3 axis gimbal controller options

[james111]

As title im looking for a 3 axis gimbal controller to have a play with anyone have one lying around they want to part with or know of a good one to buy looking to spend £60 most

[Fletch]

i';m looking at the storm one ....

http://www.olliw.eu/storm32bgc-wiki

Should be in your £60 with bluetooth module and second MPU!

[Crob203]

Alexmos seems to be the standard for hobby-ists - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Axis-AlexMos-BGC-V2-4-Brushless-Gimbal-Controller-3rd-Axis-Extension-IMU-/121537471326?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item1c4c32a35e

[james111]

Storm sound';s good but alexmos abit cheaper and more info about has anyone bought in the uk and have it working

[james111]

Can someone link me to a actual genuine alexmos 3 axis board

[asomaro]

Can someone link me to a actual genuine alexmos 3 axis board

We (Desire RC) manufacture alexmos boards under license here in the UK. They have on board bluetooth connectivity. The direct link to the shop is here: http://www.desirerc.co.uk/index.php?option=com_jcommerce&pgn=product_info&products_id=114

They are on offer at the moment for just £121.49 inc vat

Cheers,

[james111]

So I settled with a 3 Axis AlexMos----BGC V2.4 Brushless Gimbal Controller ,3rd Axis Extension, IMU off eBay. let';s hope I can get it going. here';s a few pics it';s my 2 axis gimbal i just bodged to take a third axis until I find a proper 3axis gimbal design





Wish me luck any advice will be greatful

[AlanN]

For setup I found the the bluetooth module really useful , my attempts at getting the serial/usb driver loaded and working on Win 7 a royal pain, but the bluetooth just worked.

Then lock yourself away and prepare for hours of trial and error, I watched countless youtube videos but its a black art.

Good luck

[Peaky]

Please delete

[james111]

The heat sink is only covered a tiny bit looks deceiving on the photo so should be fine. I';ve made some progress tonight got the right gui downloaded all hooked up and moving in the right directions so going well. Here';s the link to the motors
http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__43037__2206_140Kv_Brushless_Gimbal_Motor_Ideal_for_GoPro_style_Cameras_.html

For setup I found the the bluetooth module really useful , my attempts at getting the serial/usb driver loaded and working on Win 7 a royal pain, but the bluetooth just worked.

Then lock yourself away and prepare for hours of trial and error, I watched countless youtube videos but its a black art.

Good luck

do you have a link to the right Bluetooth module and maybe a video that was going to be my next question

[AlanN]

This looks like what I have
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluetooth-Module-for-AlexMos-8bit-and-32bit-Brushless-Gimbal-Controller-BaseCam-/331276202872?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d2199b378

No specific video, they all blended together after a few hours

[james111]

Quick update I have my frame built and gimbal mounted.
Knew there was a reason I kept those old hammer mini quad arms after the main frame suffered significant structural damage




Now it';s only a small update but everything is packed up in the toolbox in the back of the van ready to thrown together while I';m away at work this week

[james111]

Quick vid of my first tuning it';s getting there
http://youtu.be/guwoBnQHhUA