Difference between revisions of "Gyroscope"

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Gyroscope is used on a ship to control movement on the x/y/z axis. Without a gyroscope a ship can still have thrusters and move, but it will not turn or rotate.
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Gyroscopes are a crucial component to the movement of any spacecraft. They gyroscope occupies a single block, the size only proportionate to the type of ship that it is being placed on. Gyroscopes take little energy to power, and with a small ship with three reactors, one could support two or so gyroscopes.
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== Function ==
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Gyroscopes allow for the turning of a spacecraft, in any direction, simply by using the arrow keys or moving the mouse around. The gyroscope offers:
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*6 Degrees of freedom
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*Prevention of drifting if their is a lack of thrusters
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*Overall, stabilization of the ship it is on
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More often than not, ships will have multiple gyroscopes to allow for sharper turns and a more responsive ship

Revision as of 04:28, 26 December 2013

Gyroscopes are a crucial component to the movement of any spacecraft. They gyroscope occupies a single block, the size only proportionate to the type of ship that it is being placed on. Gyroscopes take little energy to power, and with a small ship with three reactors, one could support two or so gyroscopes.

Function

Gyroscopes allow for the turning of a spacecraft, in any direction, simply by using the arrow keys or moving the mouse around. The gyroscope offers:

  • 6 Degrees of freedom
  • Prevention of drifting if their is a lack of thrusters
  • Overall, stabilization of the ship it is on

More often than not, ships will have multiple gyroscopes to allow for sharper turns and a more responsive ship