controltheorylib.mech_vis.springdamper

springdamper = <function springdamper>[source]

Combines a spring and a damper between two points.

Parameters:

  • start (np.ndarray) – Start point of the combined element.

  • end (np.ndarray) – End point of the combined element.

  • num_coils (int) – Number of coils in the spring.

  • type (str) – Spring type (“zigzag” or “helical”).

  • width (float) – Common width for both spring (2 * coil_width) and damper.

  • fluid_color (Color) – Fill color of the damper’s fluid.

  • inline (bool) – If True, overlap spring and damper. If False, place them side by side.

  • **kwargs (dict) – Additional stroke/fill options.

Returns:

Combined spring and damper.

Return type:

VGroup