Mechanisms
Simple position-and-angle-based mechanisms, such as wheel and axle
This library contains blocks that represent simple position-and-angle-based mechanisms.
Simscape Blocks
| Cam and Follower (AB-PB) | Position-and-angle-based cam and follower mechanism (Since R2026a) |
| Wheel and Axle (AB-PB) | Position-and-angle-based wheel and axle mechanism (Since R2026a) |
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Featured Examples
Interfacing Angle-Based Rotational and Position-Based Translational Networks
Demonstrates how you can define positive directions for translation and rotation in your physical view and adjust the Simscape™ network to achieve the desired behavior. It highlights the flexibility of Simscape in mapping physical directions to schematic representations.
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Camshaft
Model a camshaft using Cam and Follower (AB-PB) blocks. The camshaft has four cams, each driving a knife-edge follower on a spring. This example describes how to set up the cam profile, offset angles between the cams, and initial conditions.
