Hand Gimbal for Actioncams

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DIY Hand Gimbal is a low-cost innovation for GoPro-sized action cameras. This project utilizes two 18650 batteries and requires just two essential components: a low-cost gimbal, such as the RCMaster Mini Brushless 3D Gimbal (http://www.rcmaster.net/de-3-axis-mini-brushless-3d-gimbal-f%C3%BCr-gopro-hero-3-3-gopro-hero-4-storm32bgc-3-axis-kontrolleboard-p239807.htm?source=ProductListAds&id=18283950120&currency=eur&country=DE&gclid=CMv8vvro59ACFZQy0wod5MUBNw), and a low-cost on/off switch, such as the AC 250V 1.5A Pocket Lamp Switch (http://www.ebay.de/itm/AC-250V-1-5A-Taschenlampe-Hemmung-Druckschalter-fur-Elektronik-Taschenlampe-/351832585247?hash=item51eadb341f:g:lnAAAOSwiDFYLUtY). The videos were filmed using the out-of-the-box configuration of the gimbal controller. Now, let's move on to assembling this DIY hand gimbal. First, pull all motor cables to the holes in the front of the printed part. Next, secure the yaw-motor (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20150923/8e8293459ffe23510995932c09ca9a35.jpg) with screws to the printed part. For the end-stops of the battery-case, use some springs from an old remote control. Then, braze all wires and attach the on/off button. Finally, fix the gimbal controller to the printed part. Now comes the challenging task - configuring the gimbal for optimal performance. Although I haven't done this yet, I've found a useful resource: http://www.olliw.eu/storm32bgc-wiki/Tuning_Recipe