MATLAB: Simscape Custom Models and Components

Question

Greetings,

I have been reading/watching content on how to model batteries via YouTube and MathWorks. However, what remains unclear to me is how to create the needed files. I am running MatLab 2019a/Simulink/SimScape/SimScape Electronics. I downloaded the models produced by Dr. Gazzari to examine the overall structure. When I create a model, I am failing to find any kind of indication on how/where to create the script file in which I can delcare the salient characteristics of the components I wish to create.

Once I do accomplish this, I will then be able to link it to my file.m in which I have created some lookup tables.

Cheers,

Answer 1

There is no functionality to directly create a ssc-file. So you should use the "Save as" function in MATLAB and change the file extension to “.ssc” in order to save an ssc-file.

Another possibility is to create a copy of an existing ssc-file and change the content of it, so you can easily customize an existing component.

If you need more information about Simscape Language, then please check the following documentation: 

What Is the Simscape Language?

https://mathworks.com/help/physmod/simscape/lang/what-is-the-simscape-language.html

Simscape File Types and Structure

https://mathworks.com/help/physmod/simscape/lang/about-simscape-files.html  

Creating Custom Components

https://mathworks.com/help/physmod/simscape/lang/creating-custom-components.html