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One-axis gimbals are not officially supported by the STorM32 firmware, but folks worked out how to set the controller up to get that working nevertheless.  
Since firmware version v2.43 one-axis gimbals are officially supported by the STorM32 controller.  


Some general points:
Some general points:


* A 2nd IMU cannot be used, and must be disabled, i.e. the parameter {{PARAMNAME|Imu2 Configuration}} in the {{GUI|Setup}} tab must be set to {{PARAMVALUE|off}}.
* The unused motor axes must be disabled, i.e. the respective parameters {{PARAMNAME|XXX Motor Usage}} in the {{GUI|Setup}} tab must be set to {{PARAMVALUE|disabled}}.


* The unused motor axis needs to be disabled, i.e. the respective parameter {{PARAMNAME|XXX Motor Usage}} in the {{GUI|Setup}} tab must be set to {{PARAMVALUE|disabled}}.
* A 2nd IMU is not used. It can be disabled ({{PARAMNAME|Imu2 Configuration}} = {{PARAMVALUE|off}}), or not, doesn't matter.


In addition to these, further points have to be considered, see below.
The following comments by users refer to the days when the STorM32 didn't officially support 1/2-axis gimbals. They might be of interest nevertheless.


== Roll-Only Gimbals ==
== Roll-Only Gimbals ==

Revision as of 12:40, 20 August 2019

Since firmware version v2.43 one-axis gimbals are officially supported by the STorM32 controller.

Some general points:

  • The unused motor axes must be disabled, i.e. the respective parameters XXX Motor Usage in the [GUI:Setup] tab must be set to “disabled”.
  • A 2nd IMU is not used. It can be disabled (Imu2 Configuration = “off”), or not, doesn't matter.

The following comments by users refer to the days when the STorM32 didn't officially support 1/2-axis gimbals. They might be of interest nevertheless.

Roll-Only Gimbals

ZaksterBlue's Solution

User ZaksterBlue at rcgroups has worked out how to get his roll-only gimbal working on his plane, see this post https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2055844-STorM32-BGC-32-bit-3-axis-brushless-gimbal-controller/page224&perpage=50#post40171175. He also has made a great video showing setup and results:

Stunt Double's Solution

User Stunt Double at rcgroups has installed a roll-only gimbal on a FPV racing quad and demonstrated great performance and results, see this post (and followup posts in this thread): https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2055844-STorM32-BGC-32-bit-3-axis-brushless-gimbal-controller/page227&perpage=50#post41538235

With a similar/identical gimbal build he also got great result on a wing: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2055844-STorM32-BGC-32-bit-3-axis-brushless-gimbal-controller/page227&perpage=50#post41546127

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