Kessler CAMERA SLIDERS: Shuttle Pod Mini - Manual

Shuttle Pod Mini RefeRence Guide
caRRiaGe aSSeMbly
1. Locate the top plate, wheel assem-
blies (x2), and the 3/4” long thumb
screws (x4).
2. Insert the thumb screws loosely into
top plate.
3. Slide the wheel assemblies into place
and tighten the 4 thumb screws com-
pletely.
4. The carriage is now assembled.
The Kessler Shuttle Pod Mini is a smaller, easier to transport version of
the original Shuttle Pod. It is about half the size and half the weight of its
big brother, yet still provides the versatility needed to get the manual or
motorized shot you require.
tRack aSSeMbly
1. Locate 2 sections of track, one (1)
aluminum joiner insert, and two (2)
3/4” long Kessler thumb screws
2. Insert the aluminum joiner into one
section of track and loosely insert a
thumb screw.
3. Insert the other track section over
the other side of the joiner and install
second knob.
4. Tighten both knobs to complete track
joint.
inStallinG cRoSS bRace
The optional cross base can be used at
track joints for supporting the center of
the track assembly on a tripod or other
surface.
1. Remove the thumb screws at the
track.
2. Insert the cross brace between track
and re-insert the thumb screws.
3. Re-tighten the two thumb screws.
4. Repeat on opposite track to complete
assembly.
NOTE: Track must be supported at least
every 8 feet. Do not support the track
at center only. Always use at least two
points of support.
inStallinG end claMPS
The end clamps can be used for mount-
ing the track to tripods, all terrain feet, or
other surfaces. They feature 1/4-20 and
3/8 thread mounting points.
1. Loosen but do not remove the large
knobs on the end clamp.
2. Slide the end clamp over the ends of
the Shuttle Pod tracks.
3. Re-tighten the two knobs.
NOTE: If you will be using the motion
control kit, we recommend leaving 1-2
inches of track extending out the end for
adjusting belt tension.
all teRRain feet
The optional Shuttle Pod Mini All Terrain
Feet Kit is an adjustable foot support
system that can be attached to the
Shuttle Pod Minie end clamp for easy
setup in a variety of locations.
1. Loosen and extend the outrigger feet.
2. Tighten the feet so they remain
extended.
3. Align the 1/4” bolt inset on the top of
the foot bracket to the 1/4” hole on
the bottom of the Shuttle Pod Mini
end clamp.
4. Slide the Shuttle Pod track into the
clamp on top of the outrigger feet.
5. Re-tighten the two knobs.
6. Adjust angle of outrigger feet so
assembly sits level.
MountinG the keePeR/GRabbeR
The optional keeper/grabber wheel kit
is used to hold your Shuttle Pod Mini to
the track when using it in an inclined or
inverted configuration.
1. Locate the four (4) thumb screws and
two (2) wheel skirts.
2. Align the two holes on the wheel skirt
to the corresponding holes on the
Shuttle Pod Mini carriage.
3. Insert and loosely tighten the thumb
screws.
4. With the thumb screws slightly loose,
grab the top and bottom wheel skirts
and pull them together with your fin-
gers as you tighten down the thumb
screws.
5. Repeat on other side.
6. Check the carriage and make sure it
travels smoothly on the track. Adjust
tension between upper and lower
wheel skirt as necessary.
MountinG the tRiPod bowl
The optional 100mm bowl mount allows
for mounting a 100mm ball fluid head
to the Shuttle Pod. You may also mount
a 75mm ball fluid head by using the
optional 100mm - 75mm bowl Adapter
ring.
1. Remove the four (4) 3/4” long thumb
screws holding the camera cheese-
plate in place.
2. Insert the 100mm bowl mount and re-
place the thumb screws from below.
3. Securely tighten the thumbscrews
and install your 100mm bowl fluid
head. Optionally you can use the
large 3/8” thumb wheel for a lower
profile install underneath.
MountinG the dRive belt
The optional drive belt kit allows the
Shuttle Pod Mini to utilize the Elek-
traDRIVE motor for motorized motion
control.
1. Locate the drive belt, two end
clamps, mounting plate/belt pulley,
and two (2) 3/4” fine thread thumb
screws.
2. Insert the belt into the mounting
plate/belt pulley.
3. Using the 3/4” fine thread thumb
screws, attach the mounting plate/
belt pulley to the corresponding holes
on top of the Shuttle Pod Mini Car-
riage. Keep the belt to the inside of
the Shuttle Pod Mini track.
4. Slide a belt clamp into the end of the
Shuttle Pod Mini track end. There is a
small dovetail slot it will snap into.
5. Loosen the belt gripper on top of the
clamp. Insert the drive belt and tight-
en. The belt should be on the inside
track side of the belt clamp.
6. Repeat the process on the opposite
end of the track. Pull the belt tight be-
fore tightening the belt gripper.
7. Once the belt is installed, you can
loosen one of the end clamps on the
track and slide it as necessary to ad-
just belt tension.
MountinG the elektRadRive
The ElektraDRIVE motor is attached
to the mounting plate / belt pulley. The
motor is powered via one of the Kessler
Control units such as the ORACLE.
1. Locate two (2) 1/2” fine thread thumb
screws.
2. Loosely insert the screws into the
ElektraDRIVE motor
3. Slide the motor into the mounting
plate.
4. Pull the motor belt over the mounting
plate’s pulley and then left the motor
up to create tension on belt.
5. Tighten the two (2) thumbs screws to
secure the motor in place.
uSinG the PedeStal feet
The Shuttle Pod Mini carriage top plate
can be mounted to the optional pedes-
tal feet. They can be used to set the top
plate on the ground when converting the
Shuttle Pod Mini to a winch system or
using as a low mount shooting platform.
1. Loosen but do not remove the thumb
screws securing the Shuttle Pod Mini
Wheel skirts.
2. Remove the wheel skirts and install
the Pedestal Feet in their place.
3. The top plate can now be used as a
ground level mounting platform.