Xbot Sports Gimbal and T1 3.77 ft Tripod Kit
User Manual
Download Xbot Blink Focos User Manual here or watch the tutorial video.
Specification
| Product Category | Smart Phone Gimbal Stabilizer |
|---|---|
| Net Weight | 360g |
| Color | Gray |
| Working Voltage | 3.4~4.2V(Standard 3.7V) |
| Charging Time | 80 mins |
| Working Time | Up to 5 hours |
| Dimension | Unfold: 10.2" x 5.1" x 3.5" Fold: 6" x 4.3" x 1.8" |
| iOS System Request | Support iOS 10.0 and up |
| Controllable Tile Angle | +30°/-30° |
| Controllable Roll Angle | +90°/-90° |
| Controllable Pan Angle | +240°/-100° |
Description
- AUTOMATIC TEAM SPORTS TRACKING: Shoot soccer and basketball games and trainings. Good for both Youth and Adults (auto speed adaptation)
- LIVE STREAMING AND CLOUD STORAGE: Allow you to record and live stream at the same time. By uploading your footage to the cloud, it saves the valuable phone storage. Friends and families can easily watch the game in real-time or later online via a sharable link.
- NO HUMAN INTERVENTION, AUTO FOLLOW THROUGH: Whether you’re an amateur sports lover, a sports coach, or a soccer parent who wants the footage of playing games or trainings, Blink Focos is a reliable cameraman that never misses a play.
- HIGH ANGLE RECODING: T1 tripod can extend to 3.77 ft (115 cm). It weighs 1.43 lbs (0.65 kg) with 6.61 lbs (3 kg) maximum load. Folded length is 11.61 inches (29.5 cm). Easily held in one hand and fit into a handbag.
- LIGHT AND STRONG: T1 tripod is made of high quality aluminum alloy and stainless steel. Surface is treated by anodized alumina process to prevent wear and corrosion. Movable joints are made of stainless steel.
HANDS-FREE
Set up from field-side and you're good to go. Enjoy the game while recording on its own.
EASY CLOUD STORAGE
Save on phone storage by automatically sending recorded footage to the cloud.
SHARE EXCITING MOMENTS
Easily share your live streams or recordings in HD online or with friends.
MULTIPLE PLAYERS TRACKING
Through intelligent analysis of any sports game, Focos automatically selects key players to follow.
FAR DISTANCE TRACKING
Focos is capable of tracking the target from a few feet to more than 160 feet away, suitable to myriad of outdoor environments.
AUTO ZOOM IN/OUT
Through game analysis and smart perception of distance, Focos automatically zooms in and out to always capture the best views of a game.
PORTABLE
This portable, lightweight item is the best phone gimbal on the market – soon to become your favorite accessory!
SHARE WITH ANYONE
Share your best shot on social media, send a link to your family, or email your highlights to a scout.
WIDE COMPATIBILITY
Focos supports iPhone 11, 12, and 13 Series up to 1080P and iPhone XR, XS, XS Max, and SE (2nd Gen) up to 720P.
FAQ
What is Xbot Blink Focos?
Xbot Blink Focos is a smart tracking system designed for sports enthusiasts and their families. We can turn an iPhone into a fully automated camera to capture team sports with ease. Simple put your iPhone on our gimbal, along with Blink Focos App together, the system can automatically follow, record and live stream sports games like basketball and soccer games, with minimum interventions.
How does Xbot Blink Focos follow and track?
We use AI technology to detect the position of the ball and players, analyze the speed, pose and actions of players. Our patented algorithm will decide where the action is based on the information analyzed, and control the gimbal to follow through. In particular, all these are completed on smartphones real time. Even if the phone is not connected to Internet, it is still able to track and record. Please find demo videos at https://www.youtube.com/@XbotGo. All demos are shared by our real users.
How to set up Xbot Blink Focos gimbal?
Please have the following ready before set up:
- Xbot Blink Focos Gimbal
- iPhone X or a newer model with iOS 14 or newer
- Blink Focos App (downloaded from Apple App Store)
- Tripod (sold separately) or any other tripod with 1/4” head in screw
Put iPhone on Xbot Blink Focos gimbal, and setup the gimbal on a tripod on the side of the sports field. Open Blink Focos App, connect App with the gimbal, and then click the recording button and you can just relax. Xbot Blink Focos system will automatically track players, follow through the game, record it, and/or live stream it to whoever you want to share.
Note: we recommend the gimbal to be placed near the center line of the sports field. Otherwise, the tracking performance would be compromised.
What sports can Xbot Blink Focos support?
Xbot Blink Focos can support basketball and soccer games. For basketball games, it supports half court and full court tracking. For soccer games, it supports 5x5, 7x7, 9x9, and 11x11 fields. It will cover more team sports, and adding more features like smart video editing and recording with multiple cameras (Focos Pro).
What phones does Xbot Blink Focos support?
iOS: iPhone 11 or a newer model with iOS 14 or above. iPhone X works, but can be slow.
Android: Samsung Galaxy S21/22/23 or newer series, Google Pixel 6 or newer, OnePlus 9/10/11 or newer models, Sony Xperia PRO-I, 5 III, 5 Ⅳ,1 III, 1 Ⅳ. Search Xbot Go on Google Play.
Do you support DSLR or mirrorless camera?
Xbot Go app does not support DSLR, Xbot T1 and T4 tripod
Can Xbot gimbal be used as a handheld stabilizer?
Yes. Even though Xbot Blink Focos is designed to follow and record team sport games automatically on a tripod, it can be doubled as a regular handheld stabilizer for any occasions as well. Download the Gimbal Pro app for more features.
Where do you ship products from?
We are based in Mountain View, California, and we provide free shipping within the U.S.. We provide international shipping with fees and deliver in about 12 business days.
What is the product warranty and what’s the return policy?
Blink Focos provides 1-year warranty. We also provide 30-day money-back guarantee. Please check the return policy here for more details.
What tripod should I use?
If you are trying to record sports on a small field such as basketball court or 5v5 soccer field, you could choose our portable Blink tripod T1, which is about 4 feet tall and super easy to fold and unfold.
On the other hand, if your goal is mainly for activities on a large filed such as 9v9 or 11v11 soccer, we highly recommend you use a 12 ft or taller tripod. It will give you a better tracking performance and a much better view angle. We are still working on Blink tripod T4 and it should be launched on US market early Oct.
In both cases, the customized tripods should provide a great user experience. That being said, you could also choose a third-party tripod. Look for 1/4" screw in head. The majority of tripods on the market should support that and thus compatible with Focos gimbal.
How does cloud storage work?
For now, we wouldn’t charge anything for the cloud storage. Feel free to upload your videos there and share with your families or friends.
Can Xbot gimbal track individual player?
Individual tracking in team sports is very challenging. But we understand that our users essentially want to make the camera focus more on a specific person of interest. We are interested in making this happen in the near future. Please stay tuned.
What if I have questions and feedbacks?
You could let us know your feedback or even participate our Blink Beta program to help test new sports or new features. Email support@blinktech.us for more information.
Is there any subscription fees?
We don't charge subscription fee and there's no any hidden fees beyond the charge for the hardware.