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GPU PDE Solver for an elevator drop
Simulate an elevator drop live in your browser. This runs the real GPU PDE Solver solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.
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Jacobi relaxation · steady heat / Poisson
Controls
Click to paint heat sources; the GPU solves the steady-state field with 40 Jacobi sweeps per frame across a 384×384 grid.
Data Inspector
Backendstarting…
Grid384×384
Unknowns147,456
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Runs locally in your browser — free forever. Scale to the cloud when reality gets heavy.
About this simulation
The full GPU PDE Solver tool models an elevator drop with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I simulate an elevator drop?
- Open this page and use the live GPU PDE Solver tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
- Is it free?
- Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
- Can I use my own numbers?
- Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive an elevator drop from your own measurements.