Inertia Wheels 2-Axis Kit

The NODO Inertia Wheels 2-Axis is a wireless long-range digital camera controller featuring proprietary Inertia Motors™ inside the wheels, ability to record and playback moves, built-in effects, and included training software. The Inertia Wheels are compatible with Freefly MōVI and DJI Ronin line of gimbals as well as a range of other camera platforms. The controller has dual-band, long-range 400-950MHz+2.4GHz wireless communication beyond 1 mile with a fast refresh rate of 100Hz. Optional hardwire connection of up to 2000ft. And the option to add a Third Axis wheel in the future.

Features • Proprietary Adjustable Weighted Wheels • Wireless Long-Range Camera Controller • Compatible with DJI Ronin, MōVI and many more • Optional 3rd Axis Wheel • 1 Mile Wireless Range • 2000ft Cabled Range • 10ms latency • Transmit on 434MHz, 868MHz, 915MHz • Receive on 2.4GHz • Built-in frequency scanner • Included free training software* * Requires Mac or Windows computer with Radeon Pro 455 or equivalent graphics card with 2GB of video memory and 8GB of system memory.

Details

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 that can 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 time when 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.

Free Training Software

Mastering wheels can be intimidating, so NODO has provided a free app to use during downtime to hone operating skills. Work through 9 levels with 4 difficulty levels from Rookie to Master. Feel prepared operating on when the camera is rolling.

Record and Playback Camera Moves

Record up to 8 minutes of camera movement and play it back. Moves are stored in the memory of the wheels and can be recalled later.

Optional Third Axis

Add-on a Third Axis wheel to enable precise control of roll, as well as allows 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 aluminum 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.

Specificiations

Compatible with:

• Freefly: MōVI Pro, MōVI XL, MōVI M5, M10, M15

• DJI: Ronin 2, Ronin 1, Ronin MX, Ronin M, Ronin S

• eMotimo: ST4

• Kessler: Cineshooter

• Newton Nordic (requires Newton Nordic Integration)

• Defy EX Series

• Talon

• Virtual Production: Unreal Engine, Unity, Cinema4D

• Filmotechnic (requires Filmotechnic Integration)

• Arri: Trinity 1/Maxima (requires RDX)

Input/Output:

• Power: 10-35v DC Lemo Port

• Data: 2x UART Lemo Ports

• Hardwire: 4-Pin Molex

• Micro USB 2.0

Wireless:

• Range: 1 Mile

• Uplink: 400-500 and 800-1000 MHz

• Downlink: 2.4 GHz

Physical:

• Weight: 12lbs

• Battery Mounting Patterns: Gold Plate + V-Lock

• Base Holes: 4x 3/8-16 & 4x 1/4-20

• 4x Rubber Feet

• 3x Mitchell Mount Key Way Holes at 0°, 45° and 90°

Includes

• Inertia Wheels 2-Axis

• Wireless Receiver

• 30v AC-DC Power Supply and Cable

• D-Tap Power Cable - 18in

• Foam (fits SKB 2011-8 Case)

• Com cable for connection to Freefly Gimbals

• R2 Cable for connection to DJI Gimbals

• 20ft Hardwire Cable

• 2.4 GHz TX Antenna

• 900 MHz TX Antenna

• 900 MHz RX Antenna