Don't Install DJI H3-2D 1.6 Update! at DVinfo.net

Chris Geiger · December 18th, 2013, 02:54 PM

Think long and hard before installing the update!

Recently I updated my DJI Zenmuse H3-2D gimbal software from version 1.4 to version 1.6. I noticed two changes. First the tilt range is now limited and you can no longer tilt up past the horizon. Second is the smoothness of the tilt control is gone and the gimbal reacts instantly to user input. This creates jerky movements when adjusting the tilt. I recommend you not install this update. There seems to be no way to uninstall it once it has been installed. I believe version 1.4 worked better.

Here is video comparing version 1.4 to 1.6.

The 1.4 software is no longer available from DJI so if you have it I recommend you keep it!

Chuck Spaulding · December 18th, 2013, 06:48 PM

What happened to your video?

Jody Arnott · December 18th, 2013, 07:06 PM

Hrm I'm using 1.6 and haven't noticed either of those issues

Chris Geiger · December 19th, 2013, 12:17 AM

Your using the GCU 1.6 and IMU 1.4 update from November 20th. On December 16th they released an update for the IMU to version 1.6. That is the problem update. Don't install it or you will have the problem. Next time your plug in your zen and run the assistant it will ask to update the software. DON'T DO IT! Once it is installed you can't go back.

Jody Arnott · December 19th, 2013, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Geiger

Your using the GCU 1.6 and IMU 1.4 update from November 20th. On December 16th they released an update for the IMU to version 1.6. That is the problem update. Don't install it or you will have the problem. Next time your plug in your zen and run the assistant it will ask to update the software. DON'T DO IT! Once it is installed you can't go back.

No I have the latest updates, I did it the other day. No issues as I said.

Chris Geiger · December 19th, 2013, 12:05 PM

Consider this your warning. If your gimbal can tilt up above the horizon you do not have the current software that was released on Dec 16th. If you install the December 16th update you will not be able to use the full range and the tilt control will not be as smooth as it was before. Once this update has been installed you can't uninstall it.

These are the facts.

Chris Geiger · December 19th, 2013, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck Spaulding

What happened to your video?

Looks like youtube changed the url. I have updated the link

Jody Arnott · December 19th, 2013, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Geiger

Consider this your warning. If your gimbal can tilt up above the horizon you do not have the current software that was released on Dec 16th. If you install the December 16th update you will not be able to use the full range and the tilt control will not be as smooth as it was before. Once this update has been installed you can't uninstall it.

These are the facts.

I don't mean to argue, but I have the latest software (1.6, I just checked). I updated it a few days ago, and now no further updates are available.

And the gimbal can still tilt up above the horizon.

December 18th, 2013, 02:54 PM	#1
Chris Geiger Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 39	Don't Install DJI H3-2D 1.6 Update! Think long and hard before installing the update! Recently I updated my DJI Zenmuse H3-2D gimbal software from version 1.4 to version 1.6. I noticed two changes. First the tilt range is now limited and you can no longer tilt up past the horizon. Second is the smoothness of the tilt control is gone and the gimbal reacts instantly to user input. This creates jerky movements when adjusting the tilt. I recommend you not install this update. There seems to be no way to uninstall it once it has been installed. I believe version 1.4 worked better. Here is video comparing version 1.4 to 1.6. H3 2D Gimbal version 1.6 update - YouTube The 1.4 software is no longer available from DJI so if you have it I recommend you keep it! Last edited by Chris Geiger; December 19th, 2013 at 12:07 PM.

December 18th, 2013, 06:48 PM	#2
Chuck Spaulding Trustee Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Thousand Oaks Posts: 1,099	Re: Don't Install DJI H3-2D 1.6 Update! What happened to your video?

December 18th, 2013, 07:06 PM	#3
Jody Arnott Major Player Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 747	Re: Don't Install DJI H3-2D 1.6 Update! Hrm I'm using 1.6 and haven't noticed either of those issues

December 19th, 2013, 12:17 AM	#4
Chris Geiger Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 39	Re: Don't Install DJI H3-2D 1.6 Update! Your using the GCU 1.6 and IMU 1.4 update from November 20th. On December 16th they released an update for the IMU to version 1.6. That is the problem update. Don't install it or you will have the problem. Next time your plug in your zen and run the assistant it will ask to update the software. DON'T DO IT! Once it is installed you can't go back.

December 19th, 2013, 12:05 PM	#6
Chris Geiger Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 39	Re: Don't Install DJI H3-2D 1.6 Update! Consider this your warning. If your gimbal can tilt up above the horizon you do not have the current software that was released on Dec 16th. If you install the December 16th update you will not be able to use the full range and the tilt control will not be as smooth as it was before. Once this update has been installed you can't uninstall it. These are the facts.