Lynxmotion Smartservo for 360 Roll on Gimbal?

Good Morning All!

I have a custom project in the works just now where I need to stabilise a single roll axis with a given package weighing around 2kg. Weight is a huge factor and it need to be able to handle high winds and speeds so a servo based system rather than brushless is my chosen direction.

I see that the Lynxmotion servos have continuous mode and was wondering if anyone has ever used this servo for any sort of continuous gimbal control? With it being a smart servo, I assume I don’t need an external potentiometer to achieve accurate positioning? Has anyone ever used an external controller for gimbal stabilisation with this servo?

I look forward to hopefully generating a good discussion about options and ideas!

Many thanks

Dani

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Hi Dani,

I haven’t heard of any project of that kind however it would be a very good fit.
There is a magnetic internal position sensor which, as you said, defeat the need to have an external potentiometer.

One could use the servo in RC input but multi turn.

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