# Handheld Stabilizer and Inspire... is it posible? **URL:** \ **Category:** Discussions\ **Created:** [February 16, 2024, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/handheld-stabilizer-and-inspire-is-it-posible/23980 "2024-02-16T09:04:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Manelto](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/manelto/32/18544_2.png) [@Manelto](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/Manelto)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2024, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/handheld-stabilizer-and-inspire-is-it-posible/23980/1 "2024-02-16T09:04:22Z")
I bought the handheld stabilizer device and have an Inspire scanner. The stabilizer has a USB micro-B connection and I’m waiting to receive a micro-B to USB-C cable, but until then… has anyone tested and know if the stabilizer works or not with that scanner? Or have I rushed the purchase? ---
**Author:** ![PUTV](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/putv/32/15302_2.png) [@PUTV](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/PUTV)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2024, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/handheld-stabilizer-and-inspire-is-it-posible/23980/2 "2024-02-16T09:39:30Z")
Hi @Manelto you will have to buy MicroB female to USB C male and those are not available neither adapters , even having a cable will weight on the stabilizer, you don’t want that You have 2 options : Use adapter that is available : > [@Stabilizer and POP 3 adapter](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/stabilizer-and-pop-3-adapter/21339/1): > > For POP 3 to be able to use old type of Stabilizer you will need to purchase USB micro B female to USB C male make adapter , sadly there is no way to find on a market this type of adapter , trust me I searched for long time , the one I found are out of production . So what I found is a USB Micro B female to USB mini male and then used another adapter USB mini female to USB C Male to make it works . Not so pretty fixation , but for now it works … … Change the extension to USB C > [@How to convert the Mk1 stabiliser for use with the Pop3 (and still use the Pop2, Mini, Range etc)](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/how-to-convert-the-mk1-stabiliser-for-use-with-the-pop3-and-still-use-the-pop2-mini-range-etc/21371/1): > > Those of us with the Mk1 stabiliser have the old USB3 Micro-B connector on them. How to make it work with the new Pop3? Well, I’m glad you asked; read on. You will need: Mk1 stabiliser Soldering iron Solder DIY USB-C connectors - [https://www.amazon.co.uk/JSER-24pin-USB-C-Connector-Housing/dp/B01MDK2FXB/ref=sr\_1\_4?crid=1AWEIXPTS8AV0&keywords=diy+usb-c&qid=1687803478&sprefix=diy+usb-c%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-4](https://www.amazon.co.uk/JSER-24pin-USB-C-Connector-Housing/dp/B01MDK2FXB/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1AWEIXPTS8AV0&keywords=diy+usb-c&qid=1687803478&sprefix=diy+usb-c%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-4) Glue A USB-C female to Micro-USB male adaptor - [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adapter-Adaptor-…](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adapter-Adaptor-charger-extender-Samsung/dp/B09GYJHH8K/ref=sr_1_6?crid=7GCCQAL0VJP5&keywords=micro+usb+to+usb-c+adaptor&qid=1687803449&sprefix=micro+usb+to+usb-c+adapto%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-6) ---
**Author:** ![Manelto](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/manelto/32/18544_2.png) [@Manelto](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/Manelto)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2024, 10:39am UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/handheld-stabilizer-and-inspire-is-it-posible/23980/3 "2024-02-16T10:39:42Z")
Hello, Thank you for answering so quickly. The issue is not so much the physical connection between the scanner and the handheld gimbal, but rather the software. That’s why I was wondering if anyone had used the Inspire scanner with the gimbal. For the physical connection I got a micro-B female to USBC male cable. It doesn’t convince me since it is long (50cm) and adds discomfort to the connection. Therefore, if the devices end up working correctly, I will follow @Rilot’s tutorial to make the direct connector. Thanks again! ---
**Author:** ![PUTV](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/putv/32/15302_2.png) [@PUTV](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/PUTV)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2024, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/handheld-stabilizer-and-inspire-is-it-posible/23980/4 "2024-02-16T11:45:53Z")
The Stabilizer connecting to the Software regardless what scanner you are using so it is independent. It worked fine with all the new scanners . ---
**Author:** ![Manelto](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/manelto/32/18544_2.png) [@Manelto](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/Manelto)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2024, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/handheld-stabilizer-and-inspire-is-it-posible/23980/5 "2024-02-16T12:55:39Z")
Fantastic! Thanks you! ---
**Author:** ![Rilot](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/rilot/32/5380_2.png) [@Rilot](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/Rilot)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2024, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/handheld-stabilizer-and-inspire-is-it-posible/23980/6 "2024-02-17T08:09:33Z")
To echo what PUTV said, the modified version works just fine. I use it regularly because my hands shake. ---
**Author:** ![Manelto](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/manelto/32/18544_2.png) [@Manelto](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/Manelto)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/handheld-stabilizer-and-inspire-is-it-posible/23980/7 "2024-02-24T18:04:39Z")
Okay. I have finally been able to finish the work. I used the USB conversion as Rilot explained and I had to create a hot shoe connector to be able to mount the scanner on top of the stabilizer. I made this last design thinking about being able to continue using the front cover designed by Jason Walker at [printables.com](http://printables.com) ([Printables](https://www.printables.com/es/model/606883-revopoint-inspire-front-cover)). ![PXL_20240222_101158676](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/3X/5/2/52c10dfd9d3c9fd79841149e4d5639f47b01932f.jpeg) ![PXL_20240222_101037962](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/3X/6/5/6503ad0d0e74a60624dfde7d4f63d79ff6eb472e.jpeg) ![PXL_20240218_212134677](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/3X/d/4/d42598c2cecda00095ef80b41fc1a85765058086.jpeg) ![PXL_20240218_212144648](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/uploads/revopoint3d/original/3X/5/0/507943857198d20009937c7085d1ba91e12e800d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![PUTV](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.revopoint3d.com/putv/32/15302_2.png) [@PUTV](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/u/PUTV)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2024, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.revopoint3d.com/t/handheld-stabilizer-and-inspire-is-it-posible/23980/8 "2024-02-25T00:04:14Z")
Great work @Manelto , looking good !