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GWS Piezo Gyro PK 3

How the gyro works. Firstly, a PWM servo signal is continually sent to the gyro. This same signal is output for use by a servo (or microcontroller) but the value is adjusted when the gyro is rotated about its axis of measurement.




GWS Piezo Gyro



GWS Piezo Gyro

A Piezo Gyro senses rotation about a single axis and outputs a servo signal intended to be used to counter that rotation. Piezo gyros are typically used in R/C aircraft to stabilize flight by automaticaly countering unwanted motion, e.g. from wind. They can also be used in robotics for balancing, or to detect rotation, or to drive a "tracking" servo which continues to point to a fixed object even if your robot turns.

Extremely small and light, this gyro can be used on almost any sized robot. Comes with universal 3-pin connectors, for compatibility with all brands of servos and radio gear.

Datasheet

Examples of Gyro Usage Download PDF (303 Kb)
How to add Gyros to Robonova Download PDF (2.43 Mb)

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