Hydra Arm Mini Parameter Settings & Various Functions

Use this table to have a quick reference for functionality on the Hydra Arm Mini. A PDF version is available for printing or read more below.

Button Name	Function	Operation Process
Frontal Horizontal Setting Button	Adjust the Mini Arm to be horizontally aligned to the front direction	Set the front direction as needed
Pan Limit Setting	Define the operational range of the Pan axis.	First, set the left point (Point A), then set the right point (Point B). If the position limiting red line is not displayed, it means the horizontal position limiting is disabled.
Tilt Limit Setting	Define the operational range of the Tilt axis	First, set the high point (Point A), then set the low point (Point B). Pay attention to the low point to prevent the device from touching the ground.
Left-Right Control Setting	Configure the control gesture for left and right movement	During the setup, perform slow tests to prevent incorrect gesture settings that could lead to accidents.
Direction Setting	Define the arm’s rotation direction, Set the Mini Arm’s direction of rotation	During configuration, test slowly to avoid incorrect direction settings that might result in unintended operations.
Pro Mode and Normal Mode	In Pro Mode, you can only control the arm. In Normal Mode, the gimbal can also be controlled.	When in Normal Mode, first test control of the arm and then proceed to test gimbal control.
Load Setting	Coming Soon
Stabilization Setting	Enhances stabilization	It’s turned off by default and should be activated by the user as required.
Factory Reset	Revert to factory settings	A password is needed to initiate the factory reset.
Joystick Calibration	Press this if you notice the Mini Arm drifting.	When calibrating, ensure hands are off the joystick, letting it rest in its central position.
Gyro Calibration	Align the Tilt axis of the Mini Arm horizontally.	If the Mini Arm appears level but the on-screen Tilt indicator is off, calibrate. Ensure the Mini Arm remains visually horizontal during the process.
Language Switch	Switch between Chinese and English.
Pan UI Calibration	Correct the mismatch between the Pan indicator and the Mini Arm.	Hold down the record button, then select Pan UI Calibration to align the Mini Arm’s horizontal direction with the indicator.
Tilt UI Calibration	Correct the mismatch between the Tilt indicator and the Mini Arm.	Hold down the record button, then select Tilt UI Calibration to align the Mini Arm’s vertical direction with the indicator.
Upgrade	Update the Remote’s Firmware	When a new firmware is available, connect the remote to a computer using a TYPE-C cable. Transfer the firmware to the remote and power it on to initiate the upgrade.
Wheel Calibration	Calibrate for Head Drift	When the head axis managed by the wheel starts to drift, you can proceed with the wheel calibration.
EZ Mode	Connect to Heads