CubeMars GL30 KV290

The GL30 KV290 is the smallest and lightest gimbal motor in the CubeMars GL series. It is a brushless motor designed for gimbals, aerial photography stabilizers, radar systems and other low-speed, high-precision applications. It is 34.5 mm in diameter and weighs 41 g, and its 6 mm center hole allows cables or a slip ring to pass through.

Key features

• 41 g weight. Well suited to lightweight gimbals and airborne equipment, taking little away from payload capacity.
• Low cogging, smooth torque. It turns without stutter at low speed and gives fine, smooth motion control.
• 6 mm center hole. Signal and power cables can pass through the center, and it works with slip rings.
• IP45 protection. Protected against dust and water splashes, so it can work outdoors and in demanding conditions.
• Speed and position loop. With a FOC driver it supports speed and position loop control, with fast and precise response.

Applications

Typical applications include small camera gimbals, aerial photography stabilizers, lightweight radar and sensor rotating heads and observation modules mounted on aircraft.

Is it enough for your project?

The GL30 KV290 delivers 0.08 Nm rated and 0.28 Nm peak torque. In a gimbal, the load on the motor depends on how far the camera's center of gravity sits from the rotation axis. For example, a 300 g camera with its center of gravity 2 cm off the axis needs about 0.06 Nm of static torque (0.3 × 9.81 × 0.02). That load stays within the motor's rated torque, and a well balanced gimbal needs even less.

It runs on 12 V, with a no-load speed of 3060 rpm and a rated speed of 1990 rpm. Rated current is 2.13 A and peak current is 7.4 A. If you will carry a heavier camera, the GL35 KV100 or the GL40II KV82.5 may be a better fit.

How it compares to similar models

• GL35 KV100. At 16 V it gives 0.15 Nm rated and 0.46 Nm peak torque. It weighs 90 g, measures Ø41.8 × 21 mm and is compatible with AlexMos gimbal controllers.
• GL40II KV82.5. At 16 V it gives 0.25 Nm rated and 0.68 Nm peak torque. It weighs 125 g and measures Ø46.1 × 33.5 mm.

Frequently asked questions

Is the driver included?

No. The GL30 is the motor only, and the driver and gimbal controller are chosen separately. It runs with FOC drive.

Does it have an encoder?

This product is the motor without an encoder. The manufacturer also offers an encoder option for the GL30, and the technical drawings are separate for the two versions.

Can it be used outdoors?

Yes. The IP45 rating resists dust and water splashes. The operating temperature range is -20 °C to 50 °C.

In the box

• GL30 KV290 gimbal motor
• 150 mm connection cable

Box size 109 x 82 x 42 mm.

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