Component: Coupling (Mechatronics): Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 14:37, 13 July 2026

Author	Matrix TSL
Version	1.0
Category	Mechatronics

Coupling component

A simple component to couple together two rotating shafts. An essential component when working with motors, gearboxes, encoders and other rotational systems.

Component Source Code

Please click here to download the component source project: FC_Comp_Source_Coupling.fcfx

Please click here to view the component source code (Beta): FC_Comp_Source_Coupling.fcfx

Detailed description

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Examples

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Macro reference

Rotate

	Rotate
Simulation macro called behind the scenes by motor components when rotating.
- FLOAT	Angle

- VOID	Return

Property reference

	Properties
	Connections
	Input
Input connection for example a motor or other active component or primitive.
	Output
Output connection for example a primitive or a component such as a linear slide or gearbox.
	Input Offset
Distance along the shaft from the center of the input object to the center of the coupling.
	Output Offset
Distance along the shaft from the center of the coupling to the center of the output object.
	Output Translation X
Distance along the X axis from the center of the coupling to the center of the output object.
	Output Translation Y
Distance along the Y axis from the center of the coupling to the center of the output object.
	Panel Properties
	Width

	Height

	Depth

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