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I am a bike (motorcycle) enthusiast/ Mech Eng. Interested in ways to improve stability of a motorcycle at slow & high speeds using gyro stabilizers. The two gyros that I plan on using are motor driven with servos for positioning. I need sensors i.e. attitude sensors, servo controllers, driven by a program to optimize the positions of the gyros independently for maximum stability. I need technical advice on recommended sensors/controllers to use and some basic S/W program to drive this H/W. Would appreciate advice from anyone who has experience to recommend what I need to build a prototype.

Are you working on a robotic motorcycle? Or the normal motorcycle on road? Just want to know more about your project...

sich WROTE:Are you working on a robotic motorcycle? Or the normal motorcycle on road? Just want to know more about your project...

This would be a normal, heavy, 700lb highway cruising motorcycle. They are normally quite unstable at low speeds up to 15mph and easy to topple over. I would use 2 gyro stabilizers to keep the m-cycle upright. At higher speeds, the gyros positions would be controlled to allow the m-cycle to lean into turns but provide extra stability during slippery conditions. I need technical advice on this electronic control system.

Hi Sich,

If you go to http://litmotors.com/ you will see exactly what I am trying to build. The difference is that I want to apply this to a standard cruising motorcycle such as a Harley. Take a look at their site with the video and let me know if you can assist.

Regards,
Robert