R/C GEAR - GYROSWhat is a gyroscope, and why do I want one on my robot?The simple answer: It may drastically help you in controlling your robot's steering. The gyro (which hooks between your radio receiver and your speed controller) picks up the rotation of your robot around it's center axis as it drives around, and has the ability to tell if you're actually telling it to rotate via your joystick controller or not. If not, the gyro can automatically communicate to your robot's speed controllers to compensate for the drift or rotation, putting it back on course. All of this happens virtually instantaneously, so that all you need to worry about is driving the bot.Cirrus MPG-6 Super Micro Gyro:$49.99Finally, a gyro small enough for even the tiniest robots- even Antweights! This little device is only 6 grams!Simply plug this device into your steering output of your (non-mixed) receiver's steering output (usually channel 2), and then plug your speed controller or mixer input into the slot on the side of this gyro. Mount the MPG-6 securely inside your robot, as close to center as you can, and you instantly have better steering control!Dimensions: 19.5 x 11.3 x 20.0 mmPower Input: 4.8V - 6.0VCurrent Draw: 10mAWeight: 6 gramsGain adjustment on unitCompatible with Futaba, JR, Hitec, Airtronics, etc.Hobbico Multi-Purpose Micro Piezo Gyro:$64.99A very small and inexpensive piezo gyro that works in virtually any type of robot.An exceptional aid for improving guidance and stability, this Multi-Purpose Piezo Gyro is the smallest, lightest single-axis gyro in the world. At only 1.1' x 1.1' x 0.6' and 0.49 oz.

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(28mm x 28mm x 15mm and 14g), this gyro is ideal for use even in the smallest robots. Combine that with the incredibly fast response time and precision of piezo technology, and it's easy to see how this very economical accessory can be used in a variety of applications.It couldn't be simpler to install, plug one end into your steering port from your receiver, and plug the output into your speed controller. Best if used with speed controllers that can do mixing on-board, or if you plug to an inline mixer (see above).Independant control over gain and centering can be performed with a jeweler's screwdriver. Instructions are included.JR G410T Gyro:$129.99Great for beginners and intermediate robot buildersSince most beginners lack the programming experience to fully utilize a tail lock gyro with remote gain and tail lock activation, the G410T uses a pot and switch on the gyro unit itself that lets the robot builder manually adjust gain and switch between tail lock and standard modes.

This precision can be used to great effect in the hands of a skilled intermediate or advanced builders as well.Despite its extremely affordable price, the G410T is not a stripped down gyro. For starters, it's extremely compact because both the gyro sensor and amp are encased in one unit.

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The high-speed angular velocity sensor will pick up low-velocity rotation just as easily as it recognizes higher velocity drift.

Gyro (click column headings to sort) M a n u f a c t u r e rModelW (g)T y p eD u a lR e m o t eD i g.PriceLinkManualAce RCTG700023.5HH-SMMYYY$127.9925.9x24.9x20.4Ace RCTG600013.5HH-PiezoYYY$74.9925.9x24.9x7, incl.