Video Formats
Flash Video
Flash videos appear on the screen with video controls. Most videos have an active table of contents that you can use to jump to a section of interest. To view, your browser must have the Flash plug-in installed. View the video with the Flash controls by clicking on the View (Flash) link.
MP4 Video Files (View or Download)
You can access video files directly for download (right-click to download) or viewing on mobile devices that do not support Flash (e.g., iPhone)
If you download a video file, you will need a multimedia player that works with the video files, such as QuickTime (from Apple) or the K-Lite codec pack that extends Windows Media Player.
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.
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2010 User Conference (Japan): CarSim New Features November 18, 2010. Dr. Michael Sayers repeats a keynote presentation
made Nov. 9 in Tokyo. The presentation includes past, present,
and future features of CarSim, and introduces the "Mr. Wizard"
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CarSim 8.1 Engine Mount Model (2010 User Conference) November 30, 2010. Dr. Yukio Watanabe repeats the presentation made Nov. 9 in Tokyo where he introduces the engine mount model that will be available in CarSim 8.1. |
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Driving Simulator Applications for Engineers August 19, 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. 45 minutes. |
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Sensors and Traffic in CarSim 8 July 28, 2009. Dr. Michael Sayers — CEO and Chief Technical
Officer at Mechanical Simulation — demonstrates the built-in
support in
CarSim 8 for moving objects, sensors, and traffic vehicles. |
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Introduction to CarSim July 22, 2009. Dr. Michael Sayers — CEO and Chief Technical
Officer at Mechanical Simulation — shows how to use basic
controls and procedures in CarSim to set up and view simulated
test runs. |
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Model-Based Design of an SUV Anti-Rollover Control SystemApril 23, 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 (57 MB) |
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Real-Time Hardware in the Loop (HIL)March 3, 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 by integrating high-level simulation into their product design process. View or download hil.wmv (35 MB) |
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SAE TV Interview with Tom GillespieApril 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. (The video is about 3.5 minutes.) View or download 2006_sae_wc_tdg.wmv (11 MB) |
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CarSim in a Moving Base Driving Simulator2006. Phil Mather drives a moving base simulator through the CarSim DS road course. (The video is about 40 seconds.) View or download ds_phil.wmv (22 MB) |