Design and Fabrication of Self Balancing Gyro Monorail using Gyroscope

Abstract

In this article, the gyroscopic stabilization of a two-wheeled amphibious concept gyro monorail was investigated. The key idea is to neutralize external torque arising due to unbalanced force by the action of the gyroscopic couple, which is opposite to the unbalanced torque and gyroscopic torque generated by the spinning of the rotor with the help of the motor and due to the precessional motion. By using a gyro monorail system track, construction cost can be reduced as well as it provides a jerk less travelling. We start by deriving gyroscopic torque for different unbalance masses and gyro monorail parts are fabricated and assembled in the workshop facility. The development of the model includes designing the model in software, fabricating the model, assembling the model and testing. The battery is used as a power source. An automation mechanism is also proposed to make system balance for different unbalance masses. This mechanism consists of the main component like Arduino board, IR sensor and servomotor.