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    FBD Dilemma

    rb1957 - imo having parallel loads is not a reasonably solution as the bolts will also be bearing a shear force as well, that would essentially be changing the problem to a simple 3 force supported beam problem. hydtools - although i have not confirmed it i am pretty sure that is incorrect...
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    FBD Dilemma

    Hey guys, Im trying to work out a free body diagram for a suspended weight problem and am stuck as i cant seem to work out all the forces. Diagram is attached. I have called the bolt forces F1 and F2. For the forces acting on the weight itself (what im trying to work out): If i take Fx = 0 and...
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    RC Servo strange problems

    Hi all, I am trying to control some RC servo motors using a data acquisition card and simulink (real time windows target). I have noted some very strange things happening however. I do have some electronics experience but mostly deal with mech stuff. I am hoping someone here can help me out...

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