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(Case study is from Palm Palm, W. J., Modeling, Analysis, and Control of Dynamic Systems)
Handout 1
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• Develop a simplified model of the base and the arm by
neglecting the reaction forces that occur at the pivot
• When do the reaction forces become significant?
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Handout 2
• Plot the motor force versus time, and motor torque versus time,
and determine whether the motor is powerful enough