Freefly Systems launches the MōVI Wheels

Freefly Systems has announced the new MōVI Wheels, a classic wheel style controller with plenty of customisation and can be used in a one, two or three-wheel configuration.

The wheel controller is based around a central cheese plate that the quick release mounts can be attached to. There is a large cutout for transporting the wheels and a top post with a mounting bracket for the MōVI Controller that uses the same quick release system.

On the wheel modules, you can easily adjust wheel friction, gear ratios, and toggle wheel modules on the fly.

Wheel Variations

On launch, stainless steel wheels and brass wheels will be available. In a few weeks time, there will also be a wheel with cutouts. There isn’t too much information on these yet but they will probably be lighter in weight and more suitable for travel.

The brass wheels are heavier and provide more inertia to provide even finer control.

MōVI Wheels feature a high-speed CAN network that allows you to add up to 9 modules to the system—control Pan / Tilt / Roll / Focus / Iris / Zoom and has future compatabilities with any upcoming Freefly products.

The MōVI Wheels are compatible with the Mimic that is included with the MōVI Pro or MōVI controller which costs $4,099.85 and is currently on sale for $3,500 USD.

The MōVI Wheels will start shipping in 1-2 weeks.

Stainless Steel

One-Wheel – $1,495 USD
Two-Wheels – $2,995 USD
Three-Wheels – $3,995 USD

Brass

One-Wheel – $1,795 USD
Two-Wheels – $3,595 USD
Three-Wheels – $4,895 USD

Many wheel configurations for the MōVI currently use the 1A Tools Alpha wheels, which configured to the MoVI starts at $2,575 USD. The Alpha wheels can also be connected to other gimbals using Alpha Link S.Bus, or Futaba Com. There are also Brass wheels available for the Alpha wheels.

As another comparison, the DJI Master Wheels cost $9,500 USD for the three-wheel configuration and $7,000 USD for the 2-axis version.

Performance	Long range wireless control >1mile High speed plug n play CAN network Break single wheel off, or setup with multiple for complex system Compatible with entire Freefly Ecosystem (Requires Movi Controller, or MIMIC)
Mechanical	Robust machined enclosures Versatile and adjustable mounting options 25mm tool less adjustable mounting post Integrated Rosette mounting option Wheel position can be fine tuned for user preference Friction lock allows user to define wheel friction / lock out wheel
Input	CAN USB C UART (5V) Gear Ratio Potentiometer On/Off Button
Output	CAN (12v) USB C UART Tri color LED

Sensors	16 bit magnetic encoder is robust, precise, and compact
Expandability	Daisy chain up to 9 modules (including pilot modules)
Software	Tuned to optimally control MōVI product line User updatable firmware via internal mass storage drive
Usability	Quickly control wheel direction, gearing, or kill wheel Designed for minimum latency Absolute position control of MōVI pointing Easily assign any wheel to any axis regardless of its connection Mix wheels and pilot modules for maximum flexibility
Compatible with	Mimic MōVI Controller Pilot
Controls	MōVI Pro MōVI XL MōVI Carbon M5 / M10 / M15