Steve Miller

MathWorks

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Steve Miller is responsible for the technical marketing of the Simscape products at The MathWorks. Steve joined The MathWorks as an Application Engineer in 2005 and moved to the Design Automation Marketing group in 2006. Prior to that, Steve worked at Delphi Automotive in Braking Control Systems and at MSC.Software Adams consulting in various capacities at Ford, GM, Hyundai, BMW, and Audi. Steve has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.

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Vehicle Model with Delft-Tyre in Simscape Multibody
Vehicle model in Simscape Multibody using 3-D tire model.

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Parameter evolution error 1 - .STL parameter is not being supported while importing in simscapemultibody. I have generated the urdf file using solidwork plugin.
Depending on the type of geometry inside SolidWorks, it is possible that the STL file that is generated will be invalid. Try to...

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Simscape Vehicle Templates
Set of templates for creating custom vehicle models using Simscape for use within Simulink.

1 month ago | 132 downloads |

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How to measure rotational velocity from the center of gravity of an object in Simscape Multibody?
Hi Joshua, I believe the problem is that your measurements are not being reported in the reference frame that you want. There ...

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Model “Point on curve” constrain in simMechanics second generation Simulink
There is a Point on Curve Constraint in Simscape Multibody: https://www.mathworks.com/help/physmod/sm/ref/pointoncurveconstrain...

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SimMechanics Link, STL file produce a VERY rough geometry, Is there a way to adjust the "Deviation Control" settings?
I would recommend you look for some global or assembly-level settings within your CAD tool. Simscape Multibody is using the sta...

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Degenerate mass distribution after reducing step size and using state-space model
Hi Erika, A few things you can try: Typically the degenerate mass distribution error with a fixed step solver indicates a nume...

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simscape problem degenerate mass:connection revolute and rectangular joint. Stop simulation
Hi Elisa, You will generally get error messages about degenerate mass distribution if you have a degree of freedom that has no ...

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Limitation and Correction in modelling flexible bodies
I think your best bet is to look at the documentation for the blocks and shipping examples. General Flexible Beam Reduced Orde...

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Help with assembly Error
Hi, It wasn't easy to figure out what this model is supposed to do, but I did get it to assemble by changing 2 Revolute joints ...

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Error with Articulated four-joints
Hi Alexander, The model you have shown above is built using Simscape Multibody 1G technology. You could get it to work if you ...

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Zero-order hold in SimMechanics?
Hi, You can run a Simscape Multibody simulation with a fixed step solver. The model is represented by continuous states even w...

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Simulation Addons with Simulink - How to view Subsystems?
Hi Andre, For some blocks in the Simscape add-on products, we show portions of the source code so you can see how the equations...

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More information about assembly (or why is something not assembling)
Hi Phillipp, Be sure to check the Model Report, accessible from the Mechanics Explorer. It will tell you which joints it could...

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Simmechanics (1G): Low intertia slows down simulation
Hi there, When you have incredibly small inertias, tiny forces lead to gigantic accelerations. This can make a number of varia...

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Can someone please help with a SimMechanics question about a simple pendulum
Hi Ozpom, The problem could be the model (perhaps the center of mass or inertia values and locations are not where you intended...

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SimMechanics Reference Frame Orientation
The orientation of a reference frame block will be relative to the frames it is attached to. If you attach it to the World Fram...

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After i import solidworks part , When i push simulation run button, there are only coordinate systems in simulation screen but there is no 3D part image . How can i show 3D part in simulation screen ?
Usually this means that the geometry file (STEP, SolidWorks, STL, etc.) is invalid. Check the diagnostics from your model to co...

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How create a model of real joint with parasitic movements in SimMechanics
It sounds like you need the movement along one axis to affect the stiffness and damping along another axis. If that is the case...

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how to make a stereo video in matlab?
In Simscape Multibody, you can generate videos from different viewpoints for the same simulation results. You can define two (o...

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How to scale up the motion in Simmechanics visualization window?
Hi David, What is shown in the Mechanics Explorer is the exact representation of what happened in your physical system. If you...

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Is it possible to model a ball and wheel system using SimMechanics?
You can do this in Simscape Multibody in a couple of ways. If you can assume that the ball will not slip, you could connect the...

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Editing geometry imported from SolidWorks to Simmechanics
You have a few options here, but they will all involve a bit of programming. In all options, you will need to identify the para...

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How I can simulate a wire rope for block pulley (winch )of crane in Simmechanics 2G , and after to see in Mechanical Explorer ?
We have a number of examples with cables and pulleys. Take a look at example Tower Crane with Trolley and Hoist. https://w...

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animation of a body
If you want to animate the force on the fingertip, you can use a Variable Solid whose length is defined by the magnitude of the ...

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Revolute Joint Definition in Multi Body Simulation
If you want the other leg to remain vertical, you will need to specify the joint targets between the 6-DOF joint for the other l...

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How to do Four Bar Mechanism
Sure! Derive the equations and program it in MATLAB or Simulink. --Steve

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missing example for simmechanics 2nd G. Cannot find ''double wishbone suspension'' example.
Hi B - I think that example was added in a later release. --Steve

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How do I drive a motor backwards in simulink?
Yes! In Simulink you can model this type of logic using a state machine in Stateflow, or simple if/then logic using Simulink bl...

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Controlling motion of a solid
Hi Travis, It looks close! If you apply a torque to the cylindrical joint, you can get it to spin, and for the oscillations you...

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