Hey! This thing is still a Work in Progress.
Files, instructions, and other stuff might change!
2-axis GoPro Gimbal v3.0
Description
*7/20 Added generic frame mount*
*7/23 Added custom frame mount
[12.5mm holes, 50.5mm spacing]*
This is a 2-axis GoPro gimbal made to support the Gopro while mounted inside of the polycarbonate enclosure. The mounts are designed to work with the Xaircraft DIY frames. The roll mechanism works on a rail system and a series of gears that take the +/- 90 degrees of servo travel and rotate the inner ring by +/- 55 degrees. The pitch mechanism is directly driven from the servo. The mount is made to use Xaircraft rubber rings for vibration damping. If you would like to see the mount redesigned to meet alternative specifications you can contact me with dimensions at adam@polakiumengineering.org.
Keep in mind that this was designed to be printed in polyamide using a zcorp printer. The attributes of this material are as follows:
Layer thickness of 0.1mm with a detail resolution of 0.2mm and a recommended wall thickness of 0.7mm. If the printer uses support structure, the material must be able to dissolve away.
More information found here:
polakiumengineering.org/?p=1146
This is only a prototype and hasn't been tested because I don't have access to an affordable source for 3D printing it.
*7/23 Added custom frame mount
[12.5mm holes, 50.5mm spacing]*
This is a 2-axis GoPro gimbal made to support the Gopro while mounted inside of the polycarbonate enclosure. The mounts are designed to work with the Xaircraft DIY frames. The roll mechanism works on a rail system and a series of gears that take the +/- 90 degrees of servo travel and rotate the inner ring by +/- 55 degrees. The pitch mechanism is directly driven from the servo. The mount is made to use Xaircraft rubber rings for vibration damping. If you would like to see the mount redesigned to meet alternative specifications you can contact me with dimensions at adam@polakiumengineering.org.
Keep in mind that this was designed to be printed in polyamide using a zcorp printer. The attributes of this material are as follows:
Layer thickness of 0.1mm with a detail resolution of 0.2mm and a recommended wall thickness of 0.7mm. If the printer uses support structure, the material must be able to dissolve away.
More information found here:
polakiumengineering.org/?p=1146
This is only a prototype and hasn't been tested because I don't have access to an affordable source for 3D printing it.
Instructions
The following items are not included and must be purchased separately:
[Qty. 2] 9G EXI Digital Metal Geared Servo
[Qty. 2] 3x7x3 Ceramic Ball Bearing
You will also need a suitable bolt for mounting the GoPro to the gimbal. The gimbal connector is designed to fit the polycarbonate GoPro enclosure just as any other gopro mount does, however, the stock bolt handle is too long.
Assembly is fairly simple, much of the gimbal is already assembled.
1.) Insert the roll bearing into the inner ring.
2.) Insert the 35 tooth gear into the roll bearing with the 10 tooth gear facing away from the bearing. Be sure that the roll ring is properly centered along the rail before the 35 tooth gear is meshed with the outside ring.
3.) Fix the 30 tooth gear to the roll servo, center the servo, and then either bolt or glue the servo to the inner ring.
4.) Insert the pitch bearing into the middle ring.
5.) Attach the pitch servo to the outer ring using either glue or bolts.
6.) Center the servo and insert the servo gear into the hole opposite the pitch bearing.
7.) Use the screw supplied with the servo to fasten the pitch servo gear to the gimbal.
8.) Insert the pitch pin opposite the pitch servo and glue it in place.
9.) Now the rubber dampers can be inserted into the gimbal mounting holes and the gimbal can be attached to the loading pipes of the frame.
[Qty. 2] 9G EXI Digital Metal Geared Servo
[Qty. 2] 3x7x3 Ceramic Ball Bearing
You will also need a suitable bolt for mounting the GoPro to the gimbal. The gimbal connector is designed to fit the polycarbonate GoPro enclosure just as any other gopro mount does, however, the stock bolt handle is too long.
Assembly is fairly simple, much of the gimbal is already assembled.
1.) Insert the roll bearing into the inner ring.
2.) Insert the 35 tooth gear into the roll bearing with the 10 tooth gear facing away from the bearing. Be sure that the roll ring is properly centered along the rail before the 35 tooth gear is meshed with the outside ring.
3.) Fix the 30 tooth gear to the roll servo, center the servo, and then either bolt or glue the servo to the inner ring.
4.) Insert the pitch bearing into the middle ring.
5.) Attach the pitch servo to the outer ring using either glue or bolts.
6.) Center the servo and insert the servo gear into the hole opposite the pitch bearing.
7.) Use the screw supplied with the servo to fasten the pitch servo gear to the gimbal.
8.) Insert the pitch pin opposite the pitch servo and glue it in place.
9.) Now the rubber dampers can be inserted into the gimbal mounting holes and the gimbal can be attached to the loading pipes of the frame.
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gzebedin
on
January 31, 2013
said:
anyone tried this with PLA? I am looking for a gimbal to build and was wondering if its possible to print with PLA. Greetings. Gerald
antpgomes
on
August 11, 2012
said:
thank you sir, for the bearings STL...the hexa will soon fly with you gimbal....fingers crossed 8-)
antpgomes
on
July 22, 2012
said:
Started printing today....will have the first 2 parts ready in a couple hours....I will keep you posted....thanks for the effort you put into this 8-)
Anonymous
on
April 1, 2012
said:
Thank you, I hope to improve the design for ease of printing and assembly on home built printers. I'll keep this page updated as a make changes to the design.
Anonymous
on
April 1, 2012
said:
Great design, I look forward to seeing you progress the implementation. Good Job!
License
2-axis GoPro Gimbal v3.0 by PolakiumEngineering is licensed under the Attribution - Non-Commercial - No Derivatives license.

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