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From: hbg6@citek.mcdphx.mot.com
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Gyroscopes : determining required mass
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Date: 9 Apr 91 21:41:17 GMT
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I want to build a small gyroscope for use in a crude inertial
navigation project. Does anyone know how to determine the required
mass of the gyro for a given application? I would guess bearing
resistance and motor speed would be major factors but I'm guessing.

Thanks,
John



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