MATLAB SIMMECHANICS 3 - VISUALIZATION AND IMPORT GUIDE User Manual download pdf (Page 43)

Model Pendulum

6 In the Solid block dialog box, specify these parameters.

Parameter

Value

Geometry > Dimensions

[4 4 4] cm

Graphic > Visual

Properties > Color

[0.80 0.45 0]

Specify Gravity

The Revolute Jo int block sets the common Z axis of its base and follow er

framesastherotationaxis.Toensuregravityactsinanorthogonaldirection

to the rotation axis, you must change the gravity vector. In this procedure,

you specify gravity so it acts along the -Y axis.

1 Double-click the Mechanism Configuration block.

2 In Gravity,enter[0 -9.81 0] and click OK.

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MATLAB SIMMECHANICS 3 - VISUALIZATION AND IMPORT GUIDE User Manual Page 43