Project Description
The NODO Inertia Wheels 3-Axis is a wireless long-range digital camera controller featuring proprietary Inertia Motors inside the wheels. The Inertia Wheels are compatible with Freefly MōVI and DJI Ronin line of gimbals as well as a range of other camera platforms such as the eMotimo ST4. The controller has dual-band, long-range 400-950MHz+2.4GHz wireless communication beyond 1 mile with a fast refresh rate of 100Hz. This pro kit includes the Third Axis wheel mounting brackets, and extra cables. Optional hardwire connection of up to 2000ft.
Inertia Motors
For the first time ever, the weightiness of the wheels is adjustable. This provides not only a more enjoyable operating experience, but also the ability to choose a weightiness that suits the shot—or switch mid-shot with a preset. The motors actively stabilize and smooth the wheel movements in the exact same way as a brass wheel, and it feels great too.
Adjustable Drag
The Inertia Motors also provide selectable drag. Other wheels use mechanical brake pads thatcan wear down over time. The Inertia Wheels drag is driven by contactless electromagnets,and drag presets can be saved and recalled instantly mid-shot.
Haptic Soft Limits
When the camera stops at a limit, so do the wheels. The operator can now feel for the first timewhen a limit is hit when the motors bring the wheel to a stop precisely where the camera is (patent-pending).
Roll
Control roll (even without the optional Third Axis). Set soft limits*, choose a constant roll rate,offset roll to whatever angle you’d like, all with the easy to use menu system and dashboard.And with MōVI Pro’s you can roll precisely on lens axis.* Feature is planned in a future firmware updates.
Third Axis
Add-on a stainless steel Third Axis wheel to enable precise control of roll, as well as allowing mapping of other axis on control, such as effects, slider, focus, iris, or zoom on compatible gimbals.
Compact, Light, Travel Friendly
At 12 lbs, fully built, the Inertia Wheels are one of the lightest wheel controllers ever designed.And thanks to the Inertia Motors, the lightweight, durable aluminium wheels have the same weightiness and feel of heavier metals, like brass, without the hassle of a delicate, heavy metal.The Inertia Wheels come with a custom foam insert so the wheels can travel built.
1 Mile Range Full Duplex Wireless
Film sets are crowded with wireless sources—most operating at 2.4GHz. The Inertia Wheels come with a full-duplex 434MHz*, 868MHz*, 915MHz*, and 2.4GHz transmitters. A built-in frequency scanner scans nearby frequencies helps find the best channel.* Users must follow local wireless regulations for available license-free frequencies.
MōVI Pro API Support
The wheels take advantage of Freefly’s MōVI API support to bring sophisticated integration with MōVI Pro and XL gimbals. Control roll, focus, iris, zoom, motor pause, as well as see feedback such as battery levels back from the gimbal.
Dashboard
The Inertia Wheels feature a unique, powerful dashboard for use while operating. Two knobs and 4 custom user buttons keep what you want to access during the shot within reach. Each axis has a control knob next to it. Assign features to the knobs such as speed, wheel mass,wheel drag, iris, and many more parameters from throughout the menu system. Clicking in on the knob toggles through what parameter is controlled as well as changes the LED lights to match so you can know what you’re controlling without even having to look at the screen.
Handheld Simulator
Selectively add-in handheld camera movements with the turn of a knob. Fade in or out handheld movement to create a unique in-camera transition. We tracked real camera movements for playback. Control the intensity and speed of the effects.
