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Gyro vs. Gimbal: What’s the difference?

[ad_1] A gimbal is a base that allows an object to move freely in any direction, while a gyroscope is a device that uses a rotor to maintain proper pitch. The gimbal is an essential element in many devices used to measure momentum and directional orientation, and without it, the gyroscope would not function properly. […]

What’s gimbal lock?

[ad_1] Gimbal lock can occur in devices that move in multiple directions, such as gyroscopes. Gyroscopes aid in navigation and maintain a horizontal orientation, but can experience gimbal lock. This can also occur in telescopes and radar antennas. Pilots performing stunts manually lock the gyro instruments to avoid gimbal lock. In space navigation, gyroscopes maintain […]