Phantom 2 Vision Gimbals

[ProfessorStein]

I've been trying to sort out gimbal options for my P2V, and with all the product-specific posts nearly impossible to read anymore (the Rotorpixel post has 441 PAGES of comments, as of this writting... who has the time to go through all that??) I thought I'd try to encapsulate here for quick reference. If you care to add comments with either new gimbals offered, edits to pros/cons, or indicate that you have and like/dislike a particular gimbal, I'll try to keep this first page updated so it can be a decent starting place for anybody else looking.


2-axis Gimbals
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Using the standard FC200 camera

RotorPixel
Likes: ?
Dislikes: ?

Pros:
- Mid-range price
- Plug-and-play
- Uses standard AlexMos/BaseCam SimpleBGC
- Supposedly balanced for the FC200, out of the box
- Compatible with the Vision app for tilt control
Cons:
- Long wait times for delivery (supposedly to be eliviated by moving to injection molding)
- Can require a lot of fussing for calibration



Aerial Freaks Cyclops Vision Brushless Gimbal
Likes: ?
Dislikes: ?

Pros:
- Mid-range price
- Plug-and-play
- Uses standard AlexMos/BaseCam SimpleBGC
Cons:
- Sounds like the longer landing skids are a good idea when using this gimbal



3DPower 2-Axis Gimbal (aka Taco Supreme)
Likes: ?
Dislikes: ?

Pros:
- Less expensive that most
- Plug-and-play
- Compatible with the Vision app for tilt control
CCons:
- Does not use standard AlexMos/BaseCam SimpleBGC (??)
- Some quality control issues - easily resolved
- Some are requiring lots of fussing for calibration
- Some jello - fixable (?)



Project MotorPixie
Likes: ?
Dislikes: ?

Pros:
- Inexpensive if you have a 3D printer
- Plug-and-play
- Open Source and tailorable to your needs
- Uses standard AlexMos/BaseCam SimpleBGC
- Support: DKDarkness is a PP member and happy to answer questions
Cons:
- If you DON'T have a 3D printer...
- Not a great deal of documentation
- Takes a lot of configuration




2-axis Gimbals
Using GoPro or other
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Project MotorPixie
Like the standard Project MotorPixie gimbal, just print the GoPro mount instead of the FC200.
Likes: ?
Dislikes: ?




3-axis Gimbals
Using the standard FC200 camera
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Project MotorPixie
Like the 2-axis Project MotorPixie gimbal, but 3D.
Likes: ?
Dislikes: ?




3-axis Gimbals
Using GoPro or other
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GoodLuckBuy 3-axis Gimbal for GooPro 2/3 FPV
Like the 2-axis Project MotorPixie gimbal, but 3D and with the GoPro mount.

Likes: ?
Dislikes: ?

Pros:
- Extremely inexpensive
Cons:
- Some quality issues
- Longer landing skids recommended
- Can require lots of fussing for calibration



Project MotorPixie
Like the 2-axis Project MotorPixie gimbal, but 3D and with the GoPro mount.

Likes: ?
Dislikes: ?

 

[ProfessorStein]

Or if you think the descriptions need to add any factors...

 

[DKDarkness]

Or if you think the descriptions need to add any factors...

Access to spare parts?
Availability?
User support?
Versability?
Weight?
Flight time?
Durability?
MTBF?

 

[ProfessorStein]

You guys will have to help me collect all that info... But I'd be happy to include it!

 

[DKDarkness]

I have provided a PDF on http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:397579 Please tell me what kind of documentation you are looking for, and I will be happy to supply it

Of course it can also be found at https://sites.google.com/site/motorpixiegimbals/Resources it's called "MotorPixie 2D gimbal parts specification high res v3.pdf" Version may change.