® GB200 2-Axis Brushless Gimbal 1 EN
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Safety Precautions and Warnings • Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control. • Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people.
Table of Contents Box Contents ........................................................... 4 Connection Ports...................................................... 5 Installing the Isolation Mount ................................... 6 Routing the Wiring ................................................... 7 Changing the Camera Mount.................................... 8 Installing the Gimbal ................................................ 9 Mounting the Camera ............................................
Connection Ports Right side A B C D A. 5V Power Port B. Universal Input Port (not used ) C. Blade 350 QX2/AP Input Port D. Mode Control Port (not used ) Left side E. Software Update Port F. Yuneec™ Receiver Port G.
Installing the Isolation Mount If you are mounting the GB200 on a Blade® 350 QX (version 1), you will need to change the pre-installed top mounting plate before attaching the isolation mount to your airframe. See the illustration at right. Using the large hex wrench provided, install the isolation mount with the 4 included screws. Do not overtighten. Carefully push the lower plate forward to access the front mounting plate hole.
Routing the Wiring • If you are installing the GB200 on a Blade 350 QX (version 1), use the included 2-wire harness (red and brown). • If you are installing the GB200 on a Blade 350 QX2 or 350 QX2 AP, use the included 3-wire harness (red, brown and orange). 1. Plug the servo connector into the flight control board as shown. 2. Route the JST connector through the hole in the landing gear mount on the bottom of the 350 QX.
Changing the Camera Mount GoPro® users The GB200 comes with the CGO1 camera mount pre-installed. If you are using a GoPro® 3/3+ camera with your gimbal, it is necessary to change the camera mount. 1. Turn the camera mount on the gimbal until the set screw faces the notch in the gimbal arm. 2. Loosen the set screw using the small hex wrench included, as shown. 3. Slide the camera mount away from the gimbal motor while carefully sliding the gyro plate from the camera mount. 4.
Installing the Gimbal Install the gimbal with the vertical arm to the rear by lining up the tracks of the gimbal and the mount and pushing towards the rear of the plate as shown at left. To remove the gimbal, push in the restraining clip and pull the gimbal forward from the slot. Plug the wire routed from the control board to the correct port in the gimbal. See Connection Ports for the port layout. 350 QX2 or 350 QX2 AP: Insert the 3-wire harness into the Blade 350 QX2/AP Input Port as shown at the left.
Mounting the Camera IMPORTANT: Consult local laws and ordinances before installing and operating any type of photograph-capable or video recording device in a hobby model aircraft. CGO1 1. Slide the camera fully into the gimbal as shown. 2. Install the 3mm screw through the mount and into the camera body as shown. 3. Insert the Wi-Fi antenna through the mount and into the camera body until it clicks. Rotate the antenna 90° in either direction to lock. 1 3 2 GoPro® 3/3+ 1.
Gimbal Modes Angle Mode (Green LED) • The gimbal pitch angle corresponds directly to the position of the transmitter control input. • The gimbal will automatically stabilize in the stopped position. Velocity Mode (Blue LED) • The gimbal pitch angle moves away from neutral in the direction of the transmitter control input. • The farther away from center the transmitter control input is, the faster the gimbal moves in the corresponding direction.
Using the Gimbal 1. Place the quadcopter on a flat and stable surface. Ensure there are no obstructions in the path of the GB200. 2. Switch on your transmitter. 3. Switch on your quadcopter. The GB200 will power on with the quadcopter. After the gimbal initializes, the LED will glow purple for approximately 3 seconds. In those 3 seconds, the camera mount may be rotated up or down by hand to your desired neutral pitch position.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The gimbal vibrates after switching ON Loose camera Secure the camera in the mount Gimbal does not respond to control input Gimbal did not initialize Keep the quadcopter and gimbal level and immobile for 5 seconds after switching ON Gimbal is not ON Incorrect gimbal connections Correctly connect gimbal Gimbal does not respond to transmitter Optional remote receiver is not bound Re-bind receivers Gimbal does not respond to control inputs.
Exploded View 2 3 5 4 1 6 2 Replacement Parts # 1 2 3 4 Part # BLH7904 BLH7905 BLH7906 BLH7907 Description Gimbal Arms: GB200 Gimbal Motors: GB200 Gimbal Mount: GB200 Gimbal Control Board: GB200 # Part # Description 5 BLH7908 Camera mount CGO1: GB200 6 BLH7909 Camera mount Go Pro Hero 3: GB200 BLH7910 GB200 Brushless Gimbal Optional Parts Part # Description SPM9645 DSMX Remote Receiver EN 14
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