Python Code

The code creates an instance of the classes 'DriverSlider' and  'DrivenSlider'. Looking at figure 3, the Driver slider links are links 2 and 3, while the driven slider classes are links 4 and 5. 

The code would call a loop for θ₂ in range 0 degrees to 360 degrees. The loop would solve for the position of C, θ₄, and θ₅. Next it will solve for the derivatives 'C, ω₄, and ω₅. 

These lists of positions and velocities of the initial stages were used to solve for the total position of all points in the system for the animation and then the mechanical advantage.

Finally the data points were plotted and saved.

Figure 3, Initial linkages of the clank sliders.