gimbals
Axis-mounting pivot rings
Gimbals are a set of rings mounted on axes at right angles to each other, allowing an object suspended at their center to remain level regardless of how the outer frame tilts.
Ship compasses and gyroscopes use gimbals to stay stable despite motion.
In modern usage, camera gimbals are handheld stabilizers that keep footage smooth: The cinematographer used a gimbal for the walking shots.
Awareness of one's position
- pivotPoint of rotation
- rotationTurning on an axis
- axisRotation reference line
- mechanismMeans by which something operates
servomotor · actuator · kinematics · torque · linkage · universal joint · articulation · freedom of movement
Regulating rotational position
- pitchFrequency of sound
- rollList of names
- yawRotational side deviation
- spacecraftVehicle for outer space
gyroscope · satellite · orbit · launch vehicle · rocket · servo · actuator · telemetry
Thing ensuring steadiness
- steadicamFilm stabilization apparatus
- panShallow cooking vessel
- tiltAngular deviation from level
- rollList of names
handheld · counterweight · balancing · videography · cinematography · drone · DJI · tracking shot
Seagoing transport vessel
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- yachtLarge pleasure vessel
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
- vesselReceptacle for contents
helm · rudder · nautical · chronometer · binnacle · gyrocompass · stabilizer · navigation
Automated vehicle guidance system
- gyrocompassSpinning rotor direction finder
- artificial horizonFlight orientation display
- altimeterInstrument measuring elevation
- avionicsAircraft electronic equipment
aircraft · cockpit instruments · bombsight · fly-by-wire · attitude indicator · flight director · heading · bank angle
bearings
Awareness of one's position
mechanism · servomotor · actuator · kinematics · torque · linkage · universal joint · articulation · freedom of movement · suspension
attitude control
Regulating rotational position
spacecraft · gyroscope · satellite · orbit · launch vehicle · rocket · servo · actuator · telemetry · space station
stabilizer
Thing ensuring steadiness
roll · handheld · counterweight · balancing · videography · cinematography · drone · DJI · tracking shot · fluid motion
ship
Seagoing transport vessel
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- yachtLarge pleasure vessel
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
vessel · helm · rudder · nautical · chronometer · binnacle · gyrocompass · stabilizer · navigation · self-leveling
autopilot
Automated vehicle guidance system
- gyrocompassSpinning rotor direction finder
- artificial horizonFlight orientation display
- altimeterInstrument measuring elevation
avionics · aircraft · cockpit instruments · bombsight · fly-by-wire · attitude indicator · flight director · heading · bank angle · instrument panel