Summary of Contents for Actronika skinetic Creators Edition
- Page 1 User Manual & Warranty Version 1.0 - March 23 skinetic.actronika.com actronika.com Copyright © 2021-23 Actronika SAS. All rights reserved.
- Page 3 Overview General Information What’s in the box Getting Started Before getting started Setup your Skinetic vest After using your Skinetic vest Basic Operations LED Status Connectivity Compatible Targets Charging your Skinetic Vest How to drive Skinetic Skinetic SDK & Unitouch Studio Connecting Skinetic to your Computer Bluetooth: Pairing...
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Page 4: General Information
Skinetic Creators Edition is compatible with a wide range of VR systems and is designed to provide a comfortable and customizable fit for all users. -
Page 5: Before Getting Started
Please be sure to read the present user manual before using the product to ensure a correct use of the product, safely and properly. ● Carefully read Actronika’s Limited Warranty before testing the product. ● Do not attempt to modify, disassemble or repair the product by yourself. - Page 6 Setup your Skinetic vest Please be sure to read the present user manual before using the product to ensure a correct use of the product, safely and properly. Step 1 Connect the power cable, from the bottom of the Skinetic board, to the output USB C port of the battery.
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Page 7: Basic Operations
After using your Skinetic vest 1. Close any application that is currently using the vest. 2. Power off the vest by pressing the on/off button. The vest should vibrate from top to bottom, indicating that it is turned off. 3. In case of t using the Skinetic in its wired mode, unplug the USB cable from the top of the Skinetic. -
Page 8: Led Status
LED Status LEDs State Description Left Right Power Status Steady Power: OK / No issue on Haptics Green Steady Power limited (<65W) / Haptics will be played, but if more power than available is Orange required, the vest might go off. Steady Not enough power for Haptics / No haptics played Communication Status... - Page 9 Connectivity Skinetic offers a range of connectivity options to ensure a seamless and customizable experience. The vest features USB connectivity for wired communication, allowing for a stable and reliable connection. Additionally, the vest integrates Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities, enabling wireless communication with a variety of devices. This flexibility in connectivity options allows users to choose the method that works best for their specific VR setup.
- Page 10 Charging your Skinetic Vest In order to charge your Skinetic: Creators Edition, please follow these steps: 1. Be sure to turn off the vest by pressing on the on/off (rightmost) button. 2. Unplug the battery. 3. Connect the battery to a power source. You can use any USB-C charger. The battery ‘s LEDs will signal the amount of charge currently.
- Page 11 Unitouch Studio is available for Windows (7 and later) and macOS (10.13 and later). Skinetic SDK is available for different platforms (Windows, Android, macOS). Skinetic SDK is also available as a plugin for Unity3D and Unreal Engine for Windows. Find needed documentations about Skinetic Unitouch Studio https://skinetic.actronika.com/support...
- Page 12 Connecting Skinetic to your Computer Skinetic can work with Unitouch Studio either wireless (Bluetooth) or directly connected to your PC via USB 3.0. Find below the instructions to make sure the vest works directly with Unitouch Studio. Bluetooth: This procedure can be divided into two important steps; (1) pairing the vest to your computer OS and (2) connecting it to Unitouch Studio.
- Page 13 IMPORTANT: As for now, this repairing process needs to be repeated. We will update this procedure as soon as possible. For more information check our support website; https://www.skinetic.actronika.com/support USB: Before connecting the vest please make sure that these conditions are met.
- Page 14 Experimental: Multi-Channel Audio Interface In addition to its standard features, Skinetic also includes an experimental mode that exposes the haptic feedback through a multichannel audio interface. This mode is not yet ready for production, but offers an exciting glimpse into the future possibilities of haptic technology. You can use it with any solutions able to drive multi channel audio interfaces, e.g.
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Page 15: Product Specifications
Appendix Product Specifications Vest design Feedback points Twenty (20) wideband haptic actuators Size One-size-fits-all, from XS to XXL Fitting points Six (6) fitting points: two (2) rigid on shoulders, four (4) stretchable on sides. Dressing Time Less than 1 minute Weight 1.7kg Electrical Characteristics... -
Page 16: Health & Safety Warnings
Health & Safety Warnings Before using Skinetic Skinetic Creators Edition has not yet been certified and thus it is considered as a prototype. Please read the following health and safety warnings to minimize the risk of problems when using Skinetic. - Page 17 Product you (the “User”) If there is a problem with the Product, the Provider purchased from ACTRONIKA, a simplified joint stock will either repair or replace it or, if none of these company with a capital of 20.947 € whose head options are appropriate, provide a refund of the price office is located at 157, Boulevard Macdonald -...
- Page 18 Article 6 – Restrictions including, but not limited to, loss of profits or To the extent permitted by applicable law, the revenues, loss of data, loss of business opportunities, following defects or problems are not covered by this loss of contract, loss of goodwill. Warranty: Article 9 –...
- Page 19 - the Product is in conformity with the following date on which the repaired or replaced Product is criteria (art. L217-5 of French Consumer Code): made available, if this starting point is more favorable. The warranty period shall also be 1.
- Page 20 Pour les contrats mentionnés au II de l’article L. conformité, sans préjudice des autres recours prévus 217-1, prévoyant la vente de biens et, à titre par ces textes. accessoire, la fourniture de services non couverts par le présent chapitre, le consommateur a droit à la Article L217-12 of French Consumer Code résolution de l’ensemble du contrat.
- Page 21 The consumer has a period of two years from the The consumer may obtain a reduction in the date of delivery of the goods to enforce the legal purchase price by keeping the goods or terminate the warranty of conformity if a lack of conformity contract by obtaining a full refund in exchange for the appears.
- Page 22 Wherever ACTRONIKA creates and sells products embedding possible, they should be segregated and brought to haptic contents. ACTRONIKA is a French simplified an appropriate collection point to enable recycling joint stock company (“société par actions simplifiée”) and avoid potential impacts on the environment and with a capital of 20.947 €...
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Page 23: Additional Resources
Additional Resources Unitouch Studio User Manual Skinetic SDK Plugin for Unreal Manual Skinetic SDK Plugin for Unity Manual...