Solo gimbal not pointing straing ahead

Kevin Nelson · Sep 10, 2015

Put on the gimbal, updated the software, so far so good. Turn it on and now the gimbal will not point straight ahead. Is there a calibration adjustment somewhere?

Raybro · Sep 10, 2015

In a previous thread several days ago there was a reported issue similar to this. The OP was told by 3DR support to perform the stick calibration which he reported fixed the problem.

Raybro · Sep 10, 2015

Stick cal procedures:

Kevin Nelson · Sep 10, 2015

Raybro said:
In a previous thread several days ago there was a reported issue similar to this. The OP was told by 3DR support to perform the stick calibration which he reported fixed the problem.

Ok, thanks.I found that thread, but the procedure looks a little scary.

Raybro · Sep 10, 2015

It's pretty easy. I did it a few days ago, just to do it. Connect a laptop to the Solo wifi and follow the steps. In my case I have a usb wireless device I plugged into my desktop and did it.

Kevin Nelson · Sep 10, 2015

Thanks guys, I'll give it a shot.

Raybro · Sep 10, 2015

It just takes a couple of minutes.

SteveReno · Sep 10, 2015

Kevin Nelson said:
Thanks guys, I'll give it a shot.

Let us know on how it works for you,

Kevin Nelson · Sep 10, 2015

Seems to have done the trick. I have to admit I was a little reluctant, the Apple Terminal application is pretty advanced for me. First gimbal flight tomorrow, woo hoo!

KRVer · Sep 10, 2015

Raybro said:
In a previous thread several days ago there was a reported issue similar to this. The OP was told by 3DR support to perform the stick calibration which he reported fixed the problem.

Hey Raybro. I've been flying successfully and extensively with the gimbal which I've had for about a week and a half now (there is a slight issue with it which is not serious but a 3DR tech support engineer has confirmed is not ideal so they will be replacing for me).

Today, while extensively testing an aggressive cable cam shot (at fastest cable cam speed and in fairly gusty wind conditions), I noticed the gimbal decided to not re-center itself following a battery change. Additionally, the bird developed some twitching while holding position, resulting in jello video. Don't know if the wind was to blame but I've had more stability in higher wind in the past.

I did the stick calibration a couple months ago - will do again tonight to see if it solves the gimbal alignment issue - easy to check even before flight.

I'll let you know.

[UPDATE] Just ran the sticks calibration and no love from the gimbal. It's not centering itself.

Raybro · Sep 11, 2015

KRVer said:
Hey Raybro. I've been flying successfully and extensively with the gimbal which I've had for about a week and a half now (there is a slight issue with it which is not serious but a 3DR tech support engineer has confirmed is not ideal so they will be replacing for me).

Today, while extensively testing an aggressive cable cam shot (at fastest cable cam speed and in fairly gusty wind conditions), I noticed the gimbal decided to not re-center itself following a battery change. Additionally, the bird developed some twitching while holding position, resulting in jello video. Don't know if the wind was to blame but I've had more stability in higher wind in the past.

I did the stick calibration a couple months ago - will do again tonight to see if it solves the gimbal alignment issue - easy to check even before flight.

I'll let you know.

[UPDATE] Just ran the sticks calibration and no love from the gimbal. It's not centering itself.

Well dang...I guess 3DR is sending a replacement?

Flybirdman · Sep 27, 2015

When you do the stick calibration, does the gimbal do anything or re-calibrate itself?

MFMG · Jan 20, 2016

Kevin Nelson said:
Put on the gimbal, updated the software, so far so good. Turn it on and now the gimbal will not point straight ahead. Is there a calibration adjustment somewhere?

I have the same problem with mine. I performed the stick calibration and it did not fix the problem. I have a support ticket with 3DR and they are asking me to send them the copter and controller to calibrate it on their side.

MFMG · Jan 20, 2016

KRVer said:
Hey Raybro. I've been flying successfully and extensively with the gimbal which I've had for about a week and a half now (there is a slight issue with it which is not serious but a 3DR tech support engineer has confirmed is not ideal so they will be replacing for me).

Today, while extensively testing an aggressive cable cam shot (at fastest cable cam speed and in fairly gusty wind conditions), I noticed the gimbal decided to not re-center itself following a battery change. Additionally, the bird developed some twitching while holding position, resulting in jello video. Don't know if the wind was to blame but I've had more stability in higher wind in the past.

I did the stick calibration a couple months ago - will do again tonight to see if it solves the gimbal alignment issue - easy to check even before flight.

I'll let you know.

[UPDATE] Just ran the sticks calibration and no love from the gimbal. It's not centering itself.

Same problem here.

Arturo Rosas · Feb 18, 2016

Hy guys, i want to know if some one fix your problem with the gimbal.
When i use the gopro i always look the landing gear on the camera and i want to move the gimbal a little bit to the rigth to fix that.
Does any body know how to fix?
thanks

MFMG · Feb 18, 2016

My original gimbal was not pointing perfectly straight ahead. It was a couple degrees right. I never had trouble seeing the landing gear, but I've also got a Back-Bone Ribcage Air GoPro Hero 4 Black with a Peau Production 3.97mm lens. The viewing angle is less than a regular Hero 4 when shooting 4K Wide. I had other issues with my gimbal that led to 3DR replacing it for me. From what I found, the stick calibration didn't do anything to fix the issue and neither did anything else suggested by 3DR. In my opinion, there should be some kind of "trim" setting for the pan of the gimbal. If that was possible, it would eliminate a lot of the issues experienced by a lot of owners, including myself.

ckevg1 · Mar 1, 2016

Same problem here. Mine is about 10 degrees to the right. Did the stick calibration and it didn't work. I can't believe there's no left to right manual trim. Also, mine won't respond to the 1 and 2 preset positions.