Meccano Gyrobot (Gyroscopic Precessing Robot)

Posted on 22/04/2014 by gairlochan
Modified on: 13/09/2018
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An attempt at a gyroscopic robot. This is a work very much in progress. I first got the idea from the Gyroscopic Precession Robot by demej00, and ended up accidentally building a larger one than the Meccano one which is shown on his description of a gyroscopic precession bot. It shakes dreadfully, and isn't at all stable, but it's the best I can manage atm with such Meccano parts as I have. It needs possibly a faster and higher torque motor for a stronger gyroscopic effect … I don't know … I've ...


Meccano Gyrobot (Gyroscopic Precessing Robot)

An attempt at a gyroscopic robot. This is a work very much in progress. I first got the idea from the Gyroscopic Precession Robot by demej00, and ended up accidentally building a larger one than the Meccano one which is shown on his description of a gyroscopic precession bot.

It shakes dreadfully, and isn't at all stable, but it's the best I can manage atm with such Meccano parts as I have. It needs possibly a faster and higher torque motor for a stronger gyroscopic effect … I don't know … I've experimented with a few different flywheels, gearings and motors with mixed and unsatisfying results, and am going to try Lego Mindstorms/Technic next, to see if it's less shaky at a good speed for gyroscopic stability.

Will try to upload a video when I can.

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