Solo Gimbal - Handheld conversion

Jesse · Oct 13, 2015

Anyone know what this type of plug is called?

RichWest · Oct 13, 2015

Jesse said:
Anyone know what this type of plug is called?

What is a Molex CLIK-Mate?

Jesse · Oct 13, 2015

I think youre on to something

RichWest · Oct 13, 2015

Jesse said:
I think youre on something

Corrected your statement....

Jesse · Oct 13, 2015

Sorry, my mistake...

RichWest · Oct 13, 2015

It is a Molex Clik-Mate connector, which one I have no idea. Should be easy to find since it's an 8 pin with two rows...

EDIT: I think these are the correct part numbers. You'll need to confirm...

PCB Receptacles - http://www.molex.com/molex/products/datasheet.jsp?part=active/5031540890_PCB_RECEPTACLES.xml

Crimp Housing - http://www.molex.com/molex/products/datasheet.jsp?part=active/5031490800_CRIMP_HOUSINGS.xml

Jesse · Oct 13, 2015

Thank you. I want to prototype a handheld gimbal.

Jesse · Oct 13, 2015

RichWest said:
It is a Molex Clik-Mate connector, which one I have no idea. Should be easy to find since it's an 8 pin with two rows...

EDIT: I think these are the correct part numbers. You'll need to confirm...

PCB Receptacles - http://www.molex.com/molex/products/datasheet.jsp?part=active/5031540890_PCB_RECEPTACLES.xml

Crimp Housing - http://www.molex.com/molex/products/datasheet.jsp?part=active/5031490800_CRIMP_HOUSINGS.xml

RichWest · Oct 13, 2015

I'm fairly certain it is still a Clik-Mate plug, part number above says it's Beige in color however.

Jesse · Oct 13, 2015

RichWest said:
I'm fairly certain it is still a Clik-Mate plug, part number above says it's Beige in color however.

Ill call a dealer tomorrow.

mAd mOrdigan · Oct 31, 2015

in for outcome id love a handheld gimbal

Marich · Oct 31, 2015

I've got a line on one of these - it's owner bought it and two batts, took a flight course, had it shipped home - and never got the nerve to actually take it up! Getting it lock, stock and barrel (maybe and hopefully) for an absolute steal.
Anyhow! I figure Solo can be slung just slightly above pilots head in flight. "Inflight" video in the very literal sense of the word - endless possibilities: overnight cross-country filming/camping/exploration trips, sitting by the campfire in a farmer's back 40 come evening, roasting up a rabbit and planning tomorrow's route.... then making a Dawn Solo flight documenting the campsite from 200'.
Aargh! My head! I've been grounded waaay too long! Flying RC type is great - but can't match the real thing.
But - imagine both combined into one! Yessssss!

Av8tor2 · Oct 31, 2015

While at BestBuy the other day I saw a Yuneec Typhoon 4K Quadcopter. And it caught my eye, it was priced at $1,299.00.

They have a conversion for their gimbal to be handheld, for the GoPro. I really hope they sell it on the side, it is something that I would like to have.

Typhoon 4K | Yuneec – Electric Aviation is their own camera.

Typhoon G | Yuneec – Electric Aviation is with the GoPro

Or I wish 3DR would come out with a handheld gimbal...

Jubalr · Oct 31, 2015

Av8tor2 said:
While at BestBuy the other day I saw a Yuneec Typhoon 4K Quadcopter. And it caught my eye, it was priced at $1,299.00.

They have a conversion for their gimbal to be handheld, for the GoPro. I really hope they sell it on the side, it is something that I would like to have.

Typhoon 4K | Yuneec – Electric Aviation is their own camera.

Typhoon G | Yuneec – Electric Aviation is with the GoPro

Or I wish 3DR would come out with a handheld gimbal...

It would probably be cheaper to just buy one.. GoPro Gimbals

Av8tor2 · Oct 31, 2015

The thing that really intrigued me, was it allows for the phone, maybe tablet to be attached so you can see the video. But yeah, getting one just for the GoPro, would be good too.

My camera work sucks, while just standing.

Kalvin · Mar 21, 2016

Jesse said:
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SO how should I direct wire the solo gimbal with a battery. This is the wiring from within the solo itself.
I at least want it to power on a separate battery to get started.

Hey, Jesse. What's your latest update?

Are you able to find out what exactly are the functions of each wire going to the 8 pin gimbal plug? Knowing those would help in developing a powered board for getting the gimbal running on a hand grip.

I'd be fine with buying a gimbal from another brand that has already made some for the GoPro, but it would be much better to know that in case the gimbal fails on my Solo, I have a backup gimbal from a handheld one that I can simply replace.

sputnik378 · Dec 29, 2016

It's this still a thing? I would love to mount a gimbal on a chesty or fetch go pro mount for mountain biking and all around dog shenanigans... at $39 these things are practically disposable right now. Why not make them hand held or mountable..?

jcar · Feb 4, 2017

Jesse this is a great idea how far did you get? Since we can get the gimbals now for $49.00.

keoniahlo · Feb 4, 2017

Awesome! I've been thinking about this since the day I bought my spare gimbal. I have limited knowledge of how it's implemented on the Solo, but it was my inclination to believe some of the control logic was built into the IC board on the drone side--but then again, that would be an additional manufacturing expense that if I were going to build a drone that had an OPTIONAL gimbal, I'd try to put all the "brains" of the thing into the gimbal itself. It's be awesome if you could simply apply 5v to the gimbal and it kept axis stability. You wouldn't have the up and down control, but it may not be something you need. Keep us posted on your progress and good luck!