How to use 2 axis gimbals - Revision history

OlliW at 19:19, 5 September 2019

2019-09-05T19:19:32Z

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

	~~Some general points:~~		Please go to [[How to use 2 axis and 1 axis gimbals]].

	* The unused motor axis ~~must 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.

	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.		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.

OlliW at 10:41, 20 August 2019

2019-08-20T10:41:11Z

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	* A 2nd IMU is not used. It can be disabled ({{PARAMNAME\|Imu2 Configuration}} = {{PARAMVALUE\|off}}), or not, doesn't matter.		* A 2nd IMU is not used. It can be disabled ({{PARAMNAME\|Imu2 Configuration}} = {{PARAMVALUE\|off}}), or not, doesn't matter.

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

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OlliW at 10:39, 20 August 2019

2019-08-20T10:39:36Z

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	~~Two~~-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 two-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 axis must be disabled, i.e. the respective parameter {{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~~ might ~~have to~~ be ~~considered however, see below~~.		The following comments by users refer to the days when the STorM32 didn't suport 1/2-axis gimbals officially. They might be of interest nevertheless.

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Henrik04: /* Henri K. */

2019-03-03T15:17:56Z

Henri K.

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	2 axis roll/pitch home made plywood gimbal for RCexplorer.se V3 Tricopter and GoPro Hero4 Black. [http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6595282705.html Storm32 BGC 32Bit 3-Axis Brushless Gimbal Controller V1.31 DRV8313 Motor Driver from AliExpress/GoodLuckBuy] flashed with V.0.70 from the shop and [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=53931&aff=1520201 Turnigy 2206-140Kv Brushless Gimbal Motor (11.25 Ohm)] . Disabled yaw motor before entering Gimbal Configuration Tool (GCT), skipped yaw motor orientation in GCT. After running setup in GCT, yaw motor was enabled again, so I had to disable it again before I did a new Write+Store. Total weight of gimbal without camera 140g.		2 axis roll/pitch home made plywood gimbal for RCexplorer.se V3 Tricopter and GoPro Hero4 Black. [http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6595282705.html Storm32 BGC 32Bit 3-Axis Brushless Gimbal Controller V1.31 DRV8313 Motor Driver from AliExpress/GoodLuckBuy] flashed with V.0.70 from the shop and [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=53931&aff=1520201 Turnigy 2206-140Kv Brushless Gimbal Motor (11.25 Ohm)] . Disabled yaw motor before entering Gimbal Configuration Tool (GCT), skipped yaw motor orientation in GCT. After running setup in GCT, yaw motor was enabled again, so I had to disable it again before I did a new Write+Store. Total weight of gimbal without camera 140g.

	~~=== Henri K. ===~~

	~~Gimbal/ camera weight: 42.32875oz or 1200g 2 axis roll/pitch home made carbon fibre gimbal.~~
	~~4mm CF main plate and 2.5 mm side plates for supporting the black magic micro cinema camera.~~
	~~Turnigy 5208 mo tor and Storm32 1.31? flashed with firmware 0.96. I2C IMU.~~
	~~Disabled yaw motor before entering Gimbal Configuration Tool.~~
	~~Succeeded only once to get to the "Normal" state of the Configuration Tool!~~

	~~PID adding even a small amount of I makes the rig vibrate!~~

	~~Very hard... Still fighting with it!!~~

	== Pan-Tilt Gimbals ==		== Pan-Tilt Gimbals ==

Henrik04: /* Pitch-Roll Gimbals */

2019-03-01T01:44:19Z

Pitch-Roll Gimbals

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	2 axis roll/pitch home made plywood gimbal for RCexplorer.se V3 Tricopter and GoPro Hero4 Black. [http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6595282705.html Storm32 BGC 32Bit 3-Axis Brushless Gimbal Controller V1.31 DRV8313 Motor Driver from AliExpress/GoodLuckBuy] flashed with V.0.70 from the shop and [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=53931&aff=1520201 Turnigy 2206-140Kv Brushless Gimbal Motor (11.25 Ohm)] . Disabled yaw motor before entering Gimbal Configuration Tool (GCT), skipped yaw motor orientation in GCT. After running setup in GCT, yaw motor was enabled again, so I had to disable it again before I did a new Write+Store. Total weight of gimbal without camera 140g.		2 axis roll/pitch home made plywood gimbal for RCexplorer.se V3 Tricopter and GoPro Hero4 Black. [http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6595282705.html Storm32 BGC 32Bit 3-Axis Brushless Gimbal Controller V1.31 DRV8313 Motor Driver from AliExpress/GoodLuckBuy] flashed with V.0.70 from the shop and [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=53931&aff=1520201 Turnigy 2206-140Kv Brushless Gimbal Motor (11.25 Ohm)] . Disabled yaw motor before entering Gimbal Configuration Tool (GCT), skipped yaw motor orientation in GCT. After running setup in GCT, yaw motor was enabled again, so I had to disable it again before I did a new Write+Store. Total weight of gimbal without camera 140g.

			=== Henri K. ===

			Gimbal/ camera weight: 42.32875oz or 1200g 2 axis roll/pitch home made carbon fibre gimbal.
			4mm CF main plate and 2.5 mm side plates for supporting the black magic micro cinema camera.
			Turnigy 5208 mo tor and Storm32 1.31? flashed with firmware 0.96. I2C IMU.
			Disabled yaw motor before entering Gimbal Configuration Tool.
			Succeeded only once to get to the "Normal" state of the Configuration Tool!

			PID adding even a small amount of I makes the rig vibrate!

			Very hard... Still fighting with it!!

	== Pan-Tilt Gimbals ==		== Pan-Tilt Gimbals ==

OlliW at 10:40, 10 September 2018

2018-09-10T10:40:11Z

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	Two 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.		Two-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.

	Some general points:		Some general points:

VONKROSS: /* vonkross */

2016-08-13T21:34:47Z

vonkross

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	* http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35145313&postcount=8440 and ff		* http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35145313&postcount=8440 and ff

	What I did to go through the Configure Gimbal Tool procedure was temporarily mount a roll motor over the pitch frame with the IMU1 on it.		What I did to go through the Configure Gimbal Tool procedure was temporarily mount a roll motor over the pan/pitch frame with the IMU1 on it.
	After completing the procedure disassemble/disconnect the roll motor (with power off) and replace the IMU1 sensor on the pitch frame in the same orientation.		After completing the procedure disassemble/disconnect the roll motor (with power off) and replace the IMU1 sensor on the pitch frame in the same orientation.
	Then disable roll motor and adjust PID and any parameters involved.		Then disable roll motor and adjust PID and any parameters involved.

VONKROSS: /* vonkross */

2016-08-13T21:32:59Z

vonkross

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	* http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35132509&postcount=8413 and ff		* http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35132509&postcount=8413 and ff
	* http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35145313&postcount=8440 and ff		* http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35145313&postcount=8440 and ff

			What I did to go through the Configure Gimbal Tool procedure was temporarily mount a roll motor over the pitch frame with the IMU1 on it.
			After completing the procedure disassemble/disconnect the roll motor (with power off) and replace the IMU1 sensor on the pitch frame in the same orientation.
			Then disable roll motor and adjust PID and any parameters involved.

OlliW at 07:28, 5 July 2016

2016-07-05T07:28:14Z

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	Two 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.		Two 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.

			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 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}}.

			In addition to these, further points might have to be considered however, see below.

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OlliW at 07:18, 5 July 2016

2016-07-05T07:18:49Z

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	Two 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.		Two 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.

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	== Pitch-Roll Gimbals ==		== Pitch-Roll Gimbals ==

	~~please~~ share your knowledge!		Please share your knowledge!

	different people 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; our addition should start with === This is My Name === as first line. THX.

			Different people 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.

	=== Jakob Schmidt/Implicit ===		=== Jakob Schmidt/Implicit ===
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	The only difference is that I disable the yaw motor and also uncheck the yaw motor option in the gimbal configuration tool.		The only difference is that I disable the yaw motor and also uncheck the yaw motor option in the gimbal configuration tool.
	Specs/pics/settings to come.		Specs/pics/settings to come.


	=== Jon Buckles ===		=== Jon Buckles ===
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	2 axis roll/pitch home made plywood gimbal for RCexplorer.se V3 Tricopter and GoPro Hero4 Black. [http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6595282705.html Storm32 BGC 32Bit 3-Axis Brushless Gimbal Controller V1.31 DRV8313 Motor Driver from AliExpress/GoodLuckBuy] flashed with V.0.70 from the shop and [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=53931&aff=1520201 Turnigy 2206-140Kv Brushless Gimbal Motor (11.25 Ohm)] . Disabled yaw motor before entering Gimbal Configuration Tool (GCT), skipped yaw motor orientation in GCT. After running setup in GCT, yaw motor was enabled again, so I had to disable it again before I did a new Write+Store. Total weight of gimbal without camera 140g.		2 axis roll/pitch home made plywood gimbal for RCexplorer.se V3 Tricopter and GoPro Hero4 Black. [http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6595282705.html Storm32 BGC 32Bit 3-Axis Brushless Gimbal Controller V1.31 DRV8313 Motor Driver from AliExpress/GoodLuckBuy] flashed with V.0.70 from the shop and [http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=53931&aff=1520201 Turnigy 2206-140Kv Brushless Gimbal Motor (11.25 Ohm)] . Disabled yaw motor before entering Gimbal Configuration Tool (GCT), skipped yaw motor orientation in GCT. After running setup in GCT, yaw motor was enabled again, so I had to disable it again before I did a new Write+Store. Total weight of gimbal without camera 140g.

			== Pan-Tilt Gimbals ==

			=== vonkross ===

	== ~~Pan-Tilt Gimbals~~ ==		Rcgroups user vonkross applied the STorM32 controller for a pan&tilt camera application. Inspect these posts (please scan also for follow-up posts):
			* http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35138944&postcount=8426 and ff
			* http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35132509&postcount=8413 and ff
			* http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35145313&postcount=8440 and ff