Gimbal suggestion for Gopro HD/Hero 2?

[98 Snake Eater]

I have an F550 w/Naza M GPS and have a box full of older Gopro cameras

I'd like to add a budget based gimbal (around $150) like this Tarot, but don't want to upgrade to the newer Hero3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgsHtw1kU_8


It seems all the ones I see online are made for the Hero3 only :cold:

What are my choices for the older GoPros?

 

[Maverick]

I have an F550 w/Naza M GPS and have a box full of older Gopro cameras

I'd like to add a budget based gimbal (around $150) like this Tarot, but don't want to upgrade to the newer Hero3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgsHtw1kU_8


It seems all the ones I see online are made for the Hero3 only :cold:

What are my choices for the older GoPros?

This is your best option here : http://gothelirc.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=243&cat=Feiyu+Tech

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Originally Posted by CambriaHobby Hello Ally Will this gimbal only work with the GoPro 3 or can I use other small cameras like a GoPro 2? Thanks Mark

Works great with a GP2, you just can't use the bolt on faceplate.
Velcro works fine.

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It's motors are very strong, so the gimbal doesn't have to be perfectly balanced, which allows you to use different versions of GoPro.
I saw a video online where a guy was using it with a Hero 2.

 

[98 Snake Eater]

Any videos of that one in action?

Just curious how it looks being off centered compared to the Tarot

 

[98 Snake Eater]

OK, so I've been searching for larger setups.

What do you think of this one?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/F06657-2-Ax...Sony-NEX-/281169614778?_trksid=p2054897.l4276

I figure my GoPro will work fine until I decide to go with a bigger camera.

That being said, is there a size limit that my Naza M can handle in terms of function?

 

[98 Snake Eater]

Here's another I found today that claims to be tested for plug and play and works with the Hero 2

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330992465218&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123


Item number:330992465218


A couple of questions...


1) Is there a way I can manually set the tilt on the ground before taking flight? (like with a button or a pot)


2) Can I use a "Y" adapter and power it off of my main flight pack? (4s Lipo)

 

[cpmboy]

here's a few more options:
1. http://www.flying-hobby.com/senrigan-gp25-lite-brushless-gimbal-preassembled-p-12374.htm

2. http://www.hobby-wing.com/arris-cm2000-gopro-brushless-gimbal.html

 

[Maverick]

Here's another I found today that claims to be tested for plug and play and works with the Hero 2

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330992465218&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123


Item number:330992465218


A couple of questions...


1) Is there a way I can manually set the tilt on the ground before taking flight? (like with a button or a pot)


2) Can I use a "Y" adapter and power it off of my main flight pack? (4s Lipo)

The link I sent you has manual tilt via buttons on the ground with its built-in software. I don't know of any other one with this function.
Yes, you can use a Y adapter to power it off main flight pack, although some reckon they've had better results with a 12v regulator, consistently supplying 12v, rather than a variation of 16.8v down to 13.8v.

This particular one really is Plug N' Play and not as balance sensitive as the others. You can add lens protectors/filters without the hassle of re-balancing.

Hobby-Wing one is 3s not 4s.

 

[helloman1976]

I have an F550 w/Naza M GPS and have a box full of older Gopro cameras

I'd like to add a budget based gimbal (around $150) like this Tarot, but don't want to upgrade to the newer Hero3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgsHtw1kU_8


It seems all the ones I see online are made for the Hero3 only :cold:

What are my choices for the older GoPros?

This may be a little premature on my part but I just ordered this gimbal below. It's good for many different sized cameras, on the smaller side like GoPros, and it can be balanced with screws instead of having to move the camera around. I haven't actually used this unit so let me be clear but maybe someone else has. I just liked this one because it's not made just for one model of one brand of camera like the GoPro3 etc only. It's also very light and made from aluminum, 155g WITH THE MOTORS...that's insane. Just to consider...

[h=1]JMT Aluminum Brushless Gimbal Camera Mount PTZ w/ Motor for Gopro 2/3[/h]http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EIBT3MI/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item



What's a good and fair priced gimbal controller? What's everyone using? I'm just getting into gimbals thanks!

 

[98 Snake Eater]

I just pulled the trigger on the Ebay one I posted above.

With the controller cable, can I just plug in one of these pots for on-board tilt control?

 

[Stacky]

That gimbal you have bought has one design flaw which is something that may or may not cause you some problems and if it does its not too hard a fix.
Those rubber grommets are designed to be used under compression. An awful lot of these gimbals are all copying each other and using them incorrectly. The reason this can be a problem is that if you are trying to tune the gimbal controller you can end up trying to fix the wrong problem.
If when you get it flying and have issues the first thing to address will be the grommets and how they are being used the opposite to their design. Lots of people have solved this by using heavier grade grommets or by stuffing earplug material or even cotton wool inside them to stiffen them up.
Its not a major so dont worry but just be aware so you dont end up chasing your tail when setting it up.

 

[Stacky]

I just pulled the trigger on the Ebay one I posted above.

With the controller cable, can I just plug in one of these pots for on-board tilt control?

You should simply be able to plug in your tx to the gimbal controller and control tilt with your radio.

 

[98 Snake Eater]

That gimbal you have bought has one design flaw which is something that may or may not cause you some problems and if it does its not too hard a fix.
Those rubber grommets are designed to be used under compression. An awful lot of these gimbals are all copying each other and using them incorrectly. The reason this can be a problem is that if you are trying to tune the gimbal controller you can end up trying to fix the wrong problem.
If when you get it flying and have issues the first thing to address will be the grommets and how they are being used the opposite to their design. Lots of people have solved this by using heavier grade grommets or by stuffing earplug material or even cotton wool inside them to stiffen them up.
Its not a major so dont worry but just be aware so you dont end up chasing your tail when setting it up.

I assume they're the same grommets used in this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sILodjfYfGI

You should simply be able to plug in your tx to the gimbal controller and control tilt with your radio.

I don't have a spare channel on my transmitter

Would I be able to use the pot to just set the tilt pre-flight?

 

[98 Snake Eater]

OK, it showed up yesterday and I made a quick test video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFaMlAO4HaE

Still need to figure out battery placement for proper COG (just ordered new landing gear for easier positioning)

Stayed tuned for flight footage

 

[DennyR]

I think you might want to change those prop drivers and the props. Too much overhang and props are too flexible. which can cause yaw problems.

 

[98 Snake Eater]

I threw these props on for testing the fail safe and RTH after recently replacing the receiver.

I have freshly balanced carbon props waiting to be installed