Simplified Cab miniSim

The Simplified Cab miniSim configuration consists of an anodized aluminum chassis with carpet, stationery wheel and pedals, real car seat, plenty of driver controls and multiple display options. Our most popular driving simulator.
miniSim

miniSim™ Driving Simulators

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 DSRI 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.

miniSim™ Software and PC

The software delivered with all miniSim simulators consists of the following tools:

  • The Tile Mosaic Tool (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 Interactive Scenario Authoring Tool (ISAT) for building scenarios on the assembled database. The ISAT is windows-based and does not require scripting.
  • The miniSim 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 nDaqTools are DSRI-design interfaces for Matlab to define the measures to be calculated, and to organize and control the data reduction process.


The typical miniSim™ PC hardware specification is as follows:

  • Tower case
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • ASUS ASRock X99X Killer Motherboard
  • Intel Core i7 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor
  • 2 SSD in RAID (500 Gb ea, 500 Gb usable)
  • 32 GB DDR4 SDRAM
  • NVidia GeForce GTX 1080 and GTX 1050Ti GPUs


Description: Simplified Cab miniSim™ Driving Simulator

The miniSim Simplified cab is a driving cab with the following features:

  • miniSim computer loaded and tested prior to shipment
  • LCD dashboard display for the instrument cluster
  • Automotive seat
  • Tilt wheel adjustment
  • Enhanced Fanatec Wheel Base with leather wrapped wheel
  • Fanatec all metal Pedals with Load Cell option
  • 6 Wheel buttons that can be used for driver response, look left/right, shoulder check left/right
  • Labeled buttons for Engine Start, Gear Select, Wipers, Hazard, Mirrors, Headlights, and two Auxiliary Buttons
  • Tactile transducer and amplifier provides road/engine vibration
  • A 24” operator display with USB Extension for keyboard and mouse
  • Software as described in the separate UIRF Software Transfer Agreement:
    • miniSim™ real-time driving simulation software
    • miniSim ISAT™ scenario authoring tool for creating/modifying scenarios
    • miniSim TMT™ virtual environment authoring tool with 92 sample tiles
    • miniSim nDaqTools and GUI for Matlab to assist in Data Reduction
  • Tile Mosaic Tool software per the separate Rockwell Collins agreement:
    • miniSim TMT™ virtual environment authoring tool with 92 sample tiles


The following options are available:

  • Three front 24 inch monitors
  • Three front 50 inch monitors
  • Single display (50 inch to 65 inch or more)
  • Standing Desk
  • ECCI Trackstar 6000 wheel (350mm wheel, 250-deg rotation only, passive spring-damper)

  • Simplified Cab shown with triple floor standing monitor stand and 48" LCD monitors.

  • Simplified Cab shown with single monitor stand and 46" LCD monitor.

  • 13" Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel

  • Button Box 1: mirrors; lights and Aux buttons

  • Button Box 2: starter; gear selector; wipers and hazards

  • 13" Steering Wheel with 6 Buttons

  • Fanatec ClubSport Wheel Base

  • Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals

  • Simplified Cab with single monitor stand and 48" LCD monitor.

  • Simplified Cab shown with triple monitor stand and 24" LCD monitors.

Dimensions and Specifications

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Costs: Simplified Cab

Simplified Cab miniSim™
Includes:

  • miniSim Computer - Tower Case
  • Enhanced Fanatec Wheel and Pedals
  • Fanatec Loadcell Brake Upgrade
  • Button Boxes (L and R)
  • Tilt Wheel Adjustment
  • Automotive Black Vinyl Seat
  • Tactile Transducer and Amplifier
  • 18" Instrument Panel Display
  • 2.1 Audio (Front L/R and Subwoofer)
  • Tactile Transducer and Amplifier


Choose Display Type (choose 1):

  • (3) 48" LED LCD and Stand
    • 15' DVI cables
    • Matrox Triple Head Adapter
  • (3) 24" LED LCD and Stand
    • 10' DVI Cables
    • Matrox Triple Head Adapter
  • (1) 48" LED LCD and Stand
    • 15' DVI cables


Choose Installation and Training (choose 1):

  • On-Site Installation, 2-days onsite
    • On-Site Assembly of Simulators and Accessories
    • Training on hardware and all software
    • ISAT and nDAQTools remotely
  • Training at DSRI or Remotely
    • Desktop system ONLY
    • Training remotely via web meeting for miniSim, TMT, nDAQTools, and ISAT


Crating:

  • Simplified Cab with 3x24" Displays
  • Simplified Cab with 3x48" Displays


Shipping:

  • Customer pays shipping (FOB Iowa City, freight collect)


Options:

  • miniSim Infotainment System
    • Touchscreen and Mounting Hardware
    • NUC Processor
    • Toyota Entune or Tesla 3 Skin
  • miniSim Video Capture System (HD SDI Cameras)
    • HD SDI Cameras, MD-Quad, PC, LCD Display, Mouse and Keyboard
    • miniSim VidCap Software Installed and tested
    • 12U Rack for miniSim and VidCap PCs
  • Springfield Road Network
  • miniSim 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
    • Support and Sample Scenarios for miniSim Automation
    • Virtual World API
    • miniSim AutoDriver™ Vehicle Automation
    • User-Defined Subsystems
  • Remote Refresher Training (ISAT only)
  • Standing Desk


Schedule:

  • Simplified Cab production time is 12-14 weeks. Lead times for the miniSim Simplified Cab configuration are from the date of the Award Activation Notice issued by the Department of Sponsored Programs (DSP).



NOTES:

  • 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 DSRI for details.
  • Technical specs may change at any time due to hardware changes or availability.
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