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Gear geometry, constraints, and creation
1. Does the difference in geometry make any difference in the calculation of torque, friction, etc.? The transmitted force and ...

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How to edit 4-Post Rig example suspension geometry?
Hi Ricardo, There is a setting you should clear if you alter the hardpoint locations. Clear this checkbox so that it doesn't u...

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How to measure the acceleration of sun gear in planetary gear system?
Hi there - the constraints that define how the gears move with respect to each other are ideal. The effect of the teeth engagin...

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Simscape is aligning tyre wrong.
The initial position of the joints can be influenced using joint targets. Those are set within the joint. Here is a screenshot...

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reg sim mechanics total mi calculation and solidworks linking error...
To get the moment of inertia of a set of bodies, you can use the Inertia Sensor block in Simscape Multibody. It lets you measur...

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How to measure distance between wheel robot frame and uneven ground during motion in simscape multibody?
If you are measuring vertical distance only (z), you can measure the distance to a flat surface using the Rigid Transform block ...

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How to model and control and underwater robotic arm
There are many different approaches for creating a stable controller for your robotic arm. I would suggest you look at at this ...

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Attempting to model a "roller coaster" with curved rails and friction-based pad braking system
This can be done using a Point-on-Curve Constraint which is available in Simscape Multibody (formerly named SimMechanics). --St...

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I require plug-n nonlinear springs together to form a ring, to obtain a stress-deformationbehavior
You can programmatically build up a set of nonlinear springs using add_block(), add_line() commands. An example of how to do th...

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How to create VRML Environment using Creo and import to VR Sink block
If you are going to model the environment in CREO, you should be able to import that into Simscape Multibody as well. That woul...

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Inverse dynamics in SimMechanics 2nd Gen
You can perform inverse dynamic simulations with Simscape Multibody second generation technology. --Steve

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Controlling two links by moving the first link follow with second link in simmechanics?
Yes. If the links are two independent degrees of freedom, you can actuate the joints that move them independently. You could h...

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How to solve situation showing picture below?
I believe based on the image you can replace the spherical joints with universal joints at the top and bottom (or even just at t...

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Is there any way to install SimMechanics Link to the Autodesk Inventor desktop which doesn't have Matlab software?
Simscape Multibody Link relies on the MATLAB installer and math libraries to ensure the transforms are calculated properly, so M...

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How to visualize roads in Mechanics Explorer
With a few commands from the OpenCRG MATLAB API and a file from the File Exchange, you can automatically produce an STL from a C...

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Simscape Multibody Object Collisions
I think the best capability for you to use would be the ability to enable/disable joints. If you put a deactivated weld joint b...

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how to calculate a contact point velocity in simmechanic secend generation?
Are you trying to model the friction between a rolling wheel and a surface? Try using the Spatial Contact Force block for nearl...

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How do I install simscape addon in matlab linux ?
https://www.mathworks.com/campaigns/offerings/download_smlink.html Simscape Multibody Link works with Simscape Multibody 3.0 an...

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Locking the position in Simscape Multibody
Hi Andy - for the joints you wish to lock into position, you can put a Rigid Transform (parameterized to the same rotational/tra...

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simple pendulum with reaction force in SimMechanics
There are a few ways to model this system. The Spatial Contact Force block will let you model contact between different objects...

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is it possible to display simulink model on GUI created by ourselves?
MATLAB Apps can have many different types of elements in them. A static image of the Simulink model would certainly be possible...

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simmechanic import xml to second generation
您需要使用命令 smimport() 导入到第二代。从 SolidWorks 导出时必须选择第二代技术。 You need to use the command smimport() to import into second generation. ...

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Soil Model in simmechanics
Some ideas: You can use the Variable Mass blocks to add/remove soil from buckets (example: General Variable Mass block) You ca...

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SimMechanics Rotation Control via Torque Application
If you are getting an error concerning a singularity, I suspect you are either Using a Gimbal Joint which has gone into Gimbal ...

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Solid ブロックのダイアログボックスの [Frames] 展開可能エリアとはどこにありますか。
この機能は、R2015bのSimscapeMultibodyに追加されました。 That feature was added to Simscape Multibody in R2015b. --Steve

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Rigid Transform to Get Rotation About X-axis
You will need two rigid transforms to create frames for the base and follower sides of the Revolute Joint that have the desired ...

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how could i get simmechanics link for r2016a because previously it is not in my matlab
You need to download the plug-in from this website and follow the instructions to install it on your computer. https://www.math...

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How can I model wings with aerodynamic properties in Simscape Multibody?
As answered by Yifeng above, if you have the equations for the lift, e.g. as a function of speed, you may implement that as an e...

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Adding A Mass To Robotic Arm As a Disturbance Force
Here are some disturbances you can add: You can add a disturbance to the sensor signal by using a sum block and adding noise to...

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Is it possible to calculate distance based on linear acceleration and Quaternions/Euler Angles using Transform Sensor?
Yes, you can obtain those measurements using the Transform Sensor block. --Steve

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