False Positives with Algodoo sim software?

[justabil]

Has anyone here had experience with Algodoo sim software?

If so, can you point to reasons that it would show, incorrectly, that a wheel design is self sustaining.

I am reasonably certain that the issue is not with my friction settings.

Also, is Algodoo considered a reliable simulation application? If not, please recommend a different one.

Thanks.

[beapilot]

Hi,

Use Phun only if you are not needing precise experiments. Use WM2D if you are doing precise experiments. Lastly, test the experiment in real life, never rely on software.

Joshua

[Lightwave]

gravity is still a theory so making software based on current theory doesn't always work exactly as real world :P

[justabil]

Thanks for the info!

Is WM2D much more complicated to use? (Algodoo was fairly easy)
Is there a free trial version?
Can I import my Algodoo file into WM2D?
Thanks again.

[triplock]

there are faults with the software whereby, if the pivot points are stretched, there is a correction. This correction induces a rotational force, which pushes it thru the keel position.

Chris

[justabil]

Thanks Chris.

Is there any way to compensate/adjust for the pivot point variances? I'd rather not spend the money /time converting this into WM2D, and I want a fairly good idea about it's merits before actually building it.