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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION..............................3 ..................................3 ELCOME FIRST LAUNCH ..............................4 ................................4 ARDWARE LIST ............................ 6 REPARING FOR MOTION CAPTURE ........................7 OFTWARE NSTALLATION AND CTIVATION ............................... 10 ARDWARE ETUP ..............................13 TRAP NSTALLATION ..............................16 ENSOR NSTALLATION ...............................
Page 3 ..............................40 KELETON UTPUT EDITING DATA ..............................41 ................................41 ROCESS ............................. 45 RAME DITING OOLBAR ............................... 45 AVE AND XPORT ..........................46 IMENSION DJUSTMENT Page | 2...
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Welcome We want to thank you for purchasing a Perception Neuron 3 motion capture hardware. Our company brings years of perfecting the art of motion capture, introducing the world's smallest motion capture sensor to allow for ease of use and, most important of all, portability. This manual covers the features and operation of Perception Neuron 3 and Axis Studio.
Page 5: First Launch
First Launch Hardware list Body Kit Item Unit Perception Neuron 3 Sensor Perception Neuron 3 Transceiver Body Straps Straps Charging Dock Type-C/ USB Revert Cable Type-C Charging Cable Software Dongle Page | 4...
Page 6 EVA Case Glove Kit Item Unit Base Glove Pair Perception Neuron 3 Transceiver Charging Dock Type-C Charging Cable Page | 5...
Page 7: Preparing For Motion Capture
Preparing for motion capture Environment Perception Neuron sensors are made of IMU sensors, which contain Magnetometer, Gyroscope, Accelerometers. Sensors must be operated in an environment with a natural magnetic value between 40- 50 micro teslas. Otherwise, the sensors will be adversely influenced and can make the motion captured data extremely imprecise.
Page 8: Software Installation And Activation
Software Installation and Activation Perception Neuron 3 will require you to download and install Axis Studio. Visit our https://neuronmocap.com/downloads page to being dowloading. Note: Axis Neuron has capabilities to stream data onto your network. During the install make sure to give firewall permission to the application.
Page 9 c. Input the Wibu Activation Code. This code is found on your online order under the Wibu Ticket ID: Page | 8...
Page 10 d. In the drop down menu, select your dongle's seiral e. Click Activate Page | 9...
Page 11: Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup 1. Open Axis Studio 2. Create/Open a Studio Project a. Click New Project b. Enter the project name and choose the location of the project c. Selecting Apply default body dimension will include body size preset into your project. 3.
Page 12 4. Sensor Setup The following step is recommended to perform before each motion capture session. Charge the PN3 sensors prior to beginning the following steps. Note: Do not perform sensor initialization immediately after a full charge, allow sensors to cool down. This is an important step to allow any magnetic field built-up during the charging to dissipate a.
Page 13 c. Step 2: Place sensors on top of the PN3 eva soft case. The location of the kit during this process should be in the middle of the motion capture space. d. Step 3: A critical step that performs four operations to prepare your sensors for motion capture.
Page 14: Strap Installation
Strap Installation Wear the straps according to the position in the figure below. Body Straps Page | 13...
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Page 16 Gloves Because the PN3 sensor measures the movement of bones, it is necessary to eliminate any interference of muscle stretching and shaking as much as possible. Having the least amount of strap movement results in better motion capture data. The posture calibration process will recalculate the wearing position. Each finger sensor should be right on the top of THE 2nd SECTION of each finger.
Page 17: Sensor Installation
Sensor Installation Insert the PN3 sensor into the base of the strap to ensure that it will not fall off due to movement. Each PN3 sensors has designated location they are assigned to, for e.g Head, Left Leg, etc. Insert sensor with text facing outward to display body location properly.
Page 18: Body Size Preset
Body Size Preset Select a preset that fits the performer body size best. A Preset or custom profile must be selected prior to performing the posture calibration. A custom body size profile can be created to best fit the performer in an advance situation. See Body Size Page | 17...
Page 19: Posture Calibration
Posture Calibration Posture calibration can be divided into A,S,T,B,P pose, different working modes match different calibration poses. Axis Studio will automatically identify different working modes and automatically check the corresponding calibration selection, which cannot be toggled manually. Working Mode Calibration Pose Full Body Full body with glove ATBP...
Page 20: Capture
Capture If you have completed the posture calibration properly, the interface should be as shown in the figure. It is important to follow the first launch steps correctly to achieve optimal motion capture data. Page | 19...
Page 21: Hardware Information
Hardware Information Sensor Wireless MEMS inertial sensor which have gyroscope, accelerometer and magnetometer integrated. Powering on Automatically>> After removing the charging cable, the sensor will automatically turn on. However, if the sensors are not connected with Axis Studio software, they will automatically turn off after 5min. Manually>>...
Page 22: Transceiver
Channels A total of 5 available channels are supported. It is important to note that Perception Neuron 3 sensors utilize 2.4g bandwidth to communicate to the transceiver. In Axis Studio, only three performers can be capture simultaneously. Transceiver The transceiver is mainly used for instruction sending and data receiving. When attached to a computer, the transceiver will be detected as a network device.
Page 23: Charging Dock
Red solid light System Setting up (usually 10s) or Hardware error Yellow Light Stop Broadcasting Detailed Parameters Item Parameters Item Parameters Size 38.5 x 17.2 x 6.7 Interface type USB Type-C Weight 2.8g Transmission distance Charging Dock Insert the PN3 sensor into the charging box for charging. Each Dock includes a USB C port for charging. Not included,users are suggested purchase a multi port usb wall charger to connect multiple charging docks.
Page 24: Axis Introduction
Axis Introduction Menu Bar To the top right corner of Axis Studio, you will see a hamburger menu containing our MAIN MENU. Here you will see several functions: • New Project: Create a new project. • Open Project: Open an existing project. •...
Page 25: Project Window
Working mode introduction: Introduce 6 working mode. • License update: When you purchase the payment function, click here to input the activation • code provided by Noitom company to activate your payment function. • About: Including Axis Studio version,Calculation Engine Version and Usage License. •...
Page 26: Capturing Window
Capturing Window In this window, users can see real-time data from connected devices. 1. Viewport options Options to create more camera windows or enable camera follow 2. Suits Panel Manage single to multiple capture suits. Isolate selections and perform certain functions in the menu ribbon.
Page 27: Editing Window
c. Navigate to different folders inside of a set project. Also allows users to open files to begin editing. Editing Window 1. Solver Parameter a. Scenarios – Select from preset algorithm typs b. Contact Points – Enable edits for Feet, Hands, and/or Hip c.
Page 28: Firmware Update
Firmware Update Updates to the motion capture hardware may become readily available upon new releases. Firmware updates improve on the motion capture experience. When you utilize our motion capture hardware it is important to make sure that all of you sensors have the latest firmware. Firmware updates can be done from our application, Axis Studio.
Page 29 Note: Only one connected transceiver is allowed during this operation. 1. Go to the Main Menu 2. Click on Frequency Setting 3. Follow the instructions on the software Page | 28...
Page 30: Working Mode
Working Mode PN3 offers several working modes to captures; in total, there are 6. Users can wear the corresponding straps and sensors according to different needs. For example, if you only need to capture hand movements or upper body movements, you do not need to wear a full of sensors. By default, Axis Studio is set up to detect working modes on all channels automatically.
Page 31 The body kit and Glove kit (add-on) offer different working modes. See the following configurations based on the hardware you have on hand. Perception Neuron 3 Body Kit Body Kit Full Body Lower Body Body Kit + Glove Kit Full Body with Glove...
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Page 33: Body Size Measurement
Body Size Measurement Axis Studio allows users to input their own body size dimensions if the provided default body size presets do not apply. Prior to performing the posture calibration, choose the body size preset that fits the performers body dimension closest before carrying out the posture calibration. Inertial motion capture accuracy is affected by the body segment length of the Avatar.
Page 34: Posture Calibration Poses
Posture Calibration Detail Axis Studio requires posture calibration to be done in order to adjust sensor placement on the performer. Description A Pose • Stand straight, arms facing down with palms facing your body. Position feet distance approximately the same distance of your hip width and maintain feet parallel to each other. Page | 33...
Page 35 S Pose: • Crouch down with feet flat on the ground while maintaining feet and legs parallel to each other. Extend arms forward with palms facing down. • T Pose: Stand straight spread out arms perpendicular to your body's upward position, with palms facing down.
Page 36 B Pose • Place your hands together in front of your chest, palm to palm. The thumb and the other four fingers should form an Angle of about 45 degrees. P Pose • Gently touch the thumb to the forefinger while keeping the thumb in a straight. The middle finger, ring finger and little finger should match the bend of the index finger.
Page 37 Sensor Calibration Magnetic Calibration When operating Perception Neuron 3 in new environments, we suggest users to perform a magnetic calibration at the same location you'll capture motion. There are two calibration modes, standard mode and simplified mode. Standard Mode 1. Turn on all sensors and link sensor to Axis Studio,do not remove sensors from the charging dock.
Page 38 6. Follow the instructions video, rotate the charging dock with sensors attached. Axis Studio will calculate the data in the background and the process will complete when there is a successful calculation. 7. Wait until “Sensor magnetic calibration successful” pops up. Simpliflied Mode 1.
Page 39 Steady Calibration This function calibrates the gyroscope of the sensor, please follow the steps below: 1. Turn all sensors on in the charging dock and link sensor, do not remove sensors from the charging dock. 2. Place sensors in sleep mode by clicking on the button. 3.
Page 40: Broadcasting
Broadcasting Broadcast motion data to a third-party application. Axis Studio supports TCP or UDP protocol for transmission. Go to Main Menu>Settings Menu to view the following details. There is two broadcasting option: Adv BVH Broadcasting: For Autodesk products • BVH Broadcasting: Support for UNITY, UNREAL, HOUDINI,ICLONE, BLENDER •...
Page 41: Skeleton Output
Skeleton Output Axis Studio allows users to change output skeletons for better compatibility with 3 party applications like Unreal Engine. Custom Character Skeleton Selecting Customized Character Skeleton option in the broadcast options allows users to make skeleton selections located in the editing window. Select the desired avatar and update skeleton. Page | 40...
Page 42: Editing Data
Editing Data In edit view, review and perform post-processing of your captured data. Axis Studio provides an abundance of optimized algorithms to achieve an ideal contact result. Adjustments of the effects can be made for single frames or interval frame values. Data Process Real-time recorded files that are untreated are considered "raw"...
Page 43 R Hand: Right-hand contact editing area • L Foot: Left foot contact editing area. • R Foot: Right foot contact editing area. • Right-click and drag to modify the frames that you want to edit contact/uncontact points. Editing Tools To enable, Left mouse click on the track lanes to show options. Contact: Enables contact point for selected track lane •...
Page 44 each frame as needed, change the length to make the bar show a certain length of frame (e.g frame 864- 1023) After you edit the contact points successfully, click "Data Process" to optimize your data. You can use the undo and redo buttons during editing, but you always need to click the "Data Process" button for your edits to take effect.
Page 45 Click the 'Revert to Origin' button to restore to your data to its state before enabling Data Processing. A warning dialogue will display. Click Revert to excute the operation Page | 44...
Page 46: Frame Editing Toolbar
Frame Editing Toolbar Save and Export Modifications will be automatically saved when you close your motion capture file. To save your edits while keeping the original file, or to save multiple versions of edits, use the "save as" button. Click the "save as" button, then you will be able to input a new name for the file that you want to save, choose "save"...
Page 47: Post Body Dimension Adjustment
Post Body Dimension Adjustment The body dimension of the avatar can be adjusted post capture, this can be done during the editing process. If you want to create a custom body size based on the original template, select the body size template you wish to use.
Page 48 If you are capturing go upstairs, downstairs or any motion without a certain floor, use Free • Climbing. Hip Fixed means lock your Avatar in the certain position, you can use for captures that involve • running on a treadmill or when utilize wire rigs. Contact Points •...
Page 49 Adjust the yaw direction of the Avatar. • You can use it to control the Avatar direction directly in third party software. • Pitch • Adjust the pitch direction of the Avatar. · • If you find the Avatar is too leaned forward than it should be, you can make the Pitch value a little higher.