Thruster Gimbal
AssemblyTwo-axis mechanism that points the thrust vector through the spacecraft centre of mass as propellant burns off and the mass properties shift. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Thruster Gimbal
6 top-level lines as of r91290| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gimbal Frame | ion-thruster-gimbal-frame | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Servo Motor 4 parts | servo-motor | 2× | 2 | 0 | assembly |
| 3 | Helical Gear Pair | gear-pair | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | Encoder | encoder | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 5 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 6 | Gimbal Launch Lock | ion-thruster-launch-lock | 2× | 2 | · | part |