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does anyone know how would you create a compact gimbaling propeller, like how a rocket engine gimbals. Similar to that! Thank you for the help!!!

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There are some commercial units (single axis or two axis) or there are a variety of designs you can 3D print.

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These designs are mainly based around a large ball joint behind the motor, but there are some designs that use two sets of pivots like a traditional gimbal.

If you're DIYing it, a simple way to do it is two motors that pivot in one direction only, using differential thrust for the other direction.

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I've also seen models where the motor mounts are attached directly to the elevons, sharing a hinge and servo.

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