Use CAD files of the LEGO parts to customize the generated 3D animation.
Mechanical Engineering
Use System Modeler to model and simulate dynamics problems including mechanisms and machinery with kinematic, dynamic, and thermal behaviors. Study and solve vibration problems.
LEGO Segway: Controlling an Inverted Pendulum
Controlling inverted pendulums in different forms is common in engineering. They can be found in everything, from rockets during liftoff to skyscrapers and Segways. Build a control system for a Segway constructed out of LEGO Mindstorms NXT components.
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Create Custom Libraries
Construct components for parts of the LEGO Segway using existing libraries.
Design Controller
Use Mathematica to find suitable controller gains to keep the Segway upright.
Linearize Model
Linearize the model around the upright stationary point.
Animate in 3D Automatically
View the 3D animation that is automatically generated from the model.
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