I created a simple frame model of an articulating chassis structure. The point of this model is to check my hand calculations (forces at the joints) which is then used for other analysis of the individual parts of the chassis.
I brought my model into dynamic simulation and all the joints seem to set up fine. I do have a warning about over constraint, however it looks to move properly. I am trying to retrieve the force of the ball contacting the "stabilizer", see image below. I am applying a force to the "chassis center" piece, allowing the articulation to move and as a result the ball should contact the "stabilizer" bar. However, I've tried several attempts using 2D contact, 3D contact, changing the geometry, etc.. but the ball always moves through the "stabilizer" surface. The geometry does not have to be a ball, but many of the examples I saw using 3D contact were spheres contacting planes, so I modeled accordingly. Open to suggestions.
I attached the model files. I greatly appreciate any thoughts. Thank you!
