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PeterSach1-Visitor
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June 30, 2014
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Cam Toy (Again)

  • June 30, 2014
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Hi,

I've got the the basics of a mech going but I know want to have the cam follower push the lever up and gravity let it fall back. I've tried making a slider link but to no avail.

I've attached a zip of the file I'm working on.

Any advice greatfully accepted!

Peter

    Best answer by tbrotherhood

    It sounds like you laptop is looking for a network license. Teacher's computers should be installed with a single seat license so Creo will work anywhere. I have emailed you privately with a product code and instructions for reconfiguring PTC Creo.

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    tbrotherhood12-Amethyst
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    June 30, 2014

    Hi Peter, well done for getting this far! The cam-follower moves perfectly when dragged (kinematic)

    You can use a cam connection between the top of the follower and the beam and enable liftoff if you want the beam to be able to 'bounce' on the follower

    You will need to use a dynamic analysis and enable gravity for the beam to drop onto the follower on its own.

    I tried the above and the model didn't move and when I looked, materials have not been assigned so the model will weigh several tons! Assign materials to all the parts and you should be all set. With a part open: File > Prepare > Model Properties > Next to Properties click on Change.

    Keep us posted.

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    PeterSach1-VisitorAuthor
    1-Visitor
    July 3, 2014

    Cheers Tim,

    I now have a new laptop so once Creo is installed I should get a chance to have a bit more of an experiment!

    Best regards

    Peter

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