This file contains a scissor lift model with hydraulic actuation built using Simscape Multibody and Simscape Fluids. The scissor lift model is assembled from a library of parameterized component models. Intermediate models are included to show you the steps of modeling this system. A MATLAB UI is also included that allows you to interactively change the dimensions of the scissor lift.
Please read the README.txt file to get started.
See how to defining bodies in Simscape Multibody by watching this video (5 min):
https://www.mathworks.com/videos/defining-rigid-bodies-68845.html
Learn more about multibody simulation with Simscape Multibody by watching this webinar
https://www.mathworks.com/videos/multibody-simulation-with-simmechanics-81877.html
Find other Simscape examples by searching posts for the keyword "physical modeling"
https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/?term=%22physical+modeling%22
Learn more about MathWorks Simscape Products:
https://www.mathworks.com/physical-modeling/
Steve Miller (2019). Scissor Lift Model in Simscape Multibody (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/36553-scissor-lift-model-in-simscape-multibody), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .
4.3.0.0 | Added R2019a version. |
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4.2.0.0 | Added R2018b version. |
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4.1.0.0 | Updated R17a, R17b, and R18a versions to use Simscape Multibody Contact Force Library v4.1 |
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4.0.0.0 | Added R2018a version, and updated all versions to use Simscape Multibody Contact Forces Library v4.0 |
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3.10.0.0 | Updating contact force library only, no changes to scissor lift example. |
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3.9.0.0 | Added R2017b version. |
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3.8.0.0 | Updated README.txt only. |
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3.8.0.0 | Many improvements to main model and submodels. Added documentation, plotting scripts, hyperlinks to configure model. |
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3.7.0.0 | Updated to include latest version of Simscape Multibody Contact Forces Library (v3.7). No functional changes to mini golf model. |
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3.6.0.0 | Added new version for R2017a. Scissor lift can drive around using Simscape Multibody Contact Force Library v3.6. |
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1.4.0.1 | Updated license |
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1.4.0.0 | Fixed broken hyperlink in submission description. |
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1.4.0.0 | Added R2016a version. |
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1.3.0.0 | Fixed webinar link. |
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1.2.0.0 | Fixed broken video link "Defining Rigid Bodies". |
Inspired by: Simscape Multibody Parts Library, Simscape Multibody Contact Forces Library
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cattylover (view profile)
helpful,powerful and extremely good for free.
Ron Rosychuk (view profile)
Hello, when I downloaded and installed the files to my desktop. When I opened Scissor_Lift_Simscape_Multibody/Scissor_Lift_Simscape_Multibody/Scissor_Lift_R16a/Libraries/Scissor_Parts_Lib.slx on Mac, the library was opened but all the icons associated with the 10 blocks are missing. Instead, I got ??? on each block and 11 warnings listed below. Anybody knows what to do?
Model Load 11 Clear
04:28 PM Elapsed: 2 sec
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/Link 3 Holes': File "Link_3_Hole_Yellow_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/Base Roller': File "Base_Roller_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/Shaft': File "Shaft_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/RX': File "Crossbar_RX_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/RX': File "Crossbar_RX_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/Base Blocks': File "Base_Blocks_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/Collar': File "Actuator_Collar_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/Piston': File "Piston_Shaft_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/Block': File "Block_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/Bracket': File "Bracket_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
Could not evaluate MaskDisplay commands of block 'Scissor_Parts_Lib/FShaft': File "Shaft_IMAGE.jpg" does not exist.
Component:Simulink | Category:Blockwarning
J. Camilo Alfonso (view profile)
Steve, why you use 10 for link density in the param file?
Madhu (view profile)
This is awesome and helped me a lot in solving some problems
Evanescent Devil (view profile)