Just wanting to use the gimbal for a fpv camera and vtx due to the lack of distance that this wifi puts out. I have owned this for 5 years now and have never been able to go more than 200 feet away before loosing video signal. Needless to say, it has not been very fun so it never gets used.
Changing the camera is not impossible, but it may be tricky. I can think of a couple challenges to consider ;
1.) Total mass. The gimbal system is calibrated to provide motor compensation for specific total mass. You will have to either recalibrate (uses software not available to the public), or you would have to come EXTREMLY close to the original total mass. If your intended rig has less mass than the original camera ball, adding weight might be possible. If your new rig is heavier, that's going to be a problem. If the mass isn't right, the gimbal will vibrate like crazy.
2.) Mass distribution. Similar problem. You have to match the original distribution or recalibrate. It has to match front/back, left/right of course, but it also has to match top/bottom, which is more difficult to measure accurately. Altogether, this would be getting the "balance" right, but is more than just an eyeball of "level".
3.) IMU Unit. An absolutely critical component for stabilization. Although it is a "gimbal" component, it is located in the camera ball. It will have to be transferred to the new unit, and it will have to be leveled to perfection for the system to maintain level.
4.) Frame alignment. This one is often overlooked. The flat mounting surfaces have to face each other perfectly in all dimensions. If your new rig requires a new internal camera frame arrangement that is of differing characteristics, you will have to spend some quality time adjusting the arms to avoid problems with the tilt that are caused by arm misalignment.
5.) Voltage. Your current system supplies 5v for camera operation. Not sure how much power, but I think it's about 2 watts. And certainly less than one amp total to the camera and gimbal combination. The new rig will need to operate within the existing power limitations, or some other power scheme will be required.
These are things I can think of right now. I've never tried it, and would assume more challenges will emerge. But It does sound like an interesting project.