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Asked by: DAVE THOMPSELL
Subject: uses of a gyroscope
Question: Can a Gyroscope be used as a small leveling device for a digital readout(i.e finding wether a surface is level or not. And are they exspensive to manufacture?.if anyone can be of help it would be very much appreciated.
Date: 25 January 2004
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Answer: webmaster@gyroscopes.org - 10/03/2004 23:21:32
 Yes it is possible. The gyroscope would need another weight to act as a balance the torque/direction could then be view and converted into a reading. However I think it would be much easier just to have a plum line type of device.

if you are talking about something practical see http://www.sola.de/ for a whole list of spirit levels including digital versions. Another website is http://www.toolbank.com/ smaller selection but all uk based.

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