Simulink

Hi there, I'm a scientist (physics) and I've been using MATLAB for 10+ years for fittings, simulations, instrument interfaces, publication graphics,... You name it. When I couldn't afford a toolbox I use to make my own functions and libraries (in fact I dont add libraries at all most of the time). I've never used simulink and from what I've seen it looks very similar to LabVIEW, which I don't love due to personal preference in coding rather than graphical blocks. So, a part from the more 'graphic' approach, are there any things that is not possible to achieve with 'standard' MATLAB and require simulink? Any scientist here that uses it for a particular purpose and feels it could help me in my job? Thanks

Hi everyone!

I am currently trying to model my FS car and I found this model online: that I'm trying to recreate and adapt to the car. However I have had a few issues when trying to recreate it:

1. In the Stateflow (orange block), I don't manage to get the yellow writings (UP and DOWN between the gears and refered to in the 2nd block). Does anyone know how to make these arrows "linked" to the function later on? I tried looking online but I didn't see this part explained, and the literature regarding stateflow is not helping.

2. The Driver Input block is something we have to create, but I don't know how. I downloaded the C2000 library as I saw recommended online, and I now have hundreds of blocks that all look very similar. How do I know which one to use?

3. I would like to test this car model on a specific track (a skidpad for example). I found this model online: . Do you know how to link these 2 together (I want to replace the car block in the skidpad model by the model I am creating), when there is only 1 input and 1 output to the car block?

Thank you in advance for your help!!

At my work we use Matlab/Simulink to generate C code for embedded systems. We used to have a pretty jank system were you had to download a very specific gcc compiler which is only supported on Windows and Linux, and then add it to your system path.

I've now added the option to compile with Zig cc instead (I'm unfortunately stuck with make, so no zig build rip).
This enables MacOS users to finally be able to develop for our embedded systems.

The goal for me is to ditch gcc completely eventually so we can start writing code for our blockset in Zig, I have already confirmed that compiling Zig and C works together with our build system.

If anyone is interested in Matlab/Simulink stuff, our main blockset repository can be found

I've also converted some of our C cli tools to use the Zig build system.

I'm really starting to like Zig and am very curious to see where it will go in the future!

This is still pretty tied down to just building for our hardware, but I want to make a generic Zig toolchain for matlab too.

highlights his 5 favorite new Simulink features in his latest blog post.

My favorite: this is going to save your wrist from moving around your mouse to make changes to your Simulink models.
What are yours?

I mentioned in a comment to that I was in a meeting with some startup company founders about their challenges and their top issue was "recruiting talents with MATLAB and Simulink skills." responded: "Hire from the community!"

One of them, Regent, now have openings to fill, and I would like to share their job posting. I hope this is OK in this subreddit. They build electric "seagliders" (seaplanes that glide on the surface).

Here are two positions that may be of interest to this community

If you decide to apply, please let them know you saw this on Reddit!

If so:

What type of work were you doing?

Did you enter a new role, something embedded etc

What other skills did you need to do work invoking both PLCs and mentioned programming languages?

MATLAB Onramp and SImulink Onramp have been very popular and people wanted to continue learning using the same format. Unfortunately, we only had a longer-format training courses.

Now we have new "learning paths" that let you take those courses in small chunk at a time.

Core MATLAB Skills

Simulink Fundamentals

Yes, it is a very basic question, but it confuses me a lot and this situation causes me to get stressed. We only receive theoretical education at the university. Simulink examples are never shown to us. Since I want to progress in the field of control (especially automotive or aerospace), it is very important for me to be able to use simulink. I analyse the projects from Mathworks, but they are too complicated for me because I cannot do them. I can use Simulink at a basic level (for example, I can design a PID controller).

Since I will do an internship this summer, I don't want to go there without knowing anything before I start working, I want to add something to myself and start the internship and then improve myself in the work environment. This situation is stressing me. Maybe I may be disturbing, please forgive me. I will be waiting for your suggestions. Thank you in advance.

I've been working on a project with some colleagues at uni and apparently one of them uses it at his job (also GNC). I didn't think Simulink was a big deal outside of academia.

I have a task to make a vehicle model on matlab or simulink to calculate tire slip angle. My input parameters will be vehicle velocity, cornering radius, sideslip angle and other vehicle dimension and parameters. Can create a model for this? If yes, then how?
I was considering something wrt bicycle model.

Hi, do you know any software to simulate non-linear RF chains like the RF tools plugin from matlab or the System VUE software from keysight?

There is scilab and octave as software but I have not succeeded in simulating a simple RF chain with a mixer

Hello everyone,

I am an embedded software engineer with experience in low level (C drivers and bootloaders development) and higher level (C and C++ applications running on RTOS).
I have some small experience with Matlab and Simulink that I gathered during my Masters (designing filters, capturing data on a NI DAQ etc…) but it’s been quite some time (more than 5 years).

The future positions I am more and more interested in in the industry are all quite closely related to Simulink design (models, algorithms etc…). Even though I am getting several interviews for these positions, I don’t seem to be able to get an offer, I am assuming it’s because of lack of technical experience in Simulink (I can’t be 100% sure because I don’t get any specific feedback, even if I am asking for it).

Cue me asking out, what do you reckon I could do as a home project to build a more “appropriate” Simulink experience?
I know that usually in embedded you would recommend to build bootloaders or some drivers on a dev board, however I don’t seem to find any similar suggestion with Simulink.

Would you also be able to recommend any website with DIY projects or challenges that would be able to help me back up some Simulink experience in my future interviews?

If it helps, the sector I am currently looking at (that require Simulink experience) is related to e-mobility (so it would be ranging from BMS developments, to E-motors algorithms etc…) but I am not sure how to translate this into home projects.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Hello community!

I’m excited to share something that I think can enhance your MATLAB and Simulink projects - Simulink 3D Animation. Now I know it says Simulink, but we have great MATLAB workflows too!

This tool bridges the gap between MATLAB/Simulink and the Unreal Engine, enabling you to create realistic 3D simulations of your systems, models, or any CAD or geometry too.

Whether you’re working on robotics, aerospace, automotive systems, or any other field where visual simulation can provide insight, Simulink 3D Animation offers a way to prototype your projects in a more visual way.

The key feature we offer is an out-of-the-box integration with Unreal Engine. You can leverage the power of one of the most advanced real-time 3D creation platforms without even needing to download it since we provide a version of the Unreal Engine within Simulink 3D Animation itself.

There's plenty more in the product too, like basic vehicle and pedestrian actors, the ability to add text, arrows, shapes, and lights to your simulation, all from within MATLAB/Simulink.

Why Try It?

Visual simulations can dramatically improve understanding and communication, especially for complex systems. By integrating your models with a 3D environment, you can explore scenarios, test in virtual settings, and share your ideas more effectively.

Getting Started

We’ve prepared some tutorials and examples to help you get started. Check them out here: .

Your Feedback Matters

As part of the Simulink 3D Animation team, I’m here to support you and answer any questions you might have. We’re also eager to hear your feedback and learn about what features you’d like to see in the future.

Let’s bring your MATLAB and Simulink models to life together!

Nishan Nekoo

Product Marketing Manager -Simulink 3D Animation

Hello, I'm a PhD student in the mix fields of Power Systems and Control System. I intend to make some short video series about MATLAB/ Simulink, power systems and control systems to encourage my junior students and engineers who have interest in these fields to dig deeper:

- Automation with MATLAB/ Simulink

- Power systems in MATLAB (Simscape specialized power systems .. )

- Control systems (Linear matrix inequality, robust control, optimal control, fuzzy control ...)

Which part do you guys want to see first?

Here is my first video about simulink automation:

Let me know if you are interested.

Edited: Thank you guys so much for your interest. It seems to me that many people interest but not everyone have the base knowledge in these fields. Therefore, I think I'll make some videos for the beginner (not teaching, but show you guys how to start learning faster, books to start, which videos/ resources to study... to shorten the learning curve) and some videos for advanced techniques for those who already know what is what.

Pretty much the title. What are the downsides and upsides to using either? What do you guys use and why? I have access to both since my university provides Matlab/Simulink to us for free.

I am thinking of applying for Spring 2024 GNC internships and I would like to buff my resume up. I’m currently part of the GNC team at my university CubeSat club, but we haven’t done anything in Simulink yet. Can you recommend any projects via Simulink that will buff my resume while simultaneously help me understand control theory? Thanks!!

I am interested in learning Simulink for modeling of a 6 dof cubesat and would like any recommendations you have on material for learning it. I prefer youtube videos over textbooks, but I will read a textbook if necessary. Any recommendations will help!!