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how can i tune multiple PiD controllers in this 5DOF robot
I am happy to see you have discovered the Control System Tuner. That should be very helpful for you as you proceed with your pr...

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Calculation of computed torque?
I looked at your mechanism and everything is modeled well. Because your input crank is spinning at a fixed speed, the inertia o...

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Error while importing CAD file (inventor) to simmechanics.
It appears the extension for the file is missing. Go into your XML file and add the file extension manually for file "Drilled...

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SimMechanics and Arduino Uno build error
Follow the steps in this MATLAB Answer: https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/547551-how-can-i-run-multibody-simulink...

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Non appearance of SimMechanics Link on the toolbar
The Simscape Multibody Link (formerly SimMechanics Link) plugin will only show up if you have opened an assembly. It looks like...

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Why does the gear not rotate in this SimMechanics model?
In both models, the gear is spinning. It just doesn't look like it it is spinning in the "not_working_model.slx" because of ali...

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Issue with Creo - SimMechanics link
Here are a few things that have helped others with similar (but not identical) issues: Start MATLAB as administrator. Enter re...

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How i can export catia cad file to simmechanics ?
The File Solid block in Simscape can read CATIA part files directly. You can use MATLAB commands to automatically add and conne...

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I am creating a model of a cart sliding down a ramp using simmechanics 2nd - 2014A and I would like to include static friction. Does any one have any thoughts?
Stiction in Simscape Multibody second generation technology can be modeled using the Spatial Contact force block. Custom normal...

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Buoyancy term in SimMechancis
The External Force and Torque block has a setting, "Force Resolution Frame". Set it to "World" to always apply the force along ...

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Error while installing simmechanics importer for Autodesk Inventor
Notice that the slashes in your two commands are opposites (forward slash, backslash). I think if you resolved that issue, it...

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Simmechanics add in not shown in solidworks
Make sure you have opened MATLAB as an administrator. Without that, the regmatlabserver process will not complete properly. --...

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The SW physic model can not be shown in SimMechanics
A very common issue that can occur here is that the units are set incorrectly. The solids are there but they are so small (or o...

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SimMechanics Link and Autodesk Inventor Pro 2014
You need to make sure you follow these instructions carefully. https://www.mathworks.com/help/smlink/ug/installing-and-linkin...

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Problems with SimMechanics Link, no export option in Solidworks.
You need to make sure you follow these instructions carefully. https://www.mathworks.com/help/smlink/ug/installing-and-linkin...

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Stiction Simmechanics 2nd Generation
Stiction in Simscape Multibody second generation technology can be modeled using the Spatial Contact force block. Custom normal...

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How to find the workspace of robot from SimMechanics?
It probably depends a little on the sequence, orientation, and type(prismatic, revolute) of degrees of freedom that your robot h...

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How to set range of motion of revolute joint in Matlab2017b simscape?
The ability to limit the range of a joint was added to the joint blocks in release R2019a. Prior to R2019a, you need to: Sense...

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Multibody Load-Dependent Friction
If the force upon which the friction depends is measured from your Multibody model using the constraint force, you will end up w...

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How do I display Simulink multi-body simulation visualizer on the MATLAB app designer?
You cannot integrate the Mechanics Explorer into an App designed by App designer yet. However, you can programmatically generat...

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Update Mechanic Explorers view in Simscape Multibody while running simulation.
The most common cause of this issue is that the simulation is running MUCH faster than real-time. By the time your input reache...

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Incorrect Sensed Bearing Forces in Simscape Multibody
If you can share your model we can probably get the answer you expect. Possible reasons the answers are not what you expect: (...

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How to stop my model form penetrating ?
You can use Spatial Contact forces to prevent penetration. You can use Joint Limits to prevent joints from rotating past a cert...

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Apply Deceleration in Vehicle Model
Hi Pei - you can specify the motion for joints as an input signal. You could define the deceleration, integrate twice to get po...

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Simulink model crashes during simulation before reaching Stop Time without any error
Here are some typical reasons the model stops (or appears to stop) before the Stop Time. The model contains a Stop Block whose ...

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How to convert a rotational motion to a translational motion in simscape
Here are two options: Convert the rotational motion of the motor shaft to translational motion in Simscape using either the Whe...

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Belt-cable spool brake
You can lock the spool by using a motion input on the Revolute Joint connected to the spool and setting the angle of the joint t...

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How to measure contact force between a surface and a point cloud?
Through R2022b, it is not possible to enable the Normal Force or Friction Force measurements at the Spatial Contact Force block ...

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Transform sensor - problem with position
Without seeing your model, it is hard to know the exact reason. These are common issues for models of this type: Your Measur...

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File Solid : Face not recognize as a geometric feature
The diagnostic is trying to tell you that you need to click on the button "Use Selected Feature". It is right next to the radio...

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