Futaba GY611 - Manual (Page 2)

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Thank you for buying a GY611 AVCS gyro.
Before using your new gyro, please read this manual thoroughly and use the
gyro properly and safely. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place.
· No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission.
· The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
· This manual has been carefully written. Please write to Futaba if you feel that any
corrections or clarifications should be made.
Warning: This product contains a chemical known to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
FOREWORD
The GY611 gyro is an AVCS (Angular Vector Control System) rate gyro de-
veloped for model helicopter competition.
[GY611 Features]
· Super narrow pulse (760μs) drive system substantially improves servo re-
sponse. An S9256 digital servo is used.
· Microcomputer high-speed arithmetic processing substantially improves
gyro response.
· High resolution 12-bit A/D accurately converts the sensor output to a digi-
tal signal.
· Newest SMM (Silicon Micro Machine) and low-back aeroform case im-
prove vibration resistance and neutral characteristic.
· Amp mounts an LCD that allows accurate data setting.
[S9256]
· Special servo for the GY611. Compatible with super narrow pulse (760μs)
drive.
· High response realized. (0.06 sec/60˚)
· Alumite case w/heat sink effectively cools the motor heat.
Always use the special S9256 servo with the GY611.
·The GY611 cannot operate with servos other than the super narrow pulse
(760μs) servo. The servo may be destroyed.