BIVROST AX6 360 camera rig

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# BIVROST AX6 360 camera rig Project AX6 is an action camera dedicated rigging system for 360/VR high resolution video shooting. This camera rig supports four of the most popular action cameras on the market. AX6 allows you to capture spherical content like 360° video, 360° panoramas and achieving photos characteristic for Google Street View. The extra feature - attachable ND filters allows the capture of long exposure photos with unique effects. It is created in a way to focus on stability and positioning of the cameras while maintaining the low weight of the construction. AX6 was designed to be made in CNC milled aluminum. Metal parts guarantee durability and acts as a radiator to dissipate heat from cameras. The 3d printed version offers the same functionality, while its strength was tested during various filming sessions. The designs are registered no: 004367902-0001; 004367902-0002; 004367902-0003. Designer: Paweł Surgiel Constructor: Jan Niedziałek The rig itself is for any non-commercial use, like academic, hobby or NGO. If you want to do otherwise send us a message at: contact@bivrost360.com #### Supported cameras * GoPro Hero 6 Black * GoPro Hero 5 Black * GoPro Hero 4 Black * Xiaoyi Yi4K+ * Xiaoyi Yi4K # Assembly It is recommend to check out the **Assembly Manual** to learn more about the construction. There are separate instructions for GoPro Hero 5/ Hero 6 and Xiaoyi Yi4K/Yi4K+. Instruction for Hero 4 is not provided, but the steps are similar to other GoPro cameras. Although AX6 may be used with various cameras, there is no need to print all the parts when you desire to use just one type. The main body of the construction is a **rig cage** that is the universal core part of the rig and is used with all of the cameras. It consists of: * 12x edge * 8x node * 48x M2x4 DIN 912 screw To construct a rig you also need to print the holders to place a camera inside of the cage. There are several variations depending on the model of the cameras you want to use. **Additional parts for Hero 5/ Hero 6 version:** * 6x Hero6 holder * 6x Hero6 support * 24x M3x6 DIN912 (_holder_ with _edge_) * 12x M2x12 DIN912 (_support_ with _holder_) * 12x M3x4 DIN914 (optional to increase stability of cameras) **Additional parts for Xiaoyi Yi4K/Yi4K+:** * 6x Yi4k+ holder * 6x Yi4k+ support * 24x M3x6 DIN912 (_holder_ with _edge_) * 12x M2x12 DIN912 (_support_ with _holder_) * 6x 1/4" UNCx3/8" ANSI B18.3 (_camera_ to _support_) * 12x M3x4 DIN914 (optional to increase stability of cameras) **Additional parts for Hero 4:** * 6x Hero4 holder * 12x Hero4 support * 24x M3x6 DIN912 (_holder_ with _edge_) * 24x M2x12 DIN912 (_support_ with _holder_) * 12x M3x4 DIN914 (optional to increase stability of cameras) # Recommended camera settings ** GoPro Hero 6 Black** | Setting |Video| Photo| | ------------- |:-------------:| -------:| | Resolution | 4K 4:3 |12MP | | FOV | Wide | Wide| | FPS | 30 | -| | Pro Tune | ON | ON| | White Balance | Native | Native | | Color | Flat | Flat| | Shutter | Auto | Auto | | ISO Limit | 400 | -| | ISO Min | - | 100| | ISO Max | 400 | 400| | Sharpness | Low | Low | | RAW Format | - | ON | ** Xiaoyi Yi4K+ ** | Setting |Video| Photo| | ------------- |:-------------:| -------:| | Resolution | 4K HD 4000x3008 |12MP (4000x3000) | | FOV | Wide | Wide| | Metering Mode | Average | Average | | White Balance | Native | Native | | Color | Flat | Flat| | Shutter | Auto | Auto | | ISO Min | - | 100| | ISO Max | 400 | 400| | Sharpness | Low | Low | | File Size | Max | -| | Adjust Lens Distortion | OFF | - | | Video Quality | High |- | **GoPro Hero 4 Black ** | Setting |Video| Photo| | ------------- |:-------------:| -------:| | Resolution | 2.7K 4:3 |12MP Wide | | FOV | Wide | -| | FPS | 30 | -| | Pro Tune | ON | ON| | White Balance | Native | Native | | Color | Flat | Flat| | Shutter | Auto | - | | ISO Limit | 400 | -| | ISO Min | - | 100| | ISO Max | 400 | 400| | Sharpness | Low | Low |