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Noitom Hi5 VR Glove
User Guidelines
Ver. 1.3

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  • Page 1 Noitom Hi5 VR Glove User Guidelines Ver. 1.3...
  • Page 2 Version Control Version Number Version Date Version Reason 2017.4 Initial version 2017.09.12 1. RF performance revised; 2. Mounting optical tracking device revised; 3. Wearing glove revised; 4. Calibration motions and steps revised. 2017.11.22 1. RF performance for multiple user revised; 2.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction ....................1 2. Hardware Parts .................... 2 2.1 Components ......................2 2.2 Interaction Interfaces ....................3 2.3 Features........................4 2.4 Radio Frequency (RF) .................... 4 2.5 Usages........................5 2.5.1 Basic Operation Steps ................... 5 2.5.2 Pairing Gloves ....................6 2.5.3 Demagnetization ....................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Notice: 1. Noitom Hi5 is provided as a pair. You may use them with both hands or with just one hand and one Glove. 2. It’s needed to use Noitom Hi5 together with optical tracking devices in order to gain the absolute position of your hands and forearms in a tracked area and do calibration correctly.
  • Page 5: Hardware Parts

    Hi5 VR Glove Developer Guidelines NOITOM corporation Dec.2017 V1.2 2. Hardware Parts 2.1 Components Noitom Hi5 comes packaged with 1 pair of Hi5 Gloves (“Glove”) and 1 USB 2.0 transceiver (“Dongle”): ( Figure 2.1-1 ) Sensors USB connector Button Mounting surface...
  • Page 6: Interaction Interfaces

    (Self-test error) power on) Error 02 3s off, 0.1s on Glove & Dongle (enter Boot mode) ( Table 2.2-2 ) Notice:The indicator light on the Gloves will turn RED when the battery power is low. Hi5 VR Glove Developer Guidelines...
  • Page 7: Features

    The figure below illustrates the “keep out” area where only nonmetallic parts of the accessory should be inside (spherical radius=20mm and the center is antenna feed point). ( Figure 2.4-1: Restricted Area of Antenna ) Hi5 VR Glove Developer Guidelines...
  • Page 8: Usages

    Gloves and Dongle will turn to rapid flashing immediately (then skip Step 4). However, if the indicator light keeps breathe, please do Step 4. Reminder: If you use optical tracking devices (such as VIVE Tracker) on Hi5, please do not forget to start them to get the positions of your hands.
  • Page 9: Pairing Gloves

    Dongle automatically. 3. Now the Gloves and Dongle will enter working mode automatically (rapid flashing at 20Hz). The pairing operation for one pair of Gloves is now completed. B. Single Glove: 1. Turn on the Glove: Hi5 VR Glove Developer Guidelines...
  • Page 10: Demagnetization

    Please make sure the battery is full when pairing Gloves.  If you have more than one set of Hi5 Gloves that need to be paired, please do the  above operation one set at a time, but not at the same time.
  • Page 11 3. The drifting problem will disappear and the Gloves indicator light will return to rapid flashing after you finish the demagnetization operation successfully. Hi5 VR Glove Developer Guidelines...
  • Page 12: Mechanical Parts

    V1.1 3. Mechanical Parts 3.1 Mounting Optical Tracking Devices Mounting optical tracking devices directly onto Hi5 Gloves Example: Mounting VIVE Tracker (“Tracker”) Step 1. Find the 1/4’’ bolt and the stabilizing pin on the Glove. Find the 1/4’’ screw nut and the stabilizing pin recess on the back of the Tracker.
  • Page 13 Tracker. Please use the “Hi5-VIVE Controller Connector” (“Connector”, sold separately) to mount the controller onto Hi5 Glove. The way of mounting Connector is the same as mounting Tracker; and it’s suggested to mount the Connector to Hi5 first, then put on Hi5, then put the Controller into the Connector after wearing Hi5, since the Controller is heavy.
  • Page 14 Hi5 VR Glove Developer Guidelines NOITOM corporation Sep.2017 V1.1 ( Figure 3.1-6 ) Hi5 VR Glove Developer Guidelines...
  • Page 15: Wearing Gloves

    3. It’s recommended to wear thin plastic gloves before putting on the Hi5 Gloves (you can find 2 pairs of plastic gloves in every Hi5 package). 4. Open the velcro on the wrist strap and put on the Hi5 Glove to the right position, then tighten and fasten the strap.
  • Page 16 Hi5 VR Glove Developer Guidelines NOITOM corporation Sep.2017 V1.1 5. Taking off Hi5 Gloves: Notice: To avoid damaging the Gloves, please DO NOT pull on the inner cables when taking off the Gloves. Step 1. Loosen the wrist strap first.
  • Page 17: Sdk

    Hi5 VR Glove Developer Guidelines NOITOM corporation Sep.2017 V1.1 4. SDK Unity Unreal SDKs, calibration samples and relevant documents for Hi5 are provided “hi5vrglove.com”. on the Hi5 website Please download them there. Hi5 VR Glove Developer Guidelines...
  • Page 18: Calibration Instructions

    5. Calibration Instructions 5.1 Notice 1. Before doing this calibration, please make sure your Hi5 Gloves are not magnetized. To demagnetize the Hi5 Gloves, please follow the demagnetization instructions. 2. Please do the calibration procedure every time the optical tracking system is either moved, recalibrated, or when the user of the Hi5 Gloves is changed.
  • Page 19 The following are some typical WRONG B poses: The fingers are pointing to the left or right of your facing direction.  ( Figure 5.2-2 ) The palms are not perpendicular to the ground.  ( Figure 5.2-3 ) Hi5 VR Glove Developer Guidelines...
  • Page 20 ( Figure 5.2-4 ) The fingers are pointing vertically upward or pointing the rear direction of your body.  ( Figure 5.2-5 ) The moving route is askew.  ( Figure 5.2-6 ) Hi5 VR Glove Developer Guidelines...
  • Page 21 The index finger should bend naturally and touch the tip of the thumb.  The other three fingers should be kept in a resting position (no posture  requirements). Pay Attention: Avoid obvious joint bending between thumb tip and the 2nd bone.  ( Figure 5.2-8 ) Hi5 VR Glove Developer Guidelines...
  • Page 22 —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Hi5 VR Glove Developer Guidelines...

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