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futm0825GY Series Gyroscopes

Gyros FAQ - GY-601 Review by Model Helicopter World

Revolutionary gyro technology

It's ground-breaking Futaba innovation, resulting in a line of heli gyros like nothing you've ever seen. The new GY series feature several high-tech advantages over conventional piezo engineering that make R/C heli flying even more stable and reliable.

Here are the secrets behind GY Series gyros:

smm technology

SMM (Silicon Micro Machine)

Essentially, it's micro-machining mechanical parts and systems right on a silicon chip a first in the hobby industry. This results in unprecedented levels of functionality, reliability and sophistication.

avcs system

AVCS (Active Angular Velocity Control System)

This feature is the equivalent of heading hold, except that it utilizes a gyro sensor that's more accurate and less susceptible to vibration than conventional piezo gyros. It continually sends control signals to the servo , even when the tail is not moving, for extremely low temperature drift and more positive control for hovering and flying in crosswinds.


GY240

GY240
  • Ideal for electrics and 30-size machines

  • Single-gain adjustable trim, with 70Hz operation

  • Measures 1" x 1" x 0.8" (27 x 27 x 20 mm), and weighs just 0.88 oz (25 g)

  • GY240 Manual

Tech Notes
Stock Number: FUTM0809


GY401

GY401
  • Delivers high performance for 30- to 60-size helis

  • Has remote gain feature and transmitter-controled switching to AVCS

  • Operation is almost 4 times faster (270Hz) than conventional gyros

  • Measures 1" x 1" x 0.8" (27 x 27 x 20 mm), and weighs 0.95 oz (27 g)

  • GY401 Manual

Stock Numbers:
Tech Notes
FUTM0807 GY401
FUTM0808 GY401 Heli Gyro w/S9254


GY611 w/S9256

GY601

Adds a new dimension of control for larger-sized helis.

  • A super narrow pulse (760µs) drive system greatly improves servo response; high-speed processing boosts gyro response.

  • The high-resolution 12-bit Analog to Digital accurately converts the sensor output to a digital signal.

  • Newest generation SMM (Silicon Micro Machine) technology and a low-back aeroform case enhance vibration resistance and neutral characteristic.

  • The GY611's highly precise angular velocity sensor allows the AVCS to perform even better, minimizing rudder neutral position drift and eliminating the need to trim the rudder during flight.

  • Includes a high-response S9256 servo that's compatible with the super narrow pulse drive and features an alumite case with heat sink.

Tech Notes
Stock Number: FUTM0825

GY611 Ratings
Display device:
8-character dot matrix liquid crystal display
Operating voltage range: DC 3.8V to 6.0V
Current drain: 70mA (@5.0V, including sensor)
Dimensions: 57 x 32 x 15 mm (amp), 30 x 30 x 18 mm (sensor)
Weight: 34 g (amp) + 30g (sensor)

S9256 Ratings
Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 36.6 mm
Weight: 57 g
Speed: 0.06sec/60º (at 4.8V)
Torque: 3.4kg-cm (at 4.8V) 47 oz-in


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