Simscape Multibody Parts Library

version 2.6.0.0 (18.1 MB) by Steve Miller

Parameterized parts for Simscape Multibody, with gear assemblies and MATLAB code for extrusions

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Updated 18 Apr 2019

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This set of examples shows you how to create parameterized parts for Simscape Multibody and example MATLAB scripts for defining general extrusions. The parts have been used in a wide range of examples to show how these blocks enable you to rapidly model mechanisms. Within the library are a set of gear assemblies. The parameterized gear assemblies group the required blocks together and parameterize them so that frames are always positioned and oriented correctly.

Please read the README.txt file to get started.

To see how to defining bodies in Simscape Multibody, watch this video (5 min):
https://www.mathworks.com/videos/defining-rigid-bodies-68845.html

To learn more about multibody simulation with Simscape Multibody, please watch this webinar:
http://www.mathworks.com/videos/multibody-simulation-with-simmechanics-81877.html

To find other Simscape examples, search for posts with the keyword "physical modeling"
http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/?term=%22physical+modeling%22

To learn more about MathWorks Simscape Products, go to:
https://www.mathworks.com/solutions/physical-modeling.html

Cite As

Steve Miller (2019). Simscape Multibody Parts Library (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/36536-simscape-multibody-parts-library), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved September 20, 2019.

Comments and Ratings (8)

Steve Miller

Steve Miller (view profile)

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13 Mar 2019

Thanks Daniel. I considered adding the number of points as an optional parameter for Extr_Data_Ring. I decided to keep the list of parameters as short as possible, and hopefully the code is clear enough for people to extend it. Now that I have seen that this is necessary for some use cases, I'll consider adding it for all Extr_Data_* scripts that include arcs. Thanks for the feedback.

Daniel Stuewe

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13 Mar 2019

Steve, I mostly use the Contact Forces Library, but I noticed that the ring extrusion script is used here. Anyway, the visualization of the ring extrusion is clocked every degree which is probably okay in many cases, but I found the need to have the visualization of rings have more refinement. I've gone in and modified the Extr_Data_Ring script to divide the arc into 1000 divisions so it works for me, but I thought I'd throw it out there as a suggestion to refine the angular spacing of rings. (BTW, I've also noticed that visualizations of solid bodies using the Simscape Multibody "Solid" block are similarly coarse.)

Pavel Osipov

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25 Feb 2019

sashank Tirumala

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Aidan Zimmerman

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14 Feb 2017

Hi Steve,
I'm a bit new to Simulink, how do I get your excellent libraries to get into the standard simulink Library browser?

Thanks!

Carlos Moran

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Benjamin

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Updates

9 Apr 2019	2.6.0.0	Added R2019a version.
27 Sep 2018	2.5.0.0	Added R2018b version.
26 Mar 2018	2.4.0.0	Added pulley part and extrusion script; added example Three Connected Pulleys; added example Cable-Driven XY Table with Cross Base.
1 Feb 2018	2.31.0.0	Adjusted sm_lead_screw_actuator_torque.slx and sm_lead_screw_friction.slx to represent a more common use of a lead screw. No change to library or extrusion data scripts.
21 Sep 2017	2.3.0.0	Added R2017b version with cone part and extrusion script, and a sphere part.
10 Aug 2017	2.2.0.0	Added parameter "Relative Position (B to F)" to Rod part. Permits changing direction of rod without rewiring diagram. Useful in symmetrical opposing mechanisms, such as crossbars on a scissor lift.
25 Jul 2017	2.1.0.0	Added extrusion script for conical frustum (cone), parameterized cone part, parameterized sphere part.
17 Jul 2017	2.0.0.0	Fixed broken link.
20 Jun 2017	2.0.0.0	Added R17a version. Absorbed Simscape Multibody Gearset Library, updated extrusion scripts, added many examples.
1 Sep 2016	1.5.0.1	Updated license
15 Apr 2016	1.5.0.0	Fixed broken hyperlink in submission description.
7 Mar 2016	1.5.0.0	Added version for R2016a, including a few small fixes to the extrusion scripts.
16 Apr 2014	1.4.0.0	Fixed webinar link.
15 Jul 2013	1.3.0.0	Updated link to video in "Description" field. No changes to files in submission.
15 Mar 2013	1.2.0.0	Updated for R2013a. Added examples and extrusion scripts for gears.
11 Mar 2013	1.1.0.0	Added scripts to create gears (external and internal), as well as a planetary gear and rack-and-pinion models.