2DGimbal
Chandolkar001·2DGimbal·PCB/Gimbal3/Gimbal3.kicad_pcb
About the 2DGimbal PCB
2DGimbal is an open source AVR/Arduino PCB design by Chandolkar001, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 38.1 × 61 mm, with 24 components from 19 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the ATmega328-P, from the AVR/Arduino family. By type, the board carries 7 connectors, 5 resistors, 3 capacitors, 2 diodes, 1 IC and 1 crystal.
From the project
This GitHub repo houses a cutting-edge 2D gimbal tailored for mobile photography.

Main components on the 2DGimbal
2DGimbal bill of materials (BOM)
24 components, 19 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATmega328-P | DIP-28_W7.62mm | U1 |
| 1 | 16Mhz | Crystal_HC49-4H_Vertical | Y1 |
| 1 | ISP | PinSocket_2x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | Servo_M1 | JST_EH_S3B-EH_1x03_P2.50mm_Horizontal | J2 |
| 1 | I2C | JST_EH_S4B-EH_1x04_P2.50mm_Horizontal | J3 |
| 1 | Servo_M2 | JST_EH_S3B-EH_1x03_P2.50mm_Horizontal | J5 |
| 1 | servo_power | JST_EH_S2B-EH_1x02_P2.50mm_Horizontal | J8 |
| 1 | atmega_power | JST_EH_S2B-EH_1x02_P2.50mm_Horizontal | J9 |
| 1 | Servo_M3 | JST_EH_S3B-EH_1x03_P2.50mm_Horizontal | J10 |
| 4 | Conn_01x01_Pin | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | 5vcon1, 5vcon2, 5vcon3, 5vcon4 |
| 1 | reset | SW_PUSH_6mm | SW1 |
| 1 | POWER | LED_D3.0mm | D1 |
| 1 | BUILD-IN | LED_D3.0mm | D2 |
| 1 | 10uF | CP_Radial_D4.0mm_P2.00mm | C1 |
| 2 | 22pF | C_Disc_D3.4mm_W2.1mm_P2.50mm | C2, C3 |
| 1 | 10K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 1 | 1K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R2 |
| 1 | 470E | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R3 |
| 2 | 4.7K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R4, R5 |
2DGimbal design files
The KiCad project lives in the Chandolkar001/2DGimbal repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutPCB/Gimbal3/Gimbal3.kicad_pcb
- SchematicPCB/Gimbal3/Gimbal3.kicad_sch
2DGimbal: common questions
What microcontroller does the 2DGimbal use?
The 2DGimbal is built around the ATmega328-P, from the AVR/Arduino family.
How big is the 2DGimbal PCB?
The 2DGimbal measures 38.1 × 61 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the 2DGimbal?
24 components, from 19 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the 2DGimbal design files?
From the Chandolkar001/2DGimbal repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the 2DGimbal design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Chandolkar001. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
Can I test firmware for the 2DGimbal without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug AVR/Arduino firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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