, the X-GYRO is equipped with a 3.5mm stereo JACK connector may be used. These connectors don’t supply power, you need to connect an external power for it. The simplest way is to use a 9V battery, since the current drawn by the X-GYRO is low enough that a single battery should last a long time, of course, it will be economical if you use a 7.
Install X-GYRO This module checks angular positions around 2 axis, just like showed on the picture below, It’s very important to align them to your head’s rotation axes, so that the measured movements are independently. If it is not aligned properly, the sensor will report false information which is very troublesome during use. The unit should be mounted so that it is flat when you look straight, and the cable exits either in front or at the back.
Installing Camera: For use with the X-GYRO, your camera needs to be mounted on a pan/tilt, and that can be 2 R/C servos controlled. Standard R/C servos will get about a 90° total throw, which is enough for the tilt axis. However, it would be very useful if the pan servo can throw over a wider range.
Preparing： The X-GYRO sensor is a plug-and-play device that can be used very easily. There will however be several settings to be done like for a model’s controls. First, your transmitter’s trainer function must be activated. Appoint the sensor’s channels (7 and 8 by default, see “Programming” to change them) to the student, and the rest channels to the trainer. Using: The package included additional connecters.
Plug the X-GYRO cable in your transmitter’s trainer plug, and lay the sensor on a stable surface so that it doesn’t move at all while powering up. If your Futaba transmitter has less than 8 channel, such like 4VF or 6EX, you need use PPM signal mixer. If your transmitter is Futaba 8 CH or upper, just direct connect and play. If your transmitter is Futaba T12MZ or T14MZ, you need to use external power connector (included in box) and 2 cell Li-Po with JST connecter.
Turn the TX on. The sensor’s LED will blink just one second (the fastest response in the world at the present time). It can be saved as “zero movement” for reference. During this time; the module stores the “zero movement” reference. It’s very important NOT to move the sensor at that moment, as any little measurement error will cumulate over time and create drift. After few seconds, move your X-GYRO and your camera should be moving synchronized with X-GYRO.
Entering setting mode: Please press the re-center button continuously, then connect with the power and wait for 5 seconds, so you can enter setting mode, the sensor’s LED will blink for reminding the entering setting mode afterwards. You can see two signal lights blinking with different brightness. The times of high brightness blinks indicates serial numbers of menu and the times of continuous low brightness blinks indicate option numbers on menu.
Option 3: Angles for tracking head movement on X axis----3 blinks of high brightness. One blink with low brightness indicates the angle of 45° for tracking. Two blinks with low brightness indicate the angle of 90° for tracking Three blinks with low brightness indicate the angle of 180° for tracking. Four blinks of low brightness indicate the angle of 360° for tracking. Option 4: It is 4-blink with high brightness for tracking angles of head movement on Y axis (tilt axis), the options is same as the above.
Notice 1．X-GYRO is integrated with high precision sensor which is very sensitive to shock and moisture, please keep its storage environment dry and take good care of it. 2．Please don’t try to open the X-GYRO case, or it will damage and destroy the module and lost free repair. 3．Please take extreme care of polarity when connecting the X-GYRO with the trainer connector and battery, it will burn the IC device. 4．The interface of trainer cord of T14MZ and T12MZ is different with other types.
Reference for setting of Futaba transmitter （FF-9C for example） Futaba FF-9 C (and other high-end transmitters) can be used with X-GYRO. Please select one channel Trainer menu, and leave it on, shut off other channels. Notice: You can use either FUNC channel or NORM channel on the menu, leave one of them on and it works with X-GYRO-1000. But FUNC channel can let the transmitter input signal for mixing movement.
Another notice on Futaba transmitters should be taken care of: when user changed his model he flying with, the setup for trainer function will be disappear and need to be set again, please be careful to active the throttle trainer function before setting. One best way to solve the problem is to check the working states of all channels on SERVO menu to know whether X-GYRO is working normally, this work can be done at any time. The channel should be changed according to the movement of X-GYRO.
