How can I make my antenna track a fixed point in the world in simmechanics?

Hi everyone,

I have a little problem with modeling in SimMechanics. I imported my model in SolidWorks with pretty good mates using SimMechanics Link add-in. I want to see my model dynamics while tracking a fixed point in the world. Is there any way to make this possible with SimMechanics modelling, without code or Simulink control? I have already tried to relate my end point of antenna between a fixed point at world frame with rigid-transform block. This may be a solution, but I guess I could not apply it correctly.

Answer 1

[Nicolas Schmit]

Try the following

1. Add a rigid transform block from the world frame to the point that you want to track.
2. Connect the base of a telescopic joint the transform block.
3. Connect the follower of the telescopic joint to the tip of the antenna.