A gimbal is a pivoted support that allows an object to rotate about an axis. It is a platform that can keep an object upright and independent of the rotation of its support. A set of three gimbals, one mounted on the other with orthogonal pivot axes, can be used to achieve this. Gimbals are used in a variety of applications, including:

• Photography and Filmmaking: Gimbals are used to stabilize cameras and reduce shakiness in footage.

• Navigation: Gimbals are used in navigational systems to determine and change the orientation of a spacecraft in relation to something else, such as the Earth or a space station.

• Scientific Optics Equipment: Gimbals are used to rotate material samples along an axis to study their angular dependence.

Gimbals work by using sensors and motors to stabilize and support an object, compensating for any unwanted movements or shakiness. They come in two basic flavors: 2-axis and 3-axis. Gimbals have numerous applications, from camera mounts and machine gun turrets to satellite dish mounts and motion simulators. When looking for a gimbal, key considerations include weight, portability, battery life, and software support.