Gingerbread Train Set Tutorial – Part 2
This is Part 2 of a two-part SOLIDWORKS tutorial for a Gingerbread Train Set. If you want to follow the tutorial to create the full train set, you will need to watch Part 1 of this tutorial where the front train and wheels are created, more importantly how to add reference points to parts ready for a motion analysis with Path Mates. You can view Part 1 here.
This tutorial demonstrates the use of path mates, to create a motion analysis of a train set that moves through the application of path motors creating a moving toy train set. It also runs through some tips and tricks for if your model gets stuck and errors during the analysis calculations.
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The accessories, tracks and carriages for this tutorial are available available to download here.