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Old 01-28-2014, 09:07 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default 2 axis gimbal question

I recently purchased an innexpensive 2-axis gimbal from eBay as pictured below. It did not come with any documentation and I was wondering if anybody knew A good site for resources regarding these units.

Mainly I am trying to figure out what power source it requires. Its power cable looks like a 2 pronged JST.

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Old 01-29-2014, 08:03 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Not sure of the voltage that powers that. Looks like a JST connector. MIne takes 11.1 volts, 3S.
I just bought one for $89 with free shipping on ebay and the Chinese guy had already dialed it in. I just plug it in and it works!!
Have you tried powering it up? It must be kept VERY still and level while it powers up. That takes about 6 seconds and the gopro must be on the gimbal as well. After that it should work. If not there is plenty of open source software for it.
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i have to fashion some kind of adapter bc my 3S batteries have a 4 prong JST and this thing has only 2 prongs. hope i dont fry it!
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Make damned sure of your input voltage.
And that your polarity is absolutely correct.
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there's only 2 wires on one and isnt black always ground?!
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Old 01-29-2014, 12:54 PM   #6 (permalink)
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