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Since firmware version v2.43 two- and one-axis gimbals are officially supported by the STorM32 controller, for both conventional and T-STorM32 (encodered) setups.
Since firmware version v2.43 two- and one-axis gimbals are officially supported by the STorM32 controller, for both conventional and T-STorM32 (encodered) setups.
Since firmware version v2.63 the configuration of two- and one-axis gimbals is supported by the {{GUI|Gimbal Configuration Tool}}.


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Some general points:
Some general points:


* The unused motor axis must be disabled, i.e. the corresponding {{PARAMNAME|Pitch Motor Usage}}, {{PARAMNAME|Roll Motor Usage}} or {{PARAMNAME|Yaw Motor Usage}} parameter in the {{GUI|Setup}} tab must be set to {{PARAMVALUE|disabled}}.
* The unused motor axes must be disabled, i.e. the corresponding {{PARAMNAME|Pitch Motor Usage}}, {{PARAMNAME|Roll Motor Usage}} or {{PARAMNAME|Yaw Motor Usage}} parameter in the {{GUI|Setup}} tab must be set to {{PARAMVALUE|disabled}}.


* A 2nd IMU is not used, even if one is present. It can be disabled ({{PARAMNAME|Imu2 Configuration}} = {{PARAMVALUE|off}}), or not, it doesn't matter.
* For 2-axis gimbals a 2nd IMU is supported, and in fact has advantages.  


The following articles host comments and setups of users dating from the days when the STorM32 didn't officially support 2- and 1-axis gimbals. They might be of interest nevertheless, especially the setups, so they are linked to here:
The following articles host comments and setups of users dating from the days when the STorM32 didn't officially support 2- and 1-axis gimbals. They might be of interest nevertheless, especially the setups, so they are linked to here:

Revision as of 12:59, 26 September 2022

The information on this page refers to firmware v2.43e and higher.

Since firmware version v2.43 two- and one-axis gimbals are officially supported by the STorM32 controller, for both conventional and T-STorM32 (encodered) setups.

Since firmware version v2.63 the configuration of two- and one-axis gimbals is supported by the [GUI:Gimbal Configuration Tool].

General

Some general points:

  • The unused motor axes must be disabled, i.e. the corresponding Pitch Motor Usage, Roll Motor Usage or Yaw Motor Usage parameter in the [GUI:Setup] tab must be set to “disabled”.
  • For 2-axis gimbals a 2nd IMU is supported, and in fact has advantages.

The following articles host comments and setups of users dating from the days when the STorM32 didn't officially support 2- and 1-axis gimbals. They might be of interest nevertheless, especially the setups, so they are linked to here:

Pitch-Roll Gimbals

Please share your knowledge!

Different users might have different settings which work for them. In order to explore the various solutions, I (OlliW) suggest that each of you add your solution in a separate chapter. Your addition should start with === This is My Name === as first line. THX.

Pan-Tilt Gimbals

Please share your knowledge!

Different users might have different settings which work for them. In order to explore the various solutions, I (OlliW) suggest that each of you add your solution in a separate chapter. Your addition should start with === This is My Name === as first line. THX.

Roll-Only Gimbals

Please share your knowledge!

Different users might have different settings which work for them. In order to explore the various solutions, I (OlliW) suggest that each of you add your solution in a separate chapter. Your addition should start with === This is My Name === as first line. THX.

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