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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Introduction About VIVE Mars CamTrack What's inside the box? Hardware SteamVR Base Station 2.0 VIVE Tracker (3.0) Rover Mars Calibration kit System setup Setting up VIVE Mars CamTrack Example virtual production studio setup Connecting Mars to your PC Mounting VIVE Tracker (3.0) to Rover Connecting Rover to Mars Setting up the base stations...
  • Page 3 About this guide About this guide The following symbols indicate useful and important information. Notes provide details on setup, answers to common questions, and information on what to do in specific situations. Tips provide supplemental information or alternative methods you may find helpful for particular steps or procedures.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction About VIVE Mars CamTrack VIVE Mars CamTrack is a solution that integrates VIVE Tracker (3.0), SteamVR Base Station 2.0, and a suite of other devices and tools to help you incorporate VR tracking technology into your virtual production projects. What's inside the box? The packaging includes everything you'll need to set up your virtual production studio, as well as documentation to help you get started.
  • Page 5 Introduction Here's what you'll find inside the box: Item Quantity Calibration kit Documentation Quick Start Guide Safety guide Warranty certificate SteamVR Base Station 2.0 Channel changing pin (for base station) VIVE Tracker (3.0) Mars Power cord for Mars* AC adapter for Mars USB cable (VIVE Tracker (3.0) to Rover) 15-m LAN cable (Mars to Rover)
  • Page 6 Introduction Item Quantity 5-m LAN cable (Mars to router) Screw for calibration board AC adapter for base station* Rover** *Items may vary according to country or region. **A third VIVE Tracker (3.0) must be purchased separately. If you have questions or concerns about VIVE Mars CamTrack, or if you want to report damaged or missing items, go to vive.com/support/contactus to contact the VIVE Support team.

  • Page 7: Hardware

    Hardware Hardware SteamVR Base Station 2.0 SteamVR Base Station 2.0 uses advanced optics to determine the exact location of each VIVE Tracker (3.0) and Rover module. § The base stations transmit signals to VIVE Tracker (3.0). Make sure the lines of sight between the base stations and the VIVE Tracker (3.0) units are not obstructed.

  • Page 8: Vive Tracker (3.0)

    Hardware VIVE Tracker (3.0) VIVE Tracker (3.0) sends location data to the Rover module it's attached to. Sensors ® USB Type-C port Pogo pin port Friction pad Standard camera mount Stabilizing pin recess Status light Power button Visit VIVE Support to learn more about VIVE Tracker (3.0).

  • Page 9: Mars

    Hardware Rover is also responsible for transmitting FIZ (focus, iris, zoom) data that the lens encoder can convert into data that can be used by virtual production engines. VIVE Mars CamTrack supports the LOLED Indiemark lens encoder. 1 USB Type-A port 1 Primary connection port for VIVE Tracker (3.0) 2 USB Type-A port 2 Zoom data can be transmitted through this port...
  • Page 10 Hardware Power switch For powering Mars on and off DC power input For connecting Mars to power PC/LAN port For connecting to IP router TC input For connecting timecode generator Ethernet ports For connecting Rover units REF input For connecting genlock generator Mars dashboard The Mars dashboard displays the connection status of each connected hardware device and other system-related information.

  • Page 11: Calibration Kit

    Hardware Icon Device status Solid blue VIVE Tracker (3.0) is detected and tracking. § Timecode: Displays the timecode from a connected camera or sync generator. § Genlock: The status Synced will be displayed when an external sync generator is connected. An external sync generator is required to use this feature.

  • Page 12: System Setup

    System setup System setup Setting up VIVE Mars CamTrack Here's how to set up VIVE Mars CamTrack with all the included hardware. Connect Mars to your PC using an IP router. Connecting Mars to your PC on page 14. Connect Mars to a power outlet using the included AC adapter and power cord. Power on Mars.
  • Page 13 System setup Check the Mars dashboard to confirm that Rover is detected. Mars on page 9 for details on the Mars dashboard. Even if the status light on VIVE Tracker (3.0) isn't green, it can still be tracked. Just check the status icon on the Mars dashboard to confirm the tracking status.

  • Page 14: Example Virtual Production Studio Setup

    System setup Example virtual production studio setup You can mount Rover to any type of camera mounting accessory that uses a 1/4-inch screw. Connecting Mars to your PC Mars processes positioning data and sends it to your PC through an IP router. Connect one end of the 5-m LAN cable to the Ethernet port (labeled PC/LAN) on Mars.

  • Page 15: Mounting Vive Tracker (3.0) To Rover

    System setup Mounting VIVE Tracker (3.0) to Rover Rover comes installed with a mounting plate for mounting VIVE Tracker (3.0) to Rover. Align the mounting screw on Rover with the screw hole on the bottom of VIVE Tracker (3.0). Attach VIVE Tracker (3.0) to Rover and rotate the mounting screw counterclockwise until it is securely fastened.

  • Page 16: Connecting Rover To Mars

    System setup Connecting Rover to Mars You can connect up to three assembled Rover modules to Mars at the same time. Only two assembled Rover modules can be connected to Mars during camera calibration— one for your camera, and one for the calibration board. Connect one end of a 15-m LAN cable to the Ethernet port on Rover.

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Base Stations

    System setup Setting up the base stations Here's how to set up the base stations in your virtual production area. Mount the base stations diagonally at opposite corners of the production area near power outlets. If you're not able to mount the base stations using the mounting kit, you can attach them to tripods or place them on a stable surface, as long as it's high enough.
  • Page 18 System setup Attach the power cables to the base stations. Only use the power cables and adapters included with the base stations. Depending on the hardware version of your base stations, the LED indicators will be white or green. Connect the first base station to a power outlet to power it on, and then check the Mars dashboard to make sure it's detected.

  • Page 19: Tips For Setting Up The Base Stations

    System setup Tips for setting up the base stations Before setting up the base stations, make sure to prepare your production area based on the amount of space you have available. The minimum area required for room-scale setup is 2 m x 1.5 m (6.5 ft x 5 ft). Set up your base stations to fit the requirements of your studio space.

  • Page 20: Adding Mars As An Endpoint In Unreal Engine

    System setup Adding Mars as an endpoint in Unreal Engine ™ Here's how to add Mars as an endpoint in Unreal Engine. Go to Edit Project Settings Plugins UDP Messaging Static Endpoints, and then click +. Enter the Mars IP address and port number (in this example, "6666"). You can find the Mars IP on the Mars dashboard and the port number in the network settings.

  • Page 21: Camera Calibration

    Camera calibration Camera calibration Assembling the calibration board Assemble the calibration board and place it inside the tracking area on your set before starting the camera calibration process. Attach the base supports to the calibration board. Attach a Rover and VIVE Tracker (3.0) to the calibration board under the chessboard pattern using the screw included in the box.

  • Page 22: Camera Calibration Tool

    Camera calibration Camera Calibration Tool The Camera Calibration Tool helps align the virtual camera with the camera in your virtual production studio. The Camera Calibration Tool determines the parameters of the physical camera (for example, position offset, lens distortion data, and field of view), which you can use to configure the virtual camera in your virtual production software.
  • Page 23 Camera calibration Select the video source (your video capture device) from the drop-down list. The camera view will appear. If the video feed is inverted on the x-axis, you can select Flip horizontally to correct it. Specify the save location for calibration images and data. Under Save location, click the folder icon and select a folder path.
  • Page 24 Camera calibration Rotate the calibration board 45 degrees clockwise (-45 degrees), click Continue, and then capture the final set of images. The Camera Calibration Tool will process all captured images and then display the results. Enter the data into your virtual production engine to define the parameters of the virtual camera.

  • Page 25: Faqs

    FAQs FAQs How many base stations can I use? You can use up to four base stations in a single VIVE Mars CamTrack setup with an area of up to 10 m x 10 m (32 ft 10 in x 32 ft 10 in). You'll need to set up at least two base stations for minimum tracking coverage.

  • Page 26: Can I Use More Than One Vive Tracker (3.0)

    FAQs Can I use more than one VIVE Tracker (3.0)? You can use up to three VIVE Tracker (3.0) units in a VIVE Mars CamTrack setup. You'll need at least two VIVE Tracker (3.0) units for a basic VIVE Mars CamTrack setup—one for your camera, and one for the calibration board.

  • Page 27: Why Can't I See The Incoming Video Feed In The Camera Calibration Tool

    FAQs § Restart Mars. Why can't I see the incoming video feed in the Camera Calibration Tool? Depending on how your video capture device is configured, the Camera Calibration Tool might not display the incoming video feed. If the Camera Calibration Tool doesn't display the incoming video feed after you select a video source, try reconfiguring your video capture device.

  • Page 28: Trademarks And Copyrights

    © 2022 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. VIVE, the VIVE logo, HTC, the HTC logo, and all other HTC product and service names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of HTC Corporation and its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries.

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