Hi Laura,
Welcome to the world of Simulink! Since you're new to this tool and looking to model the electric generator you've created, I recommend using Simscape. Simscape enables you to rapidly create models of physical systems within the Simulink environment.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:
- Begin by adding two “Belt Pulley” blocks and two “Cable” blocks to a blank Simulink model. These blocks will help simulate the bigger disc, the disc at the tip of the generator, and the rope/cable connecting them.
- Use “Ideal Angular Velocity Source” block to drive the pully.
- Add a “Rotational Electromechanical Converter” block. This acts as the generator which converts rotational energy to electrical energy.
- Add a “Resistor” block to the model. It acts as the dummy/skeleton that you have in the image.
- Add “Voltage Sensor” and/or “Current Sensor” blocks appropriately in the model and connect their outputs through “PS-Simulink Converter” block to “Display” blocks. The converter changes the physical signal to Simulink signal, which is then displayed.
- Connect the blocks as shown in the image below.
- Adjust the parameters of the blocks as required. For example, adjust the “Pully radius” property of “Belt Pully” blocks as needed.
I am attaching the SLX model for your reference.
You may learn more about Simscape here:
You can take the free and interactive Simscape Onramp course here:
I hope this helps!
