What the thread found

• Heavy gyroscope units should be mounted low on the sled structure rather than on the camera to avoid making the rig top-heavy and unstable
• Gyroscope placement can be adjusted based on the sled's weight distribution, either near the camera or below the gimbal

Depends on

• Advice was specific to one participant's sled model and their particular setup
• The discussion did not establish definitive rules applicable to all sled configurations

Gear in this thread

Zephyrcatalog, KS-8

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