Since "The Ricardo" is widely known as a viral dance move (often associated with the meme of Ricardo Milos) or as a variation of arm waves in popping, this guide focuses on the Arm Wave technique, which is the foundational skill required to perform "The Ricardo" smoothly.
Step 3 – Combustion Model Selection
Common choices:
- Wiebe function (for SI engines) – requires 50% burn angle, duration, shape factor
- DI Diesel – rate of heat release from injection rate
- SI Burn Rate – turbulent entrainment model
🌊 The Ultimate Guide to: The Ricardo Wave
Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Focus: Isolation, Flexibility, Showmanship
Time to Learn: approx. 20 minutes to grasp; weeks to master.
Step 3: The Heart – Cylinder & Valves
This is the trickiest part for new users.
- Cylinder: Drag the
Cylinder component. Double click it.
- Geometry: Bore = 80 mm, Stroke = 70 mm, Connecting Rod length = 140 mm.
- Compression Ratio: Set to 10.5:1.
- Valves: You need two
Valve Port objects (Intake & Exhaust).
- Connect the intake duct to the Intake Valve Port.
- Connect the Exhaust Valve Port to the exhaust duct.
- Critical Step: In the Valve properties, you must define the Valve Lift Profile. Click "Valve Lift Array." For a tutorial, use a standard sine profile: Open at 10° BTDC, Close at 40° ABDC. Maximum lift = 8 mm.
Ricardo Wave Tutorial File
Since "The Ricardo" is widely known as a viral dance move (often associated with the meme of Ricardo Milos) or as a variation of arm waves in popping, this guide focuses on the Arm Wave technique, which is the foundational skill required to perform "The Ricardo" smoothly.
Step 3 – Combustion Model Selection
Common choices:
- Wiebe function (for SI engines) – requires 50% burn angle, duration, shape factor
- DI Diesel – rate of heat release from injection rate
- SI Burn Rate – turbulent entrainment model
🌊 The Ultimate Guide to: The Ricardo Wave
Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Focus: Isolation, Flexibility, Showmanship
Time to Learn: approx. 20 minutes to grasp; weeks to master. ricardo wave tutorial
Step 3: The Heart – Cylinder & Valves
This is the trickiest part for new users. Since "The Ricardo" is widely known as a
- Cylinder: Drag the
Cylinder component. Double click it.
- Geometry: Bore = 80 mm, Stroke = 70 mm, Connecting Rod length = 140 mm.
- Compression Ratio: Set to 10.5:1.
- Valves: You need two
Valve Port objects (Intake & Exhaust).
- Connect the intake duct to the Intake Valve Port.
- Connect the Exhaust Valve Port to the exhaust duct.
- Critical Step: In the Valve properties, you must define the Valve Lift Profile. Click "Valve Lift Array." For a tutorial, use a standard sine profile: Open at 10° BTDC, Close at 40° ABDC. Maximum lift = 8 mm.