Helix First Start
Published on November 5, 2014 in sections FAQ, General, Letus HelixInstall the BaseCam GUI on your computer or install the Letus Helix app on your iOS device. Connect the Helix to your computer using USB or Bluetooth Balance your camera on the Helix Balancing a C100 on the Helix Jr. (video) Balancing the Helix Jr. with a DSLR camera (video) See Helix Jr. manual for tips on balancing that are applicable […]
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Published on November 4, 2014 in sections Letus Helix, SoftwareOn Windows Go to Devices and Printers on your computer Click the Add a Device Button Click on the Letus Helix (it may take several seconds to appear) Enter Bluetooth Code: 7777 Wait for the connection to complete “Letus-Helix” should show up under “Devices and Printers”. Right click on this and select “Properties”, then go to […]
0 0 Read moreCan the SDI pass-through be used for recording?
Published on November 3, 2014 in sections FAQ, Hardware, Letus HelixDue to the nature of the slip ring connections used in the SDI pass-through, we do not recommend using the SDI pass-through as a recording source. We only recommend the SDI pass-through as a preview source, when doing 360 degree rolls with the Helix. We recommend connecting your recording sources directly to the camera.
0 0 Read moreThe GUI says “Motor is missing steps”. What does that mean?
Published on November 3, 2014 in sections Hardware, SoftwareYou may see a red error message in the GUI that states “Motor is missing steps”. You can ignore that error. It is not applicable to the Helix and will not impair functionality.
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Published on October 28, 2014 in sections Letus Helix, SoftwarePower Power is a measure of the electrical current being supplied to the motors. If you set your Helix on the table with the motors on, you can turn the tilt motor and feel the amount of force it takes to move it from one magnet to another (this is called “slipping poles.” Lower power makes […]
0 0 Read moreDoes the Helix need to be rebalanced when I change lenses?
Published on October 27, 2014 in sections Hardware, Letus HelixIf the lens you change to is similar in size and weight, you should not need to rebalance your Helix. If the size and/or weight is significantly different, you will most like need to adjust your forward and backward position to adjust the tilt balance. These adjustments typical only take a couple of minutes. x […]
0 0 Read moreCan zoom lenses be used with the Helix?
Published on October 27, 2014 in sections FAQ, Letus HelixA lens that changes length through the zoom range will change the front and back balance of the setup. However, the Helix’s stabilization motors can compensate for the weight shift. There would be no need to re-balance the Helix when changing your zoom range on most lenses. For example, the Canon 70-200mm f2.8 L series […]
0 0 Read moreWhat is the runtime of the Juice Box?
Published on October 27, 2014 in sections FAQ, Hardware, Letus HelixThe full-sized (5200 mAh) Helix Juice box will give similar runtimes to Anton Bauer batteries. The estimated runtime of the Juice Box is about 4 hours when powering just the Helix. When powering a camera in addition to the Helix, you can expect about 1 hour of runtime (based on the Red Epic in idle […]
0 0 Read moreWhat cameras can be used with the Standard Helix?
Published on October 27, 2014 in sections FAQ, General, Hardware, Letus HelixWhat cameras can be used with the Standard Helix? The Helix can carry a wide range of cameras. Cameras tested so far include the following: Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera Canon EOS 1DC Canon EOS 5D Mark 2/3 Canon EOS C100 Canon EOS C300 Canon EOS C500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 RED Dragon RED Epic RED Scarlet […]
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Published on October 27, 2014 in sections Letus Helix, SoftwareDownloading and Installing the Basecam GUI (Graphical User Interface) The Basecam GUI (Graphical User Interface), designed by Basecam electronics, is the graphical user interface that allows you to interact with the Letus Helix and change settings used in its operation. The latest software can be found at https://kb.letus.net/where-to-get-the-helix-software/ and the manual can be found at […]
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