@CADPLMGuy yep, but you can't do the coplanar constraint in a 3d curve, thus the tank will be slotted only in two points leading it to rotate around the curve
Yes, then you will have to use some other constraints. You will have to adapt for your particular situation. In this particular video, I wanted to show a Slot-Follower connection, and I used a simple example with a coplanar constraint. If you want to do it in 3D, you will have to take a look at the situation and come up with a solution. For example, it might be 2 curves and separate Slot-Follower connections for the right track and the left track of the tank.
The slot follower has to be one of the most difficult mechanism connections to utilize and animate. For me, the vehicle always ends up facing the wrong direction. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to it. It may run correctly once then the second time regenerate facing the opposite direction. Often the mechanism operates fine when dragging the component through the path but when running a mechanism analysis it will fail or disconnect. Over the years, this has been the most difficult connection to get working correctly. It also seems like when the path is a closed loop these problems become far more pronounced.
@@CADPLMGuy as I stated, this doesn't have any effect on the mechanism. It does help to ensure the timing of the mechanism is correct but has no bearing on the connection disconnecting itself when attempting to run an analysis. As I mentioned, you can drag the object thru the path without issue. I have run into this issue several times before and had a model I uploaded to the creo user forum last year. Other users experienced the same issue.
@@chrismerani5330 Not knowing your models, I cannot tell what else might be going wrong. As I explain in my video on General connections, a Slot Follower connection usually needs to be used in conjunction with other connections, especially General, to prevent tipping or flipping.
is there a way to make the tank go up a hill as well ? 3d track ?
Yes. The curve can be 2D or 3D.
@CADPLMGuy yep, but you can't do the coplanar constraint in a 3d curve, thus the tank will be slotted only in two points leading it to rotate around the curve
Yes, then you will have to use some other constraints. You will have to adapt for your particular situation. In this particular video, I wanted to show a Slot-Follower connection, and I used a simple example with a coplanar constraint. If you want to do it in 3D, you will have to take a look at the situation and come up with a solution. For example, it might be 2 curves and separate Slot-Follower connections for the right track and the left track of the tank.
@CADPLMGuy that's exactly what i did, i offset the 3d curve and did a 3 point slot constraint.
The slot follower has to be one of the most difficult mechanism connections to utilize and animate. For me, the vehicle always ends up facing the wrong direction. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to it. It may run correctly once then the second time regenerate facing the opposite direction. Often the mechanism operates fine when dragging the component through the path but when running a mechanism analysis it will fail or disconnect. Over the years, this has been the most difficult connection to get working correctly. It also seems like when the path is a closed loop these problems become far more pronounced.
Are you using a Snapshot to define the starting position of your analysis?
@@CADPLMGuy Sometimes. I have done these with and without a snapshot.
@@chrismerani5330 When using a slot-follower connection, always use a Snapshot or Initial Condition to define the starting point of the analysis.
@@CADPLMGuy as I stated, this doesn't have any effect on the mechanism. It does help to ensure the timing of the mechanism is correct but has no bearing on the connection disconnecting itself when attempting to run an analysis. As I mentioned, you can drag the object thru the path without issue. I have run into this issue several times before and had a model I uploaded to the creo user forum last year. Other users experienced the same issue.
@@chrismerani5330 Not knowing your models, I cannot tell what else might be going wrong. As I explain in my video on General connections, a Slot Follower connection usually needs to be used in conjunction with other connections, especially General, to prevent tipping or flipping.
how did u make the turret of the tank to rotate to and fro between a particular angle range?
Cosine motor
@@CADPLMGuy thank u❣
👍👍
Thanks, Shoaib!