Animating/Moving Rod End bearing with limits

[ogradyg]

I'm looking for help setting the movement parameters for a model with a rod end bearing.

I have a threaded rod that passes through the bearing so I've set it as a slider joint.

I've attached a model of the bearing and threaded rod.

In my larger model, the sliding movement will also cause the ball bearing to rotate (X axis only). How do I set the ball Body to rotate within the housing Body and how can I set limits that correspond to the mechanical interference at the ends of the balls rotation?

[jhackney1972 · Accepted solution]

Take a look at the Screencast.  I just picked some limits for the ball joint, you can set the to factory specs.  Model is attached.