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commented Apr 24, 2017

Tarot Gimbal - Will this procedure be adequate with other Tarot Gimbal? I have the 3 axes : Tarot TL3T01 3-axis or something else I missed in the forum? Sorry if I do not post in the right place. Using a Pixracer, with no Aux out, but main out 5 and 6 free.

commented Apr 24, 2017

@chris669, I haven't tested with a 3-axis tarot. I expect it will mostly work but the yaw control is the big question. To allow controlling the yaw, I think you'll want to set-up the 'Pan' section on the 'Camera Gimbal' page in MP and also probably connect another AUX output from the back of the flight controller to one of the input channels on the gimbal controller.
I really don't know how the gimbal is going to interpret the pwm inputs it receives though.

commented Apr 24, 2017

Thanks for answering. Yes, that I really want to do is: use PWM 5 and 6 outputs of the Pixracer to control mode and camera pitch on the gimbal (I've also seen this request on the discuss.px4.io), but I do not know if at this time someone was able to do that and how to proceed, but I'm patient.. ;o)

commented Apr 25, 2017

@chris669, so the various software can be confusing, but to be clear, the ardupilot discuss forum is here: http://discuss.ardupilot.org/c/arducopter
I think you've mentioned the px4 software's forum which is quite different software.

commented May 7, 2017

@rmackay9, yes, quite confusing, but using MP now.. When I connect a servo to Aux1 it is responding, but the problem is when I connect the gimbal controller, doesn't work. In the Gimbal setup page, now there is a new combo box, do I select Servo, right?

commented May 7, 2017

Ok, after spending my Sunday on it, the only way for me is to work in sbus mode, I mean connecting with an Y wire sbus from receiver to Pixhawk sbus. Firmware 1.5 is not compatible with Tarot 3D III. One question, via sbus will I be able to use SET_ROI functions in MP? How to configure? Thanks.

commented Sep 17, 2017

Tarot Flir Gimbal Software

Hi Guys,

Recently I got Tarot tl4d (3 axes) and I was trying to make it to work with ROI in mission or 'Point camera Here'.
In the created circling Mission with ROI in the center of the circle, the camera is pointing to the ROI in the beginning but after the next waypoint it is pointing to random directions but always tilting to the right angle (altitude).
The same situation is with the manual command 'Point Camera Here' where I've noticed that the camera yaw is pointing in the wrong direction but to the right altitude. I've followed all instructions and guidance but without success.
The strange thing is that with manual control (RC ch9 and rc10) it's working properly.
Maybe someone who has this type of gimbal will help me to make it work as expected.
I am using PX4 2.4.8 with AC 3.5.2.

Thanks,
Kirk

commented Oct 3, 2017

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Hi kirk,

Could u tell/explain me how you connected the gimbal to the pixhawk?

Greetings,

Cor

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commented Oct 4, 2017

Its on the ArduPilot documentation wiki.
http://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-tarot-gimbal.html
Thanks, Grant.

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commented Oct 4, 2017

Thought that was only for the 2 axis tarot gimbal

Greetings

commented Oct 4, 2017
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Hi @Bakkertjuh

I've used CH9 (Tilt) and CH10 (Pan) on the Pixhawk. Don't forget to connect black wire (ground) to FC and to NOT connect the red wire (+5V).
The GoPro, video transmitter, lights, landing gear, the gimbal and BEC are powered from the additional 3S battery. The BEC is connected on the FC servo rail as a FC +5V redundancy.

In the gimbal software:

  • Receiver type: Convention
  • Default mode: Pan follow
  • Tilt: Channel1
  • Pan: Channel2
  • Control mode: Angle Control

The last test for ROI I set up CH10 as a passthrough and I have a functional ROI but the drone is pointing on the ROI location and the FC is adjusting the tilt.
It's true, in this case I can manually change the Pan and it looks OK but what is purpose of having 3 axis gimbal if the drone is flying like a 'ballerina' :)

Cheers,
@KirkKirk

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Tarot Gimbal Manual

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. _common-tarot-gimbal:

Tarot Gimbal

. _common-tarot-gimbal:

Tarot Gimbal

The `Tarot 2-Axis Gimbal <https://store.3dr.com/products/tarot-t-2d-brushless-gimbal-kit>`__
is the recommended gimbal for the :ref:`Pixhawk <common-pixhawk-overview>`
and :ref:`APM2 <common-apm25-and-26-overview>` due to its low cost and good
performance.


Copter, Plane, Rover support passing through a pilot desired roll or
pitch angle and also more advanced automated aiming of the camera (i.e.
ROI - region-of-interest).

. image:: ./././images/Tarot_OnX8.jpg
:target:./_images/Tarot_OnX8.jpg


. image:: ./././images/Tarot_OnX8.jpg
:target:./_images/Tarot_OnX8.jpg

Gimbal Assembly instructions


Paper instructions are normally provided with the gimbal and a short
user manual can also be found in the 'User Manual' directory of the
`Tarot Gimbal Firmware v1.5 zip <http://download.ardupilot.org/downloads/wiki/advanced_user_tools/ZYX-BMGC-EN_V1.5.zip>`__
file.


Connecting the gimbal to the Pixhawk

. image:: ./././images/Gimbal_Pixhawk_Tarot.jpg
:target:./_images/Gimbal_Pixhawk_Tarot.jpg


. image:: ./././images/Gimbal_Pixhawk_Tarot.jpg
:target:./_images/Gimbal_Pixhawk_Tarot.jpg

The Tarot gimbal's red and black power wires should be connected
directly to a 2S or 3S battery. If you plan to use 4S, please use a
voltage regulator to ensure the voltage stays within safe operating
limits: DC 7.4 V - 14.8 V (recommended 12 V). 3DR RTF Quad, Y6, and X8
include a voltage regular to allow use of 4S batteries with the Tarot
gimbal.


The 'T' pin should be connected to the Pixhawk's AUX1 signal pin.


One of the two '-' pins should be connected to the Pixhawk's AUX1 ground
pin.


Operation


Upon powering your vehicle, the gimbal will display a solid yellow light
while it is starting and calibrating. Do not touch the gimbal while it
is starting up. When the gimbal displays a blinking blue light, it is
ready for flight. If the gimbal is not connected to the autopilot, it
will perform basic stabilization without autopilot control, indicated by
a solid blue light.


**LED meanings**


Solid yellow = calibrating


Blinking blue = ready, connected to autopilot


Solid blue = ready, not connected to autopilot


Configuring the gimbal


Tarot gimbals purchased from 3DR should come pre-configured to work with
Copter but if you have purchased from another source or just wish to
change the configuration you should:


#. Use the provided USB dongle to connect the Gimbal board to your
computer (Windows only). If this is the first time you have plugged
in the dongle you will likely see a USB device installation window.
@@ -75,14 +75,14 @@ change the configuration you should:
Manager as shown below. If drivers cannot be found you may be able
to install Windows 7 or Windows XP drivers using one of the .exe
files found in the 'driver' directory of the `Tarot Gimbal Firmware v1.5 zip <http://download.ardupilot.org/downloads/wiki/advanced_user_tools/ZYX-BMGC-EN_V1.5.zip>`__
file.

file. Note: Windows 8 and 10 users may find issues with the Prolific USB-to-Serial driver not starting. This issue can apparently be resolved according by `following instructions on this web page. <http://leftbraintinkering.blogspot.jp/2013/05/usb-to-serial-prolific-2303-device.html>`__

Gimbal_Tarot_DeviceManager2
#. Download and unzip the `Tarot Gimbal Firmware v1.5 zip <http://download.ardupilot.org/downloads/wiki/advanced_user_tools/ZYX-BMGC-EN_V1.5.zip>`__
file to a convenient place on your computer.
#. Double click on the **ZYX-BMGC-EN_V1.5.exe** file (found in the
above zip) and the configuration UI shown below should appear


Tarot_Gimbal_Config
#. Power the Gimbal by plugging in the battery.
#. In the configuration UI, select the COM port and press the **Open COM
@@ -92,60 +92,60 @@ change the configuration you should:
COM port drop-down) to **Default Mode: stick position mode**. Select
this and press **Write Settings To Flash**. Alternatively to load
all the 3DR recommended configuration:


#. First right-click on `this link to the 3DR_Tarot.bgsc file <https://raw.githubusercontent.com/diydrones/ardupilot/master/Tools/Frame_params/3DR_Tarot.bgsc>`__
and save to somewhere on your computer.
#. Press the **Load Config** button on the configuration UI and
select the *3DR_Tarot.bgsc file* downloaded above.
#. Press Write **Settings To Flash** button


Set-up through the mission planner

. image:: ./././images/Tarot_MP_CameraGimbal_setup.png
:target:./_images/Tarot_MP_CameraGimbal_setup.png


. image:: ./././images/Tarot_MP_CameraGimbal_setup.png
:target:./_images/Tarot_MP_CameraGimbal_setup.png

The channel 6 tuning knob's output can be used to control the pitch
angle of the gimbal by:


- Connect the Pixhawk to the mission planner
- Open the **Initial Setup Optional Hardware Camera Gimbal**
screen set:


- Tilt drop-down to RC9 (equivalent to the Pixhawk's AUX OUT1)
- Input Ch drop-down to RC6
- The 'Stabilize Tilt' checkbox should not be checked


:ref:`Do-Set-ROI <copter:mission-command-list_do-set-roi>`
mission commands and the MP's 'Point Camera Here' feature should work if
the Tilt Servo Limits and Angle Limits Min and Max values as set as
shown above.


The 'Servo Limits' holds the minimum and maximum PWM values that will be
sent from the APM/Pixhawk to the gimbal (i.e. on RC9 if set-up like
above).


The 'Angle Limits' are the earth-frame angles (in degrees) that the
gimbal can achieve. '0' degrees is straight ahead, '90' degrees is
straight up, '-90' degrees is straight down. The Tarot gimbal is capable
of pointing straight down (i.e. '-90') to straight ahead (i.e. '0').

. _common-tarot-gimbal_testing_the_gimbal_moves_correctly:


. _common-tarot-gimbal_testing_the_gimbal_moves_correctly:

Testing the gimbal moves correctly


**Testing the pilot's control of pitch**


Once powered the gimbal should point to it's Tilt Angle Min (i.e.
straight down) when your transmitter's channel 6 tuning knob is at it's
minimum pwm value (perhaps around 1000) and the camera should point to
it's maximum tilt angle (i.e. straight forward) when the tuning knob is
at it's maximum (perhaps around 2000). The mission planner's Radio
calibration page can be used to check the Ch6's current input pwm value.


**Testing ROI**


**You must have GPS lock to test ROI.** The ROI feature points the
vehicle and/or camera to point at a target. The instructions above
describe setting up the APM/Pixhawk so that it only controls the Tilt
@@ -160,16 +160,16 @@ of the vehicle (the orange and red lines show the vehicle's current
heading), select 'Point Camera Here' and input an altitude of -50
(meters). This should cause the gimbal to point down at about 45
degrees.

. image:: ./././images/Tarot_BenchTestROI.jpg
:target:./_images/Tarot_BenchTestROI.jpg


. image:: ./././images/Tarot_BenchTestROI.jpg
:target:./_images/Tarot_BenchTestROI.jpg

Updating the gimbal software


The gimbal must be running firmware version 1.4 or higher. Follow the
instructions below to update both the controller and motor firmwares.


#. Connect the gimbal to your computer using the USB dongle. Ensure that
the gimbal end is plugged into the 'Gimbal Controller Connector' (see
diagram in the Connecting the Gimbal to the Pixhawk section above).
@@ -203,12 +203,12 @@ instructions below to update both the controller and motor firmwares.
#. You may need to check/set the configuration settings again, as above.
In particular, check that the manual control mode is 'Stick Position
Mode' and remember to write your settings when you're done!

. youtube:: A2WXguD2Ghs
:width: 100%
. Tarot_Gimbal_Configimage:: ./././images/Tarot_Gimbal_Config.png
:target:./_images/Tarot_Gimbal_Config.png

. Gimbal_Tarot_DeviceManager2image:: ./././images/Gimbal_Tarot_DeviceManager2.png
:target:./_images/Gimbal_Tarot_DeviceManager2.png

. youtube:: A2WXguD2Ghs
:width: 100%
. Tarot_Gimbal_Configimage:: ./././images/Tarot_Gimbal_Config.png
:target:./_images/Tarot_Gimbal_Config.png

. Gimbal_Tarot_DeviceManager2image:: ./././images/Gimbal_Tarot_DeviceManager2.png
:target:./_images/Gimbal_Tarot_DeviceManager2.png
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