SimMechanics 3.2

Modeling a Piston   8:58

This video demo shows how to build a model of a piston using this multibody simulation tool. You will see how to model bodies, define degrees of freedom, and how to visualize your model using the 3-D visualization.

Importing and Merging CAD Models into SimMechanics   7:13

This video shows you how to import models from CAD systems to SimMechanics using SimMechanics Link. We also show how changes made to models in SimMechanics and to the CAD system can be automatically merged into one model.

Designing a Controller   9:10

This video demo shows how to design a compensator (PID, etc.) to control a mechatronic system. Linear control theory is used to design the control system.

Integrating Physical Systems and Controller   5:50  

This video demo shows how to detect integration issues in simulation. Models of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems are gradually integrated into a full system model, enabling engineers to test systems in isolation and to test overall system performance.

Optimizing System Performance   6:08  

This video demo shows how to use optimization algorithms to automatically tune the performance of a hydromechanical pitch control system until it meets system requirements.

Balancing Model Fidelity and Simulation Speed   5:01  

This video demo shows how to select model variants and adjust simulation modes to properly configure the model for the test you wish to run. We use Configurable Subsystems to select the right combination of controller and plant models for our electromechanical system.

Analyzing and Documenting Results   4:02  

This video demo shows how to automatically run tests and generate a report documenting simulation results. The Simulink Report Generator is used to run tests, evaluate performance, and to capture screenshots of the model and simulation results into a document.

Simulating In Real Time: Hydromechanical Example   5:40  

This video demo shows how to configure solver settings to enable SimHydraulics and SimMechanics models to execute in real time. Both global and Simscape local solvers are configured, and the model is downloaded to a real-time target.

Using Local Solvers for Real-Time Simulation   4:22  

This video demo shows how to configure local solvers on your physical networks to minimize computations during fixed-step simulations. Combining these solvers enables this model to run in real time.

Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) Testing   5:22

This video demo shows how to use HIL testing instead of hardware prototypes to test control algorithms. A Simulink model using MathWorks physical modeling tools is converted to C code and downloaded onto Bachmann electronic M1 hardware controller.

Protecting Intellectual Property in Subsystems   4:39  

This video demo shows how to protect the contents of a subsystem containing physical modeling components. The resulting subsystem can be shared for simulation and parameter testing without exposing intellectual property.

Automotive Power Window  

Multiaxis Flexible Cantilever  

Stewart Platform with Control Reference Trajectory  

Stewart Platform with Controller and Imported Visualization Data    

Four Cylinder IC Engine with Virtual Reality Scene  

Car Handling  

Flexible Four Bar Mechanism  

Bouncing Ball