Perception Neuron Studio

Hardware List

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Software Installation

Find the latest version of Axis Studio on our downloads page here. Run the installer to initiate the installation process. Follow the installation prompts and install Axis Studio. We recommend installing the software in the default directory.

License Activation

In order to run Axis Studio, you'll need to activate a perpetual license. Licenses are available to purchasing customers, 1 per kit.

  1. Attach the Axis Studio License Dongle onto your computer.
  2. Run Axis Studio. You'll receive a license alert dialogue.
  3. Click Activate, input activation code and click Next.
    1. Activation code is found on your NEURONMOCAP.COM order page.
    2. If you have not received a code, contact us at contact@neuronmocap.com
  4. Activate one dongle at a time.
  5. Click Activate. Allow the wizard to transfer your license to your attached dongle.
  6. Click OK to run the Axis Studio software.

Charge Body Sensors

Before you begin operating the sensors, we suggest to fully charge the sensors. Perception Neuron Studio body sensors typically take 1.5 hour's to fully charge sensors.

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To charge the body sensors, insert the PN Studio sensors onto the dock inside the charging case. The body sensors have an LED light indicator, a solid red light indicates sensors are charging. Once a body sensor is fully charge, the red LED light will shut off. 

Powering Body Sensors

Body sensors have two methods to power on. The following list explain the different methods.

Method #1 Method #2
Unplug the charging cable from the charging dock while charging to auto power-on docked sensors. Press the button on top of the sensor for about 2 seconds to turn on the sensor. Press the button for about 5s to turn off the sensor. 

Transceiver Setup

The Transceiver can be setup via USB in single performer mode, or Ethernet for multi performer mode.

TIP: Transceivers are available for purchase on our online store. Adding devices via Ethernet user can either expand their coverage for a single performer setup or create modular mesh setup for multi performer mode. A DHCP enable router and a POE switch will be required for this setup.

USB SETUP

When attaching the Transceiver to the computer for the first time, the IP address for the transceiver Remote Network Driver Interface (RNDIS) needs to be configured.

ETHERNET SETUP

If you are using two or more transceivers simultaneously, use an unmanaged switch and a DHCP enabled router to synchronize the transceivers data.

  • Connect an Ethernet cable from the PC to the router.
  • Connect an Ethernet cable from the router to the switch.
  • Connect Ethernet cables from the transceivers to the switch
  • Once the transceivers have been connected successfully they show now appear in the software

6. Preparing the Capture Area

Check environment.

The PN Studio sensors contain magnetometers which can be affected by strong magnetic interference in the environment. 

  • Users must operate the sensors in an environment with the least amount of magnetic interference.
  • You can use a magnetometer app to measure the magnetic interference in the environment, aim to be between 40 and 50 microteslas.  
  • If you choose to use Perception Neuron Studio Inertial System in a location with strong magnetic interference, utilize our “Anti-mag mode” found in our software.
  • Maximum working temperature of equipment: 60 ℃
  • Maximum humidity: 80% (no condensation)

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7. Calibrate Sensors

Leave the body sensors in the charging dock, while on, connect them to Axis Studio with Sensor Connect.  Run the sensor calibration to help them adapt to the environment. The sensors calibration process contains the two following steps:

  1. Magnetic Calibration
    1. Go to Main Menu --> Magnetic Calibration. 
    2. Connect sensors and proceed through the steps. You'll be required to rotate the calibration box continuously until the apps tells you to stop.
    3. If the sensors do not pass, run the magnetic calibration again.  If the sensors continue to fail, try running an individual magnetic calibration on the sensors: Did you know? | Individual Magnetic Calibration - YouTube
  2. Steady Calibration
    1. Leave sensors in the calibration box, On.
    2. Go to Main Menu --> Steady Calibration 
    3. Proceed through the process, Axis Studio will calibrate the sensors in the box itself. No movement required.

8. Strap Placement

Sensor Placement is extremely important to achieve the best results in capturing motion. 

Use the appropriate length of strap that fits the performer for each segment. Attach the straps according to the diagram below:

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Place the sensors into the bases. Rotate the sensors 90 degrees clockwise. 

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Before wearing gloves, two “AA-size batteries should be installed in the battery compartment of PNS gloves, and PNS gloves can be turned on by pressing the side button for about 1s. Press this button for about 4s to turn off the PNS gloves.

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9. Posture Calibration

Then, lets calibrate the Avatars posture to your posture, this process is called POSTURE CALIBRATION. Click the Posture Calibration button located under the SENSOR MAP panel. Wait for dialogue to pop up containing images of the postures.

During the posture maintain feet firmly planted with toes facing forward at all times. Do not slouch and make sure you maintain good posture during the procedure.

Wear fitted clothing to avoid sockets from shifting during the performance.