360° FPV Gimbal - Slip Ring

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<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/570xzmGF8y0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> ## Premise: ## This is a small continuous rotation FPV gimbal, that uses a slip ring to transfer power and data to the top half. Comes with a dome rain cover, and optional funky spotlight for spotting targe- ... err... things! ## Hardware: ## The parts list is as follows: * M2 x 10mm Screws - 11pcs * M2 x 4mm Screws (it's possible to cut the 10mm ones down) - 4pcs * M2 Washer - 2pcs (only required for top cover) * SRC-22 22mm flanged Slip Ring (4 or 6 channel) * 9g Micro Servo - 2pcs (One must be a continuous rotation servo, there are lots of tutorials online on how to convert them) * Eachine TX03 - recommended but feel free to substitute with any FPV camera (see below) * OD20mm clear plastic circle (for required for spotlight glass) * 3mm Warm White LED (for spotlight only) * Thin zip ties ## Tips: ## * The TX03 camera can be used with the 4 wire slip ring if you give it power and ground from the 3 servo wires, but if you use another camera with a separate Tx unit, you may want to use the 6 wire slip ring and feed the video (and possibly audio) back down through the slip ring to save space. * The mount plate is perforated so that you can use zip ties through the holes to mount the camera. * The hole on the side of the mount plate support pillar is for attaching a zip tie for cable management. * It's a good idea to tap all the screw holes prior to assembly, or carefully form the threads with a heated screw. * Trim the servo arms on the continuous rotation servo to stop them interfering with the large gear. ## Links: ## * Slip Ring: https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005001605018151.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2nld&spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.21ef79d267GeUe