Algodoo

I noticed that by switching from legacy mode = 1 to legacy mode = 0, the mechanical response becomes a lot stiffer, especially at lower values of bend constant and motor torque. I don't understand why Emil made legacy mode switching available to us. Seems to me the most responsive value is the one that everyone would want! Thoughts?

Interesting scene!

At legacyMode = 0, bendConstant = 10, motorTorque = 100, I still get a time constant of 0.05 seconds.

Q: Seems to me the most responsive value is the one that everyone would want! Thoughts?
A: I would expect a response based on τ = Iα
where
τ = torque, around a defined axis (N∙m)
I = moment of inertia (kg∙m2)
α = angular acceleration (radians/s2)

which Algodoo probably handles OK for slow responses (low torques and high moments of inertia), but it seems that 0.05 second time constant for the fast response is as fast as it gets.