User manual

Steadiseg User Manual Chris Fawcett 2013/06
shout stop! if s/he sees anything untoward about to happen. Try not to deviate
from the plan—you might feel confident, but others may not share your
confidence. Never approach anyone you are not in eye contact with, unless you
have a well-rehearsed arrangement with a reliable person in an unstressed
situation. Be predictable. Be safe. If in doubt, just stop. Don’t take risks, and refuse
to be talked into talking risks. You are the expert. No one should overrule you on
these matters.
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9 WHEEL CONFIGURATIONS
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There are two basic Steadiseg configurations The wide, high-traction x2 Turf and
the narrow, low-traction i2. Top speed for all configurations is around 20 kph (12.5
mph), and battery life is sufficient for a good day’s shoot.
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9.1 x2T
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The Segway x2 Turf is the standard Steadiseg configuration. The wide wheelbase
gives stability, and the broad tires makes for a smooth and comfortable ride. The
Turf is designed for golf courses, so won’t damage delicate surfaces such as feet
or carpets, and they’ll take you anywhere you could expect a normal bicycle to
go. You can mount low pavements, providing there is fender clearance, and drop
from slightly higher than you can climb. You can even manage a few drops in
succession, though descending stairs is not practical. Range is about 20 km (12.5
miles).
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9.2 i2
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The Segway i2 tires are higher pressure and lower traction, and in the right
conditions can double your range. They also facilitate the Steadiseg’s narrowest
configuration, thus are well-suited to set or interior location work. They are next to
useless on terrain. Range is just under 40 kms (25 miles).
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9.3 x2
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We no longer recommend the Segway x2 tires for Steadicam use. Their rugged
tread sets up a resonant vibration that is virtually impossible to eliminate from the
shot.
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9.4 Clearances
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The Steadiseg Turf (with or without hard-mount assembly) is 92 cm (36 in) wide. This
configuration offers exceptional stability, and is fine for many purposes, but when
working in confined locations and sets, you’ll need something narrower. The
Steadiseg i2, including hard-mount, gets down to a svelte 66 cm (26 in). A further 3
configurations are possible using the same wheels and fenders. Please refer to the
Installation Manual provided with the conversion kit, sections 8 & 9, Wheel
Configurations, for details.
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