is there a way to make single and dual operator switchable

[apsussex]

Hello, I wonder if anyone could help me here, I have an S900 with a WKM Wookong, plus 2 receivers which one has complete control of the multirotor including gimbal and a second receiver that just controls the gimbal if I need a second operator.

Now the setup I have means I have to swap cables over to use a second operator and vice versa. I manually have the tilt, roll, pan, pitch, mode, shutter linked to the reciever, but was wondering if there was any kind of servo cable switch box that I could hook up inline with the z15 to allow me to switch between which reciever will be controlling the gimbal?

I really want to make the option of switching between which receiver is controlling the gimbal a much easier process.

If anyone could advise that would be greatly appreciated

Thanks very much
Sam

 

[Bartman]

check this out Sam

http://multirotorforums.com/threads/2-axis-to-3-axis-conversion-simple-light-weight-and-cheap.22620/

not exactly what you're talking about but you can either do it your way or you might like the way I've decided to do it, either way you can use the switch I use

 

[apsussex]

check this out Sam

http://multirotorforums.com/threads/2-axis-to-3-axis-conversion-simple-light-weight-and-cheap.22620/

not exactly what you're talking about but you can either do it your way or you might like the way I've decided to do it, either way you can use the switch I use

Bart that looks absolutely brilliant, thank you so much for posting, much appreciated. I will look into this switch option.

 

[MrMarr]

Hi Apsussex,

I guess it's similar to what Bart suggested - I've heard of people using the wireless buddy box from hobby king for this, there's a 4 and 8 channel version. Not found much online but the description on HK makes it look pretty possible. Bart's option looks good too I'm going to have a go at one or tother in the next few months so I'll post a how to up here, or if you beat me to it I'd love to hear how you get on!

 

[apsussex]

Hi Apsussex,

I guess it's similar to what Bart suggested - I've heard of people using the wireless buddy box from hobby king for this, there's a 4 and 8 channel version. Not found much online but the description on HK makes it look pretty possible. Bart's option looks good too I'm going to have a go at one or tother in the next few months so I'll post a how to up here, or if you beat me to it I'd love to hear how you get on!

MrMarr, it works perfectly as soon as I linked everything up. Really happy about this. Its basically cost me £65 delivered for a controller/receiver and this switch to get a second operator working on the Zenmuse Gimbal. I am just waiting for a second monitor to arrive now so both operators can have a video feed.

This is the company I bought the switch from.. http://proto-pic.co.uk/pololu-4-channel-rc-servo-multiplexer-partial-kit/ I couldnt find an assembled version, but it wasn`t too much of a big deal to solder myself and im not the most skilled in soldering.