STorM32 BGC

[mackar]

Anyone here that uses the STorM32 BGC? I';m tired of struggling with Alexmos configuration and decided to test a new controller, Received mine STorM32 a couple of days ago. The controller is made by a german guy on his spare time as a hobby project. I';ve only done some initial configuration but I';m already impressed with how the configuration software works compared with Alexmos.

[mackar]

Got a description fromthe  STorM32 developer today, I missed some steps in my calibration so I';ll do another video later today or tomorrow that shows the exact method.

[shazzy]

Ordered my board a few weeks ago and should be getting it soon to use on a DYS 3 axis gimbal!  ::)

[jimmybonsaville]

Ordered my board a few weeks ago and should be getting it soon to use on a DYS 3 axis gimbal!  ::)

Please do keep us upto date!! I have the same gimbal and loosing my patience with the Alexmos board ha

[mackar]

Please do keep us upto date!! I have the same gimbal and loosing my patience with the Alexmos board ha

My DYS with Alexmos was working quite ok before I sold my Quad with it but it took a lot of testing.

Observatoriet Saltsjöbaden - DJI F450 with DYS 3-axis SMART gimbal

Bought a RCTimer gimbal with Alexmos 32 since it supported Autotune but the autotune didn';t work that good so I will start testing with the STorM32 soon, waiting for some cables and a secondary IMU sonce on of the IMUs I had was broken.

[shazzy]

Cant seem to get it working on my dys 3 axis. Motors dont respond to changes.
Cant figure out if its my board or my gimbal motors (they have been knocked about pretty badly)

[mackar]

Here is the new calibration video

STorM32 BGC 6-point IMU Calibration

[mackar]

I have now mounted the BGC on my RCTimer ASP gimbal and done a quick PID tuning.

STorM32 BGC - First test on RCTimer ASP 3-axis gimbal

Looking forward to test it on my hexa when it is ready.

[shazzy]

I am having a hell of a time trying to get this to work on my dys smart gimbal. 

Mackar any tips or advice on getting this to work?

[mackar]

I am having a hell of a time trying to get this to work on my dys smart gimbal. 

Mackar any tips or advice on getting this to work?

one or two IMUs, 1 or 6 point calibration? Have you configured the motors correct?
What isn';t working?

[shazzy]

One imu. 1 point calibration.  Default pids. Don';t have anything to run a 6 point calibration with. Have used the gimbal setup tool and configured the board that way. Motors are on auto direction.

So when I plug my board in I let it for its thing. I either get a error and it the led boards keep flashing red and green really quickly. 

If it somehow does get past the initiation phase as soon as more the gimbal it will shake violently and the motors will lock up or release all tension so the gimbal goes all floppy.

Any ideas?

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[mackar]

The red/green flashing LEDs are not an error.
It won';t work with default PIDs you need to tune them. Have you checked the STorM32 page for info how to configure the PIDs?

Which firmware are you running?

[shazzy]

Latest firmware - 0.56.

I read somewhere that the red and green flashing really quickly (at a rate if 2hz) was a error.



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[mackar]

Latest firmware - 0.56.

I read somewhere that the red and green flashing really quickly (at a rate if 2hz) was a error.



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Here is a description of the leds
http://www.olliw.eu/storm32bgc-wiki/File:Stom32-bgc-v130-leds-01.jpg

1.7hz is normal

[mackar]

I hope to be able to do a first test flight with the STorM32 based gimbal the coming weekend. I';ve also ordered a second controller and a Bluetooth module for it.

Have started writing a little about the controller om my homepage, will try to write every change I do and the results.
http://www.maciej.se/Gimbal.html

[mackar]

First flight with the gimbal, some tuning left but I think it will work fine when it';s ready
http://www.maciej.se/Gimbal.html#flight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASGDc6dvXUA#ws

Some more description of today';s test
http://www.maciej.se/Gimbal.html#flight

[mackar]

Bluetooth connection added and configured

http://www.maciej.se/Gimbal.html#bluetooth

[Fletch]

I just ordered mine today from RTF quads in the US

And a 3 axis gimbal fro RCtimer

[mackar]

I just ordered mine today from RTF quads in the US

And a 3 axis gimbal fro RCtimer

nice, I hope to be able to test mine again on sunday. If it works fine I';ll share my settings.

[Fletch]

Perfect ... cheers

[mackar]

Perfect ... cheers

No flight today, my hexa wouldn';t arm because of high HDOP value so I hope to be able to test on Tuesday instead...

I managed also to short the controller today but it seems as it';s still working as it should...

[mackar]

2nd test flight today, it performed much better than the first time, much less jello but there is still some (will check motor/propeller balance) it holds horizon very well but there is  a problem with yaw, that worked actually better last time and it could be the board that is broken. I managed to short circuit the battery cables a couple of days ago. I ting I will use my other board on next test.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUBFb9lLXMY#ws

http://www.maciej.se/Gimbal.html#2nd

[mackar]

Added a bluetooth module to my second controller, this one is without the backplane
http://www.maciej.se/Gimbal.html#bluetooth2

[Fletch]

How did you get it to connect to your PC

i KNOW i have had this problem with the Naze32 before and i was linked to a wee program that sorted the issue, but for the life of me i cannot find it again!!

When i connect it after installing the silabs drivers it connects and shows at STM32 Virtual COM port but its not assigned a COM port number!

[Fletch]

OK I did the first firmware flash using a FTDI32 adapter then ran the Driver installer NOT from the SiLabs website (i will link shortly when i find it again)

That sorted me out!

[mackar]

Great [emoji106]

[Fletch]

gimbal arrived today, appears nicely balanced!

on the stormbgc which way round are the MOT pins??

[Fletch]

6 point cal done

Some info about pixhawk and STMBGC http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/common-optional-hardware/common-cameras-and-gimbals/common-storm32-gimbal/

[mackar]

6 point cal done

Some info about pixhawk and STMBGC http://copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/common-optional-hardware/common-cameras-and-gimbals/common-storm32-gimbal/

Here you have the pinout

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

[Fletch]

Yeah i wasn';t thinking ... the 3 wires are the 3 phases of the motor .. not a power and signal!

Doesn';t matter ... when i put the 3s on to it today this happened