Mechanical Simulation

Video Formats

Flash Video

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MP4 Video Files (View or Download)

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WMV Video Files (View or Download)

Older videos are contained in Windows Media Player WMV files. These are self-contained files that work with almost any Windows web browser.

More video

Instructional videos that demonstrate detailed capabilities of the software are located in the Users video section (login required).

Video Presentations

This page has audio-visual recordings that can be viewed and/or downloaded. Click on the image to see the video.

2010 User Conference (Japan): CarSim New Features

Nov. 2010. CEO Dr. Michael Sayers repeats a keynote presentation made at the Japan 2010 User Conference in Tokyo. He shows past, present, and future features of CarSim, and demonstrates the "Mr. Wizard" feature (jumping back in time).

Videos: Overview & history | Main features & applications | Traffic & Sensors | Mr Wizard | Future Features

CarSim 8.1 Engine Mount Model (2010 User Conference)

Nov. 2010. Dr. Yukio Watenabe repeats the presentation made made at the Japan 2010 User Conference in Tokyo, where he demonstrated and explained the CarSim engine mount model.

Driving Simulator Applications for Engineers

Aug. 2009. Doug Orrin explains how CarSim is used in driving simulators around the word. In addition to their traditional roles in training and human factor research, driving simulators are now also used for advanced engineering applications.
Sensors and Traffic

Sensors and Traffic in CarSim 8

July 2009. CEO Dr. Michael Sayers demonstrates how CarSim provides traffic vehicles and ranging and detection sensors. The same capabilities also apply in BikeSim and TruckSim.
CarSim Intro

Introduction to CarSim

July 2009. CEO Dr. Michael Sayers shows how to use basic controls and procedures in CarSim to set up and view simulated test runs. These include the GUI, the database, the animator, and the plotter.

Model-Based Design of an SUV Anti-Rollover Control System

April 2009. Dr. Thomas Gillespie joins Vinod Cherian of The Mathworksto explain the mechanics of rollover, how selective brake application can help resist rollover, and how to design a controller for this purpose using Simulink together with CarSim.

View or download rollover_seminar.wmv

Real-Time Hardware in the Loop (HIL)

March 2009. Dr. Jin Hu and Bob McGinnis discuss CarSim and TruckSim HIL applications running on different real-time systems. They explain how manufacturers use HIL systems to save time and reduce costs in their product design process.

View or download hil.wmv
SAE TV Interview

SAE TV Interview with Tom Gillespie

April 2006. Dr. Thomas D. Gillespie — Mechanical Simulation co-founder and author of the book "Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics" — is interviewed by SAE TV at the 2006 SAE World Congress.

View or download 2006_sae_wc_tdg.wmv