The macro in this tutorial creates a near exponential variable conversion to be used for very large dynamic range input data entry . If for instance, we have to adjust a parameter from 1 to 1 million we can either make a spin button which can go from 1 to 1 million in unity steps (which would take for ever), or implement… Read More... "Near-Exponential VBA Conversion"
This is the next in a series of projectile motion tutorials for creating 2D trajectory models using numerical analysis of projectile dynamics (including aerodynamic drag). The trajectory formulas were derived in the previous tutorial. This post describes the Excel implementation (spreadsheet formulas, VBA code, buttons and charts). [sociallocker][/sociallocker] Projectile Motion Tutorial #5 – a 2D projectile motion model using numerical analysis of projectile dynamics (including aerodynamic drag)… Read More... "2D Projectile Motion Tutorial #5"
Most of the models on this blog are designed for Excel 2003 or earlier versions. Sometimes however, Excel 2007 or 2010 are the only versions available even though they might be far slower when running these models. This presentation is an introduction to Excel 2007 and it was suggested to me by one of my readers. [sociallocker] [/sociallocker] Creating, Sizing,… Read More... "Creating, Sizing, Translating and Rotating 2D Shapes in Excel 2007"
In certain models we need to be able to change the scale of the chart axes function of the result of a simulation. Excel charts do have auto-scaling as a default option but sometimes the scaling values we get are not what we need. Another reason against using auto-scaling is that during the time the model runs, the scale self-adjusts and… Read More... "Easy Zoom – Chart Axis Scaling Using VBA"
This tutorial derives the formulas of a projectile model taking into account the aerodynamic drag. A finite differences numerical method is used. Though fairly easy to apply and understand, this type of methods can solve much more complex problems than the high-school type approach shown in the previous tutorials. An Excel model will be implemented in the next section. Projectile Motion… Read More... "2D Projectile Motion Tutorial #4"
Now that we have a simple animated projectile motion (previous tutorial) let’s try to add on the chart the three instantaneous speed vectors associated with the projectile. These speed vectors are: the horizontal speed, vertical speed and the total speed vector. The model works in all Excel versions but in 2007 it’s rather slow. [sociallocker][/sociallocker] Projectile Motion Tutorial #3 –… Read More... "2D Projectile Motion Tutorial #3"
This part of the tutorial shows you how to animate the model created in the first part. Since it is addressed to beginners, this part of the tutorial will show you in detail how to create buttons and the associated macros for the input data interface and it will also show you how to animate the flight of the projectile and explain… Read More... "2D Projectile Motion Tutorial #2"
The previous tutorial (first half) explained how to download a speedometer picture from www.flickr.com and how to alter it (delete the needle) using a freeware called Gimp (similar to Photoshop). – The model replaces the deleted needle from the picture with a moving one created from a chart line. – This second half of the tutorial explains the geometry, trigonometry… Read More... "Creating a Speedometer in Excel, Part #2 – tutorial"
This is the first half of a tutorial which shows how to create a speedometer in Excel. The model is essentially a 2D scatter chart having as background the picture of a speedometer dial downloaded from www.flickr.com. Before using the photograph you need to erase the arm of the speedometer from the picture using Photoshop or other photo editing software. In the… Read More... "Creating a Speedometer in Excel, Part #1 – tutorial"
Hi guys, by popular demand, this is a file containing five different animated speedometers and a tachometer (rpm-meter). I can recognize two models: a Toyota Camry and a Ford Crown Victoria. They work great. The rest I am not sure what they are, I would appreciate if you tell me. Just leave a comment. The model works in all versions of Excel. Cheers, George… Read More... "A Family of Speedometers in Excel"
This part of the tutorial will show you how to create the simplest possible projectile motion model using standard kinematic formulas from the first year of high school. The variable parameters of the model will be: initial height, initial speed and initial angle and time step. “g” – the gravitational constant will be set at 9.81 m/s^2. This model is a… Read More... "2D Projectile Motion Tutorial #1"
Hi Folks, As a kid was fascinated with high power rifles, sniper rifles, cannons and in general, fast projectiles. I’ve been brainwashed with all sorts of urban legends about how far an AK 47 or a pistol can shoot or how thick a steel metal plate a bullet can penetrate at various distances. I’ve also watched some documentary about snipers… Read More... "2D Projectile Motion Model #1 – a virtual tactical shooting range"
Here is the third part of a tutorial in both elementary dynamics and numerical methods. It is written at a basic level and it shows you how to set up a dynamic model for numerical solving of simple differential equations. The dynamic model makes use of an infinite loop, which make the calculations advance in time. Instead of a large table… Read More... "Casual Introduction to Numerical Methods – a spring-mass-damper system model – part#3"
Here is the second part of a tutorial in both elementary dynamics and numerical methods. It is written at a basic level and it shows you how to solve a system of difference equations in an Excel table. It also starts to explain how to animate the model. [sociallocker][/sociallocker] A casual approach to numerical modeling – the Spring-Mass-Damper System – part 2.… Read More... "Casual Introduction to Numerical Methods – a spring-mass-damper system model – part#2"