MotorPixie Mini - Gimbal for the RCExplorer Tricopter V3

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This miniature gimbal attaches securely to a customized camera plate designed specifically for the RCExplorer Tricopter V3. For easy access to this frame or directions on how to build it, visit http://www.RCExplorer.se. The design elements used here for the camera plate and wire plates originate from David Windeståls outstanding creations; explore all his innovative products at RCExplorer.se. Once built, the gimbal weighs about 130g. Adding the GoPro Hero 3 results in a total weight of 200g. To maintain balance with such a heavy load, relocate the battery to the tricopter's rear section. View some initial test footage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfNrB5eJCtg. Quick Assembly: Get immediate assistance and complete this build within minutes by watching our step-by-step assembly guide on Quick assembly video available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lag_PZlVZE Complete this Build: You'll require the following essential items to get started: * The pre-bent vibration dampening wire sold at RCExplorer.se (http://rcexplorer.se/product/pre-bent-vibration-dampening-wire/) * Two Turnigy 2804-210Kv brushless gimbal motors found here http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=53932 * A high-performance mini-gimbal controller, such as the Mini Alexmos two-axis Brushless Gimbal Controller BGC V2.2 with a DRV8313 motor driver; we highly recommend it * Eight 1.5mm piano wire dampeners sold by RCExplorer.se (http://rcexplorer.se/product/pre-bent-vibration-dampening-wire/) * Eight M2 x 6 hex screws * Eight M2 washers * Four M3 x 6 hex screws * Four M3 x 10 hex screws * Six M3 x 16 hex screws * Six M3 nuts * A bottle of thick CA glue; don't forget it! FPV Components: To start flying, add FPV functionality using the high-speed HD FPV Kit (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=55297). The build requires printed components with a camera tray template attached to your file; cut out the wooden piece from 3mm plywood, G10 fibre glass or carbon fiber using this template. The wire plates lie underneath the camera plate securing the piano wires in place; utilize pilot holes to correctly line up wire plates and camera plates