Simple static load problem giving me hell (sketch provided)

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The discussion revolves around a design evaluation problem involving static load calculations at pin joints in a mechanical system. The user is using WorkingModel software to determine reaction forces at fixed pins but finds discrepancies between the software results and hand calculations. Specifically, the sum of forces in the X direction does not equal zero, indicating a potential error in the software's output. The user also questions the relationship between forces at pins 3 and 13, noting they should be equal and opposite but are not. The conversation highlights the challenges of verifying software-generated results against fundamental static equilibrium equations.
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Homework Statement



This is not actually a homework problem but a design evaluation problem I have encountered.
I am trying to solve for all the loads at the pins and have used WorkingModel to try and give me some quick answers. However, the solutions offered by the software do not make sense to me/can't verify with hand calcs.

The image below shows the values of Fx, Fy and F as calculated by the software at each pin. I have added the co-ordinates of where the pin joints are and where the load acts (in mm). +X is to the right, +Y is to up. The load acting on this system is a 10kgF acting directly down as shown. Each grid square is 50mm wide. The mass of the elements is set to zero.

[PLAIN]http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/7528/forces.jpg

The unknowns are the reaction forces (Fx, Fy) at each of fixed pins 11 and 3 and the force acting on the pin at 13.

Homework Equations



Ʃ forces in X direction = 0
Ʃ forces in Y direction = 0
Ʃ moments about any point = 0
M=F.x
cos(θ)=A/H
sin(theta)=O/H
tan(θ)=O/A

The Attempt at a Solution



Unless I have severely overlooked something, I immediately dismiss the solutions offered by the software because a simple check of the equation:

Ʃ forces in X direction = 0
...reveals that this is NOT the case.

Ʃ forces in X direction = Fx@pin11 + Fx@pin3 + Fx@LOAD
= (-5.186) + (16.305) + (0)
≠ 0!

??

What is going on here? Am i going loco or is this solution just plain out wrong?

Thanks
 
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(hand calc removed because of error)
 
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I used a ruler on your image and took the torques about pin 11 and got,

- 45mm*16.5 + 78mm*10 = 0 ?

- 742.5 + 780 = 0 ? Close

The load tends to rotate the arm about pin 11 clockwise and the force of pin 3 on the arm, via the link, tend to rotate the arm counterclockwise.

Given the distortion of your image (doted squares measure on screen 30mmW X 22mmH) those numbers look close. What confuses me is why the force tables for pin 13 and 3 are not equal and opposite?
 
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