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XF ROBOT C-20D User Manual

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V1.1
C-20D
2024.11
Vertical 2-axis FPV Gimbal
User Manual
©2024 XF All Rights Reserved

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Summary of Contents for XF ROBOT C-20D

  • Page 1 V1.1 C-20D 2024.11 Vertical 2-axis FPV Gimbal User Manual ©2024 XF All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2: Using This Manual - Legend

    Using this Manual – Legend Important Tips Explanation...
  • Page 3: Revision History

    Revision History Date Document Version 2024.11.19 V1.1...
  • Page 4 Caution Always stay alert when using C-20D Vertical 2-axis FPV Gimbal and its accessories to control an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or other carriers. Careless may result in serious harm to yourself and others. 1. Make sure that the external power supply for the gimbal is a lithium battery (2S~6S) with an input voltage between 7.4V~26.4V.
  • Page 5 Catalog Introduction Diagram Installation O3 Version Standard Version AV Version Controlling the C-20D Headertracker Direct Control S.BUS / CRSF Control PWM Control MAVLink Control Gimbal Modes Gimbal Sensitivity Carrier AHRS Fusion Configuring, Calibrating & Firmware Updating Connect the Gimbal Channel Mapping (S.BUS / CRSF control & MAVLink control) Parameter Tuning Calibrating &...
  • Page 7 C-20 User Manual Introduction The C-20D Vertical 2-axis FPV Gimbal is compatible with a variety of digital FPV systems such as DJI O3, Walksnail Avatar, Walksnail Moonlight, and 19mm wide analog cameras. With a 2-axis mechanical stabilization structure and high-torque motors, the C-20D is able to provides an extreme stabilization effect against the vibration and high-speed air impact.
  • Page 8: Installation

    C-20 User Manual Installation O3 Version 1. Remove the housing fixing screws of the camera (one on each side) and separate the front and rear housings of the camera. Do not separate the housings too far or may damage the camera. 2.
  • Page 9 C-20 User Manual 4. Install the lens protection ring on the front of the lens mount. 5. Fix the lens into the lens mount with four M1.4 x L3mm screws. The mounting direction of the lens in the lens mount is unique. Please note the correspondence between the lens locating posts and the locating holes inside the lens mount.
  • Page 10: Standard Version

    C-20 User Manual 8. Remove the cover of the coaxial cable on the bottom of the air unit, then use the crowbar to disconnect the cable from the air unit and remove it. 9. Connect the coaxial cable from the gimbal to the air unit and reinstall the cover back.
  • Page 11 C-20 User Manual 3. Connect the gimbal pre-built coaxial cable on the lens. Please be careful not to pull the cable. 4. Fix the camera on the gimbal with four M1.4 x L5mm screws. Determine the mounting direction of the camera on the gimbal by usage scenario (gimbal upward / downward mounting).
  • Page 12 C-20 User Manual 5. Remove the cover of the coaxial cable on the top of the air unit, then use the crowbar to disconnect the cable from the camera and remove it. 6. Connect the coaxial cable from the gimbal to the air unit and reinstall the cover back.
  • Page 13 C-20 User Manual Controlling the C-20D The C-20D supports Headertracker direct control, S.BUS / CRSF control, PWM control and MAVLink control, with the priority of the four control methods above decreasing in order. The gimbal automatically switches upward / downward mode according to its attitude at power-up.
  • Page 14 C-20 User Manual Gimbal Modes There are three operating modes of the C-20D as below: FPV Mode (Mode 0) All three axes follow the movement of the carrier with eliminating slight shaking. Horizon Mode (Mode 1/2) Only the yaw axis follows the movement of the carrier with eliminating slight shaking.
  • Page 15 C-20 User Manual Configuring, Calibrating & Firmware Updating Configure the gimbal and update firmware of the gimbal with the GimbalConfig software. Ensure the driver of the Config Module is installed on the computer before configuring, calibrating or updating. Connect the Gimbal 1.
  • Page 16 Click "Save Param To Flash" to finalize the configuration into the gimbal. Parameter Tuning For cameras with larger moment of inertia, mounting them on the C-20D may result in gimbal shaking. In such cases, increasing the gain value can enhance stabilization effects.
  • Page 17: Appendix 1 Dimensions

    C-20 User Manual Appendix 1 Dimensions 4xM2 9mm 45.5mm 50.9mm 19.3mm 15.8mm NANJING XIANFEI ROBOT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
  • Page 18: Appendix 2 Specifications

    C-20 User Manual Appendix 2 Specifications General Product Name C-20 D Dimensions 42 x 50.9 x 55.7mm Weight Operating Voltage 7.4~26.4VDC Power 0.25W (AVG) / 8W (Stall) Mounting Downward / Upward Control Port Headtracker / S.BUS / CRSF / PWM / MAVLink Gimbal Gimbal Type 2-axis Mechanical Stabilization...
  • Page 19: Appendix 3 Supported Cameras

    C-20 User Manual Appendix 3 Supported Cameras O3 Version DJI O3 Air Unit Walksnail Moonlight Kit Walksnail Avatar HD Kit V2 (Dual Antannas Version) Walksnail Avatar HD Pro Kit (Dual Antannas Version) Walksnail Avatar HD Pro Kit Walksnail Avatar HD Kit V2 Standard Version CADDXFPV Polar Starlight Vista Kit CADDXFPV Nebula Pro Vista Kit...
  • Page 20: Appendix 4 Mavlink Configuration

    C-20 User Manual Appendix 4 MAVLink Configuration ArduPilot SERIAL1 SERIAL1_BAUD SERIAL1_OPTIONS 1024 SERIAL1_PROTOCOL SR1_ADSB 0 Hz SR1_EXIT_STAT 0 Hz SR1_EXTRA1 0 Hz SR1_EXTRA2 0 Hz SR1_EXTRA3 0 Hz SR1_PARAMS 0 Hz SR1_POSITION 0 Hz SR1_RAW_CTRL 0 Hz SR1_RAW_SENS 0 Hz SR1_RC_CHAN 0 Hz Serial port number can be changed according to the actual situation.