Originally Posted by Patscherpofel

I think a lot of people will use this gopro setup for fpv

I doubt it's a good idea to use a stabilized cam for FPV flying

In theory you can make the gimbal "stiff" by setting the max. angles to zero but I can't tell you if you can assign a switch for turning it on/off.

Originally Posted by vilhelmsson

Hi Jazzboy, nop not unless you rewinde it, follow AlexMos rewinding video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MnGtXJAM08

I am aware of the need to rewind but I am worried about the extra current. Not sure if the board can handle larger motors in its present version.

Originally Posted by kinderkram

I doubt it's a good idea to use a stabilized cam for FPV flying

In theory you can make the gimbal "stiff" by setting the max. angles to zero but I can't tell you if you can assign a switch for turning it on/off.

HI,

for FPV a simple tilt gimbal with just one servo ( basic) and no compensation (simple control) would be the way to go, as if you use stabilisation during flight you will mix up the frames angle and horizon and might crash really easy by mistaking position / angle and velocity ?

Mmm maybe a small tweak to work on from basic cages ?

BEst regards,
Fabien

Originally Posted by jazzboy

I am aware of the need to rewind but I am worried about the extra current. Not sure if the board can handle larger motors in its present version.

Hi,
each motor channel on the board can handle 7,1 A max. This leaves quite a good "room" for experimentations up to Sony Nex / Rx series cameras. Then, for larger motors, tests are needed on dynamic bench as the motor might need to be reducted ( harmonic drive) or over powerfull to be able to add control to level stabilization...

Actually small 28mm motors are given for 1,5 to 2,0 A max, but at 2,0 they need a cooling fan and i'm not sure about their life time.. Precise static and dynamic balancing will be very important on the gimbal.

Best regards,
Fabien

Originally Posted by SebastianJ

We will release ready to fit versions in three different sizes.

Are the following cameras correct size examples for your gimbals?

1. GoPro
2. Canon EOS M
3. Canon 5D Mark III (what lens option)


Thanks!

Originally Posted by Bricobrac

HI,

for FPV a simple tilt gimbal with just one servo ( basic) and no compensation (simple control) would be the way to go, as if you use stabilisation during flight you will mix up the frames angle and horizon and might crash really easy by mistaking position / angle and velocity ?

Mmm maybe a small tweak to work on from basic cages ?

BEst regards,
Fabien

Yaw/nick control in combination with a head tracker would one exciting feature.
So you can look around like sitting in a cockpit.
Wouldn't a gyro controller on the googles be sufficient?

Originally Posted by DorianJ

Are the following cameras correct size examples for your gimbals?

1. GoPro
2. Canon EOS M
3. Canon 5D Mark III (what lens option)


Thanks!

Correct, and the DSLR gimbal will accommodate a camcorder as well, e.g. Sony CX760.

Originally Posted by SebastianJ

Correct, and the DSLR gimbal will accommodate a camcorder as well, e.g. Sony CX760.

Thank you.

Maybe the developers should take a poll on which prime lens should be used for the DSLR model. Or will multiple prime lens options be available due to flexibility in gimbal balancing?

I propose the Nikon 20mm 2.8 for the 5D Mark III.

Do you guys think I would be possible to use two controllers to make a 3axis gimbal. How would that work? Are there rotational limits in the software?

Originally Posted by importon

Do you guys think I would be possible to use two controllers to make a 3axis gimbal. How would that work? Are there rotational limits in the software?

There is a solution in the making for the 3rd axis - stay tuned, the concept will be shown soon...

No rotational limits other than cabling.

Originally Posted by Hypam

Maxon is Swiss

Indeed, and these motors/controllers are amazing. Not sure what is harder for them, to do this (see below) or to get smooth footage from the wobbling junk frame called S-800.

maxon motor EPOS2 Demonstration Unit Inverted Pendulums (1 min 18 sec)

BTW, still nobody got an answer to my question re. why these rewinded BL can do almost the same as the Maxons and at so much lower Voltage?

Originally Posted by DorianJ

Thank you.

Maybe the developers should take a poll on which prime lens should be used for the DSLR model. Or will multiple prime lens options be available due to flexibility in gimbal balancing?

I propose the Nikon 20mm 2.8 for the 5D Mark III.

I believe that their goal is to make it flexible for different cameras. Delineating one camera and one lens will limit their market - kind of like a Zen muse. You should have the ability with some tweaking and tuning to use a variety of lenses I would think.

Plus, a Nikon lens for a Canon probably is a bit rarer of a combo

Originally Posted by jcmonty

I believe that their goal is to make it flexible for different cameras. Delineating one camera and one lens will limit their market - kind of like a Zen muse. You should have the ability with some tweaking and tuning to use a variety of lenses I would think.

Yeah you're right. Before even asking my original question I should have referred back to the 1st post in this thread because it already answered my question regarding camera options. It also appears that there will be lot's of flexibility with the DSLR gimbal as far as camera choices.

Originally Posted by jcmonty

Plus, a Nikon lens for a Canon probably is a bit rarer of a combo

True but the Nikon 20mm is a great lens for the 5D series...sharp clean picture, no distortion and not too wide Half the weight of the Canon 20mm and IMO a cleaner image.

Originally Posted by DorianJ

Yeah you're right. Before even asking my original question I should have referred back to the 1st post in this thread because it already answered my question regarding camera options. It also appears that there will be lot's of flexibility with the DSLR gimbal as far as camera choices.



True but the Nikon 20mm is a great lens for the 5D series...sharp clean picture, no distortion and not too wide Half the weight of the Canon 20mm and IMO a cleaner image.

Good to know! I will have to look into it for my Canon. Though i am thinking of sucking it up and getting a GH3..

Originally Posted by kinderkram

I doubt it's a good idea to use a stabilized cam for FPV flying

In theory you can make the gimbal "stiff" by setting the max. angles to zero but I can't tell you if you can assign a switch for turning it on/off.

its not that bad to fpv with stabalized cam...you just have to force yourself to feel your aircraft in a different way then by judging too much the video
you rather have to feel where the position of your sticks are and controle the aircraft really smooth (almost a must is flying with stabalized level ,also baro and gps helps a lot)
the only time its really anoying is when its windy and you are in a tight place and try to find a position, once you start to move its fine again

there are more gadgets that could help...artificial horizion or active tx sticks that move where the aircraft actually moves

I also fly with a non stabalized tilt gimbal only, this works really good mostly but for certain shots its nice to have the cam stabilized...the thing is once you have a working stabalized gimbal its hard to switch back

so if there is a possibility to slip in this feature in the future I would be really stoked