Desktop miniSim - Revision history

Kristine Roggentien at 15:35, 14 February 2023

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Kristine Roggentien at 16:31, 10 October 2022

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Joe Meidlinger at 20:30, 15 October 2018

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Joe Meidlinger at 21:50, 12 October 2018

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Joe Meidlinger at 21:48, 12 October 2018

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Joe Meidlinger at 21:39, 12 October 2018

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Joe Meidlinger at 19:22, 10 October 2018

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Joe Meidlinger at 19:12, 10 October 2018

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Joe Meidlinger at 22:32, 4 January 2018

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Joe Meidlinger at 22:15, 4 January 2018

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-==NADS miniSim™ Driving Simulators==
+==miniSim™ Driving Simulators==
-The NADS miniSim™ is a PC-based driving simulator.  The software and hardware have been developed by NADS to facilitate a wide variety of research applications.
+The miniSim™ is a PC-based driving simulator.  The software and hardware have been developed by the Driving Safety Research Institute (DSRI), home of the National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS), to facilitate a wide variety of research applications.
-Every effort has been made to build and deliver a high-value, reliable, simulator system.  An added benefit is that all the software tools are the same tools used by NADS staff on a daily basis for conducting driving and related research.  This ensures a deep knowledge base, ongoing support, and continuous improvement by users who understand your research needs.  Our software tools are available at no charge and deliver flexible, high performance simulation technology in any cab configuration.
+Every effort has been made to build and deliver a high-value, reliable, simulator system.  An added benefit is that all the software tools are the same tools used by our staff on a daily basis for conducting driving and related research.  This ensures a deep knowledge base, ongoing support, and continuous improvement by users who understand your research needs.  Our software tools are available at no charge and deliver flexible, high performance simulation technology in any cab configuration.
-==NADS miniSim™ Software and PC==
+==miniSim™ Software and PC==
 The software delivered with all miniSim simulators consists of the following tools:
-* The <b>Tile Mosaic Tool</b> (TMT) for assembling a road network from a library of 95 road/landscape segments called ‘Tiles’.  You use the TMT to connect them together, control LODs, and export a complete database to the ISAT and miniSim.  NADS can also create new tiles or modify existing ones to meet your specific needs.
+* The <b>Tile Mosaic Tool</b> (TMT) for assembling a road network from a library of 95 road/landscape segments called ‘Tiles’.  You use the TMT to connect them together, control LODs, and export a complete database to the ISAT and miniSim.  DSRI can also create new tiles or modify existing ones to meet your specific needs.
 * The <b>Interactive Scenario Authoring Tool</b> (ISAT) for building scenarios on the assembled database.  The ISAT is windows-based and does not require scripting.
 * The <b>miniSim</b> runs the scenario on the assembled database and provides both real-time measures and a comprehensive data acquisition file for post-processing in Matlab.
-* The <b>nDaqTools</b> are NADS-design interfaces for Matlab to define the measures to be calculated, and to organize and control the data reduction process.
+* The <b>nDaqTools</b> are in-house designed interfaces for Matlab to define the measures to be calculated, and to organize and control the data reduction process.
 <br>
 The typical miniSim™ PC hardware specification is as follows:
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 **''System calibration and verification''
 **''ISAT and nDAQTools remotely''
-*'''Training at NADS or Remotely'''
+*'''Training at DSRI or Remotely'''
 **''Desktop system ONLY''
 **''Training remotely via web meeting for:''
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 '''Options:'''
 <br>
-*'''NADS Infotainment System'''
+*'''miniSim Infotainment System'''
 **''Touchscreen and Mounting Hardware''
 **''NUC processor''
 **''Toyota Entune or Tesla 3 skin'' <br>
-*'''NADS Video Capture System'''
+*'''miniSim Video Capture System'''
 **''HD SDI Cameras, MD-Quad, PC, LCD Display, Mouse & Keyboard''
-**''NADS VidCap Software Installed and tested''
+**''miniSim VidCap Software Installed and tested''
 **''12U Rack for miniSim and VidCap PCs''
-*'''NADS Springfield Road Network'''
+*'''Springfield Road Network'''
-*'''NADS Video Monitor Only (HD SDI Cameras)'''
+*'''miniSim Video Monitor Only (HD SDI Cameras)'''
 **''HD SDI Cameras, MD-Quad, LCD Display''
 **''Relay Left, Right, Center, Instrument Panel Video on Operator Display''
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 <br><br>
 '''NOTES:'''
-* The option exists for the user to supply some of the parts according to a NADS-supplied shopping list.
+* The option exists for the user to supply some of the parts according to a DSRI-supplied shopping list.
 * Shipping is not included. The customer pays directly for shipping.
 * Alternative shipping options include:
 ** UPS Parcel Service for Desktop systems.
-** Simplified and Quarter Cab systems may be moved by Padded Mover. Cost can be advantageous over traditional crating and freight. Contact NADS for details.
+** Simplified and Quarter Cab systems may be moved by Padded Mover. Cost can be advantageous over traditional crating and freight. Contact DSRI for details.
 * Technical specs may change at any time due to hardware changes or availability.

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 </gallery>
-==Costs: Desktop miniSim™==
+==Options: Desktop miniSim™==
-'''Desktop miniSim™	 - $15,681'''
+'''Desktop miniSim™'''
 <br>
 '''Includes:'''
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 '''Choose Display Type (choose 1):'''
 <br>
-*'''(3) 48" LED LCD and Stand - $6,774'''
+*'''(3) 48" LED LCD and Stand'''
 **''15' DVI cables''
 **''Matrox Triple Head Adapter''
-*'''(3) 24" LED LCD and Stand - $2,780'''
+*'''(3) 24" LED LCD and Stand'''
 **''10' DVI Cables''
 **''Matrox Triple Head Adapter''
-*'''(1) 48" LED LCD and Stand - $2,769'''
+*'''(1) 48" LED LCD and Stand'''
 **''15' DVI cables''
 <br>
 '''Choose Installation and Training (choose 1):'''
 <br>
-*'''On-Site Installation, 2-days onsite	 - $14,288'''
+*'''On-Site Installation, 2-days onsite'''
 **''On-Site Assembly of Simulators & Accessories''
 **''Training on hardware and all software''
 **''System calibration and verification''
 **''ISAT and nDAQTools remotely''
-*'''Training at NADS or Remotely	 - $3,937'''
+*'''Training at NADS or Remotely'''
 **''Desktop system ONLY''
 **''Training remotely via web meeting for:''
 **''miniSim, TMT, nDAQTools, and ISAT''
 <br>
-'''Crating''' - '''Desktop MiniSim	 - $1,938'''
+'''Crating''' - '''Desktop MiniSim'''
 <br><br>
 '''Shipping''' - '''Customer pays shipping''' (FOB Iowa City, freight collect)
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 '''Options:'''
 <br>
-*'''NADS Infotainment System  - $14,218'''
+*'''NADS Infotainment System'''
 **''Touchscreen and Mounting Hardware''
 **''NUC processor''
 **''Toyota Entune or Tesla 3 skin'' <br>
-*'''NADS Video Capture System  - $12,293'''
+*'''NADS Video Capture System'''
 **''HD SDI Cameras, MD-Quad, PC, LCD Display, Mouse & Keyboard''
 **''NADS VidCap Software Installed and tested''
 **''12U Rack for miniSim and VidCap PCs''
-*'''NADS Springfield Road Network - $5,500'''
+*'''NADS Springfield Road Network'''
-*'''NADS Video Monitor Only (HD SDI Cameras)   - $4,459'''
+*'''NADS Video Monitor Only (HD SDI Cameras)'''
 **''HD SDI Cameras, MD-Quad, LCD Display''
 **''Relay Left, Right, Center, Instrument Panel Video on Operator Display''
 **''Splitters, HDMI to SDI converters, MD-Quad''
-*'''Advanced Automation Features Support   - $3,500'''
+*'''Advanced Automation Features Support'''
 **''Support and Sample Scenarios for miniSim Automation''
 **''Virtual World API''
 **''NADS AutoDriver™ Vehicle Automation''
 **''User-Defined Subsystems''
-*'''Remote Training Refresher (ISAT only) - $2,861'''
+*'''Remote Training Refresher (ISAT only)'''
-*'''Standing Desk - $305'''
+*'''Standing Desk'''
 <br>
 '''Schedule:'''

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 **''12U Rack for miniSim and VidCap PCs''
 *'''NADS Springfield Road Network - $5,500'''
 *'''Remote Training Refresher (ISAT only) - $2,861'''
 *'''Standing Desk - $305'''

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 **''Touchscreen and Mounting Hardware''
 **''NUC processor''
-**''Toyota Entune or Tesla 3 skin''
+**''Toyota Entune or Tesla 3 skin'' <br>
 <br>
 *'''NADS Video Capture System  - $12,293'''
 **''HD SDI Cameras, MD-Quad, PC, LCD Display, Mouse & Keyboard''

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 <br><br>
 '''Options:'''
 <br>
 *'''NADS Video Capture System  - $12,293'''

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 *''miniSim Computer - Tower Case''
 *''Enhanced Fanatec Wheel and Pedals''
 *''18" Instrument Panel Display''
 *''2.1 Audio (Front L/R and Subwoofer)''

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 </gallery>
 ==Costs: Desktop miniSim™==
-'''Desktop miniSim™	 - $13,250'''
+'''Desktop miniSim™	 - $15,410'''
 <br>
 '''Includes:'''
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 *''2.1 Audio (Front L/R and Subwoofer)''
 *''Tactile Transducer and Amplifier''
 <br>
 '''Choose Display Type (choose 1):'''
 <br>
-*'''(3) 48" LED LCD and Stand - $6,750'''
+*'''(3) 48" LED LCD and Stand - $6,701'''
 **''15' DVI cables''
 **''Matrox Triple Head Adapter''
-*'''(3) 24" LED LCD and Stand - $3,200'''
+*'''(3) 24" LED LCD and Stand - $2,749'''
 **''10' DVI Cables''
 **''Matrox Triple Head Adapter''
-*'''(1) 48" LED LCD and Stand - $2,750'''
+*'''(1) 48" LED LCD and Stand - $2,732'''
 **''15' DVI cables''
 <br>
 '''Choose Installation and Training (choose 1):'''
 <br>
-*'''On-Site Installation, 2-days onsite	 - $13,700'''
+*'''On-Site Installation, 2-days onsite	 - $13,800'''
 **''Setup of Simplified and Quarter-Cab Simulators''
 **''miniSim and TMT Training on-site''
 **''ISAT and nDAQTools remotely''
-*'''Training at NADS or Remotely	 - $3,900'''
+*'''Training at NADS or Remotely	 - $3,779'''
 **''Desktop system ONLY''
 **''Training remotely via web meeting for:''
 **''miniSim, TMT, nDAQTools, and ISAT''
 <br>
-'''Crating''' - '''Desktop MiniSim	 - $2,150'''
+'''Crating''' - '''Desktop MiniSim	 - $1,889'''
 <br><br>
 '''Shipping''' - '''Customer pays shipping''' (FOB Iowa City, freight collect)
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 '''Options:'''
 <br>
-*'''NADS Video Capture System (HD SDI Cameras) - $10,600'''
+*'''NADS Video Capture System (HD SDI Cameras) - $12,110'''
 **''PC, LCD Display, Keyboard, Mouse''
 **''NADS VidCap Software Installed and tested''
-*'''Fanatec Load Cell Brake Upgrade - $200'''
+*'''NADS Springfield Road Network - $5,252'''
-**''For Desktop and Simplified Cab Systems''
+*'''Remote Training Refresher (ISAT only) - $2,751'''
-*'''Button Box - $1,700'''
+*'''Standing Desk - $305'''
-**''For Desktop Systems (incl. in Simplified Cab)''
-*'''NADS Springfield Road Network - $5,250'''
-*'''Remote Training (ISAT only) - $2,775'''
-*'''Standing Desk - $300'''
 <br>
 '''Schedule:'''

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 * Button Boxes with Labeled buttons for Engine Start, Gear Select, Wipers, Hazard, Mirrors, Headlights, two Auxiliary Buttons
 * ECCI Trackstar 6000 wheel (350mm wheel, 250-deg rotation only, passive spring-damper)
-<gallery widths=175px heights=175px mode="nolines">
+<gallery widths=166px heights=166px mode="traditional">
 File:Fanatec_Wheel.jpg|13" Steering Wheel with 6 Buttons
 File:Fanatec_Base.png|Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base

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 ==Description: The Desktop miniSim™==
-[[File:Desktop_miniSim.jpg|right|frameless|thumb|422px]]
+[[File:Desktop_miniSim.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Desktop MiniSim™ Driving Simulator with three LCD Displays]]
 * MiniSim PC (rack or tower case)