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BaseCam SimpleBGC32 "Regular" Controller

The BaseCam SimpleBGC 32-bit controller is used for the construction of high-quality 3-axis camera stabilizing systems. This board is deployed in handheld and boom-mounted cameras in many systems available worldwide.  There is increasingly also use in aerial vehicles (UAV's).  With its 32-bit ARM processor, the board possesses enough power for any practical level of complexity for algorithms, and together with premium MEMS gyros it uses high-efficiency FETS which gives it enough power to drive most cinema-grade equipment when properly configured, yet at just 22grams for the board itself it is small enough to fit into just about any application. For micro vehicles and single-handed applications or anyplace space is limited there is also a smaller version of this same board (see SimpleBGC 32-bit Tiny board for more information). The smaller board is very similar- with all of the same functionality in an even smaller package.

This version of the controller (and the new Tiny 32-bit board) is our new direction in the development of stabilizing solutions. It replaces the previous 8-bit version of the SimpleBGC controller keeping 100% backward compatibility for users replacing an older controller with this one who needs all of the functionality of the old controller to be the same in the new controller (in order to fit into the existing system with a minimum of effort).  In addition, the management software is backward compatible, so it is possible (or likely) that users of older 8-bit controllers are using the newest version of the management software.

For bulk orders please contact us at info@basecamelectronics.com

Capabilities

Possibility to manage the system on different platforms
Desktop systems: Windows, macOS, Linux. The firmware of the controller is user-upgradeable (through the GUI).
Smartphones: Android and some control from 3rd party vendors for Apple's iOS and iPadOS products (iPhone and iPad).
Open Serial API
Open programming interface for the development of external control modules — both for software configuration and control of the board and for communication with various electronic devices.
Automatic tuning of PID parameters
Allows you to quickly prepare the system for work either at the initial settings or at changed conditions.
Support of systems with various hardware configurations
Flexible customization of the sensor orientation.
Support for a wide range of motors of various configurations and sizes.
Support several configurations of motor orders, including configurations with the tilted motor axes.
Support for two IMU sensors and external IMU for maximum precision
The system works with either one or two IMU sensors. The use of two sensors improves stability and accuracy in the non-encoder version.
Optional connection of a high-grade external IMU sensor or MavLink-enabled auto-pilot extends precision for demanding applications.
Support for a wide range of absolute encoders
Installing an encoder on each motor greately improves system performance and extends the range of applications.
Different algorithms of follow mode
Flexible configuration of the following mode for each axis. Automatic switching of horizon axis mode from lock to follow in case of persistent camera tilt.
Up to five user-configurable modes of system operation selectable with a toggle button
5 profiles grouped in 5 profile sets allows changing modes of operation or even hardware configurations on-the-fly.
Support of a wide range of external control protocols
Futaba, Spektrum, 5x PWM, Sum-PPM, 3 ADC, Serial API
Flexible configuration allows for control of any functions of the system (every parameter that the system uses is configurable).
Battery voltage drop compensation
This ensures proper control of the drive motors during the whole life of the battery.
Different versions of the controllers for different needs
The licensing system allowed our partners to launch different versions of controllers for a wide range of applications: from compact controllers for stabilizers of light cameras to powerful ones for the stabilization of heavy units.
Ongoing work to improve the system
BaseCam Electronics is working closely with the developers of end devices, which allows us, on the basis of feedback, to continuously improve the stabilization algorithms and expand the capabilities of the system within a single version of the controller.



Dimensions, mm

BaseCam SimpleBGC 32-bit Controller Size

Rev. B Features

  • Protection FET handles more current
  • Better current distribution

/!\ Rev. A Important Notes

A. Some versions of this board may have minor error in labeling outputs: On boards having the mis-labeling ROLL and PITCH motor outputs should be swapped. You can check this by disabling all motors except the ROLL axis and connecting the motor to the ROLL output. If it does not work, labeling on your board is incorrect, take it into account.

B. Some versions of the controllers can have a problem with the spektrum port: satellite receiver does not get enough power from the 3.3V internal voltage regulator, and it may function incorrectly (simptoms: signal interrupts, LED blinks randomly, on binding attempt system goes to reset). Possible workarounds:

  1. Power the receiver from an external 3.3v power source (preferably a regulated battery supply).
  2. To solder additional 3.3v LDO regulator into the controller. The best choice is 3-lead TO-92 package (for example, LP2950-33, L4931CZ33-AP, L78L33-ACZ).  Soldering additional LDO voltage regulator 3.3v


Specifications

  Rev. A Rev. B
Size of the board 50×50 mm
Weight 16.71 g
Distance between the mounting holes 45 mm
Diameter of the mounting holes 3 mm
Power supply voltage 8–25 V (3s-5s LiPo)
8–26 V (3s-6s LiPo)
Maximum motor current 1,5 A* 1,5 A*
5V output current to power external devices up to 1 A
3V output current 50 mA

* Maximum motor current 1,5 A — total current for three motors.
For example, one motor can take 1 A, two other 250 mA each — but the total current should be no more than 1.5A.

Downloads


USB Drivers for PC Connection

If controller being connected to the USB port, is not recognized as COM-port, most probably you need to install or update drivers for CP210x chip. You can download driver for your OS from the manufacturer of CP210x.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE: The latest version (6.7.4) of driver for Windows may cause problems with delay in data transmission, visible as a big lag of the GUI. In this case, install version 6.7.2 of the driver, which had no such problems.

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