Full working Arduino Gimbal Project | Self-Stabilizing Platform I designed the gimbal using a 3D modeling software. It consists of 3 MG996R servo motors for the 3-axis control, and a base on which the MPU6050 sensor, the Arduino and the battery will be placed.
![Arduino Gimbal 3D Model](https://i0.wp.com/howtomechatronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Arduino-Gimbal-3D-Model.jpg?resize=700%2C651&ssl=1)
Assembling
Assembling the gimbal was quite easy. I started with installing the Yaw servo. Using M3 bolts and nuts I secured it to the base.
![Arduino Gimbal servo motor installation](https://howtomechatronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Arduino-Gimbal-servo-motor-installation.jpg?ezimgfmt=rs:700x394/rscb2/ng:webp/ngcb2)
Next, using the same method I secured the Roll servo. The parts are specifically designed to easily fit the MG996R servos.
![](https://howtomechatronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/installing-the-roll-servo.jpg?ezimgfmt=rs:700x394/rscb2/ng:webp/ngcb2)
For connecting the parts to each other I used the round horns which come as accessories with the servos.
![](https://howtomechatronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/attaching-the-servo-round-horn.jpg?ezimgfmt=rs:700x394/rscb2/ng:webp/ngcb2)
First, we need to secure the round horn to the base with two bolts, and then attach it to the previous servo using another bolt.
![Assembling the Arduino gimbal](https://howtomechatronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/assembling-the-Arduino-gimbal.jpg?ezimgfmt=rs:700x394/rscb2/ng:webp/ngcb2)
I repeated this process for assembling the rest of the components, the Pitch servo and the top platform.
![Arduino Self-Stabilizing Platform](https://howtomechatronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Arduino-Self-Stabilizing-Platform.jpg?ezimgfmt=rs:700x394/rscb2/ng:webp/ngcb2)
Next, I passed the servo wires through the holders openings in order to keep them organized. Then I inserted the MPU6050 sensor and secured it on the base with a bolt and a nut Arduino Gimbal Project
![Arduino Self-Stabilizing Platform with MPU6050 sensor](https://howtomechatronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Arduino-Self-Stabilizing-Platform-with-MPU6050-sensor.jpg?ezimgfmt=rs:700x394/rscb2/ng:webp/ngcb2)
For powering the project, I used 2 Li-ion batteries which I placed in this battery holder. I secured the battery holder to the base using two bolts and nuts.
![Li-ion batteries holder](https://howtomechatronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Li-ion-batteries-holder.jpg?ezimgfmt=rs:700x394/rscb2/ng:webp/ngcb2)
The 2 Li-ion batteries will produce around 7.4V, but we need 5V for powering the Arduino and the servos.
![](https://howtomechatronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DC-DC-Buck-converter.jpg?ezimgfmt=rs:700x394/rscb2/ng:webp/ngcb2)
That’s why I used a buck converter which will convert 7.4V to 5V.
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