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Carbon Fiber DSLR 3 Axis Gimbal Build - Start to Finish
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2016
- Finally finished the gimbal, thanks for your patience. I have made a start to finish vid here as I thought it best to present the finished item with gimbal footage. Check out my channel for in-depth videos of each gimbal part.
This was harder than I ever imagined. So many things need to be exact for a gimbal to operate. With patience you can get there.
Motherboard - Basecam electronics V3
Bluetooth module - HC-05
2x IMU sensors, 1 below Yaw on frame - 1 on camera base
2x iFlight 5208-200T motors Pitch and Roll
1x iFlight 8017-120T Yaw
Payload - heaps
Construction - Carbon fibre over Balsa
Hardware - Titanium, alloy, stainless steel bolts
2x 8mm bearings per axis
Camera - Canon 70D
Mic - Rode vid pro
Time of construction - 15 months in spare time
Editing - FCPX
You're an absolute madman! The fact that you designed the whole thing from the ground up instead of imitating an existing design, the use of carbon fiber thread, the sheer craftsmanship.. I am in awe.
I'm sure you can't wait to move on to another project now but why not make molds from every single part? So that you can cast parts with resin, maybe add a layer of fiberglass for strength and basically be able to make as many gimbals as you want? Bear in mind I'm an "armchair craftsman", so I apologize if this is completely unfeasible.
Secondly, would you change anything from the design now that it's done? It looks and works amazingly well!
Finally, if you have time to grab some more footage shot on the gimbal, it'd be awesome! Especially considering how beautiful the place where you live is!
Sorry for the long comment, I am in pure awe of your artistry!
Hey Webdaemon! Thanks for tuning in till the end of this build, it has been a crazy ride, very complicated thing. Have a great day and all the best!!
This has been one of the most impressive demonstrations of skill, ingenuity, patience and determination I’ve seen on CZcams. Respect! I hope it was worth it!!
Thanks Rod, really appreciate it. It started off innocent enough, then my OCD kicked in and went into full overdrive. However I still use it now as its fantastic for my work video shoots. I think it could also survive a nuclear winter its so grunt ha ha. Have a great day!!
Just an incredible build brother. It's been a fun journey to follow. I look forward to whatever is next.
Thanks so much Greg! Lets see what comes up next. I enjoy seeing what comes out of your garage too, some great stuff, have a great day!!!
I belive this guy can craft a Pagani Zonda in his garage. Admire the hard work, you get my thumbs up.
Thanks so much!
It was a brilliant series of videos to watch, always eager to see the next stage of the build. And the precision that you used when doing your guitar and amp builds was fantastic.
I look forward to your next series of videos.
Thanks for sharing this, it's an amazing work, congrats!
Amazing skill, great build! Thanks for sharing!
OMG This time and effort is just awesome. Brilliant handcrafting!!!
Im always amazed by your patience and how good the stuff you make looks.
On my side of the world the weather is too hot and I can't find the courage to do anything, but the bass is almost done.
Fluburtur! Howsit going matey? Thanks for the kind words.Glad to hear the bass is almost done, really keen to see how it finishes up. Have a great day and hope it cools down over there!!
This video is great! I enjoyed how methodical you are. Great job!!
Congratulation for your Gimbal handmade!! Just incredible! I checked out all the video gimbal parts. So impressed!
Thanks so much Alain!
Amazing work. All the scenic shots making me miss new zealand. Keep the vids coming mate!
Thanks so much bc! Indeed there are some very nice corners of NZ, take care!
Congrats for finally finishing it mate , well worth the effort !
Wow. Your gimbal's an absolute work of art. Thanks for sharing! I'd imagine you're probably enjoying some vibration reduction benefits too... one of the big things I noticed about moving from an aluminum road bike to a carbon fiber frame was how much road vibration it soaked up. I just posted a video about my 3-axis gimbals if you're interested... my quadcopter was hydro-dipped in black carbon fiber paint (it's not structural at all), and is just meant to help maintain orientation when flying around snow on the mountain :)
Hi Chris. Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated. Funny you should talk about the aluminum v carbon road bike thing. In a previous life I did a few ironman events, and some pals and I developed a carbon bottle rack for the back of the seat. The X-wing (aluminum dual bottle rack) was in production, and although cool, just ejected bottles like crazy with the road vibration. We made our own carbon version that sucked in any vibrations and worked better than great. I can fully understand where you are coming from there. Maybe its a triathlete sixth sense ;)
I always had that in the back of my mind when building this gimbal, and indeed i have zero high frequency oscillations. I found that if I had even the slightest bit of play with regard to anything on the frame then vibrations would begin to be introduced. I made sure everything was bullet proof solid and I get no vibrations at all. I checked out your vids and footage is fantastic, very stable. Great channel BTW, love the quadcopter! I find I have to be very careful with my Canon gear as it has no on board stabilisation, even the lenses dont give me that much extra stability, however my Sony gear loves this thing and I'm over the moon with how they perform together. Do you use camera gear with on board stabilisation or rely solely on Gimbal? Cheers
I see you use the GX85, i should have watched that video first. I found the same thing, you really need a camera with good in body stabilisation to get the most out of gimbals. You can get close, but you need that little extra help. Very informative video, thanks.
elams1894 No worries at all 😊 Cool! What Ironman races have you done? We did the Mont Tremblant half & full Ironman twice each - awesome course with a great community vibe! Yeah, the IBIS really helps - would love to have a Sony A7Sii some day though because I think it's slightly better!
Awesome work on the Mont Tremblant Ironman! Thats a hellova day at the office indeed. I did Swiss Ironman back in 2001, Tauranga NZ a bunch of times, and a few other halfs thrown in there. The Sony A7S2 is on my wish list too, maybe one day. Looks like Kiwis and Canuks live similar lives.. good to see that kind of active positive stuff on YT, keep up the good work! Excellent!!
elams1894 Thanks! You too - keep up the great work! :)
Really impressed!!! Excellent job and a well made video!
Wow! Just awesome, it works perfect. So much respect to your skill, patience and quality of work! Truly inspiring. Can't wait for what's coming next!
Sinlo! How are you my friend? Thanks so much for stopping by once again with such kind words. Really glad you enjoyed the build, thanks so much and take care!
Wow! Incredible. You are very gifted!
Thanks Brian!
I've been following this build since the first episode, and this really came out incredibly good. Congratulations man, that is so beautiful and ingenious!
Thanks so much Adriano, and thanks for the patience as this thing has taken so long. Really appreciate it!!
Awesome work mate. Very impressed. Classic bit of kiwi ingenuity.
Thank you for sharing. Really you are great and Artistic, Hats off to you. Very Nice
THAT IS SIMPLY MIND BOGGLING CRAFTSMANSHIP MATE!!! THUMBS UP
Thanks Balkan!!! really appreciate it
Man you're the "Geppetto" of carbon fiber. That's Impressive
Thanks Fransesco!
Incredible building! I followed you from the start, and looking forward to the end result. Congratulations! 👏👏👏
Thanks for sticking with the build series Diego, really appreciate it, have a great day!!
Wow that did come out really very nice, looks like it works perfectly, I injoyed watching you build that, thanks for the video ☺
Hi Matt! Thanks for tuning again and really appreciate your kind words. Hope you are doing great, have a good one!
Looks awesome. I've been following this build since you started and I'm very glad to see its completion. The quality is great from the looks of your test footage. You're an amazing craftsman. Keep at it
How are you Watleback!! Thanks so much, hope you are doing well. Thanks for sticking with the build and thanks again for kind words!!
+elams1894 been a very long time elams and I am well. Keeping up with this build has been great. I am very very keen to see builds in the future. Keep at it. I'm very excited to see it all!
Its a work of art
Just beautiful
Incredible, Very good work Man.
Your skill is just amazing!
I could hawe watched this for an houer...
Thanks SE!! have a great day!
omg the patience you need for this. damn man youre on another level
Thank you Hasan!!!! I nearly gave up with this build as it was beyond hard but glad to finally have it complete and working, very pleased!!
Amazing build!
Thanks so much!
I was waiting for this. Great precision.
Thanks so much G!!!! really appreciate it!
This series of videoes truly deserve more views and like than it has recieved.
The technique of wrapping the carbon rowings around a balsa core is really neat, and it is something i will try and do in the future for complex hard to mould parts.
Maybe you could save some time by using unidirectional carbon fiber tape? I have been using it for reinforcements on a riflestock I am building, and it seamt so work, but time will tell on that... But for a similar build it might save you a bit of time. But looking at your project here, time was not the issue, but the joy of building it.
Seeing how you combined handcrafting and hand finishing with a "high tech" material is a nice twist, and I hope you take your time for a similar project in the future.
Thanks Clause. Indeed unilateral is the way to go in terms of strength and time. When I started the project I had a bunch of box weave lying around and decided to take the strands out and use them. Uni would have saved a bunch of time but the use of the strands really lets one get strength into tricky shapes and is esp good for repairs of plastic parts. Despite the time taken, in the end I learned quite a it from the strands which was good. Thanks for all your kind words and taking the time to comment and I wish you all the best for your own projects, cheers.
This is insanely impressive!
Thank you Elliot!
Love your construction....
Thank you!
Splendid work, well done.
Thank you!!
so awsome to see it finished! looks twice as good as the ronin
Really appreciate that Brenton, all the best!!
Wow... Congratulations... Awesome work.
Thanks so much Jaime!!!
WoW Elams....I have to give you alot of credit for that one. I am used to all that sanding and shaping an moulding. I have been an autobodyman my whole life...you are absolutely remarkable. Why dont you rip it back down use your parts for a plug and make a mold to mass produce your hard work.
Thanks Robert, thats a good idea, I have thought about it a bit. There are a few design improvements I have come up with to make it rock solid, some food for thought indeed. Really appreciate your kind words!
Wow... Just wow!!
Thank you!
Next build.An Ark.
Really enjoy you videos mate.
Greeting from Portugal.
amazing creation..!!!!! Congrats..
Thanks so much Alvius!
Omg my favorite youtuber made another video!!! You are such an inspiration!
Oh, a question, are the electronics from a kit or did you do all the coding and stuff yourself?
The electronics and programming are all developed by Basecam electronics. I just wire them together and programme the sensor settings. Basecamp are the true geniuses here, some amazing technology they have developed. Thanks Remco!
Cool!!
veramente magnifico, capacità manuali spettacolari!!!
Thank you!!
i try this with only bearings good video-inspired me
Art indeed :o
Thanks so much!
Yo man! You have reached the excellence in both building and filming! Always waiting for your amazing videos! Once again you made an incredible masterpiece! Can't wait for the next project...Take care!
ps. Beautiful places you got there in NZ! cheers from Italy
Thanks so much Analindo! You have very kind words, really appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the vids. Best wishes go out to you and Italy after that horrific earthquake, take care and have a great day!
thanks :)
brilliant
Thanks Brad!
Muito fantástico o seu trabalho e sua inteligência na criação deste gimbal... parabéns.. valeu cada milésimo de segundo ver seus vídeos
Muito obrigado por suas palavras gentis Clecio, estou tão feliz que você gostou dos vídeos, tenha um ótimo dia e tenha cuidado meu amigo!
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very nice. you should build a carbon fiber guitar next
Good idea;) have a great day!
Genial !
Fantastic ending to an incredible build. I can't believe I've been watching this build for 15 months though.
So what ya building next?
Thanks CSJKD! Thanks for hanging in there, this took waaaaaaaay longer than I ever thought. Really appreciate your comments, have a great day!!!
just fuccking amazing
Hi Elams1894,
I love to make things. like you seem to do aswell. Your videos just get my brain going. Over the past 2-3 months, I've planned and gathered as much research I can regarding the topic of gimbals and stabilizers. I stumbled across your channel a couple of months ago and I'm just stunned. First of all the attention to detail and the skill you possess in filming and editing amaze me. Without exaggerating, I've watched each of your gimbal videos 10 times already. I find them highly informative and very relaxing and most of all inspiring. So with this message, apart from giving you praise for your amazing work, I want to ask you if you have time/want to give me some advice that you deem useful to know. I also want to ask you to, again, if you have time and willing, explain how the mechanical part works, i.e. is there programming involved? and so on. (this, I would love to know some more in-depth about, I'm really curious on how this works).I do not intend to copy you but merely adapt your workflow. I have some alterations I want to make so that the gimbal suits my needs. The biggest problem I have, as of yet, is my lack of knowledge concerning the electronics, you know, the data and motor parts.
I've watched your videos as much as I can to extract the as much information as I can. but I feel I'm stuck now. Please respond to me even if you can't/don't want to help me. I totally understand if you don't want or have time to give me an explanation. Thank you in advance for your time. Anton, Sweden
Amazing work! Can we see some more footage made with the gimbal and the 50mm lens :)?
Very clever work. Well done. Where is that? Looks like Airlie Beach.
Wow. 🙇
That's lot of perseverance, mental and physical work.
Would be Great to see the video with the camera in place!
what do you figure it weighs vs a off the shelf one?
Thanks Prasanna! Indeed this was a bit of a stretch for me in terms of work load, it just seemed like it took for ever. Very difficult build but I'm glad I persevered as I learned a great deal from it. Weight is very key in gimbals indeed, however "weight distribution" is more important. Any weight saved on the frame can be used elsewhere for optimal weight distribution in terms of counter balances and/or adjustment mechanisms. Th number one key important element however is frame stability. The frame, and in particular, the bracket that holds the camera MUST be bullet proof stable or micro vibrations will make their way to the motors, particularly the YAW motor. You must have a solid stable platform and motor mounts. This is where "off the shelf" models fall short, their structural strength is minimal and vibrations are induced making the gimbal nearly impossible to settle down. Thanks again!!
elams1894
Ah I see, thanks for explaining that: I think I get it better now: the frame's light(er) weight means more counter balance you can add (for same total weight), reducing micro-vibrations?
Ergo a more stable Gimbal and reduced Yaw?
i saw all parts of your videos ! amazing and beautiful work , i wonder about about the motherboard , do you know which arduino uno i one i can use instead of Basecam ? beacuz i know it would be cheaper , thank you
ps : which lens is that ? looks like gebtar 1.4 :) , beautiful keep on ..
Truly amazing work mate. Any chance for a more in depth video on the electronics side?
Thanks Jess! I took video footage of all the electronics. Perhaps I will make a vid. I'm thinking most will be sick of this build series as it took so long ha ha, but indeed, the electronics is a key component! Thank you!
i would love to see the electronic build!
as well as a shot of the gimble in use if possible (not a shot taken with the gimble, but a shot of the gimble in use)
amazing work!!
i was searching to see if i get any ideas to make one myself, but there's no way i could do one as amazing as this one!
This guy is an artist!
You did a really outstanding job!
Congratulations
09:37 >>> I've never seen this tool before. What is your name?
Thanks.
Wow! More epic craftsman skills. How did you learn how to fabricate carbon fibre and become so proficient at it?
HI Dave! Thanks for the kind words. I think perseverance mostly;) I just try to learn about it, then build it, make mistakes, improve on the situation and repeat until it starts to click. I think the process is the most fun for me. Thanks again Dave, have a great day!!
Amazing! Now I know why they cost so much!
FINALLY!
Lol, I reckon, this was a tough assignment for sure
I have to say, I am very very impressed with the build. I don't want to rip you off by building one of my own but I wanna know how much it costed you cause my guess is that it's probably a lot since you used carbon fibre.
Wow buddy thats awesome. I was wondering if i can buy one from you? Seriously you are a genius and tbh, this is way too complicated for me. Let me know. I am already dreaming of having one. Many thanks for sharing this video too. I'm stunned.
No
Youve got incredible patience mate . Waddya reckon build a carbon fibre drone as the next project ?
Thanks Steve! That is a very very good idea and one I have milled over in my head for a while now. Cheers
Nice! What epoxy resin were you using?
I have been looking for it, thanks! For the handle could be possible to use some kind of nice wood (it's my work material), also adding twisted carbon fiber. Can I find the code used in the project in any page or mail?
Great project, can't stop seeing all the parts.
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the vids. A wooden handle would look very nice indeed. I guess the weight would be the limiting factor. This unit on a 4th axis (a spring loaded arm) works very well. Cheers
elams1894 Thanks for answering, does the carbon fiber melts against the acetone. I had thought of replacing the wood with polystyrene foam, then melting it with acetone and thus creating an empty structure
Absolute genius. You haven’t by chance got an old Indian motorcycle and some lemon trees too mate?
Yeah nah.. but my old man does ;) Cheers Dan, have a good one!
can you please make a video or send me constructions for the electronic part and how to connect all the component , all think is clear but the electronic part no
@elams1894 Do you think it's good to use glass fiber instead of carbon fiber for similar works?
+joshhhab for sure, either one is good, I prefer carbon, but glass fibre would do the job as well. Cheers
Thank you!
hey man, you've turned into my handmade Guitar inspiration.....I'M planning to build a semi Hollow body Guitar with Indian Rosewood as back and sides and maple top....what are your thoughts on the choice of Woods?...btw it was an instant sub.....(writing this comment on this video as the other video is 3 year old)
Hi Nick! Thanks so much for kind words! Best of luck with your build, sounds great! The wood choice sounds pretty nice, will be quite a bright guitar I would imagine with the maple top lending itself to a beautiful quick note 'lead' tone. Great for solos. Thanks again for kind words and keep in touch with your build!!
thanks for that reply man....I play mostly lead stuff so yeah....that would work I guess
Jeez that was a long project in this channel
Agreed, too long haha, this was a tough assignment in the end, glad to make it through to the finish, many thanks!
if this was to be sold how much do you think this would cost? lol
you think you can build me one?
how much could I buy one of yours for?
Swift Productions Too much
This is great but you never explained any of the software elements, other then it bing controlled via bluetooth
What is the Price of all Parts
In the region of around 700- 800$US from menory
make a bicycle of carbon fiber i bet you can
I'd give it a go he he, if only time would permit, cheers!!
spent same money on parts as you would buying one
can you make one and sell it to me lol. im lazy
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And now for the final step all you have to do is get rid of this SHITTY canon and buy some better gear. Canon video quality is worst :)
Ha ha, yeah would love a Fuji actually, but a camera with in0-body stabilisation like a Pentax, or Olympus would be optimal. Although the 70D has some nice features, the look of it is not really doing it for me. I am more of a retro aesthetics kind of guy. I'm open to suggestions too;) all good cheers!