Does Gyroscope Placement Matter? Space Engineers Testing and Tutorial

Does it matter where on your grid you place your gyroscope? For most people, nah, not really. But every now and then it does and it's good to know when those times are.

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[Cyberguy]

I already knew most of this, but I still learned something very useful: how to tell which way is 'forward' on a gyroscope.

[mementomori]

I read some time ago that you need to align the Gyroscopes with the axis to get the best effect of them...
You have shown here that this is clearly not the case and there is no disputing it as you directly show it with examples and we see that there is no difference.

So, thank you for putting out these Tutorials, they're really helpful and do away with some false information :)

[yurioorlov]

Love the little Capacs and Splitsies that you use to point things out. its a great detail

[dasbratkeks]

Every time, if one of my friends starts with Space Engineers, I send them your tutorial videos! Best tutorials ever!

[zurielwolfe]

Gyroscopes, your best friend and worst enemy, they can help you or destroy your ship. either why, thank you Splitsie for the information about the "where to place them", i did not knew that placing them near the center(or not) had that much effect on the grid

and i see you are also a fan of "always end with a bang"😁

[Dagonius.]

Gyro:
I worked out which side of the small gyro is "front" by taking a look at the large Gyro.
As its control panel is located at the front but the small gyro doesn't have this feature, I looked for other hints:
The sides of the Gyros have very similar but asymmetrical "bearing-plates" which hold the bearings for a shaft.

The rounded parts of the "bearing-plates" point to the front!

[marksadler]

This may not be an interest of you, Splitsie, but I would love to see the basics of writing scripts. For example, I would love to be able to write simple scripts to control items across ships and bases that bare blocks cannot control; e.g., I want to use an oxygen tank as a depository for evacuating a hangar space and always refill from that isolated tank first and "top off" the pressurized hangar if necessary. I have lots of other "If...Then..." scenarios that scripting may answer but use of blocks cannot.

[MrFainall]

Thank you so much for such a great tutorial. Loved the helpful graphics showing direction of movement.

[ConstyC]

eyy, got a mention lol

that editing with spinny engies is a very nice touch. great tutorial overall!

[newfang]

I'm currently trying to discover a way to control "chaotic" gyro movement. Meaning a way to fly a craft using override gyros only. Once I make more progress I'll post a video on my channel. Great tutorial btw. 👌 placement is important.

[redhavoc]

Finally the tutorial series is back, as you've said.

[Trotils]

I just want to add...

from wikipedia:
In physics and mechanics, torque is the rotational equivalent of linear force. It is also referred to as the moment, moment of force, rotational force or turning effect, depending on the field of study. It represents the capability of a force to produce change in the rotational motion of the body. The concept originated with the studies by Archimedes of the usage of levers, which is reflected in his famous quote: "Give me a lever and a place to stand and I will move the Earth".

damn... I love to sound smart. (aka smarting out) :D

[tysanbyrd]

How well timed I was just starting on a heavy retrofit of an npc ship I borrowed permanently, now I know to move all atleast some of the heavy stuff to the center thanks splitsie

[alanchandler]

Thanks Splitsie. Your guide's are the best. It's also nice to know the reason why you build the way you do. Other than Capac-isms.

[Sim-ibxn]

6:55 * interstellar dramatic theme starts playing *

[drinkthetussin]

500+ hours on SE yet still learning from your tutorials lol.
For all your Space Engineers knowledge and entertainment plus more, follow this guy.

[madjockmchamster]

Thanks as always Mr Splitsie (curses under his breath as he logs back into space engineers to move the gyros, not by much, on his latest build) for the super informative tips

[ryanjames]

Good to know I've been placing my gyros backwards this entire time 😅. Splitsies tutorials are top notch, been playing for years now and it's all thanks to you mate.

[barrylopes]

Now this is useful information, thanks Splitsie 👍🏻
Amazing how Splitsie is the master of tutorials in Space Engineers but Capac still manages to frustrate him through his shenanigans 🤣

[daz]

Great tutorial, Splitsie, thank you. A thought for another tutorial - timers and sensors, as they are quite powerful when used together, so I think it may be easier for people to think of them as a strong pairing if they were taught that way in the first place.