Gimbal for your Lights Camera or Action

A project in by LUKARI INC.
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Affordable mechanical Gimbal for hobbyists, robotics, fun and learning.
Backers: 68
Average Pledge Per Backer: $87

Funded: $5,933 of $5,000
Dates: Apr 15th -> Jun 14th (60 days)
Project By: LUKARI INC.
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Latest News

last 24 hrs of the campaign!

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your audience and support. We have been collecting more interest now that the campaign is coming to a close! Good Stuff! Looking forward to setting production in motion to ship a distinct product to you, Our supporters! Only on... (Read More)

3 Gimbals per Day

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Capability Matches Gimbal Demand.Running a test print now in "Lego Blue". We will be able to manufacture 3 Gimbals a day with this nesting pattern. My time studies show that we can crunch down production times by nesting like parts for higher volume... (Read More)

Final Servo Selection, Almost there!

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I have been working with Kevin at Fayette Hobby for some time to nail down the correct servos. The S3004, and the S3003 servos shown at the back of this image both have about +- 1degree of rotational slop. This slop or "backlash" shines through in... (Read More)

Colors!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We are just one week away from the end of the Gimbal Campaign.Today we ran the numbers on print times to satisfy the gimbal demand. We are in good shape, and looking forward to running production.We will be proceeding with quality ABS 3D printed... (Read More)

Gimbal Kit Defined

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

All details coming together!

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Go- Pro mounting bracket complete!I made sure to offset the Go-Pro so the lens would reside at the origin of rotation. This provides more on an "eye ball" effect to looking around. Also made many structural changes to the Gimbal to improve rigidity... (Read More)

Shiver Me Gimbals!!!!!!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! This is so cool!  Thank you all so much. Mark, Jeremy, Kai and Greg - Team LUKARI. Refinements from the last three weeks of work. Printers are running now. Special thanks to FABLICATOR (my awesome 3D printer made in Allentown PA) and... (Read More)

Refined Gimbal

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Production test under way

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Test PrintsWe spent today testing print times for the Gimbal. If we raise more than our goal we will have the option for molded parts. Currently we know we can satisfy the demand for the Gimbal with 3D printed parts!  We are 80% there. Please share... (Read More)

Bearing Bands

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Just came up with an elegant way to 3D print the assembly and to reduce injection molding die cost with these axle bands. Undercuts and through holes can increase time to print due to unnecessary support material. As well, increase mold costs and... (Read More)

Help us make our Gimbals fly!

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Please send guidance or suggestions. There is plenty of time in this campaign to make adjustments or better define the rewards. It is very exciting to know that our current contributor base is made up of many international build/hobby enthusiasts. We... (Read More)

Mod My Gimbal!

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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Go-Pro and Drone Chassis fit tests

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
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Smooth

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
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20%

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Feels like 80%. Thank you for your support!  This might sound odd. But can somebody make a comment. I know we can do better, and it will happen with your support and suggestions! Build On! Mark P. McJunkin  (Read More)

Gimbal details

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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GIMBAL used with IR-LOCK

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
IR tracking with the early prototypes of the LUKARI Gimbal! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Special thanks to Thomas the inventor of IR-LOCK  - totally cool he was right down the street at the little school... (Read More)

Look into the Gimbals!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a few hours in and plenty of people are watching our video. 100 views! please give suggestions and don't be a stranger. Thanks Mr. Zufi for being the first to pledge! Mark  (Read More)

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