goodluckbuy gimbal questions

[dragonash]

so my wallet isnt thrilled about the zenmuse's price tag for just a "hobby".

However, the goodluckbuy gimbal seems like a fair trade off!
Can my FC40 support the gimbal? Do I need to do any weird wiring? Or can I just attach the mount, plug it into the balance adapter and let her go after adjusting settings in the naza assistant?

 

[webtop]

In short, yes.
The gimbal mounts under the quad and plugs into the naza controller's X2 socket.
Its all very simple

Paul

 

[dragonash]

so i am definitely opening up my Phantom.
I've watched a few videos. One of them says to only use 1 wire (plug) to power the gimbal or else it will burn out.
In fact, this is the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeE-ZOH9seg

He was very informative. But he was not using a Phantom. So I didnt know if the one wire thing pertained to his quad or not.

 

[FatKevinSmith]

so i am definitely opening up my Phantom.
I've watched a few videos. One of them says to only use 1 wire (plug) to power the gimbal or else it will burn out.
In fact, this is the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeE-ZOH9seg

He was very informative. But he was not using a Phantom. So I didnt know if the one wire thing pertained to his quad or not.

Misinformation. Been flying mine using the FC40's aux power wires for a month with no issues.

 

[jiannelli]

One wire for the control is correct!

 

[dragonash]

counting the video, thats 2 -1.

anyone else care to comment?

 

[Gizmo3000]

you power the gimbal with the Aux power coming out of the landing legs.
then all you really need is one wire going to the F2 of the NAZA to control the pitch. (it doesn't need a ground, because the gimbal is already getting a ground from the Aux power wire)

 

[rustysd]

you power the gimbal with the Aux power coming out of the landing legs.
then all you really need is one wire going to the F2 of the NAZA to control the pitch. (it doesn't need a ground, because the gimbal is already getting a ground from the Aux power wire)

I power mine with the balance lead from my lipo. What is aux power from Landing leg? Could you post pic?

I have not seem anything on the leg I could plug into the gimbal

 

[4wd]

It's not particularly inconvenient to use the battery balance lead for power, good idea to get an extension for it though.
Without connecting the pitch control wire it will always point more or less forward - which is not as limiting as you would think with a wide angle camera.

 

[webtop]

First off, I mistyped above, saying X2 instead of F2 for the pitch control of the gimbal.
As for how many wires, it really does not matter and it certainly will not burn out the gimbal. Power is drawn and not pushed, go if the gimbal doesn't need it (which I doesn't) then it will not draw the power from the F2 port.
Onto powering the gimbal, they use small amounts so the battery balance lead is perfect, which is why they include that type of plug.

One note, on some of these gimbals you'll get the pitch showing as upside down in the naza software, and that is because the mini pcb on the camera mount is upside down. Most will be fine, but there are some production issues and some batches are wrong.
If that I the case, simply remove it and glue onto the edge the other way.

Paul

 

[dragonash]

Hey guys, when I do a search for goodluckbuy gimbals on google, I'm getting multiple different results.
Is this the one everyone is raving about?

http://www.goodluckbuy.com/dji-phantom- ... raphy.html

Is it 3-axis? All the information I am reading up on is making me cross-eyed! Especially when it comes to having adjust gains for it

 

[4wd]

Just two axis, they are rather heavy and I found mine tended to judder and vibrate.
The actual gimballing action was quite good though.
Battery drains quite a bit faster with it on.

 

[T0Rtur3]

Hey guys, when I do a search for goodluckbuy gimbals on google, I'm getting multiple different results.
Is this the one everyone is raving about?

http://www.goodluckbuy.com/dji-phantom- ... raphy.html

Is it 3-axis? All the information I am reading up on is making me cross-eyed! Especially when it comes to having adjust gains for it

Check out the Walkera gimbal. It's lighter (listed at 120g vs. the goodluckbuy listed at 230g), and is made very well. I'm impressed with it. It runs about $20 more than the goodluckbuy, but at the reduced weight I think it's worth it.

 

[dragonash]

Hey guys, when I do a search for goodluckbuy gimbals on google, I'm getting multiple different results.
Is this the one everyone is raving about?

http://www.goodluckbuy.com/dji-phantom- ... raphy.html

Is it 3-axis? All the information I am reading up on is making me cross-eyed! Especially when it comes to having adjust gains for it

Check out the Walkera gimbal. It's lighter (listed at 120g vs. the goodluckbuy listed at 230g), and is made very well. I'm impressed with it. It runs about $20 more than the goodluckbuy, but at the reduced weight I think it's worth it.

Hey thanks for the new suggestion!
How is the install process?

Oh, and I plan on getting those mad dog batteries to compensate for the reduced battery life

omg - i just foudn this youtube video with an FC40 user! Awesome!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYVl4QbcEBs

 

[BladHaund]

Goodluckbuy also has a newer, "GL-2X" gimbal: http://www.goodluckbuy.com/gl-2x-2-axis ... raphy.html

Lighter and custom designed by them (or for them). On the PCB's it's actually printed "designed by goodluckbuy". I've recently got one of those and the results are pleasing. Pretty light, and it does not de-stabilize the Phantom on takeoff. Setup and wiring instructions here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2093657

 

[T0Rtur3]

Hey guys, when I do a search for goodluckbuy gimbals on google, I'm getting multiple different results.
Is this the one everyone is raving about?

http://www.goodluckbuy.com/dji-phantom- ... raphy.html

Is it 3-axis? All the information I am reading up on is making me cross-eyed! Especially when it comes to having adjust gains for it

Check out the Walkera gimbal. It's lighter (listed at 120g vs. the goodluckbuy listed at 230g), and is made very well. I'm impressed with it. It runs about $20 more than the goodluckbuy, but at the reduced weight I think it's worth it.

Hey thanks for the new suggestion!
How is the install process?

Oh, and I plan on getting those mad dog batteries to compensate for the reduced battery life

omg - i just foudn this youtube video with an FC40 user! Awesome!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYVl4QbcEBs

Yeah, that guy's video was the one that first pointed me in the direction of the Walkera. He gives pretty good detail, and also has a good video on extending wifi signal.

 

[dragonash]

Goodluckbuy also has a newer, "GL-2X" gimbal: http://www.goodluckbuy.com/gl-2x-2-axis ... raphy.html

Lighter and custom designed by them (or for them). On the PCB's it's actually printed "designed by goodluckbuy". I've recently got one of those and the results are pleasing. Pretty light, and it does not de-stabilize the Phantom on takeoff. Setup and wiring instructions here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2093657

I will have to look into it and compare. It is 30 grams heavier than the Walkera. Are you implying that the Walkera de-stabilizes the Phantom on takeoff?

 

[T0Rtur3]

Goodluckbuy also has a newer, "GL-2X" gimbal: http://www.goodluckbuy.com/gl-2x-2-axis ... raphy.html

Lighter and custom designed by them (or for them). On the PCB's it's actually printed "designed by goodluckbuy". I've recently got one of those and the results are pleasing. Pretty light, and it does not de-stabilize the Phantom on takeoff. Setup and wiring instructions here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2093657

I will have to look into it and compare. It is 30 grams heavier than the Walkera. Are you implying that the Walkera de-stabilizes the Phantom on takeoff?

I can confirm that the Walkera does NOT de-stabilize my Phantom on takeoff. I have yet to get 9" props, still running stock props and smaller prop guards.

 

[dragonash]

Goodluckbuy also has a newer, "GL-2X" gimbal: http://www.goodluckbuy.com/gl-2x-2-axis ... raphy.html

Lighter and custom designed by them (or for them). On the PCB's it's actually printed "designed by goodluckbuy". I've recently got one of those and the results are pleasing. Pretty light, and it does not de-stabilize the Phantom on takeoff. Setup and wiring instructions here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2093657

I will have to look into it and compare. It is 30 grams heavier than the Walkera. Are you implying that the Walkera de-stabilizes the Phantom on takeoff?

I can confirm that the Walkera does NOT de-stabilize my Phantom on takeoff. I have yet to get 9" props, still running stock props and smaller prop guards.

Torture,

How are you powering yours?
Did you solder a connection to the aux cables that came with the phantom? Did you buy an adapter to connect it directory to the balancer of the battery?

 

[T0Rtur3]

I will have to look into it and compare. It is 30 grams heavier than the Walkera. Are you implying that the Walkera de-stabilizes the Phantom on takeoff?

I can confirm that the Walkera does NOT de-stabilize my Phantom on takeoff. I have yet to get 9" props, still running stock props and smaller prop guards.

Torture,

How are you powering yours?
Did you solder a connection to the aux cables that came with the phantom? Did you buy an adapter to connect it directory to the balancer of the battery?

I have a 500 mah 2s lipo that i just 2-sided taped to the back end of the gimbal, but this weekend when I have my new gopro, I plan on setting up the tilt, and while I'm inside the case I will run it off the aux power.