What are gimbals?

Gimbals are like special wheels that help things stay steady even when they're moving around.

Imagine you’re on a swing. You go back and forth, but your favorite toy stays upright in your hands, it doesn’t tip over or spin wildly. That’s because it has something like gimbals inside it.

Think of gimbals as little wheels inside wheels. They let things turn in different directions without shaking up what's on top. Like when you play with a toy that spins, but the top stays still, the gimbals help make that happen.

If you've ever played with a fidget spinner, it’s kind of like having gimbals inside it too! The middle part can spin around, and the parts on the outside move along with it, keeping everything smooth and balanced.

Gimbals are used in lots of cool places, like spacecraft, where they help keep things steady even when the ship is tumbling through space. But for now, just think of them as the reason your toy stays calm while you're having fun!