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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions – Version 1.2. For comments or questions you can contact us at: info@ideum.com. GETTING STARTED About the MT-50 Multitouch Table and DIY Building Instructions Page 03 THE TABLE FRAME Assembling the Aluminum Frame...
Page 3 GestureWorks website: http://gestureworks.com/features/supported-hardware/ideum-mt-50-multitouch-table/ The instructions for the MT-50 are being released as part of the Open Exhibits, museum software and hardware initiative. Open Exhibits multitouch and multiuser software is free to students, museums, nonprofits, and US Government agencies. Please visit: openexhibits.org...
Page 4: Assembling The Aluminum Frame
Assembling the Aluminum Frame The main frame for the MT-50 is made of Bosch aluminum. The entire kit for the MT-50 can be purchased from our Bosch Supplier in the United States, Pacific Integrated Handling. If you would like to order the kit, please contact Marianne Scarafiotti (or someone in her office) and let them know you’d like the Ideum MT-50(200-05320) kit.
Page 5 Part F on the diagram needs to be slightly modified so that the wheels can be attached to it properly. A ½” hole will need to be drilled as shown in the picture below: MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 5...
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Page 7: Installing The Bottom Panel
You can now attach the wheels that came with the kit, and should flip the entire assembly on its side to install the fans. MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 7...
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Page 9 Mark the side of the electrical box where the middle channel in the strut is. Use that mark to drill holes on the long side of the boxes. MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 9...
Page 10: Assembling The Computer
The emphasis on this kind of card is due to the cameras. If multiple PT Grey FireflyMV cameras are on a single channel, you will overflow the 1394 MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 10...
Page 11: Computer Specifications
(this also powers the fans and IR lights) and the 1394 cards. Using a lower amount of RAM and a slower processor may result in a slightly sluggish computer. MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 11...
Page 12 2 pins for LED power for the On/Off buttons. Refer to the system board manual to locate those pins. The power switch on the MT-50 is located on the bottom 2-gang panel that also has the USB, Audio, HDMI, and RJ-45 connections on it.
Page 13: Bottom Panel I/O And Power Faceplates
Attach the panel mount cables and the power switch to the plate. You will now have to get the other ends of the cables through the knockouts on the MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 13...
Page 14 We use a C14 inlet (same type of plug you’ll find on the back of any computer). This face place can also be ordered through www.datapro.net. This plate has one C14 cut out on it. MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 14...
Page 15: Applying Infrared Light Strips
When applying the strips after you’ve cut them, make sure that the polarity matches up with the other strips to make MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 15...
Page 16 You will then need to place 4 pin Molex connectors on each set of wires so that they can be connected to the power system. MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 16...
Page 17: Connecting Low Voltage Electrical
(meaning the image is viewable from a wide range of angles) with evenly distributed brightness. Applying the projection film to the glass can be tricky with this setup. MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 17...
Page 18: Installing The Glass Surface
We used 3M 2228 Moisture Sealing Electrical Tape. Cut and apply the strips along the 4 pieces of the top mantle. MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 18...
Page 19 Once it is in, secure the top mantle with M4 screws into the T-nuts that were placed into the frame previously. MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 19...
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Page 21: Installing The Projector
To hold the projector in place, we use a custom steel plate that is screwed into the table’s aluminum frame. The projector must be carefully screwed onto the plate. MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 21...
Page 22 Change the following settings: AC Power On Auto Source Power-Up Source HDMI Auto Keystone Replacement bulbs for the projector can be ordered here. MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 22...
Page 23: Installing & Calibrating The Mirror
Installing & Calibrating the Mirror The mirror used in the MT-50 is a first surface mirror. First surface mirrors have no gap between the object and its reflection, because the mirror coating sits on the top of the glass rather than on the rear of the glass. This also prevents ghosting, which occurs when the projector image bounces off the bottom of the glass and back through.
Page 24 Since you will be moving the mirror at different angles, you will have to adjust the keystone setting on the projector. You can access the keystone settings on the projector by using the remote control. MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 24...
Page 25: Installing The Cameras
Before mounting the cameras, they need to be taken apart to install the band pass filter. Remove the case of the cameras to reveal a small circuit board. MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 25...
Page 26 M6 screw. Put a screw with 20 mm T-nut into the other side of the gusset and screw the camera to the rig. MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 26...
Page 27 BIOS and tells it to ignore those extraneous pixels, making the processing very stable and lowering the amount of bandwidth needed to run the cameras. The middle camera runs on its own Firewire card, since it MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 27...
Page 28: The Smart Strip
We do this so that once the computer turns on via the power switch, the projector will automatically power on and off when the computer is on/off (as long as you have set the projector settings as mentioned before). MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 28...
Page 29 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn the ADJUST dial counterclockwise a very small amount and wait 2 seconds. Repeat this process until the “Switched Outlets” indicator light is off. MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 29...
Page 30: The Side Panels
The steel panels are attached to the main Bosch frame with M5 button head screws and 8mm T-nuts. MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 30...
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Page 33: Tracking Software
This software package is free of charge. Unfortunately, with the camera set up the MT-50 uses, you will not currently be able to use 3 PTGrey cameras with CCV. There are other solutions though, and are quite a bit cheaper.
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Page 35 Rosewill Fan 80mm RFG-080 16811988018&cm_re=80mm Guard _fan_grill-_-11-988-018-_- Grill Product Projector Fans http://www.ptgrey.com/produc FireFlyM Firewire Cameras for ts/fireflymv/fireflymv_usb_fire tracking. wire_cmos_camera.asp Camer PTGrey Firefly MV Thor Labs Filters MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 35...
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Page 39: Bosch Aluminum Pieces
3842992897 (26.5) Main Frame 45x45 -/- Len: 1257.3mm 8981992026 (49.5) Main Frame 45x45 -/- Len: 1257.3mm 8981992026 (49.5) Main Frame 45x45 -/- Len: 774.7mm 8981992026 (30.5) Main Frame MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 39...
Page 40 3842523511 fasteners 30x30 gusset with 3842523528 fasteners 8-8 M4X12 Socket Head Cap M4X12SHCSZ Screw Zinc 3842530281 T-NUT 10MM M4 80mm caster, ESD, 3842541230 lockable MT-50 Multitouch Table DIY Building Instructions–Version 1.2 - 4/5/11 - Page 40...