Entire Ribbon Replacement Cable for Zenmuse H3-2D Gimbal

[graalmany]

Hi, does anyone know if it's possible to replace the entire ribbon that is weaved throughout the gimbal? If so, where can I buy it? I'd almost prefer a non-ribbon version if such a thing exists. Appreciate any advice. Thanks.

 

[DeweyAXD]

Hi, does anyone know if it's possible to replace the entire ribbon that is weaved throughout the gimbal? If so, where can I buy it? I'd almost prefer a non-ribbon version if such a thing exists. Appreciate any advice. Thanks.

It might look like that but there are actually only 3 parts of ribbon cables (not one long one). 2 come from the motors and one controls the 'pinout' attachment (the bit the GoPro plugs into that can be swapped to make the Hero4 work).

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No such thing as a non ribbon cable version.

 

[CityZen]

There is one main ribbon cable. The other two are internal to the motors.

Here's the diagram for this cable: http://www.aeromodelismovirtual.com/showthread.php?t=31814

It doesn't have that many conductors, so it should be possible to repair or replace.

 

[Umpa]

Thats the problem, no one sells the ribbon cable.

 

[Milnei]

Indeed. But has anyone tried using the ribbon cable from a H3-3D on the 2D? The shape is the same except for an extra arm that goes to the third motor.

I'm hoping that I can cut the extra arm off. If that doesn't work I'll use a piece of the 3D and some 3M 9703 tape to splice a repair.......

 

[jason]

I have both gimbals and the H3-3D/H4-3D are far better gimbals then the 2D With the price drop over the past year it's worth upgrading.

 

[Mako79]

Indeed. But has anyone tried using the ribbon cable from a H3-3D on the 2D? The shape is the same except for an extra arm that goes to the third motor.

I'm hoping that I can cut the extra arm off. If that doesn't work I'll use a piece of the 3D and some 3M 9703 tape to splice a repair.......

I did try using a H3-3D cable on a H3-2D. The only problem I had was that the flat control board (where the gopro mounts) was for a H3-3D. You are correct that they fit and that you can just tuck the Yaw flex cable (I wouldn't cut it).

 

[Milnei]

Thanks Mako79.

I did try a 3D cable and it worked a treat, and yes, I haven't dared cutting the yaw cable!