Motion Capture Suit: Difference between revisions

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Perception Neuron 32 motion capture suit is capable of full-body tracking. It is capable of tracking motion data and converting into in standard file formats including FBX.

Face motion capture not included.
For wireless tracking, a router is required (router not included).

Specifications

Quantity	Risk Assessment
1	None, however prior training with a technician is required.

Equipment List

Equipment	Quantity	Notes
Neuron sensors	32	A majority are already applied onto the suit. Used for tracking.
Base Hub	1
USB to mini USB cables	2
Body Straps + Gloves	1
Glove Replacements	2
Dual pogo-pin Cables	2
Instruction Manual	1
PN Carry Case + bags	1

Documentation

Optimising tracking

Reduce Magnetism

For optimal tracking results, it is recommended you keep away from magnetic surfaces as this can cause significant errors in motion capture results. Furthermore, prolonged exposure to magnetic surfaces can cause the sensors magnetisation which will irreparably affect the sensors. Depending on the strength of the source it is recommended you stay between 10-100cms away from such sources. This also includes objects that can contain magnets which include but are not limited to:

Computers, Keyboards & Mice
Speakers
Headphones
Power boxes
Generators or electrical motors
Televisions
Refrigerators

Recalibrate Sensors

If you notice that any of your sensors may be more magnetized than others, you can perform a magnetic calibration on that individual sensor. Simply remove the sensor and attach it t

Returning the Suit

When you have finalised using the Perception Neuron suit, please ensure you place each piece of the suit in its respective bag. Each part of the suit will be labeled and have an accompanying icon.

Additional Resources

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 ===== Recalibrate Sensors =====
-Sometimes, s
+If you notice that any of your sensors may be more magnetized than others, you can perform a magnetic calibration on that individual sensor. Simply remove the sensor and attach it t[[File:Perception Neuron 32 labeled bag.jpg|thumb|A label located on each bag for reference of where to place back each part of the equipment.]]
-=== How to setup the Perception Neuron 32 suit ===
+=== Returning the Suit ===
+When you have finalised using the Perception Neuron suit, please ensure you place each piece of the suit in its respective bag. Each part of the suit will be labeled and have an accompanying icon.
-==== Step 1: Download the Appropriate Software ====
+=== Additional Resources ===
-In order to use the suit, first you must download the legacy software “Perception Neuron 32”: [https://neuronmocap.com/pages/axis-studio Axis Studio].
-Additionally, if you would like to use the suit directly in a Third Party software (e.g. Blender, Maya, Unity, Unreal Engine, etc) additional integration software will need to be installed. This can be done on [https://neuronmocap.com/pages/downloads Perception Neuron's website.]
+* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWSuC5-Qj9AFQjnNIHuxH1hQn9RuriJev Setup Guide and tutorials]
+* [https://www.dbemakers.com/images/3/3b/PN_Quickstart_Guide.pdf Quickstart Guide]
+* [https://marketplace-website-node-launcher-prod.ol.epicgames.com/ue/marketplace/en-US/product/neuron-live-link?sessionInvalidated=true Unreal Engine Live Link]
-==== Step 2: Assemble and Strap on Suit ====
+[[Category:Multimedia]]
-Connect gloves and/or other body parks using the connector pins and end the connection from the waist to the hub. The sensors should already be applied to most of the suit.
-==== Step 3: Linking to the Computer ====
-===== Option 1 Directly link to the PC =====
-===== Option 2 Connect Wirelessly =====
-==== Step 4: Do a Four-Step Calibration ====
-===== Steady Pose: =====
-===== A-Pose =====
-===== T-Pose =====
-===== S-Pose =====
-For a S-Pose calibration, you will need to crouch down. Make sure your legs are not open or close. Your feet should be parallel to each other and your arms should extend outward with your palms is facing down.
-Step 5: Track your motions within the Axis Studio app!
-Now comes the fun part. Hit record in the software and act out your motions. This data will be recorded and can be played back at any time.
-Step 6: Edit your data
-Sometimes motion data can be rather large given how much information is tracked. To mitigate large files
-==== Step 6: Pack Down Suit ====
-Upon completion of use, all equipment must be placed back in its appropriate bag. Each bag has an icon indicating what part of the suit goes into it.
-[[File:Perception Neuron 32 labeled bag.jpg|left|thumb|A label located on each bag for reference of where to place back each part of the equipment.]]
-=== Transferring Animations to Other Rigs ===