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The gimbal "Traveller Gimbal" for Sony α5100 or similar cameras
We developed the gimbal for Sony α5100 or similar cameras. In this manual you can learn how to make it yourself
General view of the gimbal.
How to Make an LCD-enabled Arduino Based Remote Controller for Gimbals with the SimpleBGC 32-bit Controller
Remote controller assembled
This instruction will help you to build a simple remote controller with an LCD display for controlling a gimbal. The controller can be connected to any SimpleBGC 32 bit controller through the Serial interface. For that, you can use four-core cable, or wireless UART adapter (Bluetooth, 3DR modem, Zigbee, WiFi-UART, and so on).
The issue with automatic firmware update
To solve the issue you just need to download GUI of needed version from our site again.
The issue is caused by new SSL certificate which we started to use.
SBGC32_I2C_Drv expansion module has been developed
This module is intended to work as a part of the SimpleBGC camera stabilizer system, performing a motor driver function.
Unlike regular scheme, where all motors and encoders are connected to the main board and driven by the single MCU, in the modular scheme each motor is driven by its own MCU, that lets to optimize cabling: encoder is integrated into the PCB for each module, and motor's cable goes to it by the shortest way. Only 5-wire cable joins modules with the main controller.
This expansion module is supported only in the encoder-enabled version of SimpleBGC firmware.
Details and required files can be found here.
DIY motion controller for gimbal
This DIY tutorial helps you build a Bluetooth motion controller for any SimpleBGC-based gimbals! This means you can simply move the controller, and the gimbal will match its orientation. This is the second project from Mark. We thank him for the work done.
Source code and details can be found here.
How to build a gamepad to control SimpleBGC controllers that have Bluetooth 2.0
An easy and cheap way to build remote control for your SimpleBGC controller (Thank you to Mark for that).
Source code and details can be found here.
BaseCam filter tuning
This is a short tutorial showing how to use BaseCam filters to provide better gimbal performance.Problem with the spektrum port
Some versions of the controllers can have a problem with the spektrum port: the satellite receiver does not get enough power from the 3.3V internal voltage regulator, resulting in unstable operation (symptoms: signal interrupts, LED blinks randomly, on binding attempt system goes to reset).
Find out how to solve the issue.Using adjustable variables with firmware 2.43
Using new features of the firmware you can design your own remote control for SimpleBGC.
Serial Protocol Specification (v.2.4)
Serial API Examples (v.2.4)
How to make reliable FPV-follow for YAW axis with the SimpleBGC-based gimbal
For 8bit and 32bit versions of the SimpleBGC-based gimbals.How to recover firmware on your 32-bit board
Suppose that you somehow damaged the firmware on your board and need to recover it. The following steps will help you to do that.
- You need GUI version 2.41b5 or higher. Find it on the download page.
- You also need a recovery firmware. You can find one here.
- Close FLASH pins on the board using a jumper shunt.
- Connect the board to your PC via USB. Note that the Red light has to light up on the board.
- Start GUI and do the following steps:
- Select appropriate COM port. Do not press button "Connect".
- Open TAB "Upgrade" -> "Manual".
- Specify location of Firmware HEX file.
- Select Board version -> v3 32bit.
- Press button "Flash".
- Wait until uploading to be finished.
- Unplug USB and remove jumper.
- Do automatic upgrade as described in the User Manual.
Rebotnix Gimbal Control for iOS
The rebotnix Gimbal Control allows you to remotely control a BaseCam SimpleBGC controller with an iPhone or iPad in conjunction with the rebotnix Apple and Bluetooth certified Bluetooth hardware module.
Rebotnix Gimbal Control is available in App Store.
RMotion - Is the application for remote scripting control of the BaseCam controllers
Let us introduce a very useful application - RMotion. The application allows scripting control of BaseCam controllers. Look at the video below to see it in action.
How to connect second IMU to SimpleBGC 32-bit
Some 3rd party sensors differ from the BaseCam products. Rather than sensors of our design you could see a sensor for sale on which the order of connection differs from one described in the manual.
BaseCam SimpleBGC controller configuration guide
Before you start to tune the controller read carefully the appropriate manual.
What P, I, D are
P — is a basic factor of stabilization, sets gain of the signal from the gyro in the feedback system.
D — is a stabilization factor of P. When value of D is not enough the system may go into a state of self-excitation.
I — is a gain factor of the absolute error of stabilization (the difference between the target and current angles) in the feedback system.
Capabilities of the Mobile GUI
The below video from our partner from Italy demonstrates capabilities of the Mobile GUI:
Video report from Muscle Car City Museum, Punta Gorda.
We were so impressed with both these videos and the cars in them, that we just had to share them with you. Video footage was filmed by Dave Beaty using a DIY Gimbal based on a SimpleBGC controller.