Inverted mode on a gimbal comes in very handy, but it may not be ideal when using cameras with an HDMI Recorder or Monitor. Here's some tips on how I've modified the handles around Tiyaga DIY Mini Gimbal Frame to achieve the same benefits of lowered handles below the camera and built a setup that requires no Gimbal Stand for placement or balancing of the system.
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Petter Sand
Thanks Emm for enlighten me! Your work means a lot to me.
Best regards Petter
Emm
Post author@Petter Sand - For small cameras with small lenses, the CAME-SINGLE is the only small gimbal with encoders. That would be a good option.
Petter Sand
Hi Emm!
Hope you are doing fine! Thanks for your good work with this blog!
Is the Tiyaga available to buy? Do you have any other recommendation for a gh4/a7s gimbal. Small and lightweight?
Best regards
Petter
Patrick
Hi Emm,
Love the shoulder pad setup!
Was wondering if you could help me out. I have the mini-gimbal frame pre-ordered, but I'm trying to differentiate the parts I need from theTtiyaga website's part list and the parts for the shoulder pad configuration.
Any insight is much appreciated.
Thanks!
Blake
Your a legend mate - thanks for all your hard work. I owe you a beer!
Emm
Post author@Blake - Further down in the build page, it's a Deans T connector. You can build your own just buying a Deans Male and Female connectors, or drop by your local RC shop they'll always have it there. Otherwise your looking for something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Length-Tamiya-Connector-Adapter/dp/B00M1G4MGY/. Just cut the end off strip it and solder it to the board.
Blake
One more question Emm. I have pre ordered mine as well ass all the parts in the part list. What power wire and plug should I buy to connect the board to the battery? I cant see it listed on the parts list
Emm
Post author@Tim Ciasto - The total assembled frame + motors + control board + manfrotto QR base = 3.5lbs. (add just a bit more for battery and top handle assembly).
Tim Ciasto
Hi Emm, thanks for bringing this DIY gimbal frame to the market. The information about the necessary parts and the building process is great but there is one piece of information that I wasn't able to find. What is the weight of the completed gimbal?
RG84
Thanks Emm, looking forward to vid.
Emm
Post author@RG84 - I'm still building mine out and one of my gimbals does have a project box as a cover. I don't use that housing that you linked to because it only covers the board, it doesn't cover the wires. I'll have another build video up about wiring and adding sensors up soon, and you can see how I cover my board.
RG84
Emm, I notice your control board doesn't have a cover and there wasn't one in the parts list. Do you think this will work:
https://www.amazon.com/Official-AlexMos-Brushless-Controller-BaseCam/dp/B00OCAB2SI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422115962&sr=8-1&keywords=alexmos+controller&pebp=1422115963815&peasin=B00OCAB2S
Also must I use the Manfrotto plate, or did you machine it for that part ony? Is there a case small case you would recommend for transporting.
Emm
Post author@Blake - For heli, typically the gimbal would be smaller and made for specific cameras. this one is too roomy and heavier than all carbon fiber setups.
Blake
Hey Emm - this gimbal is so well designed and thought out. I have been looking for a gimbal for my A7s but nothing so far has suited what I wanted (a compact, toolless 2 handle system). Very impressed with the research and development that has gone in to this. I have pre ordered mine, more than happy to support you for the venture (plus everything else you do for the community!)
Do you think this gimbal would also suit a multirotor? I'll be using mine for handheld work but if it's powerful enough I think it would be a great gimbal for a heli
Emm
Post author@Joe B - I have not used the Odyssey, but the screen on the Atomos is quite amazing. The software and interface is easy to navigate too.
Joe B
Awesome Emm!
Hey Emm, I have a question as far as the Shogun goes. Should I go with the Odyssey or the Shogun? What's the Advantage of the Odyssey over the Shogun? Also, Have they worked out the Nebula 4000 kinks yet? I heard that the wires twist on it? Thanks Bud for all you do.
Emm
Post author@Sitha - Sorry no plans to mount up a bigger motor right now. Here's a link to the shoulder pad: https://www.photographyandcinema.com/products/shoulder-pad
Sitha
Will there be an adapter or add-on bracket in the future to mount bigger motor in the future? also, where can I get the shoulder pad thing you have on the video?? Thanks in advance.
Emm
Post author@Russ - Yes on both my configurations you can balance a camera.
Russ
can it be calibrated with no stand like defy g2x ?
Emm
Post author@Victor Dizon - Way more than it is worth, but hopefully a few can benefit with a custom gimbal as I have. As nice as this gimbal is, there will only be a limited amount made.
Victor Dizon
How much are you at as far as cost thus far? I know it must be quite a bit with research and time.