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robotic arm force feedback simulation
This is very close to that you need: http://www.mathworks.com/help/physmod/sm/examples_v2/computing-actuator-torques-using-in...

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Simulink Block execution information problem
Display the sorted order: http://www.mathworks.com/help/simulink/ug/controlling-and-displaying-the-sorted-order.html Here ...

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linmod or linearize?
Here it is: http://www.mathworks.com/help/slcontrol/ug/linearizing-nonlinear-models.html#bsp453g-1 In short, the answer is...

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Problem in linearizing a Simulink model
It is difficult to say without looking inside the subsystem in your model. A few tips: - If you have Simulink Control Design...

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How do you convert a virtual subsystem to a subsystem which can be converted to referenced model?
The subsystem need to be atomic. Right-click on it, parameters, you should see a "Treat as atomic unit" checkbox. http://w...

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Can I use embedded matlab functions in simulink models? Is it a good practice to use this?
yes, and yes! (but like all good things... don't abuse it)

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Implementing model references with SimMechanics and SimHydraulics
Maximilian, componentizing is always a good idea! With Simscape and SimMechanics, the physical network cannot cross atomic bo...

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How do I check if a subsystem handle is for a stateflow chart
Use the "MaskType" property of the subsystem... it is equal to 'Stateflow' for a Stateflow chart.

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Position and velocity integral in Simulink
The Second Order Integrator is designed especially for that: http://www.mathworks.com/help/simulink/slref/secondorderintegrat...

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How can I start a timer when the value of a signal becomes zero?
Use Stateflow... it allows you to express this type of procedural logic in a very intuitive way. If you need to use Simulink ...

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How can I simulate a fixed orifice? (SimMechanics)
If this is correct: "My exact requirement is finding out the pressure drop and flow across the fixed orifice for various forces ...

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Second Generation Sim Mechanics Motion Actuation
I just published this post today... this should help: http://blogs.mathworks.com/seth/2013/11/13/motion-actuation-in-simmecha...

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Error Message in Simulink Simscape
If the error message tells you that there is no solver block connected to your network... maybe you should try connecting a solv...

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Is it possible to obtain a debuggable S-function which is generated automatically by RTW?
In the generated makefile, search for "debug", you should find some comments explaining what to do. If you can find it, you shou...

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SLX file to MDL ?
SLX was not invented in R2011b, so it cnnot read it. In the latest release, export to R2011b: http://www.mathworks.com/hel...

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Simscape - transforming a rotational motion into an oscillating transational motion
The problem with this system is the singular configurations (theta=0 or 180deg). SimMechanics is better suited to simulate such ...

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How can I put a signal (angle) on a joint actuator
This should help: http://blogs.mathworks.com/seth/2012/02/01/applying-motion-to-simmechanics-models/

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Is it possible to visualize reaction forces in the SimMechanics Mechanics Explorer?
Not possible... but it is a good suggestion, I'll report to our development team.

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Compiled Simulink model giving different results
I would bet that this is related to the "Single output/update function" parameter. See this doc page: http://www.mathworks.co...

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how can i see variable output in subsystem on the surface of mask?
You will need an event listener or MATLAB S-Function to do a set_param on the mask drawing at every simulation step. I do not...

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How can I stop my Simulink model from generating slprj folder and .mex* files?
What the link below says about those files is "exclude them from source control". It does not say that they are detrimental in g...

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Simulink Error "Derivative input -47 ..." with integrator block
The port "-47" is a bug. I would recommend recommend trying in R2013b (I think it is fixed in this latest release). Also, you ca...

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Simulink:Aerospace 6 DoF Model Singularity with High Altitudes
I do not think it is because of high altitude. Based on the subsystem where the error happens shown in the screenshot, it looks ...

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i want to make an subsystem on or off depend on the condition
See this: http://blogs.mathworks.com/seth/2012/04/09/conditional-execution/

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pulse block in conditional subsystem
Change the Pulse Generator from Time-Based to Sample-based. That way the block will take a fixed-step size and the error should ...

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Variant Subsystem variant control condition defined by previous subsystem output
This is not what variant subsystems have been designed for. Use a if-else construct, a Switch, or other options like the ones I ...

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Sampling time must agree
Blocks inside Stateflow Simulink functions must inherit their sample time. This is because there is no way for the engine to kno...

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Using variable size matrices in Simulink
You are going in the wrong direction. Going back in the workspace is not the good approach. Instead, create a vector in Simul...

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Implementing a customised counter in SIMULINK using basic blocksets
I would use the discrete time integrator (or the equivalent using Sum and Unit Delay). If the input is zero, it will stay at zer...

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Why is matrix size changing after demux in simulink?
Use a Selector, this will give you a better control over the dimensions.

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