GoPro Hero2 Gimbal fits standard GoPro Mounts

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Wanted a self-contained gimbal for my GoPro Hero 2 and I searched far and wide but found plenty of options lacking in one essential feature or another. Took what made sense from each design and combined them into something tailored perfectly to my needs. This sleek camera case houses the electronics needed for a smooth, stabilized video feed, leaving just the power cable exposed as it exits the assembly. Inspired by designs such as those found on Thingiverse: basic housing 479222, this assembly combines multiple features for an optimal setup. I employed this controller BGC-3_1-2-Axis-Brushless-Gimbal-MOS-Controller-with-Mini-GY6050-Sensor and paired it with Quanum 2208 Precision Brushless Gimbal Motors to give my camera a steady, consistent ride. Note the yellow handle you see in the image? It's actually just something I threw together from odds and ends in my bag for temporarily securing the GoPro during underwater excursions. On the to-do list: fashioning a genuine pistol grip for added comfort during prolonged shooting sessions. One feature worth mentioning is that I decided to add an adapter for holding onto my phone, thus granting myself convenient camera control while filming. Additional improvements include reinforcing the phone holder, integrating a sensor cover and designing a snug compartment to cradle my Rhino 610 Lipo battery pack within easy reach. The Gimbal operates effectively thanks in large part to the following settings for PID (proportional-integral-derivative) stabilization: This particular controller necessitates a supply of at least 12 volts; otherwise, gimbal behavior may become erratic.