DSLR UAV Gimbal

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Link to video #DSLR_UAV_Gimbal A video posted by Seth Bullis (@rangler6475) on Nov 25, 2016 at 10:12pm PST Update 02/22/17 A balancing plate for DSLR cameras has finally arrived. This will allow the gimbal to be balanced with different lenses. I am planning on machining mine, but have yet to do so. I believe that the two 2 1/4 inch bolts used to hold the plate in place should be enough. However, I may change the arm to use smaller bolts due to the lack of strain and excess weight from the larger bolts. FYI this gimbal does not perform very well with video applications due to plastic flexing and creating a bouncing picture effect. Photography was its main purpose in producing orthomosaics. Also, the cover for the back fits perfectly, but since my Storm 32 had a BEC failure for power from the main board, I can't use the cover due to the USB having to be plugged into the side of the board during use. The Storm 32 should be able to be powered straight from the 6s power, but mine requires an additional 5v input. If this happens to you, just run a voltage converter from the main battery to the board. Make sure that it is truly 5 volts or else you may run into problems. This here is my 3D printed gimbal in all its glory. It has been an unbelievable pain in the ass to troubleshoot, but all in all it works now. This gimbal can support about a 800-1000g camera depending on the motors used and the voltage supplied to those motors. The gimbal is built around the GBM5208 motors and the Storm 32 which allows for 1.5amps for each motor output. If you are using a heavy camera, I'd recommend a 6s battery. All of the arms for the gimbal are attached and can be adjusted to balance by 3mm bolts. I used whatever length I had around and added nuts to the bolts to adjust their length when threaded into the motors. Assembly is pretty simple and there are plenty of zip tie areas to make cable management a breeze. This gimbal is also able to work with any of the Tarot copters that are 690mm and smaller with the plate I provided. The plate allows you to attach Tarot vibration mounts and mount the whole gimbal onto the rails of the drone. Comment if you have questions. I can also try to design a bracket for your UAV if you need one. Parts include: -A lot of 3M .5 nuts -(29)15-20mm 3M bolts -At least half a spool of ABS -(3)GBM5208 200t motors -(1)Storm 32 gimbal controller Links -http://www.ebay.com/itm/iPower-Brushless-Gimbal-Motor-GBM5208-200T-sealed-case-For-Camera-1-8KG-Canon-/252496036120?hash=item3ac9efc118:g:3kgAAOSwIgNXq9zH -http://www.ebay.com/itm/282009968225?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Print Settings Printer: Wanhao Duplicator i3 Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes Resolution:.15-.18mm Infill: 60-80% Notes: Make a thick wall 1.2mm or more to have a rigid frame that doesn't flex.