Apalis Edition

Important notice

• The software is compatible only with NVIDIA Tegra K1 and TI AM335x platforms at the moment.
• This version of CamAdapter supports DJI Zenmuse X3/X5/X5R/XT/Z3 only.
• DJI Zenmuse Z30 is supported using a special adapter. Note that the current hardware design does not suppose this adapter to be mounted. One needs to develop a custom design in order to connect Z30.
• Tested with DJI Zenmuse X3/XT/Z3.

Contents

CamAdapter consists of:

• Embedded computer: Toradex Apalis TK1
• Carrier board: Toradex Ixora
• DJI Zenmuse connection: Mounting board from Zenmuse Gimbal Mounting Bracket
• AHRS device: Pixhawk with ArduPilot or similar
• M3 screws, bars, and nuts

Also you need to manufacture some case parts:

• 1x Box (STL-model)
• 1x Cover (STL-model)
• 1x Mounting board (STL-model)

Schematic

To be added.

Stabilization

In order to stabilize the gimbal against drone inclination one need to use separate AHRS device. One may use a flight controller for that purposes. There is a special software which gets attitude information from autopilot and sends it to CamAdapter. See attitude-feeder application for details.