Tarot Gimbal Software
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Need help getting a Tarot T2D gimbal controller to talk to its software Discussion in '. Jun 29, 2016 #1. I posted in the electronics thread but didn't really get much response. I got a Phantom FC40 with a Tarot gimbal for a Gopro Hero 3 off a guy on Craigslist. The gimbal worked fine when he demonstrated it and then the other day when i. Many customers often have an issue when it comes to configuring their T-2D brushless gimbal if they are using a windows 8 or 8.1 PC. The main issue for this is be because the recent versions of the Prolific USB to seria&hellip. AGMhobby gimbal tarot software,gimbal tarot software,More Surprises will be there for you.
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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. |
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 |
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'. Thanks, |
commented Oct 3, 2017
Tarot Gimbal Controller
Hi kirk, Could u tell/explain me how you connected the gimbal to the pixhawk? Greetings, Cor |
commented Oct 4, 2017
Its on the ArduPilot documentation wiki. Intel link 5100 agn windows 10 driver. Please be aware that HP does not guarantee Windows 10 drivers will be available from Windows Update.- This is a HP USER community forum.-BTW, Millions of folks have gone back from Win10 to their prior O/S - something you don't hear about from MS. |
commented Oct 4, 2017
Thought that was only for the 2 axis tarot gimbal Greetings |
commented Oct 4, 2017 • edited
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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). In the gimbal software:
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. Cheers, |
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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 |
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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). |
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#. 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 |
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. 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 |