Rotorpixel gimbal for Phantom Vision

[BigSky]

The GPS doesn't correct for Yaw.[/quote]

Correct. It does not correct for yaw. This is a matter of pilot control. And as Simon mentioned, the control is a little sensitive. It's possible to adjust the sensitivity in the assistance program but more likely you just need to be very gentle on the yaw control[/quote]

Correct, that's what I stated earlier, and that Symon hit it on the head. It'll be interesting to see how it settles down after widening the dead band on that channel. With the videos I'm seeing the sideways twitching, there is no wind at all.

 

[bobomet]

I got #833 last night. I'm in line!
I look forward to learning from all those who are already doing the groundwork for us.
With some good fortune, I suspect I'll be back looking over those INSTALL videos by June.

 

[Kerranga]

Here are some videos using the RotorPixel the gimbal from today's flights near Crater Lake, Oregon. Novice pilot .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn6R1dkS ... e=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K074Olzp ... e=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5DaPenS ... e=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qciakl78 ... e=youtu.be

Cheers!
Kerranga

Kerrangaa, I stopped there at Crater Lake way back in the mid 90s when we had the kids on a summer vacation. Beautiful place. Nice videos by the way. We need to figure out how to stop the side shifting though.

I had a heck of a time with the wind up there. That was the strongest wind I have ever dared to fly in. I had to find a place that was reasonably sheltered and even then I landed after a short time. I should have had someone take a video of the P2V while it was dancing around trying to hover. I am impressed that the video even came out reasonably well. I posted it to give people an idea of how well it compensated for the conditions and my flying.

 

[MattOlieman]

There is no yaw motor. Only a roll and pitch motor. The 3rd axis would be the yaw motor.

gfredrone is absolutely correct!!! Can't wait for the 3rd axis motor

 

[gfredrone]

The GPS doesn't correct for Yaw.

Correct. It does not correct for yaw. This is a matter of pilot control. And as Simon mentioned, the control is a little sensitive. It's possible to adjust the sensitivity in the assistance program but more likely you just need to be very gentle on the yaw control

Correct, that's what I stated earlier, and that Symon hit it on the head. It'll be interesting to see how it settles down after widening the dead band on that channel. With the videos I'm seeing the sideways twitching, there is no wind at all.

Bigsky are you talking about adjusting the yaw settings of the P2V in the assistant application, because there is nothing that can be adjusted on the gimbal being there is no 3rd axis.

I think this is where we were getting confused.

 

[Venom93corba]

What is the latest shipping confirmation email number? I am Number 385 just checking to see how close it is getting

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[Russair]

Has anyone posted a video showing the 7th channel lever being used with rotorixel gimbal? Or has there been any problems?

 

[browntw79]

What's the latest shipping number confirmation? I'm a PayPal order between #384 and #385.

What's the latest number? I'm #384.

 

[Bigvern]

What's the latest shipping number confirmation? I'm a PayPal order between #384 and #385.

What's the latest number? I'm #384.

I think it's about 364/365

 

[RemE]

GPS Mode does correct for yaw, it uses the compass to hold heading, and if the Yaw gain is too high the yaw will be pretty "crisp" and robot looking. You can turn the gain down a little to make it a bit softer on yaw. I modified my DJI Tx to be able to dial down the yaw control (basically an adjustable dual rate adjustment) to allow for very gentle yaw steering.

 

[browntw79]

I think it's about 364/365

Cool - I'm only online periodically and the number of pages generated on this topic are overwhelming.

Thanks for the update.

 

[browntw79]

I modified my DJI Tx to be able to dial down the yaw control (basically an adjustable dual rate adjustment) to allow for very gentle yaw steering.

Have you posted how you did added a yaw control? I would be interested.

 

[jadebox]

I think it's about 364/365

T-minus four and counting ..... for me!

I'm very impressed by the videos posted so far. Even without changing settings, reducing the yaw problems "in post" will be much easier and more effective than stabilizing the video from the camera with the original gimbal was. And stills are going to be easier to frame and won't have to be cropped as much to remove the tilt.

-- Roger

 

[RemE]

I modified my DJI Tx to be able to dial down the yaw control (basically an adjustable dual rate adjustment) to allow for very gentle yaw steering.

Have you posted how you did added a yaw control? I would be interested.

Yes, in RCGroups, I did my Tx for P2 with Zenmuse and have the parts for the Vision Tx next;
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost ... count=2990

I did both a Yaw and Tilt mod, now I have extremely fine control of both.

 

[browntw79]

Thanks for the link. Great write-up and plenty of pics!

 

[Pull_Up]

I modified my DJI Tx to be able to dial down the yaw control (basically an adjustable dual rate adjustment) to allow for very gentle yaw steering.

Have you posted how you did added a yaw control? I would be interested.

Yes, in RCGroups, I did my Tx for P2 with Zenmuse and have the parts for the Vision Tx next;
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost ... count=2990

I did both a Yaw and Tilt mod, now I have extremely fine control of both.

Very interesting read, RemE - thank you. Waaaay above my expertise level (still don't have that soldering iron ) but I love the fact that someone's done a mod like this and then shares it for all to benefit.

 

[AndySwe]

Nice reading and Impressive work RemE !

 

[BManCan]

What's the latest shipping number confirmation? I'm a PayPal order between #384 and #385.

What's the latest number? I'm #384.

I will let you know when I receive my confirmation (I'm number 383). Hopefully it ships this week.

 

[gfredrone]

What's the latest shipping number confirmation? I'm a PayPal order between #384 and #385.

What's the latest number? I'm #384.

I will let you know when I receive my confirmation (I'm number 383). Hopefully it ships this week.

381 here and will update accordingly. I'm thinking next week but hoping for this week. 364 is last confirmed order number on the thread. Let's hope they worked over the weekend and are ramping production.

 

[Venom93corba]

364 was a week ago. I hope they got some shipped out since then. I leave for vacation on the 1st and don't want this thing sitting on my porch a week.

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