DIY: Calibrate Gimbal after replacing Assembly

After replacing your gimbal it may need to be calibrated using python.
Here I walk you through the full process.
COPY/PASTE STRINGS:
py setup.py install
py comm_og_service_tool.py --port COMPORT MODEL GimbalCalib JointCoarse
py comm_og_service_tool.py --port COMPORT MODEL GimbalCalib LinearHall
Websites/URLs:
Python: www.python.org/downloads/
PYSerial: pypi.org/project/pyserial/#files
DJI Tools: github.com/o-gs/dji-firmware-...
7-Zip: 7-zip.org/
DJI MODEL CODES:
A2 = 0 # Released 2013-09-04 A2 Flight Controller
P330 = 1 # Released 2013-01-07 Phantom 1
P330V = 2 # Released 2013-10-28 Phantom 2 Vision
P330Z = 3 # Released 2013-12-15 Phantom 2 w/ Zenmuse H3-2D
P330VP = 4 # Released 2014-04-07 Phantom 2 Vision+
WM610 = 5 # Released 2014-11-13 Inspire 1
P3X = 6 # Released 2015-03-09 Phantom 3 Professional
P3S = 7 # Released 2015-03-09 Phantom 3 Advanced
MAT100 = 8 # Released 2015-06-08 Matrice 100
P3C = 9 # Released 2015-08-04 Phantom 3 Standard
MG1 = 10 # Released 2015-11-27 Agras MG-1
WM325 = 11 # Released 2016-01-05 Phantom 3 4K
WM330 = 12 # Released 2016-03-02 Phantom 4 (now referenced as Phantom 4 Standard)
MAT600 = 13 # Released 2016-04-17 Matrice 600
WM220 = 14 # Released 2016-09-28 Mavic Pro (also includes Released 2017-08-24 Mavic Pro Platinum)
WM620 = 15 # Released 2016-11-16 Inspire 2
WM331 = 16 # Released 2016-11-16 Phantom 4 Pro
MAT200 = 17 # Released 2017-02-26 Matrice 200
MG1S = 18 # Released 2017-03-28 Agras MG-1S
WM332 = 19 # Released 2017-04-13 Phantom 4 Advanced
WM100 = 20 # Released 2017-05-24 Spark
WM230 = 21 # Released 2018-01-23 Mavic Air
WM335 = 22 # Released 2018-05-08 Phantom 4 Pro V2
WM240 = 23 # Released 2018-08-23 Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom
WM245 = 24 # Released 2018-10-29 Mavic 2 Enterprise
WM246 = 25 # Released 2018-12-20 Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual
WM160 = 26 # Released 2019-10-30 Mavic Mini
WM231 = 27 # Released 2020-04-28 Mavic Air 2
WM232 = 28 # Released 2021-04-15 (MAVIC) AIR 2S
WM260 = 29 # Released 2021-11-05 (MAVIC) 3
Mavic Air 2: amzn.to/3qG9FOv
Replacement Gimbal: amzn.to/3eJHqZP
Precision Repair Kit: amzn.to/3mPKaJu
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[@MrFaketofake]

Joe Martin, thank you so much for your tutorial, it helped me a lot with my DJI Mini 2. As a contribution to your video: The Mini 2 code is the same as the Mavic Mini (WM160). In order for the COM port to remain open, it is necessary to install DJI Assistant 2, wait for the drone to be recognized by the software, and then close DJI Assistant 2. After that, the COM port will remain open.

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Thank you for the information, that should help a lot of Mini and Mini2 owners.

[@eliezersqr]

Thanks man! Useful information!

[@eliezersqr]

Joe and Greg, your information working perfectly. Now I just have the alert codes 40011 and 40021, but I can fly and all works. Do you know how to clear the alert codes? Somewhere I read about a Dji special software, but I didn't find it... Again, thanks for help!

[@JoeMartinMVC]

@@eliezersqr Unfortunately that special DJI software is one that authorized repair centers have and requires a connection to their servers to use. We haven't been able to get a copy of it that can be used by us yet.

[@eliezersqr]

@@JoeMartinMVC :( sad... Greetings from Brazil! Nice channel, thanks man!

[@coryhiatt9152]

I am working in the DRC Congo, and had to replace my gimbal, installed it, and it needed calibration, I thought I was going to have to take it back to the states and hire someone to calibrate it for me, but I watched your video, and was able to calibrate the gimbal, thank you so much for the time and effort to put this video up, it saved me a ton!

[@VlogCity]

Bro this is the 4th video I've run through, and it's the only one that worked. Thank you so much for your clarity and help!

[@calebgeorgeson4526]

God bless you, it's 1 in the morning right now and I was about to give up my calibration efforts when I found this video. My gimble is now straighter than I am. Thanks a million!

[@michaeltrager4381]

Thank you Joe Martin:) Your presentation was the best and easiest to follow after hours trying others!!! My Camera/ Gimbal is now centered and working great:)

[@JoeMartinMVC]

I'm glad to hear so!

[@patlinn5296]

Thank you so much!! I followed another set or instructions on YT and it didn't work. Your instructions were very easy to follow.

[@robertojustus8567]

Amazing video, thanks for this, i broke my grandpa's drone and as it turns out it was thankfully only the gimbal assembly, the camera was working normally, and they charge a lot of money just replacing the parts, i could only afford the gimbal, not both, you saved me

[@BigDShakes21Gators]

An amazing step by step … well explained … you killed it … I appreciate the tutorial. Great job

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Thank you!

[@dronestockclips6697]

You're amazing.. I've been watching lots of videos how to get this to work. I nearly gave up until I found this your video. Now my mavic air 2 is fixed after following your steps. Thanks for this. I'm a subscriber

[@JoeMartinMVC]

I'm glad I was able to help!

[@joseaugustosantaella4253]

😃Thanks a lot Joe!!!!!! You saved my drone!!!! 🙏God bless you 😉

[@bacheandopy]

Excelente amigo! lo probe hoy en mi DJI AIR 2S y de maravillas, muy bien explicado el video! recomendado 100% Saludos desde Paraguay

[@wilson24p]

what code for air 2s?

[@aaraujo1605]

@@wilson24p WM232 = 28 # Released 2021-04-15 (MAVIC) AIR 2S

[@rukospb]

Joe Martin, thank you so much for your tutorial, it helped me a lot with my DJI Air 2S!

What is the code for air2s ? Same as air2 ?

[@thinhphamfoto2426]

did you got any error when running?

[@jhonnatanlipe8832]

Bro! acabas de hacer a un hombre muy feliz! Muchas gracias por el tutorial, héroe sin capa!

[@11voldis]

It worked, finally a good video 🎉

[@wadrian706]

Man I've watched all these other videos and they seem to go so fast to everything and leave out steps I think they do it perfectly just to screw you up in the process of fixing your camera on your drone I watch your video one time and I've already made it to the whole process I would like to give you a big shout out and thank you so much for making shit simple

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Thank you!

[@FlynFlash]

repaired mavic 2 pro camera thank you for your great video

[@MrYovilleSTAFF]

Thank you for making this tutorial!! I have zero computer skills and yet I was still able to follow along. Worked like a charm!! Thanks again

[@JoeMartinMVC]

I'm glad I was able to help out!

[@estebanbuenano9345]

You're a master!! Great Video. Thanks

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Thank you!

[@willieleniek]

Very nice tutorial... straight forward.

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Thank you!

[@santitomich]

thanks, this hack saved my life

[@gerardoortiz6464]

Thanks, works fine in a mac m1 with parallels, Thanks a lot!

[@bondisurfrescue]

hey i have a mac and in depserpate need of help with this, could you reply with your contact details so I can ask you a few questions? Thanks

[@gavinohara9342]

thank you , legend ! - mavic air 2

[@jessicaandtrains7768]

Can anyone please confirm that they've calibrated a mini 2? I've fitted a new gimbal and I can't get it to work at all. Have kept\transplanted the original camera

[@vasu06mobile]

excellent work bro thanks for the work

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Thank you!

[@chalmersrogers9890]

This was perfect. After following your directions I got error 40011 I cleared it by recalibrateing on my smart controller 👍

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Oh? That REALLY tempts me to pick one up to see how it clears the codes. Just a lot of money to do that.

[@igori86]

I have also got this error 40011 after doing this and can't to clear it with calibrating with smart controller. How are you done that?

[@Matanumi]

maybe he had the OG gimbal to his drone that he was fixing

[@pixelsreflected2788]

Thank you very much sir, this work perfectly...i knew it had to have a reason the gimble was spinning like crazy...lol

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Glad I was able to help out!

[@umairhafeez]

Hey, thanks for the video. My story is that I crashed my DJI Air 2s after which I had to replace the Gimbal and left rear leg. The repair was successful but the infamous 40011 error remained. I flew the drone for new minutes but there were some funky movements by the drone and an IMU error showed up and I immediately landed the drone. I tried calibrating the IMU but it kept getting stuck at 6% and then it throws a calibration error. Right now the errors on the drone are Gimbal calibration error 40011, IMU not calibrated. Calibrate IMU 30055, IMU calibration incomplete. Recalibrate IMU 30056. I have replaced the IMU, GPS module and GPS flex cable but the issue remains. From your comment, I feel as if the error is software related. Can you give some guidance please?

[@jefferymelochick6558]

what to do if python doesnt move passed the first calibration step? the gimbal isnt moving and python wont update with a new imput line

[@luiskantek]

Hi there, my drone is mini 3 pro. ive just changed the gimbal. after closing the camera keep lookimg right. The mini 3 pro have calibration direct on control. is not the same? may i have to do your instruction or change the camera?

[@Strix69420]

how do you know if your dji mini 2 needs this my gimbal says its stuck but moves fine

[@matiinaustralia7654]

Thanks a lot!!!! my Mavic Mini is back to life!!!!! Using litchi I dont have any alert!

[@JoeMartinMVC]

That's wonderful!

[@batuhansygn]

Do we have to install the software even after unplugging and plugging in the flex cable? I just changed a plastic part. But now the gimbal doesn't turn left or right. My device Mavic 3 Classic

[@mr.Plexus]

Hi, thank you for your tutorial. I got a question and need your help. I do everything the same. But when I paste the second command, nothing happens with my mavic air 2.

[@ElAngelDelCorridoYSusPlebes]

Del dji mini 3 pro cual seria el codigo

[@photosolutions3271]

Hi, I got a problem , during the calibration my gimbal turns 180 degree into the drone body and every start of the drone it keeps doing that (Mavic 2 pro)

[@andreeklundh6058]

Hello. Thanx for the video. I’m wondering what code I should use for DJI air 2s (not mavic)? / André

[@hassanalabadi7344]

thanxx for that great explanation ..... but im getting that error (Error: could not open port 'COM3': PermissionError(13, 'Access is denied.', None, 5) ) any idea how to solve it ??

[@user-ud7bp7kd2n]

Mini 2 I have the first step working however the second step doesn’t initiate. Any thoughts?

[@vandantandel3761]

I have the dji mini 3 pro should i use the mavic mini code?

[@TheBoringReason]

Perfekt. I got a mini 1 im gonna repair well not mine. But i gotta change the gimbal. So that might be really usefull

[@guilletarthur746]

Hi ! I have a probleme, the first command works perfectly, but the second do nothing... Auto calibration on the app is stucked a 0%, any idea ? Thanks a lot !

[@RiksC80]

By any chance...do you have the code for de mavic mini 3 pro?

[@michal2226]

Hi, is it works also with Mini 2? My gimbal stuck, and I don't know what to do :(

[@andresbarboza6667]

It work for a dji mini 3 pro?

[@jac2206]

Thank you so much

[@SimonLiegeoisOfficiel]

Merci, ça marche ! au top

[@belalyosry7462]

Thank youuu maaan !!

[@urbexcouple]

Would you need to do this tho if im using my original camera and back of the camera?

[@angelacarrara5541]

Need you help please I’m missing a step got to the black screen. It’s not reading the com

[@devingeis3094]

The 1st command works, the 2nd command says it will take about 30 seconds ect but it doesn’t move or do anything. It says unrecognized response. My gimble is still tilted to the left a little after doing the first command. I’m going on vacation in 2 weeks and I need my drone fixed

[@danielg7228]

i love you!!!! thank you so much!!!!!!

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Haha, you're welcome!

[@zdenekmach4258]

It also works on the DJI Mini 3 PRO?

[@pierre-lucdoiron1325]

I must be doing something wrong since the 5 different computer I tried wont show a Com port after following all the steps.

[@mohammedullah3338]

I got a error message saying "Error: could not open port 'com3': PermissionError(13, 'Access is denied.', None, 5)" Please Help!

[@LeXro6]

i have the mini 2 but when i type in the joint coarse request it gives me this error No response on calibration command JointCoarse request. And the com port im not sure which one it is because its still there even when i unplug the drone. any helps?

[@akikulislam5261]

your video very helpful. Thank you so much

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Thank you.

[@akikulislam5261]

boss, dji mini 2 remote controller not working, not open not charging, any solution?

[@JoeMartinMVC]

@@akikulislam5261 Sounds like your main logic board is bad if nothing is working and it's not charging.

[@EldosReciyev]

Hi.For me, the drone is detected in the USB port. How should I write the code? I would be happy if you help me.

[@adnanalshami2469]

Hi i did everything but I couldn't find my mini 3 pro code neither in Google search so how do we get past this issue kindly reply as am stuck here with cross eye drone 😢 appetite the tutorial session it was much helpful

[@someniceguyz]

Hi! Thank you for tutorial. May I ask you does it work with mini 3 pro? And what code for this drone should I use? Thank you

[@Santiagoslawncare]

Does work with Apple air Mac’s ?I can’t seem to be getting the same results and information as you do

[@EnriqueAlarconskywalker91]

Dude! thanks!!!

[@alikasalazar5857]

Any Ideas on mavic mini 3 or mavic mini 4 codes / ability?

[@louisbeke]

My pc can't find the com port for the drone. How can i fix it?

[@Jhamoralesr]

Hola sirve para sacar el error 40011 en un dji mini 3? Gracias

[@FPVFRASHA]

hey! i have the camera calibrate error and wont let me record footage from the drone either now only from the goggles in my dji fpv drone after i changed the gimble to another onei looked at that python way to calibrate the gimble but it doesnt say it supports my dji fpv drone:( does anyone have any ideo of what i can do to fix it please? its so annoying as i use it for capturing footage:(

[@chicken6470]

Does this work for the mini 3 pro?

[@RandallJakub]

Hi, Im having problems with my Mini 1. Ive tried this method it is my last chance but when I put the command in the coomand line, it says "python sa nena" what does it mean ?

[@HonestEvolution795]

So on my computer my drone is coming up as a USB G drive. how do i type that in the command prompt?

[@mdsharif3034]

Thank you sir❤❤❤❤❤

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Always glad to help!

[@F15cCrewdawg]

To avoid all of the error codes you can swap the camera sensor from the old gimbal to the new one (it's 2 small screws on the sides of the camera). You will still have a calibration error (the gimbal will auto calibrate with no issue) but the other errors will still show up as the motors are paired with the drone but you won't have the imu errors. If you figure out how to get rid of the calibration error that would be fantastic but this is better than having all of them. I don't think I have tried the python calibration after the sensor swap but that may clear it, but I know for sure that the imu codes won't show up with the original camera. Obviously if this isn't possible then the only current option is to send it to dji and have them clear the codes.

[@umairhafeez]

Hey Kevin I crashed my DJI Air 2s after which I had to replace the Gimbal and left rear leg. The repair was successful but the infamous 40011 error remained. I flew the drone for new minutes but there were some funky movements by the drone and IMU error showed up and I immediately landed the drone. I tried calibrating the IMU but it kept getting stuck at 6% and then it throws calibration error. Right now the errors on the drone are Gimbal calibration error 40011, IMU not calibrated. Calibrate IMU 30055, IMU calibration incomplete. Recalibrate IMU 30056. I have replaced the IMU, GPS module and GPS flex cable but the issue remains. From your comment, I feel as if the error is software related. Can you give some guidance please.

[@X9Adventures]

Do you have a video for this replacement?

[@wadrian706]

Will that work on the mavic air 2???

[@F15cCrewdawg]

@@wadrian706 Yes this will work on the air2 but not the 2S

[@F15cCrewdawg]

@umairhafeez sorry for the delayed response on this but you can calibrate the gimbal with python and then should do an imu calibration and firmware refresh. The error codes will not go away unfortunately

[@eprohoda]

JoeMarinMVC!Like it! very amazing done, ))

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Thank you!

[@johndraveyyt6730]

Can you use this for callibrating DJI mini 3?

[@LouieLuoz]

thanks for dedicated explaining! my air 2S get your first command gimbal moved and turning around, but got message:Unrecognized response to calibration command JointCoarse request. second command no response got same messages. please advise

[@JoeMartinMVC]

The Unrecognized Response to Calibration Command error is fine, it's always given because we're not connected to the IMU since we don't have the tools to do that. As for the second command not working, that one is a bit unusual. Is the gimbal still off center? If it's centered now you can actually fly without the second command being run.

[@stevemcgowan3017]

after typed in code to command line i don’t think wm231 is in file i downloaded think need download another dji file

[@stuartgoodall9592]

I cant get all the way to the cmd lines and it says that there is not file folder for Python. can you assist

[@rageboy01]

What is the code of a DJI spark?

[@jenneltuddao9703]

can i use this to mini 3 pro and mini 4 pro

[@michaelweiss8089]

py serial does not download with a folder with "Dist" at all

[@baaao]

thank you for this but how to do this on mini2 pls

[@hunterredd2553]

Having trouble with device manager and noting the port - in your video it shows COM 6. I am getting standard serial over bluetooth link COM 3 and a similar one below it standard serial over bluetooth link COM 4. Thoughts?

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Install DJI Assistant 2 to manually install the Mavic drivers, then plug the drone back in and turn it on. www.dji.com/mobile/downloads/softwares/assistant-dji-2 If the URL doesn’t work, do a google search for DJI Assistant 2 and it should be the first or second link that comes up.

[@dammecine]

I CAN'T FIND THE COM PORT IN DEVICE MANAGER

[@NIRAJPATELV]

At 4.06 How is it showing COM 6 my laptop dosent show Pls help im so stuck

[@Tayriz_]

Thanks for the video ! and for the Mavic mini 3 pro the code is WM162

[@ChuckandZee]

Appreciate it! Helped a ton. Subscribed. Looking for to seeing how to fix the error (that you get after following this process). Thanks!

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Thank you! I know how to fix it, but it requires a tool that only DJI has that requires server authentication to be able to use it, so I'm trying to see if there's any way or groups that have found a way to bypass that. Hopefully we get something soon.

[@FrizoDrone]

@@JoeMartinMVC olá conseguiu resolver esse problema? agradeço muito a ajuda

[@JoeMartinMVC]

@@FrizoDrone Sadly, still no luck on the tool becoming usable by us. However I have heard reports of the Smart Controller being able to clear the errors. I want to try it, but don't have the funds to buy one just to see if it works.

[@pascalou3000]

how do you open port com. only com 3 is showing. when put in command string, get Error: could not open port 'COM2': FileNotFoundError(2, 'The system cannot find the file specified.', None, 2)

[@mattrommel2461]

I'm stuck in translating the comm port section and command prompts in terminal. Making sure I translate this correctly for Mac.

[@clist9406]

Very useful information, many thanks . I hit the like and subscribe already

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Thank you!

[@casteloneto]

Thanks for the video. I have a Fimi X8 Mini, after a collision there is a need to change the gimbal and this procedure is also necessary, do you have the code for the X8 Mini?

[@JoeMartinMVC]

I can't say I've been able to test this with a Fimi X8 Mini, but I would imagine it would not work if it's not running DJIs software, as the python script is based off of DJIs software and how they calibrate their gimbal.

[@madforit9661]

What should I do, as I know it is on com 8 but it's not recognising it on com 8 when pasting the code. Say cant open port Should i use Zadig?

[@samil1522]

just Search ( bickflash tech) on KZbin, drop a comment for him, he'll assist you

[@wendilowomax1107]

Is there a code for dji air 2s?

[@dammecine]

PLEASE HELP! I CAN'T FIND THE COM PORT IN DEVICE MANAGER

[@TuManWorld]

I dont have USB serial Device in my Device manager. What to do then? I have Mavic Mini and I see my drone only as Mass Storage Device

[@JoeMartinMVC]

The Mini 2 code is the same as the Mavic Mini (WM160). In order for the COM port to remain open, it is necessary to install DJI Assistant 2, wait for the drone to be recognized by the software, and then close DJI Assistant 2. After that, the COM port will remain open.

[@angelmontes1734]

Followed all steps. Got to the point where COM3 would only appear for a few seconds and then the drone would disconnect. COM3 only stays when I open DJI assistant 2. Upon starting the calibration on command prompt, it will say access denied. However, I close Dji assistant 2, COM 3 stays, Unrecognized response to calibration… appears, but drone does nothing at all.

[@JoeMartinMVC]

When you're opening your command prompt are you running it as administrator, or just opening it regularly? Normally it only gives "Access Denied" if it's a regular permission command prompt and not an Administrator Command Prompt.

[@rkstudiogharota5391]

Is this woek on air 2s

[@yefercas0]

do you have the code for dji mini 2?

[@Abu-Yusif]

How can i tell what port number ?

[@MaCJaX88]

Hi, thanks so much for the video ! Sometimes, on the 2 series line of DJI drones, after a gimbal replacement, it shows "Gimbal Unable to Connect (Error 40012) and Gimbal IMU data error (Error 40021)". Do you know how to clear that error ?

[@JoeMartinMVC]

I wish I did, but we don't have access to the tools to clear those codes, it requires a DJI tool that connects to their servers.

[@Eclipse_Central]

Does this work on the autel evo nano+ my gimbal got replaced and I'm hoping this will work as a fix

[@JoeMartinMVC]

I would assume that it would not as the python script calls for data from the DJI drones, such as their model number, as well as sends information to the drone based on how DJI has programmed them.

[@haycall]

Hi there. I have DJY Mini 3 pro Model RM330. In the Command Prompt I replaced the model with my RM330 but it doesn't do anything after the 'GimbalCalib JointCourse' command. The camera is not moving, and the Command Prompt is not giving an Error message. Do you know what am I missing here?

[@jonandreassmuk117]

Hey! Where do I find the codes for the Mavic 2 enterprise camera calibration..?

[@samil1522]

just Search ( bickflash tech) on KZbin, drop a comment for him, he'll assist you.