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Created page with "The STorM32 gimbal controller is an electronic device. This should have said it all, yet some specific don'ts: * {{WARNING|'''Do not get any parts of the board into contact with the (plus pole of the) battery'''}}, this will immediately destroy the board. * {{WARNING|'''The voltage on the POT and BUT pins must not exceed 3.3 V'''}}, else the board will be immediately destroyed. * {{WARNING|'''The voltage on any of the other pins must not exceed 5 V'''}}, else the b..."
 
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* {{WARNING|'''Do not use metal screws to mount the board'''}}. This can lead to short circuits. At the very least use plastic washers.
* {{WARNING|'''Do not use metal screws to mount the board'''}}. This can lead to short circuits. At the very least use plastic washers.


* {{WARNING|'''Do not power anything from the 3.3 V power rail except of the intended items'''}} (camera IMU, 2nd IMU, Spektrum satellite, joystick, IR led).
* {{WARNING|'''Do not power anything from the 3.3 V power rail except of the intended items'''}} (camera IMU, 2nd IMU, joystick).


* On some boards the motor drivers are not short-circuit protected. It is recommended for new/unknown motors to measure the resistances of the motor phases and to the motor housing before the they are connected to the board.
* The motor drivers may not be short-circuit protected. It is recommended for new/unknown motors to measure the resistances of the motor phases and to the motor housing before they are connected to the board.

Revision as of 08:26, 3 August 2025

The STorM32 gimbal controller is an electronic device.

This should have said it all, yet some specific don'ts:

  • Do not get any parts of the board into contact with the (plus pole of the) battery, this will immediately destroy the board.
  • The voltage on the POT and BUT pins must not exceed 3.3 V, else the board will be immediately destroyed.
  • The voltage on any of the other pins must not exceed 5 V, else the board will be immediately destroyed.
  • The 3.3 V pins on the board should only be used as supply. Do not apply voltage to a 3.3 V pin. Do not connect a 3.3 V pin to a GND pin.
  • Do not use metal screws to mount the board. This can lead to short circuits. At the very least use plastic washers.
  • Do not power anything from the 3.3 V power rail except of the intended items (camera IMU, 2nd IMU, joystick).
  • The motor drivers may not be short-circuit protected. It is recommended for new/unknown motors to measure the resistances of the motor phases and to the motor housing before they are connected to the board.