Simula On NixOS
We discuss some recently pushed software updates, and our decision to ship Simula Ones with NixOS as the default OS: https://simulavr.com/blog/simula-on-nixos
AR Mode Progress
Receiving raw AR Mode images from our Camera Boards & FPGA: http://simulavr.com/blog/ar-mode-raw-images/
Iterated Headset Prints
Testing the latest iteration of our headset enclosure and chassis: https://simulavr.com/blog/updated-headset-enclosure/
Anton Bukov Announcement
Also, teasing our SLS headset prints: https://simulavr.com/blog/anton-bukov-investment/
Chassis Update & Apple Vision Pro Reactions
Discussing updates to our chassis and reactions to the new Apple Vision Pro: https://simulavr.com/blog/chassis-adjustments-and-apv-reactions/
Display Leadtimes Reduced (& and We're Hiring an EE)
Our VR display lead times have been significantly reduced, and we recently submitted Mura samples to our display provider. We're also hiring an EE:...
Vitalik Invests in Simula
Vitalik Buterin has invested 400 ETH into Simula! http://simulavr.com/blog/vitalik-investment/
Headset Delays
We announce some bad news about headset delays: https://simulavr.com/blog/headsets-delayed We also discuss Review Unit testimonials and investor feedback.
Camera Boards Assembled & Upgrading to Raptor Lake
The recent Intel NUC discontinuation won't affect the Simula One, and we'll be able to incorporate 13th Gen Intel i7s into all outstanding units. More info:...
Apple Headset Reactions
We just posted our reactions to Apple's recent new headset announcement. In addition, we're seeking venture capital, and are offering Simula One Review Units...
Headset Chassis Improvements
We made some improvements to our exterior headset chassis: http://simulavr.com/blog/headset-chassis-improvements/
Testing AR Mode Image Processing
We ran some simulations of our FPGA’s image processing pipeline for our headset’s AR Mode: https://simulavr.com/blog/testing-ar-mode-image-processing/
Early Review Unit in Transit
We’re releasing an early Review Unit to an anonymous tester: https://simulavr.com/blog/review-unit-in-transit
Diopter Adjustment
We added diopter adjustment to our optics: http://simulavr.com/blog/diopter-adjustment/.
FPGA Image Processing Pipeline
In today’s update, we discuss our FPGA signal & image processing pipeline: http://simulavr.com/blog/fpga-image-processing-pipeline/
2023 Timeline
This week we provide an estimate of the time remaining for our "Polished Review Units": https://simulavr.com/blog/2023-timeline/
Camera Boards Update
We just sent our Camera Boards to PCB fab: https://simulavr.com/blog/camera-boards-submitted/
X-Raying Our Boards
We recently used an X-Ray to scan for potential PCB faults: https://simulavr.com/blog/x-rays
Auto-IPD System
Talking about Simula's Auto-IPD adjustment system: http://simulavr.com/blog/simula-one-auto-ipd-adjustment/
Critique of the Quest Pro
We bring good news regarding Meta’s recent subpoena of us, and compare the Simula One against the new Quest Pro: https://simulavr.com/blog/simula-one-vs-...
SimulaVR Subpoenaed by Meta
We recently got served a subpoena from Meta Platforms in their case with the FTC: https://simulavr.com/blog/subpoenaed-by-meta/
First Glimpse of Review Units
First glimpse (including videos) of Simula One Review Units! https://simulavr.com/blog/first-glimpse-of-review-units
New Camera Adapter
While waiting for our second iteration boards to finish at PCBA, we've started working on a new camera adaptor for our AR Mode system:...
Successful(ish) Board Integration
This picture above is from our recent board integration tests: https://simulavr.com/blog/board-integration-tests/
Facial Interface & Board Testing
Showing off our assembled facial interface, and some successful board integration testing: http://simulavr.com/blog/facial-interface-assembled/
Assembled Boards
Our first batch of boards have been assembled! Test-fitting them into Simula One review units: https://simulavr.com/blog/first-batch-of-boards/
Printing Our VXR Boards
We've begun printing our VXR boards :) For more details, as well as new shots of our headset enclosure: https://simulavr.com/blog/vxr-assembly-and-misc/
Laminar Flow Bench
Discussing laminar clean benches, or how we're keeping our lenses free of dust: https://simulavr.com/blog/dust-free-lenses/
PCBA
We just took our newly manufactured boards to a PCBA: https://simulavr.com/blog/pcba/
Updated Review Unit Timeline
Our first review unit is now projected to be finished in July. Details discussed here.
Pricing Changes
This week we announce upcoming price changes, and talk about FPGA connectors.
RAM & Processor Upgrades
We’d like to confirm that all Simula One units will now receive 12th Gen Alder Lake processors! In addition, we’ve added a 32GB RAM upgrade option to our...
Simula's FPGAs
This week, we discuss our FPGAs and camera system, and how they are impacting our review unit design.
Boards Update
Today we talk about progress made on PCB boards.
Software
This week we give an overview of Simula's Software Stack.
Review Unit Print + VXR Board
This week, we show our latest review unit print and VXR board.
Paying for Productivity
This week, we chronicle premium workstations & first-in-kind computing hardware over time. How did legendary figures of the past leverage new hardware to get...
New Prints & Renderings
This week, we showcase new prints and renderings for our upcoming review units.
Lenses and Schematics
This week, we run our newest lenses through some optical tests.
YouTuber Discusses Simula One
This week, we talked with VR YouTuber Gramsy about the Simula One. Topics discussed include headset weight vs. battery life tradeoffs, comparing VR Computers...
Review Units
We are planning on releasing Simula One review units (stripped of certain features) at some point over the next 1-2 months. Here we outline the things we...
Upgrading to Alder Lake
Simula is upgrading its Founders’ Edition headsets to Alder Lake processors + 32GB LPDDR5 RAM (formerly: Tiger Lake + 16GB of LDDR4X). Regular edition...
Demoing the Simula One Displays
This week, we discuss the Simula One’s display system, outlining specs in more detail and ending with a video demonstration.
All About Our Cameras
This week we review progress made on our headset’s front-facing AR cameras. We discuss the innards of our camera system, state our resolution & performance...
Simula One Optics Progress
This week, we showcase progress made on our headset’s optics, and explain how we extract 45% more pixel density from our displays via our special lens system...
Preorders Now Available!
Our headset shop is now live! https://shop.simulavr.com/ Our Portable Linux VR Computer can be preordered in full for $2,699, or reserved with a partial...
We're Launching This Weekend
…with a lower price. This week, we explain why we’re no longer using Kickstarter as our launch platform, and will instead be self-hosting our own pre-orders...
Simula One Video Teaser
We just put the finishing touches on our Simula One teaser video: https://youtu.be/a3uN7d51Cco More news coming very soon. See you in a few days!
Interview with Simula's Team
This week, @SkarredGhost from The Ghost Howls interviews our team about Simula’s upcoming crowdfund. We are otherwise putting the finishing touches on our...
Why VRCs Are Better Than PCs & Laptops
This week, we explore all the reasons why working in a VR Computer is better than working on PC or laptop. Given we spend several hours per day working on...