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Gimbal

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A gimbal helps things stay still.

Gyroscope operation.gif
Gyroscope operation.gif
It uses rings to move. These rings stop things from tipping. It helps a camera stay level. It even helps a ship stay steady. It is very useful! Can you see it move?

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File:Gyroscope operation.gif
Gyroscope operation.gif
File:Villard de Honnecourt - Sketchbook - 17.jpg
Villard de Honnecourt - Sketchbook - 17.jpg
File:Kardanischer-Kompass.jpg
Kardanischer-Kompass.jpg
File:Gimbal 3 axes rotation.gif
Gimbal 3 axes rotation.gif
File:Gimbal 8jo WATANABEhachijo.jpg
Gimbal 8jo WATANABEhachijo.jpg
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Baker-Nunn camera 001.JPG
File:NEWTON-S2-gimbal-RED-camera-Teradek lens-motors-and-Angeniuex-lens.jpg
NEWTON-S2-gimbal-RED-camera-Teradek...
File:Gimbal Lock Plane.gif
Gimbal Lock Plane.gif
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