A nonlinear function can be approximated with an linear function in a certain …
Real world applications electric circuits are, most of the time, quite complex and …
Kirchhoff’s Current and Voltage Law (KCL and KVL) with Xcos example
The intention of this tutorial is to explain what an open or closed …
Open loop vs. closed loop control systems (with Xcos simulations)
In the table below you can find the equivalent between the Simulink® and …
Xcos vs. Simulink® – Logic and Bit Operations library conversion
In this modeling and simulation tutorial, we are going to analyze the dynamic …
Simple engine and driveline modeling and simulation
In the table below you can find the equivalent between the Simulink® and …
Xcos vs. Simulink® – Mathematical operations library conversion
Quarter-car suspension models are used to study the dynamics of a vehicle’s suspension. …
Quarter-car suspension modeling and simulation in Xcos
The study of classical mechanics starts with Newton’s laws (principles) of motion. These laws …
The principles of classical (Newtonian) mechanics
Newton’s second law of motion states that in an inertial reference frame, the vector …
Mechanical systems modeling using Newton’s and D’Alembert equations
The behavior of some mechanical systems is identical to that of certain electrical …
System elements modeling – the resistive element
Bored with white background Scilab plots? Have a bit of fun and setup your …
Neon colors Scilab plot
All objects surrounding us are made from matter. The universe is also containing …
The states (phases) of matter (aggregation)
In Scilab, the graphical representations can be formatted in two ways: by using Scilab …
Advanced Scilab plot formatting using gcf() and gca() functions
In the table below you can find the equivalent between the Simulink® and …
Xcos vs. Simulink® – Lookup tables library conversion
In the tutorial How to solve an ordinary differential equation (ODE) in Scilab …
How to solve a second order ordinary differential equation (ODE) in Scilab
In the table below you can find the equivalent between the Simulink® and …
Xcos vs. Simulink® – Discrete time library conversion
Modern automotive powertrain and drivetrain systems have at least one clutch as a …
How to calculate the torque capacity of a clutch
The behavior of some mechanical systems is identical to that of certain electrical …