Gimbal for Xiaomi Yi / GoPro / SJCAM (2axis, forward facing)

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I designed this gimbal specifically for my modified ZMR250 quad (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1246396) but it can be used for virtually any situation when you want to mount the gimbal facing forward. Camera plate will tightly fit Xiaomi YI camera (no additional fixing required) but will work well also with GoPro or SJCAM cameras (use e.g. velcro strap to fix it). I iterated over a few versions of arms and camera plates to get very good CoG balance with Xiaomi Yi. This is a lowcost (about 35 USD) but suprisingly good solution. Here is some sample footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roRp9UtGVRY (not all stabilized shots in this video are taken by this copter but a significant part) There are two mounting options: fixed holder (holder.stl file) vibration dampened holder (dampened_holder.stl and dampened_holder_arm.stl files) Parts required: 2x gimbal motor (10 USD - http://www.banggood.com/Gimbal-Brushless-Motor-2208-Suitable-for-Gopro-Gimbal-p-959144.html) gimbal controller (15 USD - BGC 3.1, http://www.banggood.com/BGC-3_1-2-Axis-Brushless-Gimbal-MOS-Controller-with-Mini-GY6050-Sensor-p-957358.html) some servo wires 300g vibration dampeners (optional - http://www.ebay.com/itm/4Pcs-300g-FPV-Gimbal-Vibration-Damping-Balls-for-Gimbals-Gopro-DJI-Quadcopter-/191605248156?hash=item2c9c90109c:g:0NMAAOSwjVVVgnqN) Build instructions: print holder, arm, camera plate and screw everything together :) Enjoy and let me know about your builds :) Print Settings Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Doesn't Matter Infill: 50 % Notes: Use ABS for printing