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OlliW: /* Basic Controller Configuration */

2016-07-30T19:18:05Z

Basic Controller Configuration

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	You should be prepared to know the number of poles of your motors, as well as be ready to connect a battery on demand (if you haven't already plugged in a battery).		You should be prepared to know the number of poles of your motors, as well as be ready to connect a battery on demand (if you haven't already plugged in a battery).

	{{WARNING\|In the following the gimbal '''MUST''' be at rest and '''NOT''' be moved at all times (unless you're specifically asked to do differently).}} Ergo, don't hold the gimbal in your hands.		{{WARNING\|In the following the gimbal '''MUST''' be at rest and '''NOT''' be moved at all times (unless you're specifically asked to do differently).}} Ergo, don't hold the gimbal in your hands. {{WARNING\|Also, a camera '''MUST''' be installed in the gimbal.}} Without camera gimbals don't work properly.

	# Change to the {{GUI\|Gimbal Configuration}} tab. There you find the parameter fields for the IMU orientations, motor poles, motor directions and motor startup positions. To set them, run the {{GUI\|Configure Gimbal Tool}}. [[File:Storm32-wiki-c-1-01.jpg\|none\|360px]]		# Change to the {{GUI\|Gimbal Configuration}} tab. There you find the parameter fields for the IMU orientations, motor poles, motor directions and motor startup positions. To set them, run the {{GUI\|Configure Gimbal Tool}}. [[File:Storm32-wiki-c-1-01.jpg\|none\|360px]]

OlliW: /* Basic Controller Configuration */

2016-03-03T17:25:16Z

Basic Controller Configuration

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	You should be prepared to know the number of poles of your motors, as well as be ready to connect a battery on demand (if you haven't already plugged in a battery).		You should be prepared to know the number of poles of your motors, as well as be ready to connect a battery on demand (if you haven't already plugged in a battery).

	{{WARNING\|In the following the gimbal ~~must~~ be at rest and ~~not~~ be moved at all times (unless you're specifically asked to do differently).}}		{{WARNING\|In the following the gimbal '''MUST''' be at rest and '''NOT''' be moved at all times (unless you're specifically asked to do differently).}} Ergo, don't hold the gimbal in your hands.

	# Change to the {{GUI\|Gimbal Configuration}} tab. There you find the parameter fields for the IMU orientations, motor poles, motor directions and motor startup positions. To set them, run the {{GUI\|Configure Gimbal Tool}}. [[File:Storm32-wiki-c-1-01.jpg\|none\|360px]]		# Change to the {{GUI\|Gimbal Configuration}} tab. There you find the parameter fields for the IMU orientations, motor poles, motor directions and motor startup positions. To set them, run the {{GUI\|Configure Gimbal Tool}}. [[File:Storm32-wiki-c-1-01.jpg\|none\|360px]]

OlliW: /* Ordering Information */

2015-11-28T10:52:24Z

Ordering Information

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	Together with the board, buy also an IMU module and a matching cable from the same vendor. There are tons of different IMU modules available, and different connectors are in use. The plug on the STorM32 board is a so-called [http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction Picoblade] connector (often, but incorrectly, called JST 1.25 connector).		Together with the board, buy also an IMU module and a matching cable from the same vendor. There are tons of different IMU modules available, and different connectors are in use. The plug on the STorM32 board is a so-called [http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction Picoblade] connector (often, but incorrectly, called JST 1.25 connector).

	Finally, a USB-to-serial adapter with a matching cable is required for flashing the latest firmware. It can be any USB-to-serial adapter with FTDI or CP2102 chips (also known as USB-TTL adapters), but NOT a PL2303-based adapter. If you do not have one already, buy one together with the other parts. Note: If you're planing to use STorM32 NT modules, then get a USB adapter with FTDI chip (see [[Updating the Firmware of NT Modules\|here]]).		Finally, a USB-to-serial adapter with a matching cable is required for flashing the latest firmware. It can be any USB-to-serial adapter with FTDI or CP2102 or CH340 chips (also known as USB-TTL adapters), but NOT a PL2303-based adapter (for details please see
			[[STorM32_FAQ#Which USB-TTL should I use.3F\|FAQ: Which USB-TTL should I use?]]). If you do not have one already, buy one together with the other parts. Note: If you're planing to use STorM32 NT modules, then get a USB adapter with FTDI chip (see [[Updating the Firmware of NT Modules\|here]]).

	Things to watch out when comparing prices		Things to watch out when comparing prices
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	* [[STorM32_FAQ#What_are_the_differences_between_the_boards.3F\|FAQ: What are the differences between the boards?]]		* [[STorM32_FAQ#What_are_the_differences_between_the_boards.3F\|FAQ: What are the differences between the boards?]]
	* [[STorM32_FAQ#Will_my_motors_work_with_my_STorM32_board.3F\|FAQ: Will my motors work with my STorM32 board?]]		* [[STorM32_FAQ#Will_my_motors_work_with_my_STorM32_board.3F\|FAQ: Will my motors work with my STorM32 board?]]
			* [[STorM32_FAQ#Which USB-TTL should I use.3F\|FAQ: Which USB-TTL should I use?]]

	== Dos and Don'ts ==		== Dos and Don'ts ==

OlliW: /* Ordering Information */

2015-10-10T07:13:54Z

Ordering Information

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	Together with the board, buy also an IMU module and a matching cable from the same vendor. There are tons of different IMU modules available, and different connectors are in use. The plug on the STorM32 board is a so-called [http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction Picoblade] connector (often, but incorrectly, called JST 1.25 connector).		Together with the board, buy also an IMU module and a matching cable from the same vendor. There are tons of different IMU modules available, and different connectors are in use. The plug on the STorM32 board is a so-called [http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction Picoblade] connector (often, but incorrectly, called JST 1.25 connector).

	Finally, a USB-to-serial adapter with a matching cable is required for flashing the latest firmware. It can be any FTDI or CP2102 ~~adapter~~ (also known as USB-TTL adapters), but NOT a PL2303-based adapter. If you do not have one already, buy one together with the other parts.		Finally, a USB-to-serial adapter with a matching cable is required for flashing the latest firmware. It can be any USB-to-serial adapter with FTDI or CP2102 chips (also known as USB-TTL adapters), but NOT a PL2303-based adapter. If you do not have one already, buy one together with the other parts. Note: If you're planing to use STorM32 NT modules, then get a USB adapter with FTDI chip (see [[Updating the Firmware of NT Modules\|here]]).

	Things to watch out when comparing prices		Things to watch out when comparing prices

OlliW: /* Hardware Setup */

2015-09-14T14:39:27Z

Hardware Setup

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	The camera IMU needs to be mounted such that it measures all camera movements. Its actual position does not matter, behind the camera, on the pitch arm, below the camera,... anything will work. The only thing to watch out for is that its axes are aligned with the camera axes. Each axis has to be either horizontal or vertical. Just imagine that the sensor would measure that the horizon is level but because of a misalignment the camera does hang slightly to one side and hence the horizon in the video is not level.		The camera IMU needs to be mounted such that it measures all camera movements. Its actual position does not matter, behind the camera, on the pitch arm, below the camera,... anything will work. The only thing to watch out for is that its axes are aligned with the camera axes. Each axis has to be either horizontal or vertical. Just imagine that the sensor would measure that the horizon is level but because of a misalignment the camera does hang slightly to one side and hence the horizon in the video is not level.

	A typical beginners mistake is to route the IMU cables in close proximity to the motor cables. This may however lead to I2C errors, and subsequent artifacts such as a "freezing" of the gimbal. If in doubt, please check the web, it is full of discussions on this topic, and/or consult the [[I2C Error Compendium]].		A typical beginners mistake is to route the IMU cables in close proximity to the motor cables. This may however lead to I2C errors, and subsequent artifacts such as a "freezing" of the gimbal. If in doubt, please check the web, it is full of discussions on this topic, and/or consult the [[I2C Error Compendium]]. BTW, the STorM32 NT concept offers an ultimate solution to this issue by abandoning the I2C bus altogether (for more info see [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2434504 STorM32-NT BGC]).
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	Another important note. Some people are reporting that the gimbal freeze in one position some time after power on. This most likely is due to signal interference on from the motor cables. In order to avoid this problem, make sure the IMU cable is not routed the same way as the cable to the motor(s). It is of course very tempting to place the IMU close to the pitch motor and then pull the IMU cable together with the pitch motor cable in order to have as clean cabling as possible. This "may" work, but if the gimbal freezes in one position after some time, the interference from the motor cable to the I2C cable (IMU cable) is most likely the cause of the problem. To test this, just route the IMU cable as far away from the motor cable as possible. If this does not help, try moving also the IMU as far away from the motors and motor cables as possible too.		Another important note. Some people are reporting that the gimbal freeze in one position some time after power on. This most likely is due to signal interference on from the motor cables. In order to avoid this problem, make sure the IMU cable is not routed the same way as the cable to the motor(s). It is of course very tempting to place the IMU close to the pitch motor and then pull the IMU cable together with the pitch motor cable in order to have as clean cabling as possible. This "may" work, but if the gimbal freezes in one position after some time, the interference from the motor cable to the I2C cable (IMU cable) is most likely the cause of the problem. To test this, just route the IMU cable as far away from the motor cable as possible. If this does not help, try moving also the IMU as far away from the motors and motor cables as possible too.

OlliW: /* Ordering Information */

2015-08-23T14:22:01Z

Ordering Information

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	Together with the board, buy also an IMU module and a matching cable from the same vendor. There are tons of different IMU modules available, and different connectors are in use. The plug on the STorM32 board is a so-called [http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction Picoblade] connector (often, but incorrectly, called JST 1.25 connector).		Together with the board, buy also an IMU module and a matching cable from the same vendor. There are tons of different IMU modules available, and different connectors are in use. The plug on the STorM32 board is a so-called [http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction Picoblade] connector (often, but incorrectly, called JST 1.25 connector).

	Finally, a USB-to-serial adapter with a matching cable is required for flashing the latest firmware. It can be any FTDI or CP2102 adapter (also known as USB-TTL adapters), but NOT a PL2303-based adapter. ~~Again, if~~ you do not have one already, ~~it is recommended to~~ buy one together with the other parts.		Finally, a USB-to-serial adapter with a matching cable is required for flashing the latest firmware. It can be any FTDI or CP2102 adapter (also known as USB-TTL adapters), but NOT a PL2303-based adapter. If you do not have one already, buy one together with the other parts.

	Things to watch out when comparing prices		Things to watch out when comparing prices

OlliW: /* Ordering Information */

2015-08-23T14:20:50Z

Ordering Information

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	* USB-to-serial adapter		* USB-to-serial adapter

	The STorM32-BGC board can be obtained from various shops. There are several hardware revisions around, but, frankly, they do not differ much~~. There is, e.g., nothing wrong with buying a v1.1 board, just keep in mind that some pins are placed differently here~~. A v1.3 board is used exemplary below.		The STorM32-BGC board can be obtained from various shops. There are several hardware revisions around, but, frankly, they do not differ much. A v1.3 board is used exemplary below.

	Together with the board, buy also an IMU module and a matching cable from the same vendor. There are tons of different IMU modules available, and different connectors are in use. The plug on the STorM32 board is a so-called [http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction Picoblade] connector (often, but incorrectly, called JST 1.25 connector).		Together with the board, buy also an IMU module and a matching cable from the same vendor. There are tons of different IMU modules available, and different connectors are in use. The plug on the STorM32 board is a so-called [http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction Picoblade] connector (often, but incorrectly, called JST 1.25 connector).

OlliW at 14:19, 23 August 2015

2015-08-23T14:19:20Z

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	{{WARNING\|Read and comprehend the [[Dos and Don'ts]].}}		{{WARNING\|Read and comprehend the [[Dos and Don'ts]].}}

			== Supported Gimbals ==

			The STorM32 controller supports several setups, see [[Quick_Start_Guide#Supported_Gimbals\|Supported Gimbals]].

	== Flashing Firmware ==		== Flashing Firmware ==

OlliW: /* Flashing Firmware */

2015-08-23T09:46:47Z

Flashing Firmware

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	* The black DOS box doesn't show up, e.g. because the firmware .zip file was not extracted.		* The black DOS box doesn't show up, e.g. because the firmware .zip file was not extracted.
	* The above steps run though and the black DOS box shows the first two [OK] messages, but the downloading and verifying message lines are not be present and a firmware is not flashed. Some few boards are shipped with enabled read&write protection of the flash, which causes the issue. Go to [[How to flash firmware#Removing Read&Write Protections\|Removing Read&Write Protections]].		* The above steps run though and the black DOS box shows the first two [OK] messages, but the downloading and verifying message lines are not be present and a firmware is not flashed. Some few boards are shipped with enabled read&write protection of the flash, which causes the issue. Go to [[How to flash firmware#Removing Read&Write Protections\|Removing Read&Write Protections]].
	* In case of troubles with the USB driver, ~~it can be found here: [http://www.st.com/web/en/catalog/tools/PF257938 STM download page], or see~~ the [[STorM32_FAQ#Which_drivers_are_needed_for_the_USB.3F\|FAQ: Which drivers are needed for the USB?]].		* In case of troubles with the USB driver, consult the [[STorM32_FAQ#Which_drivers_are_needed_for_the_USB.3F\|FAQ: Which drivers are needed for the USB?]].

	'''Related wiki articles:'''		'''Related wiki articles:'''

OlliW: /* Flashing Firmware */

2015-08-19T13:05:11Z

Flashing Firmware

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	* Wrong serial port is selected in the tool.		* Wrong serial port is selected in the tool.
	* The black DOS box doesn't show up, e.g. because the firmware .zip file was not extracted.		* The black DOS box doesn't show up, e.g. because the firmware .zip file was not extracted.
			* The above steps run though and the black DOS box shows the first two [OK] messages, but the downloading and verifying message lines are not be present and a firmware is not flashed. Some few boards are shipped with enabled read&write protection of the flash, which causes the issue. Go to [[How to flash firmware#Removing Read&Write Protections\|Removing Read&Write Protections]].
	* In case of troubles with the USB driver, it can be found here: [http://www.st.com/web/en/catalog/tools/PF257938 STM download page], or see the [[STorM32_FAQ#Which_drivers_are_needed_for_the_USB.3F\|FAQ: Which drivers are needed for the USB?]].		* In case of troubles with the USB driver, it can be found here: [http://www.st.com/web/en/catalog/tools/PF257938 STM download page], or see the [[STorM32_FAQ#Which_drivers_are_needed_for_the_USB.3F\|FAQ: Which drivers are needed for the USB?]].
	* Some few boards are shipped with a read&write protection of the flash enabled. The above steps will run though as in the above, but a firmware is not flashed; in the black DOS box the downloading and verifying message lines will not be present. Go to [[How to flash firmware#Removing Read&Write Protections\|Removing Read&Write Protections]].

	'''Related wiki articles:'''		'''Related wiki articles:'''