Free tools / Motion visualization
Speed & acceleration animation
What does 100 mm/s look like? Enter a distance and speed, then press Play.
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Start with a reference or example
Get a sense of the value, then inspect the diagram or motion.
| Reference / example | Value | What it means | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slow travel example | 10 mm/s | Travels 1 cm per second at constant speed | |
| Travel example | 100 mm/s | Travels 10 cm per second at constant speed | |
| Faster travel example | 1,000 mm/s | Travels 1 m per second at constant speed | |
| Rotation example | 60 rpm | One revolution per second at constant speed |
These are numerical travel examples. Acceleration changes distance traveled; these are not machine-capacity ratings.
Applies to condition A. Then press Play or Reveal.
Motion settings
01Ramp times are relative to the target speed.
Visualizes motion only. It does not size a motor or assess load, friction or feasibility.
Motion preview
Ready2D · side view
Speed profile
mm/sHOW TO USE
Three steps to see motion.
- Choose a motion
Choose linear travel, rotation or reciprocation.
- Enter values
Set distance and speed. Add ramp times or another condition when needed.
- Play and inspect
Watch in real time, then slow down or use the time slider to inspect the movement.
Model and limitations
What if the distance is too short to reach the target speed?
The model keeps the specified acceleration magnitudes and lowers the peak speed, producing a triangular speed profile. The actual peak and duration are shown.
What do the acceleration and deceleration times mean?
These are the times from rest to target speed and back to rest, using constant acceleration. Zero seconds represents an ideal instantaneous change. S-curve profiles and servo behavior are not modeled.
How do reciprocation and rotation work?
Reciprocation ramps up and down in each direction and reverses with no dwell. Rotation stops after the specified number of revolutions. Screen refresh can make rotation appear slower or reversed; also check slow playback and the numerical values.
Will a real machine achieve these conditions?
This is a kinematic visualization. Required force or torque, load, inertia, friction, control timing and structural strength are not calculated.