What the thread found

• A gimbal should be balanced for normal drop time regardless of whether operating in high or low mode, rather than intentionally creating a bottom-heavy configuration
• Deliberately concentrating weight at the bottom of the post to achieve lower positioning in low mode creates excessive pendular movement that degrades stabilization
• Using a dedicated low mode plate from rental services provides better rigidity and modest height gains compared to improvised solutions like handle clamps
• Multiple battery positions at the end of the post can result in the rig becoming too bottom-heavy, which is counterproductive for balancing

Depends on

• The optimal configuration depends on available equipment from the rental house
• The discussion does not establish specific measurements or drop time targets

Parts

Low Mode

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