Motion Impossible Agito Core v1.1, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...AGITO 1 Motion Impossible Ltd www Motion Impossible com 44 1454 501010 1 AGITO Owners Manual v1 3 Firmware r4 13 OWNERS MANUAL Firmware Version r4 13 Manual 1 3 March 2020 AGITO...

Page 2: ...September 2019 Updated for AGITO Tower Firmware Release r3 2 Minor revisions and corrections 1 2 October 2019 Updated for AGITO Trax Firmware Release r4 0 4 1 2rev1 October 2019 Updated for AGITO Tra...

Page 3: ...n PRO 10 Tower 10 Trax Drive Ends 10 3 AGITO CORE OVERVIEW 11 Introduction 11 CORE Dimensions 11 Battery Slots 11 CORE RF Module Socket 12 CORE I O Ports 12 Payload Mounting 12 4 DRIVE ENDS OVERVIEW 1...

Page 4: ...Stacking Risers 26 PEDAL CONTROL Connecting pedals to Master Controller 27 TRAX Aligning Trax wheels to Track 27 TRAX Attaching MAG Stop to Trax Drive End 27 TRAX Attaching Guide Wheels to Trax Drive...

Page 5: ...ternal Input via 3rd Party Device 43 16 FIRMWARE UPDATES 44 17 MAINTENANCE 45 Serviceable Parts 45 Sports Ends Shocks 45 Tower Gas Struts 46 Sports Drive ends Steering Linkage 46 18 SPECIFICATIONS DIM...

Page 6: ...right to revise this Owner s Manual and make changes from time to time without obligation to notify any persons of such revisions or changes In no event shall Motion Impossible Ltd its employees or au...

Page 7: ...the batteries severe personal injury and even fire Do not leave AGITO Battery Packs and charger unattended when in use If a battery pack becomes or appears damaged STOP using it immediately Never dis...

Page 8: ...ee to this disclaimer You agree that you are solely responsible for your conduct while using AGITO and for any direct or indirect consequences that may result from its use Motion Impossible supply the...

Page 9: ...20 x 430mm 32Kg No Part Name 1 AGITO CORE 2 RF Antenna No Part Name 3 2x AGITO Chargers 4 4x AGITO 99Wh Batteries 5 MASTER Controller 6 AGITO Toolkit 7 8x Drive End Bolts 8 4x Accessory Rail Bolts 9 R...

Page 10: ...nts subject to ordered specification No Part Name 1 V CON PRO Isolator 2 V CON Adaptor Plate 3 8x ISO Dampeners 4 Space for Wheels No Part Name 1 AGITO Tower with Base Plate 2 Base Plate Stand offs 3...

Page 11: ...packs should be used to prevent damage to the system The system can run off a single battery but for optimum runtime the chassis should be fitted with 2 batteries fitted one on each side that can be...

Page 12: ...rs with a shared 2A load only designed for lightweight accessories that draw low power such as RF or video transmission USB Connector Not in Use for future expansion 2x AUX Ports Wired for multiple in...

Page 13: ...PORTS DRIVE ENDS Sports Drive Ends are our free roaming drive module with multiple wheel type options Dolly Wheel Multi terrain Wheel Monster Wheel Ice Wheel Suspension Shocks Details to follow Suppli...

Page 14: ...f this manual A Quick Release plate is included with the Tower which has mounting points for all major remote heads ARRI SRH 3 Shotover G1 Newton Freefly Movi DJI Ronin The device is powered via a V l...

Page 15: ...setting is displayed on the LCD When in the menus it also functions as a value control Behind this control on the rear of the MASTER is a button to make a menu selection ACC Acceleration limit Sets t...

Page 16: ...ent instead of a turn STEER LIMIT Steering lock limit Sets the maximum steering angle possible with a full left or right steering input Good for accurate curves and reducing sensitivity during high sp...

Page 17: ...ser Profiles System As new features become available such as Tower additional pages will be activated INITIAL START UP CALIBRATION SCREEN This page gives the user the option to calibrate the steering...

Page 18: ...Throttle in the top end of the control curve Steering Expo Adjusts the Steering control response curve User Switch Function This option enables user defined functions for the FUNCTION SWITCH during d...

Page 19: ...o the direction of movement Invert Steering on Reverse Control the steering direction behaviours when the chassis is reversing OFF the chassis will continue to steer in the same direction during rever...

Page 20: ...e master in Firmware Version R3 if Sports end is selected or on start up in earlier versions ITEM DESCRIPTION denotes default value Current Profile Select Active Profile User 1 User 2 User 3 Copy Sett...

Page 21: ...n a simple page structure Home Screen Moves Menu and Settings Drive Controls Drive Ends User Profiles System As new features become available additional pages will be activated INITIAL START UP CALIBR...

Page 22: ...h will lead to a false reading in all modes on the MASTER DRIVE ENDS MENU This page enables the user to manually sets the Drive End and enables Track Calibration All other Menus remain as Sports Mode...

Page 23: ...alue Current Profile Select Active Profile User 1 User 2 User 3 Copy Settings to User Copy current profile settings to another User Reset User Returns currently selected User Profile back to Defaults...

Page 24: ...erial Hex Keys 3 8th inch AGITO Wheel Nut tool INSERTING THE RF MODULES Attach the antennas to the modules Ensure you are using the correct antenna for the module s frequency Insert the module marked...

Page 25: ...pressing down the blue button and fitting through the holes ATTACHING WHEELS TO SPORTS DRIVE ENDS Remove the Wheel nut from the shaft Slide the wheel onto the shaft Align the hexagons on the wheel an...

Page 26: ...the core using the payload mounting holes as shown Make sure these are tight and do not come loose ATTACHING PAYLOAD STACKING RISERS Join the two sides of the Stacking Riser together with a pair of C...

Page 27: ...O with Trax Drive Ends on to your choice of Track run the system a short distance to align the wheels with the Track Gauge Tighten the M10 screw heads on both Trax Drive Ends TRAX ATTACHING MAG STOP T...

Page 28: ...Gas strut into place Using the manual adjustment buttons carefully fully contract the tower now replace the dust cover The Tower is now ready to mount to the AGITO To remove Gas Strut reverse this pr...

Page 29: ...op of the Tower has two Lemo ports A 3 pin Power pass through B 8 way Ethernet pass through The base of the Tower has three Lemo ports A 3 pin Power pass through B 8 way Ethernet pass through C 4 pin...

Page 30: ...ange the responsiveness of the return movement Rougher surfaces generally require a softer return Too High Correct Too Low ADJUSTING SUSPENSION SPORTS DRIVE ENDS It is very important to adjust your su...

Page 31: ...equired Always ensure the screws are tight INSERTING AND REMOVING BATTERIES FROM THE CORE Insert the battery at an angle with the contacts facing forwards Push the battery firmly into the slot You wil...

Page 32: ...nd Wheels modes are shown correctly on the MASTER Controller screen If they are not shown as expected change these in the Menu see Section 6 Drive end Set up DRIVING AGITO AGITO has 2 key control mode...

Page 33: ...d limit outlined earlier We are constantly working on new tuning settings for these modes and you can expect to receive firmware updates that increase the range of the encoded mode as we develop impro...

Page 34: ...n record any number of moves memory capacity is limited by time used and gives over 30 mins of storage When replaying a stored move no positional feedback is currently available so accurate placement...

Page 35: ...er once the Tower Limit Top or Bottom has been selected the percentage will switch to show the range 0 bottom 100 top STEER RATE enables TOWER SPEED Once STEER RATE has been pressed to enable TOWER SP...

Page 36: ...e hardware is in a neutral state is also extremely important when setting up the AGITO Always ensure Tracking wheel alignment is straight Suspension is neutral Kick up is neutral START UP CALIBRATION...

Page 37: ...eering rack then we suggest that you contact Customer Support and book the AGITO Drive ends in for a full service KICK UP Kick up is a method of adjusting wheel traction and handling by adjusting the...

Page 38: ...ositioned in the CENTRE of the Track Place the Magnets securely at each end of the Track Since the MAG STOP is off set on the AGITO it is important to correctly position the magnets Ensure magnets are...

Page 39: ...STOP close to the operator and activate if the AGITO does not recognise the magnet If this happens check your MAG STOP and magnet positions and correct as needed Once the Front Left Magnet has been re...

Page 40: ...000 2m 2 25m 3 25m 3 1500 5m 5 5m 6 5m TOWER RANGE LIMITS When operating Tower in Trax mode it is possible to limit the range of movement To access this function press the dial to change the function...

Page 41: ...perator understands this manual and has time to experiment and familiarise themselves with different configurations Finding the set up which makes the operator feel most connected to AGITO is essentia...

Page 42: ...enu Remove the AGITO CORE RF Module from the MASTER and refit this to the CORE Return the AGITO MASTER RF Module into the MASTER FEC FORWARD ERROR CORRECTION This feature enables a technique for contr...

Page 43: ...s mode this feature is displayed when assigned on the main screen Activation of the E Stop function is then made by moving the switch either up or down subject to how it has been set in the menu E STO...

Page 44: ...ontroller before attempting an update To update your AGITO CORE and MASTER Controller you will need to download the latest MI Programmer Windows PC application from www motion impossible com downloads...

Page 45: ...hen use a 4mm Hex T Bar to remove the Button screw Using the 4mm Hex T Bar remove the lower Cap screw Once the Shock has been removed turn the unit upside down Grip the spring tightly and firmly push...

Page 46: ...er time the bolts holding the steering linkage together can come loose and cause unwanted slop in the steering It is good to check these regularly There are 10 bolts in total to check The first six ca...

Page 47: ...4 6 625mm 24 6 766mm 30 1 Overall Length 952mm 37 5 952mm 37 5 952mm 37 5 Weight excluding Payload 43 6Kg 96 1lbs 43 6Kg 96 1lbs 44 9Kg 99lbs Max Payload 32Kg 70 5lbs Drive End SPORTS Mount Tower Whee...

Page 48: ...3 7 Weight excluding Payload 52Kg 115lbs 48Kg 106lbs 55Kg 121lbs Max Payload 32Kg 70 5lbs 45Kg 99lbs 22Kg 48 5lbs Drive End TRAX Number of Mounts Twin Mount Type Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Tower Tower...

Page 49: ...3 Firmware r4 13 EXAMPLE DIMENSION DIAGRAMS IMPORTANT Exact dimensions are specific to the modular configuration the examples below are used for reference only SPORTS DRIVE END WITH DOLLY MULTI TERRA...

Page 50: ...AGITO 50 www Motion Impossible com Motion Impossible Ltd AGITO Owners Manual v1 3 Firmware r4 13 50 44 1454 501010 Example of AGITO Trax on Curved 400mm diameter track 5...

Page 51: ...VDC 2A Max combined across both 12VDC Interface o p Connector Label Connector P N Pin Description AUX 1 Description AUX 2 Mating Connector P N AUX 1 LEMO EGG 2T 310 CLL 1 GND GND LEMO FGG 2T 310 CLAD7...

Page 52: ...310 CLL 2 5v reserved BOOT0 LEMO FGG 2T 310 CLAD72 3 UART4_RX UART3_RX 4 UART4_TX UART3_TX 5 ADC1_IN0 ADC1_IN0 6 ADC1_IN3 ADC1_IN3 7 3v reserved GPIO E stop 8 I2C3_CLK CAN_H 9 I2C3_DAT CAN_L 10 GND GN...

Page 53: ...upper ECG 2B 303 CYM 2 12VDC Arri SRH 3 48VDC Shotover G1 FGG 2B 303 CYCD92ZN 3 24VDC Arri SRH 3 n c Shotover G1 Connector Label Connector P N Pin Description Mating Connector P N Data pass through l...

Page 54: ...erminators Please contact support if you need replacements Pedals not working AGITO Trax via AGITO Hub Check that the Pedals are call correctly connected and that the E STOP button is both plugged in...

Page 55: ...e com support Alternatively you can contact Motion Impossible Customer Support on Phone 44 1454 501010 UK Office Hours Mon Fri 1000 1800 Email Support Motion Impossible com Monitored 7 days a week MOT...