Thread: Gyro Problem
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Re: Gyro Problem

It could be a number of things, such as:

- cross axis sensitivity (either in the gyro itself or because your mounting isn't 100% flat)

- A/D conversion asymmetry.

- Calculation asymmetry due to insufficient fixed point math resolution.

and there are other possibilities. Any more detail on how exactly you're doing it?
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