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SimpleBGC 32-bit CAN_MCU No on board motor driver

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Features
Unlike other BaseCam controllers, SimpleBGC 32-bit CAN_MCU
controller has no onboard motor drivers and requires external
drivers to build a gimbal, as shown in this diagram. It is
designed primarily to work with the CAN Driver modules, though
«I2C_Drv» drivers are supported, too. It supports both the
CAN_IMU and regular I2C IMU sensors.

The new important function of this controller is an integrated
electronic power switch that could be used as a main power
switch for the gimbal*. It allows to communicate currents up
to 30A continuous, providing soft startup current to charge
buffer capacitors in CAN drivers, can be switched ON/OFF by
the external logical input, has overcurrent and Under voltage
protection. It supports two kinds of buttons: latching switch
and momentary push button.

This controller is an ideal solution to build pro-grade
stabilizers able to carry heavy cameras.

Capabilities of SimpleBGC32 Gimbal Controller
Possibility to manage the system on different platforms
Desktop systems: Windows, macOS, Linux. The firmware of
the controller is user-upgradeable (through the GUI).
Smartphones: Android and some control from 3rd party
vendors for Apple's iOS and iPadOS products (iPhone and iPad).
Open Serial API
Open programming interface for the development of external
control modules — both for software configuration and control
of the board and for communication with various electronic devices.
Automatic tuning of PID parameters Allows you to quickly prepare
the system for work either at the initial settings or at changed conditions.
Support of systems with various hardware configurations
Flexible customization of the sensor orientation.
Support for a wide range of motors of various configurations and sizes.
Support several configurations of motor orders, including
configurations with the tilted motor axes.
Support for two IMU sensors and external IMU for maximum precision
The system works with either one or two IMU sensors. The use of two
sensors improves stability and accuracy in the non-encoder version.
Optional connection of a high-grade external IMU sensor or
MavLink-enabled auto-pilot extends precision for demanding applications.
Support for a wide range of absolute encoders
Installing an encoder on each motor greatly improves system performance
and extends the range of applications. Different algorithms of follow mode
Flexible configuration of the following mode for each axis.
Automatic switching of horizon axis mode from lock to follow
in case of persistent camera tilt. Up to five user-configurable
modes of system operation selectable with a toggle button
5 profiles grouped in 5 profile sets allows changing modes of
operation or even hardware configurations on-the-fly.
Support of a wide range of external control protocols
Futaba, Spektrum, 5x PWM, Sum-PPM, 3 ADC, Serial API
Flexible configuration allows for control of any functions of
the system (every parameter that the system uses is configurable).
Battery voltage drop compensation
This ensures proper control of the drive motors during the whole
life of the battery. Different versions of the controllers for
different needs The licensing system allowed our partners to launch
different versions of controllers for a wide range of applications:
from compact controllers for stabilizers of light cameras to
powerful ones for the stabilization of heavy units.
Ongoing work to improve the system
BaseCam Electronics is working closely with the developers of
end devices, which allows us, on the basis of feedback, to
continuously improve the stabilization algorithms and expand
the capabilities of the system within a single version of the controller.
Product Details
Other features are common for the «Extended» and «Pro» series of controllers:
Current sensor to measure battery power consumption
2×CAN ports, 1×I2C port
Joystick port having 3×analog signal inputs, mode button input, +3.3V power line
Built-in sound beeper
3×UARTs for Serial API / Spektrum / S-bus / External IMU sensors connections
Up to 6s LiPo battery is supported
Supports extra features in the firmware that are not available in «Regular» and «Tiny»
versions (see «Versions comparison chart» in the «Appendix A» of the User Manual)
* This switch should be used only together with the capacitive load — i,e, overall
current consumed by all connected devices in first 500ms at startup, should not
exceed 1A (roughly). See application note for detailed information.

Size of the board 35×50 mm
Weight 9.5 g
Diameter of the mounting holes 3 mm
Power supply voltage 8–26 V (3s-6s LiPo)
Powering from +5V is possible **
Power switch continuous current 30 A*
Power switch overcurrent protection 0 — 40 A adjustable
5V output current up to 1 A
3.3V output current up to 1 A

* in a short period of time. Can be extended with the proper cooling.
** It's possible to power the board using an external DC/DC +5V if
connected to "+BAT" and "+5V out" pins. The "Electronic power switch"
option should be disabled in GUI, and "Power switch" is shortened.
SimpleBGC 32-bit CAN_MCU No on board motor driver