X520 Mobius Gimbal v2

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Update 22.02.2015: Test flight video uploaded to YouTube at http://youtu.be/4lyIlt7PwZo. A bit of shakiness shows in the video, but I believe it's due to an improperly adjusted gimbal rather than actual vibrations from the flight. The original design placed forward-facing anti-vibration balls on the gimbal mount. This design was prone to bouncing during strong winds, so this new version attempts to improve stability by mounting the balls with pressure applied from above. Note that I've yet to test the gimbal in flight. Photographs showcase the first prototype, which has been tweaked slightly for better motor mount efficiency and motor orientation, but the model still requires a revised print. All other components are identical to my previous design. Simply reprinting this component won't be necessary; only changes made to the plate require an updated print. The gimbal mount features sealed rubber ball holes on purpose, intended for drilling out after printing with smaller openings placed over larger ones, making cutouts one layer thick for easier access. Cut or drill through the area and file edges to desired smoothness. Based loosely on thing:688504 from Thingiverse.com. Print this design using ABS, 40% infill, sliced using Slic3r 1.2.5 software, then print without supports. This mount only requires two M3x10 screws with washers to assemble and attach to a gimbal. This Gimbal Mount file seals rubber ball holes by default to allow printing a smaller opening atop a larger one. The enclosed section remains just one layer thick, ready for simple cuts/drills to make it accessible with edges easily filed or sanded down.