Set up the miniSim - Revision history

Anna Dizack at 22:44, 25 February 2017

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Anna Dizack at 22:44, 25 February 2017

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Anna Dizack at 22:43, 25 February 2017

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Anna Dizack: /* Place the Tactile Transducer */

2017-02-25T22:42:10Z

‎Place the Tactile Transducer

Anna Dizack: /* Place the PC */

2017-02-25T22:39:40Z

‎Place the PC

Anna Dizack: /* Place the PC */

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‎Place the PC

Anna Dizack: /* Place the Operator Display */

2017-02-25T22:37:39Z

‎Place the Operator Display

Anna Dizack at 22:37, 25 February 2017

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Anna Dizack at 22:32, 25 February 2017

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Anna Dizack: /* Place the Instrument Panel Display */

2017-02-25T22:30:50Z

‎Place the Instrument Panel Display

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 [[File:fi3.png|400px|thumb|center|Figure 3: Connecting the power supply, shifter, and pedals to the Logitech G25 wheel (from Logitech manual)]]
 [[File:G1.png|400px|thumb|center|Figure 4: Using the clamps to attach the shifter and wheel to the desktop (from Logitech manual)]]
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		+	[[File:Figure 12.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|center\|Figure 12: Audio Amplifier Settings: Treble fully CCW (min), Bass 3 o’clock, Volume 12 o’clock.]]
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	== Place the Operator Display ==		== Place the Operator Display ==

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 == Place the PC ==
-Depending on your application, the PC may be stand-alone, or mounted in a shock-isolating rack, or mounted in a MiniSim Cab.
+Depending on your application, the PC may be stand-alone, or mounted in a shock-isolating rack, or mounted in a miniSim Cab.
 The PC has three hard disks configured in a redundant array of inexpensive disks (RAID) for reliability. The technical term for this particular arrangement is a RAID5. Depending on your application, your machine may have solid-state hard disks rather than conventional hard drives.  This is commonly done for mobile applications.
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-: '''CAUTION!''' Though the PC is in a shock-isolating case, it is still a sensitive and fragile piece of equipment. The primary purpose of the case is to prevent inadvertent damage during handling, not protect it against drops, slams, or rough handling. Use care!
+'''CAUTION!''' Though the PC is in a shock-isolating case, it is still a sensitive and fragile piece of equipment. The primary purpose of the case is to prevent inadvertent damage during handling, not protect it against drops, slams, or rough handling. Use care!
-: '''CAUTION!''' The door on the front of the PC contains a washable air filter. ''Keep the door closed during use to prevent dust getting inside the PC.'' Remove, rinse, air dry, and re-install the filter if it gets visibly dusty. A clogged air filter will reduce the flow of cooling air, and may cause the processor(s) to overheat, causing the PC to shut down.
+'''CAUTION!''' The door on the front of the PC contains a washable air filter. ''Keep the door closed during use to prevent dust getting inside the PC.'' Remove, rinse, air dry, and re-install the filter if it gets visibly dusty. A clogged air filter will reduce the flow of cooling air, and may cause the processor(s) to overheat, causing the PC to shut down.

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−	[[File:Fig14.png\|~~200px~~\|thumb\|center\|Figure 14: Attach USB hub to the Velcro patch on the operator display]]	+	[[File:Fig14.png\|400px\|thumb\|center\|Figure 14: Attach USB hub to the Velcro patch on the operator display]]

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-The Instrument Panel LCD attaches to an aluminum bracket that holds the display at a 45 degree angle ([[media:Fig5.png|Figure 5]]). Mount the display to the bracket using the supplied thumb screws, being sure the display is upside down  ([[media:fig6.png|Figure 6]]). Connect the power and VGA/DVI cable to the display. Place the display on the table directly behind the steering wheel ([[media:fig7.png|Figure 7]]).
+The Instrument Panel LCD attaches to an aluminum bracket that holds the display at a 45-degree angle ([[media:Fig5.png|Figure 5]]). Mount the display to the bracket using the supplied thumb screws, being sure the display is upside down  ([[media:fig6.png|Figure 6]]). Connect the power and VGA/DVI cable to the display. Place the display on the table directly behind the steering wheel ([[media:fig7.png|Figure 7]]).
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 In the case of the 3-channel setup with 20” LCDs, attach the LCD to the instrument panel bracket using the 4 thumbscrews. If these are lost, you may replace them with metric screws, 4mm thread and 16mm long (M4x16).
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 == Place the Front-Channel Displays ==
 <span style="color:red;">'''CAUTION!''' Please read the manufacturer’s manuals for the LCD displays located in the appendix.</span>
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 Locate the three front channel displays on the tabletop behind the instrument panel as shown. Connect the video (DVI) and power cables to each monitor. The center display should be centered directly behind the instrument panel display, ([[media:fig8.png|Figure 8]]).
 [[File:Fig8.png|400px|thumb|center|Figure 8: Location of the front channel displays]]
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 == Place the Audio System ==
-Unpack the audio system (Logitech Z-2300). Place the subwoofer under the table, and place the two satellite speakers to the left and right of the instrument panel display, Figure 8. Observe the left and right labels.
+Unpack the audio system (Logitech Z-2300). Place the subwoofer under the table, and place the two satellite speakers to the left and right of the instrument panel display, [[media:fig8.png|Figure 8]]. Observe the left and right labels.
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 == Place the Tactile Transducer ==
-If your simulator has a tactile transducer, first mount it under the desk under or near the steering wheel with self-drilling screws,[[media:fig10.png|Figure 10]].
+If your simulator has a tactile transducer, first mount it under the desk under or near the steering wheel with self-drilling screws, [[media:fig10.png|Figure 10]].
-[[File:fig10.png|200px|thumb|right|Figure 10: Location of Tactile Transducer under the Desk]]
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 == Place the Operator Display ==
 Locate the operator LCD display near to the front-channel displays. The front-channel displays must be visible from the operator display, as they all form a single desktop.
 Place the keyboard and mouse in front of the operator display, and stick the USB hub to the Velcro patch on the back of the display, [[media:fig13.png|Figure 13]].  Plug the keyboard and mouse into the USB hub, [[media:fig14.png|Figure 14]].
-[[File:Fig13.png|200px|thumb|left|Figure 13: Setup the operator display]]
-[[File:Fig14.png|200px|thumb|right|Figure 14: Attach USB hub to the Velcro patch on the operator display]]
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-[[File:Fig5.png|400px|thumb|center|Figure 5: Underside of Instrument Panel Display Stand]]
+[[File:Fig5.png|400px|thumb|center|Figure 5: Underside of instrument panel display stand]]
-[[File:Fig6.png|400px|thumb|center|Figure 6: Power and VGA connections on Instrument Panel Display]]
+[[File:Fig6.png|400px|thumb|center|Figure 6: Power and VGA connections on instrument panel display]]
-[[File:Fig7.png|400px|thumb|center|Figure 7: Location of Instrument Panel Display]]
+[[File:Fig7.png|400px|thumb|center|Figure 7: Location of instrument panel display]]
 In the case of the 3-channel setup with 20” LCDs, attach the LCD to the instrument panel bracket using the 4 thumbscrews. If these are lost, you may replace them with metric screws, 4mm thread and 16mm long (M4x16).
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 == Place the Front-Channel Displays ==