GS-1 Gyro Servo
The GS-1 has the features of a R/C servo combined with gyro stabilization. The gyro helps to keep the servo pointed in the same direction even when the servo moves around. It can be very useful for camera mounts to remove undesired motion from the camera, similar to how a camera's built-in image stabilization works, but the GS-1 works over a much wider range of motion. The GS-1 has been used successfully in applications where the camera is used for low level aerial photography, such as when suspended from a kite, balloon, pole or helicopter
Now the GS-1 is more flexible than ever. You can use the GS-1 without a servo controller. There is also a version for continuous-rotation panning applications.
The standard GS-1 stabilizes the servo motor's rotation over a 170 degree range. The GS-1 CR rotates continuously over a 360 degree range. The GS-1 CR uses a gyro to rotate the servo at a consistent rate. The GS-1 CR can be used to pan a camera slowly while an intervalometer takes pictures every few seconds.
Here is a comparison of the two types:
| Feature | GS-1 | GS-1 CR |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous 360 degree rotation | X | |
| Limited rotation to a specific position | X | |
| Rotates at a constant speed | X | |
| Often used for camera tilt and roll | X | |
| Used to slowly pan camera in circles | X |
GS-1 (Standard) In Use
The following video shows the GS-1 (Standard) used to stabilize roll and tilt in a kite aerial photography rig.
Demonstration of GS-1 Gyro Servo from Scott Armitage on Vimeo.
The following video shows a kite aerial photography rig with and without tilt gyro stabilization using a standard GS-1.
Tilt Gyro on KAP Rig from Scott Armitage on Vimeo.
The following video shows the GS-1 used to stabilize the yaw axis for a bicycle-mounted camera,
GS-1 Gyro Servo Used For Bicycle Camera Stabilization from Scott Armitage on Vimeo.
Users Manuals
Read the GS-1 and GS-1 CR manuals for more specifics on how to use these products
Click here to download the GS-1 Standard Manual.
Click here to download the GS-1 CR Manual.