Simple mechanism design software

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There is a need for affordable software to simulate and analyze simple mechanisms, including linkages and joints, for students studying mechanism design. Options discussed include Artas' SAM, which is expensive, and Working Model 2D, available for $29.99 with a student license. Users are encouraged to explore PTC's website for potential free or evaluation versions of their simulation software. The conversation highlights a lack of free Java applets or other low-cost alternatives for mechanism design simulation. Overall, students are seeking budget-friendly tools to aid their learning in this field.
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Hey, I just started a course in mechanism design this semester and I was wondering if there was a free/inexpensive piece of software that would allow me to simulate/analyze simple mechanisms including linkages, joints, and such. Perhaps there might also be some sort of java applet on the web that does this as well?

As an example, Artas' SAM seems to do just this (http://www.artas.nl/), but it costs up,to a few thousand dollars.

Thanks in advance!
 
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I remember PTC once offering free/evaluation versions of some of their software, and it included simulation capabilities. You might try their website -- http://www.ptc.com
 
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