Compass calibration with the gimbal attached?

[Projeffrey11]

Really??? So the information that you were told is...to do the level and compass calibration with the GoPro IN the Gimbal....?
I always thought the extra weight in the gimbal from having the GoPro in there would do damage to the Gimbal flopping around while doing the calibration..??? So is 3DR saying that the gimbal is design to move around with the GoPro still attached doing the calibration ?

That's what I was told by 3DR support because I was wondering that my self.

 

[Del]

That's what I was told by 3DR support because I was wondering that my self.

Thanks for passing the information...it's good to know

 

[Projeffrey11]

Thanks for passing the information...it's good to know

No problem. Now where the hell is that firmware updats for Solo that was said to come out this morning? Lol.

 

[Projeffrey11]

Thanks for passing the information...it's good to know

Oh and forgot to say, I hope you never at some point tried to calibrate the compass with no Gopro on because I think this damages the gimbal Motors.

 

[Del]

Oh and forgot to say, I hope you never at some point tried to calibrate the compass with no Gopro on because I think this damages the gimbal Motors.

Thanks for the tip...! I think I might of did that once...but did no damage as far as I know! But I'll make sure that the GoPro is in the Gimbal when doing the calibration from this day forward

 

[Projeffrey11]

Thanks for the tip...! I think I might of did that once...but did no damage as far as I know! But I'll make sure that the GoPro is in the Gimbal when doing the calibration for this day forward

Also the morning update is not coming I've already talked to customer representative they pushed the date to the 15th.... Much like the gimbal, but now on firmware updates.

 

[Del]

Also the morning update is not coming I've already talked to customer representative they pushed the date to the 15th.... Much like the gimbal, but now on firmware updates.

Really??? O-well..I guess we're al gonna be waiting a bit longer..

 

[Projeffrey11]

Really??? O-well..I guess we're al gonna be waiting a bit longer..

Yeah we are Solo owners we are use to waiting and then some no problem.

 

[Glen L]

Oh and forgot to say, I hope you never at some point tried to calibrate the compass with no Gopro on because I think this damages the gimbal Motors.

You confirmed the correct way!! 3DR Tech support gives me the same answer.

 

[SkyDoctor]

Thanks for the tip...! I think I might of did that once...but did no damage as far as I know! But I'll make sure that the GoPro is in the Gimbal when doing the calibration from this day forward

The keyword is "I think." Was this information given via an engineer!

 

[Glen L]

The keyword is "I think." Was this information given via an engineer!

This might help:
Never power the gimbal without camera attached. The motors will oscillate
continuously which can result in a burnt motor and the driver. For longer
lifetime function, the camera COG should be balanced (the camera is
balanced when released at any angle) before power is supplied

 

[SkyDoctor]

Well that makes sense. Thanks for the information.

 

[Del]

This might help:
Never power the gimbal without camera attached. The motors will oscillate
continuously which can result in a burnt motor and the driver. For longer
lifetime function, the camera COG should be balanced (the camera is
balanced when released at any angle) before power is supplied

Good to know!! Thanks

 

[Matt Chevalier]

It does make more sense to have the camera out for your calibrations for weight reasons

To me, altering the configuration to anything other then what it will be during normal flight could/would create false calibrations.

Having any gimbal powered up without the proper resistance (aka weight) it was designed to manage, will damage a gimbal. If not then, then soon, if it happens to often.

 

[Chuck]

My 2 cents worth is the same. I was told yesterday by 3DR tech support to do compass and level calibrations with GoPro in the gimbal.

 

[Raybro]

This might help:
Never power the gimbal without camera attached. The motors will oscillate
continuously which can result in a burnt motor and the driver. For longer
lifetime function, the camera COG should be balanced (the camera is
balanced when released at any angle) before power is supplied

and don't forget to take the blasted foam gimbal lock out.

 

[Chuck]

Hey, Raybro.......Do you call it "the blasted foam gimbal lock" because of how hard it is to reinstall? I have called it much worse, myself...

 

[Raybro]

Hey, Raybro.......Do you call it "the blasted foam gimbal lock" because of how hard it is to reinstall? I have called it much worse, myself...

LOL! As a matter of fact I was just yanking on that thing trying to get it out! It is a bit*h to get out!
Yes, hard to put in, hard to take out.

 

[Chuck]

That is no lie. I checked the gimbal movement while in my hard case, and it was very secure with no movement, so I quit using it. A lot less cussing.....

 

[mcneely19]

Hey, Raybro.......Do you call it "the blasted foam gimbal lock" because of how hard it is to reinstall? I have called it much worse, myself...

Guys... Cut that small lip off the foam gimbal retainer. Much easier to slide in and out but still stays put.

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