Inertia Wheels 3-Axis Pro Kit
The NODO Inertia Wheels 3-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 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 to have confidence in uptime on any size film production. Optional hardwire connection of up to 2000ft.
Features
Proprietary Adjustable Weighted Wheels
Wireless Long-Range Camera Controller
Compatible with DJI Ronin, MōVI and many more
Add-on Third 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
Pro Kit
This pro kit includes everything expected on a high-end production: Third Axis wheel, block battery power cable, backup cables for gimbals, 12ft cable for the Third Axis.
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.
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.
Third Axis
Add-on a stainless steel 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 18 lbs, fully built, the 3-Axis Inertia Wheels are one of the lightest three 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.
Specifications
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)
Inspire 2 (requires RDX)
More coming…
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
Third Axis Wheel
6in Third Axis Cable
12ft Third Axis Cable
Rear Mounting Bracket
3/8in Right Angle Mount (for Third Axis)
Wireless Receiver
30v AC-DC Power Supply and Cable
D-Tap Power Cable
XLR Power Cable
Foam (fits SKB 2011-8 Case)
2x Com cable for connection to Freefly Gimbals
2x S-Bus Cable for connection to DJI and S-Bus Gimbals
20ft Hardwire Cable
2.4 GHz TX Antenna
900 MHz TX Antenna
900 MHz RX Antenna
