Simulation and visualisation of a laboratory model by support software tools connection

Abstract

This article introduces the possibilities of the simulation and visualisation of the "Twin-Rotor MIMO System" laboratory model outputs by means of various support software tools. The 3D model of the system, (used for simulation and visualisation), is designed in SolidWorks 3D CAD software. Matlab/Simulink with extension libraries like Simscape and 3D Animation - (formerly Virtual Reality Toolbox), is used for 3D visualisation and simulation. The 3D Animation toolbox is only used for the visualisation of the mathematical and real models. The Simscape library - on the other hand, is used for the validation of the reverse control of the derived mathematical models correctness and for simulation and analysis purposes as a suitable substitution for real models. As a result of this, these supporting software tools streamline the overall suggested controls - from analysis to presentation of the results.