Speed Control

If you want to create an actuator that moves a rigid body using speed as the driving parameter, use the Speed Control command. You must apply the speed control actuator to an existing joint so the rigid bodies have a defined axis to move about.

A speed control actuator can be used in many workflows.

You can also apply it to a linear joint, but typically you must develop the model further to stop the motion, such as adding a collision sensor signal to serve as a proximity switch.

Creating more realistic behavior

To create more realistic behavior, you can:

• Apply acceleration and force limitations to the actuator.
• Select an existing Signal to control the force or torque of a speed control actuator.
• Apply a speed control to a Transport Surface to create a conveyor system that signals can control via runtime parameters.

You can also apply a speed control actuator to a dynamic material to control the production of a continuous rigid body, such as a roll of sheet metal unwinding continuously.

Where do I find it?

• Application: Mechatronics Concept Designer
• Command: Speed Control

Related Tasks

• Create a speed control actuator

Related Reference

• Speed Control dialog box