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Animated sectors of fortune wheel

Anonymous1 year agoSolved

Hey,

I try to add animatioan to the sectors of the fortune wheel – they need to spin to the left or to the right for about 10 -15 sec and then stop. I have a problem, which i cant understand. when spining the whole sectors wheel not only make rounds, but also comes out of its own balance and ads more movements. Please can you have a look and support me with an idea what i need to do.

so all of these images show how the sectors circle whole base not only spins, but also change positioning of itslef.

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  • DaveAdmin1 year ago

    Cheers Mimi,

    If your object is spinning out of control in all directions when rotating, you’re likely running into gimbal lock. This happens because Cinema 4D uses Euler angles for rotation, meaning the rotation axes are applied in sequence (X, then Y, then Z). At certain angles, one axis can align with another, causing unexpected and uncontrollable motion.

    How to Fix It:

    Instead of rotating the object directly, place it inside a Null and rotate the Null instead. This works because:

    • The Null acts as a parent, allowing free rotation.

    • Your object stays inside, avoiding axis misalignment.

    • It prevents gimbal lock, keeping rotations smooth and predictable.

    Quick Fix:

    • Select your object.

    • Press ALT + G → This creates a Null and places your object inside it.

    • Reset the object’s rotation to (0,0,0) to avoid double transformations.

    • Rotate the Null, not the object.

    Now your rotations should work smoothly without going crazy!