# Vehicle Modelling

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## [Adding GNav Sensor to Car](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/adding-gnav-sensor-to-car/1238)

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**Author:** [@IJordano478](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/IJordano478)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2024 17:07 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/adding-gnav-sensor-to-car/1238 "2024-12-10T17:07:59Z")

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I’m having an issue connecting a GNavSensor to my sim vehicle, where when I select the GPS satellite data for that day, CarMaker cannot open the default (brdc0010.14n and brdc0020.14n) or any more recently downloaded fil…

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## [How to account for geometrical data not measured in design position](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/how-to-account-for-geometrical-data-not-measured-in-design-position/1191)

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**Author:** [@Leonard\_B](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/Leonard_B)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2 December 2024 10:54 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/how-to-account-for-geometrical-data-not-measured-in-design-position/1191 "2024-12-02T10:54:17Z")

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Hello, I am using Kinematics and have recorded kinematic points of a suspension setup while the vehicle was on a car lift. Hence the suspension is unloaded and does not represent the design position or a state which is …

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## [I want access for camera block in simulink](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/i-want-access-for-camera-block-in-simulink/1202)

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**Author:** [@Deep123](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/Deep123)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2024 08:36 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/i-want-access-for-camera-block-in-simulink/1202 "2024-11-18T08:36:19Z")

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Hello I am currently doing my project for Lane keeping system and here I have mounted camera sensor on car maker platform but when I am creating an update project part, camera sensor block is not shown in simulink. Due…

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## [Exporting custom made Vehicle Model and Track from IPG Carmaker](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/exporting-custom-made-vehicle-model-and-track-from-ipg-carmaker/526)

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**Author:** [@Kottara](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/Kottara)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2024 08:19 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/exporting-custom-made-vehicle-model-and-track-from-ipg-carmaker/526 "2024-10-16T08:19:55Z")

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Hey, I have a custom-made model of a vehicle and track in IPG Carmaker. As I would like to bring both over to the CARLA simulator, I need to export both of these. From searching online, I found vague information as per …

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## [Origin of the coordinate system](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/origin-of-the-coordinate-system/300)

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**Author:** [@chandramouli085](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/chandramouli085)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [9 September 2024 13:54 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/origin-of-the-coordinate-system/300 "2024-09-09T13:54:09Z")

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Where is the origin of FR1(default in carmaker) coordinate system w.r.t to the rear axle of the car? Or any other refernce according to which the origin is defined. Could anyone please help me figure this out?

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## [What is the easiest way to model a hybrid (CV + EV) car for torque vectoring?](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/what-is-the-easiest-way-to-model-a-hybrid-cv-ev-car-for-torque-vectoring/1121)

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**Author:** [@JacekJagosz](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/JacekJagosz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [4 September 2024 00:33 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/what-is-the-easiest-way-to-model-a-hybrid-cv-ev-car-for-torque-vectoring/1121 "2024-09-04T00:33:00Z")

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What is the easiest way to implement a car that has 2 drivetrains on different axles? We want to test different gearings for both the combustion engine powering the rear axle, as well as the 2 hub mounted electric engin…

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## [Inverse compression gradient](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/inverse-compression-gradient/1058)

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**Author:** [@prabanjan\_KAN](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/prabanjan_KAN)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [20 August 2024 16:29 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/inverse-compression-gradient/1058 "2024-08-20T16:29:41Z")

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Dear Team, I am converting a model from Adams to IPG using IPG-Adams addon (EVE). While using the generated SKC file from EVE, I am encountering this error. How can I debug this error? I have no access to IPGKinemat…

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## [SKC file third argument](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/skc-file-third-argument/1057)

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**Author:** [@prabanjan\_KAN](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/prabanjan_KAN)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2024 13:14 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/skc-file-third-argument/1057 "2024-08-15T13:14:44Z")

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In the SKC file, first argument is wheel compression, second is opposite wheel compression third is steering rack displacement. What is the forth argument in case of 2D+2D SKC file?

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## [Suspension KnC parameters Error: Not changing Monotonously](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/suspension-knc-parameters-error-not-changing-monotonously/129)

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**Author:** [@anuj](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/anuj)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2024 09:56 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/suspension-knc-parameters-error-not-changing-monotonously/129 "2024-08-15T09:56:48Z")

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I’ve tried modeling the suspension in Kinematics, but get this error of Suspension KnC parameters not changing monotonously. Any solution?

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## [How can I fix the error: Can't initialize torque map](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/how-can-i-fix-the-error-cant-initialize-torque-map/1045)

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**Author:** [@leesh](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/leesh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2024 08:32 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/how-can-i-fix-the-error-cant-initialize-torque-map/1045 "2024-08-14T08:32:12Z")

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I want to know about the reason that I can’t initialize the torque map properly. Does anyone know about how to fix the error?

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## [IPG Movie Error](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/ipg-movie-error/498)

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**Author:** [@Inha](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/Inha)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [5 October 2023 14:02 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/ipg-movie-error/498 "2023-10-05T14:02:14Z")

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As you can see, we’ve tried to simulate our own made small car but failed with an error “can’t initialize torque map”. We searched lots of references but could not fix this problem. What should we do? Thanks!

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## [How could I turn on the turn signal in carmaker scenarioes](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/how-could-i-turn-on-the-turn-signal-in-carmaker-scenarioes/1035)

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**Author:** [@CHENYJI](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/CHENYJI)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 July 2024 09:04 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/how-could-i-turn-on-the-turn-signal-in-carmaker-scenarioes/1035 "2024-07-31T09:04:22Z")

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I want to open the turn signal in manuver, and set some paras to control it in special time

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## [Vehicle Data Set\_Body](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/vehicle-data-set-body/986)

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**Author:** [@AnDaIn](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/AnDaIn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 June 2024 08:35 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/vehicle-data-set-body/986 "2024-06-25T08:35:44Z")

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TruckMaker로 4축 차륜 모델을 모델링하고 있습니다. 차량의 형상정보와 무게중심점의 위치들을 입력하였고 차량과 휠의 중심점이 잘 위치한 것을 확인 하였습니다. 그러나 IPGMovie에서 주행 화면을 확인한 결과 타이어는 노면 위에 잘 위치하고 있지만 차체는 후방 타이어 후면에 위치하고 있고 노면을 뚫고 들어가 있었습니다. 주행 영상을 확인 했을 때, 타이어가 차체를 종방향으로 끌…

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## [Tire Data Generator](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/tire-data-generator/909)

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**Author:** [@prabanjan\_KAN](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/prabanjan_KAN)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2024 11:57 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/tire-data-generator/909 "2024-06-10T11:57:57Z")

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I want to generate tire data for 14/80 R20 . But I couldn’t enter this exact specification in IPG tyre data generator. Is there a work around for this?

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## [U-ARB double wishbone suspension](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/u-arb-double-wishbone-suspension/941)

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**Author:** [@Schlemie](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/Schlemie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 May 2024 13:12 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/u-arb-double-wishbone-suspension/941 "2024-05-27T13:12:49Z")

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Hi, how can I model an u-style anti roll bar in IPG Kinematics? I am using a double wishbone suspension. It is actuated by a linker attached to the rocker. Thank you in advance :slight\_smile:

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## [What does IPG Kinematics override in CarMaker?](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/what-does-ipg-kinematics-override-in-carmaker/202)

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**Author:** [@Scott\_vB](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/Scott_vB)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 May 2024 15:13 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/what-does-ipg-kinematics-override-in-carmaker/202 "2024-05-17T15:13:30Z")

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Hi everyone, So I am trying to add the suspension geometry into CarMaker via IPG Kinematics and have successfully opened it via an skc file. My question is what exactly does it override because it seems that changing b…

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## [CarMaker unable to read and send signal from an FMU](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/carmaker-unable-to-read-and-send-signal-from-an-fmu/905)

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**Author:** [@jason123](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/jason123)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2024 11:24 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/carmaker-unable-to-read-and-send-signal-from-an-fmu/905 "2024-05-07T11:24:52Z")

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So, I tried to replace the powertrain of a car model with an FMU. However once I started the simulation, I got some error messages as follows: SIM\_START unknown 2024-04-10 14:37:51 Time 0.816 ERROR FMU ‘NewProject’…

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## [How can I simulate pushrod suspension with heave springs, roll springs, and a bell crank in IPGKinematics?](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/how-can-i-simulate-pushrod-suspension-with-heave-springs-roll-springs-and-a-bell-crank-in-ipgkinematics/927)

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**Author:** [@HansR](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/HansR)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 April 2024 13:44 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/how-can-i-simulate-pushrod-suspension-with-heave-springs-roll-springs-and-a-bell-crank-in-ipgkinematics/927 "2024-04-26T13:44:14Z")

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Hello everyone. I am trying to build a pushrod suspension model in IPGKinematics, which consists of a heave spring, a roll spring, and a bell crank which the heave spring, the roll spring, and the pushrod are connected …

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## [How to import vehicle data set from version 5.1 to version 13?](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/how-to-import-vehicle-data-set-from-version-5-1-to-version-13/896)

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**Author:** [@VehicleDynamicist](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/VehicleDynamicist)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 April 2024 12:02 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/how-to-import-vehicle-data-set-from-version-5-1-to-version-13/896 "2024-04-06T12:02:37Z")

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Hi I receive an error once I tried to import from old version of model to the newer ? Is there any way to take all model an parameters ?

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## [Shell Eco Marathon Car and Rack-Pinion angle problem](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/shell-eco-marathon-car-and-rack-pinion-angle-problem/857)

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**Author:** [@bbchan](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/bbchan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 March 2024 18:03 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/shell-eco-marathon-car-and-rack-pinion-angle-problem/857 "2024-03-25T18:03:11Z")

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Hey! I am working in a university team named ITU Electric Vehicles. We are building an Electric Car for Shell Eco Marathon and we are not using rack pinion system for steering. We are working on Pitman Steering system. H…

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## [Electric Motor Model](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/electric-motor-model/861)

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**Author:** [@muratibik](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/muratibik)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [18 March 2024 12:54 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/electric-motor-model/861 "2024-03-18T12:54:46Z")

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Hello, I want to dynamically define the relationship between the angular velocity and torque of an engine in a program. I aim to create a code block with Simulink that will allow this relationship to change throughout t…

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## [Shell Eco Marathon - Gearbox Problem](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/shell-eco-marathon-gearbox-problem/859)

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**Author:** [@bbchan](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/bbchan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2024 11:32 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/shell-eco-marathon-gearbox-problem/859 "2024-03-11T11:32:49Z")

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Hey! I am working in a university team named ITU Electric Vehicles. We are making an Electric Car for Shell Eco Marathon. Our vehicle works with a differential system. The engine powers this differential system, but it …

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## [Free rolling steering](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/free-rolling-steering/852)

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**Author:** [@prabanjan\_KAN](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/prabanjan_KAN)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 March 2024 17:28 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/free-rolling-steering/852 "2024-03-07T17:28:09Z")

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Is it possible to set the steering to be free moving? Not controlled by IPG driver!

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## [CarMaker Vehicle Model in Uniform Circular Motion](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/carmaker-vehicle-model-in-uniform-circular-motion/812)

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**Author:** [@Jeonghun](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/Jeonghun)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 February 2024 23:59 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/carmaker-vehicle-model-in-uniform-circular-motion/812 "2024-02-13T23:59:26Z")

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Hi, I’m studying vehicle models like double track model. And I make my own vehicle model and currently validate those model now. For validation, I choose several scenarios like uniform circular motion, double lane chan…

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## [EV Vehicle Transmission Modelling](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/ev-vehicle-transmission-modelling/663)

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**Author:** [@ex19382](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/ex19382)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 January 2024 17:07 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/ev-vehicle-transmission-modelling/663 "2024-01-31T17:07:54Z")

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Hi, I am attempting to model an initial EV design in carmaker. The design is base don a 1 motor system and automatic gearbox. When I select automatic under Drive Source \> Gearbox, the clutch parameters become unavailabl…

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## [ERROR		GPUSensor: Instance 128 has not registered with the SimProg](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/error-gpusensor-instance-128-has-not-registered-with-the-simprog/772)

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**Author:** [@hyun](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/hyun)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 January 2024 08:38 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/error-gpusensor-instance-128-has-not-registered-with-the-simprog/772 "2024-01-13T08:38:11Z")

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os: window 10 carmaker version: 12.0.1 nvidia driver: Geforce RTX A4000 Hello, I’m trying to run RadarRSI in MovieNX. When I check “Use MovieNX,” I encounter the following error. Is there a way to resolve this? Th…

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## [Traction Control Acceleration Performance](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/traction-control-acceleration-performance/649)

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**Author:** [@Gytakemoto](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/Gytakemoto)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2024 20:18 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/traction-control-acceleration-performance/649 "2024-01-02T20:18:45Z")

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Hi, I’ve been trying to implement a traction control system in Simulink by using the CM4SL resource in my PTControl, but I have some questions regarding acceleration performance. For some context, I am currently using …

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## [Is there any limitation to sensor mounting on the vehicle? or does it vary on vehicle to vehicle](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/is-there-any-limitation-to-sensor-mounting-on-the-vehicle-or-does-it-vary-on-vehicle-to-vehicle/768)

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**Author:** [@KaustubhIsadkar](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/KaustubhIsadkar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2024 12:37 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/is-there-any-limitation-to-sensor-mounting-on-the-vehicle-or-does-it-vary-on-vehicle-to-vehicle/768 "2024-01-02T12:37:33Z")

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Hello, I am using a Honda FIT CVT demo vehicle with 5 object sensor and 5 radar sensors mounted respective as (FR,FL,Front Center,RL &RR). But The IPG application is getting disconnected when I connect all of them. I tri…

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## [Error roll angle too high (\>80)](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/error-roll-angle-too-high-80/740)

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**Author:** [@fcm.user](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/fcm.user)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2023 15:15 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/error-roll-angle-too-high-80/740 "2023-12-04T15:15:48Z")

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I was trying to create a vehicle model, but I keep on getting this error when running driver adaption that Roll angle is too high \>80 and driver adaption stopping prematurely, or driver adaption running and the vehicle g…

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## [Custom physics-based sensors](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/custom-physics-based-sensors/729)

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**Author:** [@lenny](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/u/lenny)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2023 11:39 UTC](https://forums.ipg-automotive.com/t/custom-physics-based-sensors/729 "2023-11-23T11:39:52Z")

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Hi all, Is it possible to define our own RSI sensor models in CM that are not based on existing RSI sensors? I.e. if I wanted to implement my own RSI radar from scratch, is there a mechanism for doing that? I looked thr…

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