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- Page 1 Eobody2HF Wireless USB Wireless Sensor Interface The wireless solution for dancers and installations User’s Manual...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Before cleaning your Eobody2 HF, make sure the main adapter and/or any external elements are disconnected from the unit. Do not try to repair the interface or the components inside of it. Please contact eowave for technical support at sales@eowave.com Do not use your Eobody2 HF nor store it in dusty areas, damp areas, extreme temperatures, exposed to direct sunlight, areas prone to strong vibrations. -
Page 3: Congratulations / Unpacking
Eobody2HF / Congratulations / Unpacking Congratulations Congratulations! You now own a new Eobody2 HF, a versatile wireless usb-to-sensor interface. Eobody2 HF is unique because it offers an internal powerful processing to shape the outcoming sensor signal and let you get the best results in an intuitive and easy way. No MIDI interface needed, no skills in computer program- ming required. - Page 4 From the Idea… Men have always dreamt of new ways of communication. Through ages, men have thought of their body as a tool of com- munication. And indeed, when communicating, this is not only your voice, nor the only expression in your face that trans- mits a message, but your entire way of being.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Eobody2HF / Table Of Contents Table Of Contents Safety instructions Congratulations / Unpacking I. Register and Install Download and install the editor / Download the manual II Quick Overview: What’s what III. Quick Start Connect the receiver to your computer / Connect a sensor to the transmitter / Check connection IV. -
Page 6: Register And Install
When the installation of the editor is done, a window pops up and tells you that the installation was successful. Download the manual On www.eowave.com/download.php page, click on the Eobody2 HF manual pdf file. This manual is also avail- able in French. -
Page 7: Quick Overview: What's What
Eobody2HF / Quick Overview: What’s What II. Quick Overview: What’s What Eobody2HF Receiver The receiver is connected to your computer via USB. It receives the sensor datae sent by the transmitter. USB I/O receiver tri-color LED Eobody2HF Transmitter Sensors are connected to the transmitter. The sensors are plugged to the 3 pins connectors. activity LED on/off Battery charge via USB I/O... -
Page 8: Quick Start
Connect a sensor to the transmitter Eowave sensors compatible with the Eobody2HF wireless interface have a thin 3 pins connector. To connect a sensor to the transmitter, just plug the 3 pins connector in one of the male 3 pins connector from the transmitter. Sensors like ac- celerometers need 2 inputs. -
Page 9: Communication Channel Selection
Eobody2HF / Communication Channel Selection IV. Communication Channel Selection Per default, communication channel is set on channel #1. This is an operation you’ll have to do the fi rst time you use your Eobody2 HF system if you want to set your system on another communication channel than channel #1 set per default. -
Page 10: Questions Of Power
Eobody2HF / Power V. Questions of power... Receiver powering USB enables self powering. Just plug the usb from Eobody2HF receiver to your computer usb in. The receiver LED will turn green and off when the unit is well connected. Transmitter powering One of wireless systems biggest issue is the question of the transmitter autonomy vs battery weight. -
Page 11: Eobody2 Editor
Eobody2HF / Eobody2 editor VII. Eobody2HF editor Note The Eobody2HF editor enables to edit the emitter settings and save them into the emitter internal memory. that the emitter will be the core of your settings, not the receiver. The emitter must be plugged before starting the editor. -
Page 12: Eobody2 And Your Computer
Eobody2HF / Eobody2HF editor Eobody2HF and your computer 1. Select Eobody2 MIDI port Eobody2 uses the MIDI protocol to transfer data, that means it is com- patible with almost every MIDI software. First, you need to select “eobody 2” in the midi port scrolling menu. The factice LEDs in &... -
Page 13: Internal Process & Editor Parameters
Eobody2HF/ Internal process & editor parameters Internal process & editor parameters Eobody2 offers a complex internal pre-processing of the data you may set in the editor. to confi guration i/o parameters analogue inputs non-volatile memory Programmable Gain Amplifi er Multiplexer 12 bit A/D message out signal processing... -
Page 14: Analogue Inputs Parameters Window
Eobody2HF / Parameters window Analogue input parameters window The parameters window enables to adjust internal processing parameters for each input (1 to 16). Refer to the description of each parameter for use. To increase or decrease parameter values, click on the case you want to edit and slightly move up or down your mouse. - Page 15 Eobody2HF / parameters inverse 127 becomes 0 and 0 becomes 127. This way you may inverse the curse of a sensor. With an expression pedal, for example, you’ll be able to inverse its curse. status on/off The status field indicates whether the signal on an analogue input should be converted into a digi- tal message or not.
- Page 16 Eobody2HF / Parameters gate noise gate:8 values [0-7] A noise gate threshold reduces Sensor Noise band the bit depht of the signal. If the Sensor signal analogue signal moves inside the Sampled value range of the noise gate, no mes- 2* (noise) sage will be sent.
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Page 17: Formating Messages To Host
Eobody2HF / Parameters Formating messages to host type This is one of the most important configuration parameters, since it determines which type of MIDI message the device is going to send in response to variations in a particular analogue input. Eobody2 is capable of generating 5 different messages: •... - Page 18 Eobody2HF / Formating to host Signal NOTE ON message NOTE ON threshold NOTE OFF message NOTE OFF threshold NOTE ON NOTE OFF Program Change message PC The analogue signal must correspond to an envelope changing with time and which has a maximum value. You will have to specify 3 parameters, Program Change sent, higher treshhold, lower treshold.
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Page 19: Configuration Map For Analogue Inputs
Eowave does not warrantee the use of sensors from other brands or “handmade”. Sensor connections compatibility If you already have some Eowave sensors with jack 6,35’’connectors, you may build an adapter jack 6,35’’ to 3 pins. You can also purchase one from Eowave. -
Page 20: List Of Midi Controllers
Eobody2HF / List of MIDI controllers IX. List of MIDI Controllers N° Function Value N° Function Value Bank Select 0-127 MSB Portamento on/off ≤63=off ≥64=on Modulation wheel 0-127 MSB Sustenuto on/off ≤63=off ≥64=on Breath control 0-127 MSB Soft pedal on/off ≤63=off ≥64=on Undefined 0-127 MSB... -
Page 21: Midi Implementation
Eobody2HF / MIDI Implementation X. MIDI Implementation Chart Function… Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default * 1-16 memorised changed * 1-16 Mode default Mode 3 Messages Altered Note Number True Voice * 0-127 memorised * 0-127 Velocity NOTE ON 1-127 NOTE OFF After Touch Channel... -
Page 22: Technical Specifications
Eobody2HF / Technical specifications XI. Technical specifications A plug & play solution Use up to 16 modules simultaneously in the same area Plug up to 16 sensors per transmitter Connect Eobody2 receiver directly to the USB in of your computer or thru a USB hub for more inputs Unique DSP process designed for music and video applications PC, Mac &... -
Page 23: Contact And Support
Eobody2HF / Contact and support Development Team Marc Sirguy, Eowave CEO (micro controller programming, PCB, software, specs and concept) Emmanuelle Gallin, Eowave (specs and concept, industrial design, manual) Thanks Many thanks to Christophe Martin de Montagu for his patience and trust, to Myriam Gourfink for her advised...
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