Adding a Servo.

Topvideos1001 · Mar 22, 2015

Hi Guys
I am in need of help, I have a Phantom ONE and would like to add a servo to the Phantom, linked to ch 7 on the Tx.
At what terminal do I plug the servo lead into on the NAZA board ?

Thanks in advance

J Dot · Mar 22, 2015

Hello,
The servo plugs in to F2 port on naza,

The bottom pin is the pitch pin

Top pin is - ( negative ) black
Center pin is + ( positive ) red
Bottom pin is communication ( white )
( DO NOT PLUG IN BACKWARDS, will short out )

Like this ( I'm using outside power source )

Here is a better pic
( camera servo plug )i

Hope this helps!
Take care, Fly safe!
J Dot

Topvideos1001 · Mar 22, 2015

Thanks very much for the quick reply, that has saved me from embarrassment

J Dot · Mar 22, 2015

No problem,
Glad to help! Good luck to you!

Take care, Fly safe!
J Dot

Topvideos1001 · Mar 22, 2015

One more question, where can I get a lever for the TX ?

J Dot · Mar 22, 2015

Hello,
There are SEVERAL different versions, of them,
eBay is your best bet search ( dji phantom pitch lever )
Some make their own, with rotary switches, ect.
I just bought mine off eBay ( I believe ) maybe banggood!
All are around $10usa.

Here is one similar to mine
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=261366353657

Take care, Fly safe!
J Dot

Topvideos1001 · Mar 23, 2015

Thanks again, I am in the UK, so will hit Ebay, great help cheers

I have got a carbon lever for £1.18p :shock:

Topvideos1001 · Mar 26, 2015

I just thought I would show you why I am asking the question.

https://youtu.be/EDCytIoKA_E

J Dot · Mar 26, 2015

Topvideos1001 said:
I just thought I would show you why I am asking the question.
https://youtu.be/EDCytIoKA_E

That is brilliant!
I can't wait to see it in action!
" BOMBS AWAY! "
A+

Take care, Fly safe!
J Dot

Topvideos1001 · Mar 27, 2015

Thanks, I will post the drop soon, but the weather is not nice now.

Topvideos1001 · Mar 27, 2015

Just one more question, Do you think I could attach the 3axis gimbal to my Phantom 1?

J Dot · Mar 27, 2015

I'm not sure,
F1 on naza is roll
F2 on naza is pitch
Might take some messing with, but I think other people
Have done that before, maybe not 3 axis, but DEFINATELY 2axis.
I don't see why not. But you might want to ask the p1 experts!

I'm p2v mostly, but they are similar. Just post on p1 thread,
Or go back and search around, I'm sure you can find something.
I've never owned a P1, only p2v.

Your friend,
J Dot

Topvideos1001 · Mar 29, 2015

OH Dear this is embarrassing, there is not enough power from the F1 on the NAZA board to power the servo on the BOMB.

Without opening up my Phantom to test it,
Do you know the output voltage on the F1 outlet ??

As for the gimbal question I think the option for 3 axis is to much trouble to be honest.

Pilot_FML · Mar 29, 2015

Topvideos1001 said:
OH Dear this is embarrassing, there is not enough power from the F1 on the NAZA board to power the servo on the BOMB.
Without opening up my Phantom to test it,
Do you know the output voltage on the F1 outlet ??

As for the gimbal question I think the option for 3 axis is to much trouble to be honest.

Not knowing exactly how you use the the tilt channel on the NAZA to drop the bomb, its hard to comment whether or not voltage at the NAZA port is the problem.

I've posted a link below that might help you troubleshoot your problem. It shows, how you get a 2D gimbal to work with the P1. I doubt your technique involves something that draws more current than this gimbal, so the video might give you some clues to solving your problem.

Also, although you refer to F1 above, I believe you meant F2 correct?