GoPro Brushless Gimbal for Drones

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I redesigned the offset part so that the camera tilts over its center of mass rather than its lens. The offset part can now be printed without support, and I shortened the roll axis arm by 4mm. I'm always pushing to get aerial video as smooth as possible, and this gimbal is designed to do just that. It's still in development, but my aim is to 3D print a lightweight yet sturdy gimbal that produces professional-grade video without any jello or other nasty effects. I designed this gimbal to work with my Tarot ZYZ22 gimbal controller and Quanum 2208 motors. The ZYZ22 controller mount is included in the thing files, and the gimbal should work with other controllers as well. I haven't yet designed a 3D printable vibration isolator, so I'm using one from Hobbyking. Features: Tilt motor arm is adjustable for getting good balance The GoPro lens is centered as close to the roll axis as possible, which removes annoying wobbling from video Easy to print, robust shapes and no long bridges The GoPro can be secured with a Velcro fastener A GoPro filter can be attached All holes are for M3 nuts and bolts, except two smaller M2 holes for the ZYZ22 controller board. I recommend placing some thin foam under the camera to make the GoPro holder nice and tight. Please print and test the gimbal, and feel free to comment and suggest your ideas! PID-tuning can be a real pain in the butt, but it's an absolute key to getting perfect video quality. A lot of the jitters and flaws come from bad PID-tuning, not just poor vibration isolation or unbalanced propellers. First test (tested with poor pid tuning...) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcXbtAqZd9U&feature=youtu.be. More videos will be coming! Print Settings: Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Prusa P3Steel Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 60% Notes: E3D v6 extruder, 0.4 mm, 1.75 mm PLA plastic