OlliW SToRM32 User Manual (English)

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BGC gimbal & Pixhawk

SToRM32 Gimbal Controller

The SToRM32-BGC is a relatively low-cost 3-axis brushless gimbal controller that can

communicate with ArduPilot (Copter, Plane and Rover) using MAVLink.

With 3-axis control and MAVLink interface, the SToRM32 offers more capabilities and

than the Tarot Gimbal. MAVLink is a richer communications format that PWM and may

be used in the future to provide additional information to the gimbal including

centrefugal force corrections leading to better performance during aggressive

maneuvers.

Please refer to the SToRM32-BGC wiki pages for more detailed information including

where the gimbals can be purchased. This gimbal has been tested with a DYS 3-axis

brushless gimbal.

Note

Support for this gimbal is included in Copter 3.3 (and higher) for gimbals

running v067e (or higher).

Connecting the gimbal to the Pixhawk

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OlliW SToRM32 Specifications

General

Category	Drone & Quadcopter Accessories
Name	OlliW SToRM32
Type	Gimbal Controller
PWM Outputs	3
Connectivity	I2C, USB
Processor	STM32F103
Firmware	Open Source
Compatibility	Various Gimbals

Details on physically connecting the STORM32 gimbal controller to the Pixhawk's telemetry ports.

Covers initial configuration steps for the STORM32 gimbal controller after physical connection.

Using the Expert Tool within OlliW's o323BGCTool for MAVLink setup.

Adjusting specific parameters like MNT_TYPE and angle limits for MAVLink communication.

Configuring the STORM32 gimbal using its custom serial protocol via Mission Planner.

Procedures for verifying the correct operation of the gimbal after setup.

Details about a specific hardware issue involving a resistor on some STORM32 boards.