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Hello all:
I had the same problem using an Alexmos type gimball and finally got the following solution:
- Connected Main Out nº6 (section 3)
with gimball
- Set SERVO6_FUNCTION to 1 RC PASSTHU ( http://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/parameters.html#servo6-parameters )
Be sure to power the Pixhawk with battery when testing (not through USB)
Hi All,
I am having the same issues that I am not able to operate my Tarot 2-D gimbal through RC.
Here are more details about my systems and things I've tried so far.
1. Pixhawk with Arducopter V3.3.3,
2. S900 airframe
3. Followed all the instructions given here , http://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-tarot-gimbal.html
4. Tarot 2-D gimbal with Gopro 4, latest firmware flashed
5. Output rail powered via separate BEC (although not necessary since Gimbal is powered on it's own)
Gimbal operations; It maintains preset attitude (GoPro camera orientation) pretty well, flight tested.
My goal;
I am trying to get the manual control of camera via RC working but no luck so far,
I have tested the toggle option via Mission planner and Gimbal moves fine but when I try to operate via Transmitter the gimbal doesn't work.
What am I doing wrong ? any suggestions ?
I got this to work on a pixhawk to tarrot 2d gimbal. I can't get the ROI to work but the knob controls the gimbal. I had to use channel 7 or 8 and it wired up to the second row of pins on the pixhawk. I'll hook her up later and get the exact settings for you.
black and white wire only
I'm having similar problems controlling tilt on my Tarot-2D, and at a loss of what to try next.
Here's what I've done so far:
The "blinking blue light" indicates a connection on the Tarot, and it stabilizes fine. I'm actually able to successfully change the tilt on the gimbal if I change the Min/Max Servo limits or the angle limits (although I can't exactly determine the correlation).
However, I can't get it to respond to the AUX2 knob on my Spektrum DX7s controller.
If I connect to the port on the Tarot, I'm able to see a change in RC input.
I've even tried the other AUX outs on the PIXHAWK, adjusting the appriate settings in APM, and verifying that it is indeed talking to the right channel.
Perhaps something is fried? Errant APM parameter not set right?
At a loss of what to try next.
Make sure you calibrated the gimbal sensor in the Tarot software (back of the camera mount laid on a flat surface, camera facing up) and see if it works.
I think this is what unlocked everything for me.
Good luck!
Keep us posted :)
Mathieu
Hi,
Is it just the calibrate button, in the software after facing camera up?
Is it OK if camera is level & facing up whilst installed on the quad or does it have to be on a table?
My tarot just flashes blue & does nothing.
When usb plugged in, shows on screen & image changes as I manually move the camera.
Thanks in advance.
So far as I can tell, this is all that needs to be done. You can "enable motors" to see it point straight and level, and perhaps you may need to "save settings to flash" after done.
Cheers,
Should the unit level with power on even if other wires (plugged into Pixhawk) are wrong or not plugged in at all?