{"product_id":"rs2-to-master-wheels-control-cable-power-cable","title":"POWRIG DJI Ronin 2 to Master Wheels Control \u0026 Power Cable (6-Pin, 5m \/ 16.4 ft)","description":"\u003carticle itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"POWRIG DJI Ronin 2 to Master Wheels Control and Power Cable\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"sku\" content=\"RS2-MW\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"POWRIG\"\u003e \u003c!-- Section 1: Overview --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"overview-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"overview-heading\"\u003ePOWRIG DJI Ronin 2 to Master Wheels Control \u0026amp; Power Cable (RS2-MW)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePOWRIG RS2-MW\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dual-function \u003cstrong\u003e6-pin control and power cable\u003c\/strong\u003e that connects the \u003cstrong\u003eDJI Ronin 2\u003c\/strong\u003e professional cinema gimbal to the \u003cstrong\u003eDJI Master Wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e remote controller. It carries both the \u003cstrong\u003egimbal control signal\u003c\/strong\u003e (pan, tilt, roll commands) and \u003cstrong\u003e14.4V DC power\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Ronin 2's output port to the Master Wheels unit — eliminating the need for a separate power cable and enabling fully tethered remote gimbal operation over a \u003cstrong\u003e5-meter (16.4 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cable is essential for Steadicam-to-gimbal hybrid workflows, remote head operation, vehicle-mounted gimbal control, and any production scenario where the gimbal operator is physically separated from the camera\/gimbal system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 2: Key Features --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"features-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"features-heading\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Function: Control + Power\u003c\/strong\u003e — A single cable carries both the digital gimbal control signal (pan, tilt, roll axis commands from Master Wheels) and 14.4V DC power from the Ronin 2 gimbal's output port to the Master Wheels controller. This eliminates cable clutter compared to running two separate cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-Pin Male to 6-Pin Female Connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e — The cable uses a 6-pin male connector on the Ronin 2 end and a 6-pin female connector on the Master Wheels end, matching the proprietary DJI multi-pin interface. Positive-lock connectors prevent accidental disconnection during operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14.4V Power Pass-Through\u003c\/strong\u003e — The cable draws 14.4V from the Ronin 2 gimbal's power output port (powered by the Ronin 2's TB50 battery system) and delivers it to the Master Wheels controller, so the Master Wheels does not require its own separate battery or power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-Meter (16.4 ft) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e — Provides sufficient cable run for most production scenarios: Steadicam operators working at distance from the gimbal, vehicle-mounted gimbals where the operator sits inside the vehicle, remote head setups where the operator is on the ground and the gimbal is on a crane or technocrane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 g Lightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e — The cable adds minimal weight to the gimbal-to-operator run. Important for overhead rigging and crane setups where excess cable weight affects balance and motor load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielded Multi-Conductor Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — Internal shielding separates the control data signal from the power conductors, preventing electromagnetic crosstalk that could cause gimbal jitter, lag, or signal dropout during critical shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 3: Specifications Table --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"specs-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specs-heading\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption class=\"sr-only\"\u003ePOWRIG RS2-MW Ronin 2 to Master Wheels Cable Specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS2-MW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGimbal Connector\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-pin male (DJI Ronin 2 output port)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eController Connector\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-pin female (DJI Master Wheels input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFunctions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGimbal control signal + 14.4V DC power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.4V from Ronin 2 battery system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCable Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 m \/ 16.4 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 g (8.5 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCable Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShielded multi-conductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 4: What's in the Box --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"box-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"box-heading\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × POWRIG RS2-MW control \u0026amp; power cable (5 m \/ 16.4 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: DJI Ronin 2 gimbal, DJI Master Wheels controller, and TB50 batteries are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 5: Compatible Equipment --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"compat-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"compat-heading\"\u003eCompatible Equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption class=\"sr-only\"\u003eEquipment compatibility for POWRIG RS2-MW cable\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eEquipment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eRole\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCompatible\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDJI Ronin 2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGimbal (power + signal source)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDJI Master Wheels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote controller (receives power + signal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDJI Ronin-S \/ RS2 \/ RS3 \/ RS4\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmaller gimbals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — different connector and protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDJI Force Pro\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandheld controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — uses wireless connection to Ronin 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThird-party gimbal controllers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-DJI controllers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — proprietary DJI 6-pin interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This cable is compatible with the DJI Ronin 2 professional cinema gimbal only. It is NOT compatible with the DJI RS2, RS3, RS4, Ronin-S, or Ronin-SC mirrorless gimbals, which use different connectors and control protocols.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 6: Use Cases (AI search friendly) --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"usecase-heading\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"howto-heading\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 8: FAQ --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"faq-heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq-heading\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this cable compatible with the DJI RS2 or RS3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e This cable is designed exclusively for the \u003cstrong\u003eDJI Ronin 2\u003c\/strong\u003e professional cinema gimbal. The DJI RS2, RS3, RS3 Pro, RS4, Ronin-S, and Ronin-SC use different connectors and control protocols. They are not compatible with DJI Master Wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Master Wheels need its own battery or power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. When connected via this cable, the Master Wheels receives \u003cstrong\u003e14.4V power from the Ronin 2's TB50 battery system\u003c\/strong\u003e through the cable. No separate battery or AC power supply is needed for the Master Wheels. However, this means the Ronin 2's battery runtime is slightly reduced because it is also powering the Master Wheels controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use a longer cable than 5 meters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5m (16.4 ft) length is the standard configuration. DJI recommends not exceeding 5m for reliable control signal transmission without an active signal booster. If you need a longer run, consider using a wireless video system for monitoring and the DJI Force Pro for wireless gimbal control instead of extending the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens if the cable disconnects during a shot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the cable disconnects, the Master Wheels loses control of the gimbal and the Ronin 2 will hold its last position (or return to a default behavior depending on firmware settings). The 6-pin connectors are positive-lock and designed to resist accidental disconnection, but always use cable management (velcro ties, cable wraps) to secure the cable along the run and prevent snagging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this cable carry video signal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e This cable carries only gimbal control signals and 14.4V power. It does not transmit video. For monitoring the camera feed remotely, you need a separate wireless video system (such as Teradek Bolt, Hollyland Mars, or DJI Transmission) or a wired SDI cable to a monitor at the operator's position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this cable work with third-party gimbal controllers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 6-pin connector and control protocol are proprietary to DJI. This cable only works between the DJI Ronin 2 and the DJI Master Wheels controller. Third-party controllers (Preston, Arri WCU-4, Tilta Nucleus) use different interfaces and are not compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I protect the cable on outdoor shoots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse cable management wraps or spiral cable protectors to shield the cable from abrasion on vehicle edges, crane joints, and ground surfaces. Avoid running the cable through door jams or under heavy equipment. 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