Interview on The Register with Stuart Smith's ambitious project to build a three axis GoPro stabilized helmet cam that is not a bunch of crazy wires and poorly documented controllers.
And, by the end of 2013, a fair number of 3-axis gimbals were available from from China for R/C use. However, what they all have in common is:
- They are all pretty DIY looking things with wiring hanging off them everywhere. Usually the pictures don't show the wires, or the controller, so the end result looks like a rats' nest.
- They need setting up on a computer, which needs the user to know what they are doing, farting around with closed loop PID controls and the like.
- They are all for either handheld or R/C use, using potentially dangerous LiPo batteries.
This seems like an awesome product to complement RTF quadcopters like Iris
more info here http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/01/29/stubilizer/
Comments
Something like THIS post from last year except chop up a GoPro to fit inside.
Then package the entire unit into a multirotor compatible housing with required connectors.
-=Doug
I too have been reviewing gimbals with the same general conclusions of poor mechanical layout and thought. Almost all designs are trying to fit existing products that were not designed for this purpose.
What we really need is a purpose designed camera or a serious repackaging of a popular camera.
Sure, I'll get right on that after the other 37 projects around here are completed. ;)
-=Doug
Unless it has a block of lead the other side of the yaw pivot point it isn't using a brushless motor for the yaw!
Other than that confusion, it looks good.
Very nice indeed
If you read the FAQs page out on www.rocksolid-tech.com on this product, you'll note that it DOES NOT support 3 spacial axis (forward, sideways, up/down). Although I think this will work effectively for X-Axis (Pitch) and y-Axis (Roll), the Z-axis isn't the same. The Z-Axis to most refers to yaw. In copter area the Z-axis really fits the up/down motion. The design and capability for bikes, paragliding and such as perfect for this design but for copters, not all that much of a gain for the price tag or roughly $400. I would love to see this product work for our hobby.
Don't like the China gimbals but will be using a China clone 3d printer.
Cant see the way it looks now coming from a 3d printer.
Now to add in slip rings to cost, it won't be cheap.
Nice rendering.
Clean and funky looking outfit.
Hope it's not too heavy!