BIVROST AX6 360 camera rig by BIVROST

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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