Two Types of H3-3D Gimbal and Two Types of Phantom 2s?????

[Gots2HaveToys]

I'm taking the plunge. I ordered a GoPro Hero3+ Black .... and the next part of the plan is a Phantom 2 with a pre-installed H3-3D Gimbal. While reading through tons of threads I came across one by DoubleD where I found this

"- Research the installation, wonder why the hell people make holes in their Phantom
- Realize that there is two types of H3-3d gimbals and two types of Phantom 2
- Come to terms with the fact that you have the fragile type of gimbal, and the original P2, which means yes drilling"

So there are "TWO VERSIONS" of Phantom 2 AND "TWO VERSIONS" (one being fragile which doesn't sound desirable to me) of the H3-3D Gimbal????

How does one tell the difference and ensure that they get the correct ones when ordering? Is there a place to order from that will ensure that you get the Pre-drilled Phantom 2 and NON-Fragile H3-3D Gimbal???

 

[sergekouper]

Re: Two Types of H3-3D Gimbal and Two Types of Phantom 2s???

AFAIK, there is now a new type of P2, able to receive the H3-3D without modif. if you have a and original P2, you have to modify it because the 3rd axis motor of the gimbal woud touch the case, hence the enlargement of the existing hole. No big deal.
A new support has been released to mount the new H3-3D on the "old" P2 (mine is 2 months old ! ) I don't know if you still have to drill.
About the H3-3D, there is only 1 model, it's apparently lighter than the H3-2D. Wether it's one or the other anyway, they are both fragile.

This is what I've understood...
Hope it helps.

 

[Diesel31]

Re: Two Types of H3-3D Gimbal and Two Types of Phantom 2s???

There are two versions of the Phantom 2. The difference is the hole at the bottom to accommodate the H3-3D.
As for the H3-3D, there are also two versions. The 2nd version of the H3-3D connects to the Go Pro using the mini USB port on the side rather than plugging in through the back. I think I had read that the change was to accommodate the use of Lightbridge.

 

[Gots2HaveToys]

Re: Two Types of H3-3D Gimbal and Two Types of Phantom 2s???

Once I knew more about what I was looking for I found this about the two versions of the Phantom 2

http://www.cyberfanatics.com/p2v2.pdf

 

[sar104]

Re: Two Types of H3-3D Gimbal and Two Types of Phantom 2s???

There are two versions of the Phantom 2. The difference is the hole at the bottom to accommodate the H3-3D.
As for the H3-3D, there are also two versions. The 2nd version of the H3-3D connects to the Go Pro using the mini USB port on the side rather than plugging in through the back. I think I had read that the change was to accommodate the use of Lightbridge.

That's correct about the 2 versions of the H3-3D, but I cannot see how the 2nd version was to accommodate Lightbridge - it works perfectly well with the original H3-3D.

 

[Gots2HaveToys]

Re: Two Types of H3-3D Gimbal and Two Types of Phantom 2s???

There are two versions of the Phantom 2. The difference is the hole at the bottom to accommodate the H3-3D.
As for the H3-3D, there are also two versions. The 2nd version of the H3-3D connects to the Go Pro using the mini USB port on the side rather than plugging in through the back. I think I had read that the change was to accommodate the use of Lightbridge.

That's correct about the 2 versions of the H3-3D, but I cannot see how the 2nd version was to accommodate Lightbridge - it works perfectly well with the original H3-3D.

I'm having a hard time finding details on this one too ... watched some Lightbridge Installs on youtube and can't see where there's a difference ... I'm not sure what the differences ARE or how to tell them apart ... gonna ask doubled ...

 

[sar104]

Re: Two Types of H3-3D Gimbal and Two Types of Phantom 2s???

There are two versions of the Phantom 2. The difference is the hole at the bottom to accommodate the H3-3D.
As for the H3-3D, there are also two versions. The 2nd version of the H3-3D connects to the Go Pro using the mini USB port on the side rather than plugging in through the back. I think I had read that the change was to accommodate the use of Lightbridge.

That's correct about the 2 versions of the H3-3D, but I cannot see how the 2nd version was to accommodate Lightbridge - it works perfectly well with the original H3-3D.

I'm having a hard time finding details on this one too ... watched some Lightbridge Installs on youtube and can't see where there's a difference ... I'm not sure what the differences ARE or how to tell them apart ... gonna ask doubled ...

I understand the difference between the two versions - I just can't see the relevance to Lightbridge. I have Lightbridge with the original H3-3D, which runs HDMI out through a lightweight HDMI cable from the GoPro, but charges the GoPro in the traditional way through the rear panel connector. I don't have to mess around with fragile ribbon cables and extra boards, the GoPro gets power from the P2, and I can access the microSD card. I cannot see any advantage to the 1.1 version.

 

[Diesel31]

Re: Two Types of H3-3D Gimbal and Two Types of Phantom 2s???

Totally agree with all you guys. No sure why the running change, just what I read. I'm currently using the original H3-3D, but it's slightly (and I mean ever so slightly) bent which is why I p/u the new version. It's still in the box and I'm contemplating returning it. I wouldn't be surprised if DJI does a 1.1.2 which would basically be the original.

 

[sar104]

Re: Two Types of H3-3D Gimbal and Two Types of Phantom 2s???

Totally agree with all you guys. No sure why the running change, just what I read. I'm currently using the original H3-3D, but it's slightly (and I mean ever so slightly) bent which is why I p/u the new version. It's still in the box and I'm contemplating returning it. I wouldn't be surprised if DJI does a 1.1.2 which would basically be the original.

What we need is the original, but with HDMI out through the slip rings.

 

[sergekouper]

Re: Two Types of H3-3D Gimbal and Two Types of Phantom 2s???

There are two versions of the Phantom 2. The difference is the hole at the bottom to accommodate the H3-3D.
As for the H3-3D, there are also two versions. The 2nd version of the H3-3D connects to the Go Pro using the mini USB port on the side rather than plugging in through the back. I think I had read that the change was to accommodate the use of Lightbridge.

There is no 2 versions of the P2 but 1 new P2 model replacing the original with a bigger hole to accomodate the H3-3D. I believe that the H3-2D will be discontinued , which makes sense, as well as the older P2, as well as the first generation of vision, since the vision+ appeared.
About the 2 models of H3-3D it's IMO temporary, I forgot I read that there was some interference in the video that were not appearing through the USB port.

 

[sar104]

Re: Two Types of H3-3D Gimbal and Two Types of Phantom 2s???

There is no 2 versions of the P2 but 1 new P2 model replacing the original with a bigger hole to accomodate the H3-3D. I believe that the H3-2D will be discontinued , which makes sense, as well as the older P2, as well as the first generation of vision, since the vision+ appeared.
About the 2 models of H3-3D it's IMO temporary, I forgot I read that there was some interference in the video that were not appearing through the USB port.

That explanation was also floating around, although I don't see any interference, and I'm not using the anti-interference board. If that were the case then it still looks like a rather half-assed solution to the problem.