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Jittery APM-controlled Gimbal

Posted by 29sbpxgo3ojqq on July 28, 2014 at 1:11pm

The title says it all. I am using a servo actuated gimbal with the APM as the controller, and the roll axis is very jumpy. It is not smooth, but seems to take large jumps, or steps. This doesn't happen in the pitch axis.

I have tried multiple servos, one Futaba 9650, and the other an Align 500-sized tail servo, so I do not think it is a servo issue.

Does anyone know of an issue, and/or should I try a separate board for gimbal control?

Thanks,

Dave

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iskess July 29, 2014 at 6:25pm

I have the same issue. I have a digital servo. I was told that an analog one is smoother with APM. I haven't replaced it yet. I'm disappointed to hear that you are having the same issue with an analog servo.
iskess July 29, 2014 at 5:40pm

Have you tried an analog servo rather than digital?

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