

3 DOF Gyroscope
The principles demonstrated by the Quanser 3 DOF Gyroscope are relevant in technologies used to control orientation in sea, air and space vehicles. Extensive applications of the 3 DOF Gyroscope include altitude control, momentum wheel control, navigation, satellite orientation
and auto-pilot systems. Furthermore, gyroscopic sensors are now found in a wide range of technical devices such as smart phones, tablets, video game controllers, and so on. Your students can cultivate a deep understanding of control theories through real-life applications.
- 4 DOF sensed and 4 DOF actuated (over-actuated) system
- Multi-coloured yaw, roll and pitch axes for easy distinction
- Mechanically balanced through the entire workspace
- High-resolution optical encoders for accurate measurement
- Slip rings provide infinite continuous motion in each DOF
- Direct drive actuation to achieve negligible friction on all axes
- Precise, stiff and heavy-duty machined components
The following additional components are required to complete your workstation, and are sold separately:
For Simulink
- QUARC® add-on for MATLAB®/Simulink®
- Quanser AMPAQ-L4 linear current amplifier
- One of the following DAQ devices:
- Quanser Q8-USB
- Quanser QPIDe
For LabVIEW
- Quanser Rapid Control Prototyping (Q-RCP) Toolkit® add-on for NI LabVIEW™
- Quanser AMPAQ-L4 linear current amplifier
- One of the following DAQ devices:
- NI CompactRIO with four Quanser Q1-cRIO modules
- Quanser Q8-USB
- Quanser QPIDe
Product Details
Dimensions (W x L x H) | 70 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm |
Total mass | 27.3 kg |
Disc encoder resolution (in quadrature) | 4096 count/rev |
Gimbal / frame resolution (in quadrature) | 4000 count/rev |
Disk motor output power | 44.5 W |
Gimbal / frame motors output power | 266 W |
Rotor mass | 1.91 kg |
Rotor diameter | 0.152 m |
Rotor thickness | 0.0127 m |