User Tools

Site Tools


lego_motion_analysis_tutorial

Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revisionPrevious revision
Next revision
Previous revision
lego_motion_analysis_tutorial [2021/05/29 16:50] johnleelego_motion_analysis_tutorial [2024/04/22 22:44] (current) johnlee
Line 1: Line 1:
 ====== Motion Analysis of Lego Pieces ====== ====== Motion Analysis of Lego Pieces ======
  
-**Author:** [[unlv_lee|Joo Won Lee]] Email: <leej183@unlv.nevada.edu>+**Author:** [[unlv_lee|Joo Won Lee]] Email: <leej183@mit.edu>
 \\ \\
-**Date:** Last modified on <5/30/2021>+**Date:** Last modified on <6/3/2021>
 \\ \\
 **Keywords:** <Tutorial, how to, lego, Solidworks, motion analysis> **Keywords:** <Tutorial, how to, lego, Solidworks, motion analysis>
Line 30: Line 30:
 \\ \\
 ^ File Name                 ^ Google Drive Link                                                                   ^ Note                                   ^ ^ File Name                 ^ Google Drive Link                                                                   ^ Note                                   ^
-| Isogawa Solidworks Parts  | https://drive.google.com/file/d/15YxjyU9YPXL9NbGBGqAZQyTHRre_JzFH/view?usp=sharing  | Ask author or lab member for password  |+| Isogawa Solidworks Parts  | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KvLF4l2abW-GGuO1T0vRRLwzHVT3o4dG/view?usp=sharing  | Ask author or lab member for password  |
 \\ \\
 The Only lego pieces will be used for this tutorial. The Only lego pieces will be used for this tutorial.
 \\ \\
 \\ \\
-==== How to Setup ====+===== How to Setup =====
 \\ \\
 You need two lego bar peices connected by an axle You need two lego bar peices connected by an axle
Line 66: Line 66:
 \\ \\
 \\ \\
-==== Constant Rotation without Gravity ====+===== Constant Rotation without Gravity =====
 \\ \\
 Click motion study tab on the bottom Click motion study tab on the bottom
Line 99: Line 99:
 \\ \\
 \\ \\
-==== Nonconstant Rotation without Gravity ====+===== Nonconstant Rotation without Gravity =====
 \\ \\
 Create a new motion study by right clicking on the bottom. (If it is the first motion study, just click the motion study tab. Create a new motion study by right clicking on the bottom. (If it is the first motion study, just click the motion study tab.
Line 120: Line 120:
 \\ \\
 \\ \\
-==== How to Add Gravity in Motion Analysis ====+===== How to Add Gravity in Motion Analysis =====
 \\ \\
 Create a new motion study profile. (Right click motion study tab at the bottom) Create a new motion study profile. (Right click motion study tab at the bottom)
Line 141: Line 141:
 \\ \\
 \\ \\
-==== Rotation with Gravity without Friction ====+===== Rotation with Gravity without Friction =====
 \\ \\
 Gravity without friction can cause problem. Gravity without friction can cause problem.
Line 167: Line 167:
 \\ \\
 \\ \\
-==== Rotation with Gravity with Friction ====+===== Rotation with Gravity with Friction =====
 \\ \\
 Unlike acceleration without friction, once you add friction to the calculation, the normal gravity's calculation will not cause error. Unlike acceleration without friction, once you add friction to the calculation, the normal gravity's calculation will not cause error.
Line 186: Line 186:
 \\ \\
 \\ \\
-==== Result ====+===== Result =====
 \\ \\
 Using motion analysis tool in the Solidworks, one will be able to analyze the angle displacement of various objects. Using motion analysis tool in the Solidworks, one will be able to analyze the angle displacement of various objects.
Line 195: Line 195:
 \\ \\
 The simulation can be a very helpful tool for any future projects.  The simulation can be a very helpful tool for any future projects. 
 +\\
 \\ \\
 {{:lego:tutorial:torque_power_data3_with_gravity_.png?400|}} {{:lego:tutorial:torque_power_data3_with_gravity_.png?400|}}
 \\ \\
-==== Final Words ====+Trying to calculate the maximum torque required to rotate the bin and see how much power is needed. 
 +\\ 
 +===== Final Words =====
 \\ \\
 This tutorial went over the following tasks: This tutorial went over the following tasks:
Line 213: Line 216:
 \\ \\
 \\ \\
-For questions, clarifications, etc, Email: <leej183@unlv.nevada.edu>+For questions, clarifications, etc, Email: <leej183@mit.edu>
  
  
lego_motion_analysis_tutorial.1622332219.txt.gz · Last modified: 2021/05/29 16:50 by johnlee