1. Introduction Introduction: Brushless Gimbal is the next generation technology for high quality aerial photography. Senrigan GP-45 Brushless Gimbal is driven directly with two Brushless Motors for two axis movement roll and tilt without gears or belts. The main advantages of this design compared to traditional actuators (servos) are the Brushless Gimbals have no backlash in the gear/belt, and it provides the instantaneous response to the disturbance.
3. Equipment Required For Assembly 1pcs Gopro Camera (v1,2 or 3) 1pcs 3S 11.1V Lipo 800mAh (or above) or 1pcs JST to 3S Lipo Balance Connector. (Used to supply power to the Gimbal.) Page 5 of 16...
4. Assembly Steps – Mechanism Parts Step 1. Step 2. Recognization of BL Gimbal Motor oriantation. Install a Stand Frame Mount onto the Front Side of BL Gimbal Motor using M2.5x6mm Hex Cap Screws. This is the Tilt Axis. (Apply little amount of Thread Locker when securing screw to metal parts.) Step 3.
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Step 5. Step 6. Install the Top Stand Plate onto the Stand Frame Install the Roll TR Coupler with Tilt TR Coupler Mounts using 4x M2x6mm Hex Cap Screws. using M2.5x6mm Hex Cap Screw. (Apply little amount of Thread Locker when securing (Apply little amount of Thread Locker when securing screw to metal parts.) screw to metal parts.)
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Step 9. Step 10. Install the Coupler Carbon Boom with Spine Mount Insert two Coupler Carbon Boom Mounts onto the using M2x6mm Hex Cap Screw. Boom. (Apply little amount of Thread Locker when securing screw to metal parts.) Step 11. Step 12.
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Step 13. Step 14. Insert 8pcs Rubber Tension Damper Balls onto the Install the Spine Mount onto the Roll Axis BL Gimbal Bottom Mounting Plate. Motor using M2.5x6mm Hex Cap Screws. (Apply little amount of Thread Locker when securing screw to metal parts.) Step 15.
Assembly Steps – IMU Mounting Step 1. Step 2. Prepare the IMU Unit. There is a specific orientation Use a double-sided foam tape to stick onto the back requirement to mount the IMU Unit. side of IMU Unit. Step 3. Step 4.
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Step 5. Arrange the cables of the Tilt BL Gimbal Motor and Roll BL Gimbal Motor with a zip tie. Page 11 of 16...
Assembly Steps – CG Adjustment Step 1. Step 2. Release the Top Stand Plate and prepare your own Adjust the position of the Camera to the center axis of GoPro or cameras with similar weight. Use double- Tilt Motor. sided foam tape to secure the GoPro in the center of the Bottom Stand Plate.
7. Assembly Steps – Install with Landing Gear Step 1. Step 2. Install the Advanced Landing Gear according to the Mount the Gimbal Assembly onto the FPV Mount above photo. (Apply little amount of Thread Locker Plate using 4pcs M3x 10mm Hex Cap Screws with when securing screw to metal parts.) M3 Self-Lock Nuts.
8. Assembly Steps – Gimbal Controller Board Step 1. Step 2. Usage of different ports on the Gimbal Controller. Insert the Tilt and Roll Controlling Connector into the (Best working power is 11.1V 3S Lipo.) Til and Roll Control Port on the Gimbal Controller. Step 3.
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Step 5. Step 6. Secure the Gimbal Controller on the landing gear or Bottom view of Gimbal Controller mounting on the on the bottom frame of your F450/ F550 Multicopter landing gear. Connect the Tilt or Roll Axis Manual with tap Adhesive Tapes, Zip Tie or double-sided Control Connector to any free channels of your foam tape.
Step 2. Place the Senrigan-GP-45 Gimbal Assembly on the ground and keep it steady during the starting process. Step 3. Connect the Battery to the Power Cable of the Gimbal (JST connector) and wait for around 15 seconds. IMU is initialing.(Do not move the Gimbal during the initialisation process, otherwise the Gimbal will fail to...
10. Troubleshooting Q1: Why does the gimbal not stabilize the camera? A: Please check the battery voltage and if the LED is lit. Q2: Why is the gimbal not stabilizing the camera in right direction? A: Please refer to installation and make sure the IMU Unit is installed at right orientation and the motors are connected to right pins.
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