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iOS App was Released

We developed and published our first iOS App for setting and control all SimpleBGC 32bit controllers.
The App supports the latest firmware of 2.6 version.

More details can be found on the app page

New firmware 2.60b4 has been released

• New enhanced PID auto-tuning algorithm: fast and reliable
• New types of encoders are supported for YAW axis in the regular firmware: PWM and I2C
• Serial API was extended by many new commands
• Add a support of MavLink protocol for Ardupilot FC connection (beta state), that allows you to increase a precision of stabilization and control over gimbal in automated missions
• Option to backup/restore IMU calibrations to a file
• Option to automatically switch to upside-down mode (both frame and camera) and auto-rotate camera when frame is rotated +-180 degrees over PITCH axis.

More details can be found here

The issue with automatic firmware update

To solve the issue you just need to download GUI of needed version from our site again.

The issue is caused by new SSL certificate which we started to use.

SBGC32_I2C_Drv expansion module has been developed

This module is intended to work as a part of the SimpleBGC camera stabilizer system, performing a motor driver function.

Unlike regular scheme, where all motors and encoders are connected to the main board and driven by the single MCU, in the modular scheme each motor is driven by its own MCU, that lets to optimize cabling: encoder is integrated into the PCB for each module, and motor's cable goes to it by the shortest way. Only 5-wire cable joins modules with the main controller.

This expansion module is supported only in the encoder-enabled version of SimpleBGC firmware.

Details and required files can be found here.

How To Shoot Timelapse with a Gimbal based on BaseCam controllers

The gimbal "Traveller Gimbal" for Sony α5100 or similar cameras

We developed the gimbal for Sony α5100 or similar cameras. In this manual you can learn how to make it yourself

General view of the gimbal.

Read the Manual.

How to Make an LCD-enabled Arduino Based Remote Controller for Gimbals with the SimpleBGC 32-bit Controller

Remote controller assembled

This instruction will help you to build a simple remote controller with an LCD display for controlling a gimbal. The controller can be connected to any SimpleBGC 32 bit controller through the Serial interface. For that, you can use four-core cable, or wireless UART adapter (Bluetooth, 3DR modem, Zigbee, WiFi-UART, and so on).

Letus Helix Jr. was awarded by News Shooter at NAB Show as Best Pro Video Camera Accessory

Needless to say that Letus Helix gimbals work on BaseCam SimpleBGC 32bit controllers. From very beginning, Hien Le, owner of Letus Corporation, with his crew devised the unusual design for the gimbal. It took some time from our team to adapt our solution to the demands of Hien. It was not for nothing.

Letus Helix Jr. gimbal got the winner at NAB Show as Best Pro Video Camera Accessory.

DIY motion controller for gimbal

This DIY tutorial helps you build a Bluetooth motion controller for any SimpleBGC-based gimbals! This means you can simply move the controller, and the gimbal will match its orientation. This is the second project from Mark. We thank him for the work done.

Source code and details can be found here.

New GUI features - Assistant to adjust the orientation of the sensors and calibration

How to build a gamepad to control SimpleBGC controllers that have Bluetooth 2.0

An easy and cheap way to build remote control for your SimpleBGC controller (Thank you to Mark for that).

Source code and details can be found here.

BaseCam filter tuning

This is a short tutorial showing how to use BaseCam filters to provide better gimbal performance.

Problem with the spektrum port

Some versions of the controllers can have a problem with the spektrum port: the satellite receiver does not get enough power from the 3.3V internal voltage regulator, resulting in unstable operation (symptoms: signal interrupts, LED blinks randomly, on binding attempt system goes to reset).

Using adjustable variables with firmware 2.43

Using new features of the firmware you can design your own remote control for SimpleBGC.

Serial Protocol Specification (v.2.4)
Serial API Examples (v.2.4)