X-IST DataGlove X-IST DataGlove Wireless Users Manual
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1. l WIRELESS WIRE ANTENNA SWITCH Use the switch to switch between USB cable data mode inwards or wireless Zigbee Pro mode outwards Reconnect power after switching to initialize the ADBox24w to this mode 60 of 85 Hardware Setup LED sequence stops with orange or green if USB data transfer is selected and with magenta or blue if wireless data transfer is selected Use the USB port to provide power by a USB cable or USB power supply 4V 9V or the rechargeable battery pack WARNING never use any other power than 4 9V This image shows USB XBee module for the USB port of the PC The task of this device is to provide the wireless communication from your PC to the ADBox24w It is preconfigured by noDNA Do not reprogram it It will not pair to the Digi Maxstream Xbee Pro module embedded in the ADBox24w anymore There is no way to reprogram the embedded module in the ADBox24w WARNING Beware of putting this module on metallic objects because the pins are not covered by a housing and might short circuit 61 of 85 Hardware Setup 14 5 Installation of the ADBox24w and USB module 1 Make sure there is no old FTDI Driver USB chip on your system e Unplug ALL USB devices e Use the FT Clean utility on the DataGlove CD to remove all old FTDI chip drivers 2 Install the ADBox24w driver This driver is not needed for wireless operation but for USB data transfer so you want to install i2. 1 The right of use of the licensee concerning the X IST software includes installation of the X IST software from original data media onto the mass storage media of the hardware im plemented as well as loading into main memory Beyond this the customer is authorized to prepare one copy of the X IST software for backup and archiving purposes In this case the licensee is obliged to affix all remarks contained on the original data media including trade mark and copyright remarks on the backup copies 2 The right of use of the licensee concerning the X IST hardware includes installation and operation of the X IST hardware solely in the manner described in the X IST hard ware manual 3 The following uses are expressly prohibited 81 of 85 Copyright a Preparation of copies duplications of the X IST software and X IST hardware except in the expressly authorized cases X IST software only for backup and archiving purposes b Preparation of copies of the documentation supplied in printed form c Simultaneous storage keeping or use of the X IST software on more than one data processing unit If the licensee would like to simultaneously utilize the X IST software on several data processing units then he must purchase a corresponding number of licenses d Use of the X IST software within a network or on a multi user system if no corresponding fee has been paid to X IST e Temporary relinquishment of the X IST software
3. 11 of 85 Concept of the DataGlove Motion Capture Details The X IST DataGlove can capture angular changes of finger joints either the bend of each finger as a single value DataGlove DataGlove SP1 Here the outmost first finger joint is ignored second joint and third joint knuckle are measured as one single combined angle The thumb is different outmost and second joint knuckle are measured or it can capture each individual finger joint DataGlove HR HR1 HR2 HR3 Here you can optionally also capture the third Thumb joint in inside hand DataGlove HR1 HR3 The X IST DataGlove can capture the pressure at each fingertip TouchGlove DataGlove SP1 HR2 HR3 The X IST DataGlove can optionally 3D option measure the pronation supination and dorsalflexion palmarflexion of the hand towards the ground in a non restricted volume it works everywhere This is achieved by two accelerometers which enable a 2 axis rotation measurement in realtime The range is 90 total 180 degrees Pronation Ko i oN Yen u Supination ey Dorsalflexion Palmarflexion Note You can also order special sensor configurations and placements as long as the total sensor count does not exceed 24 12 of 85 Concept of the DataGlove Technology 3 3 Technology The finger movements are captured by patented bend sensors in different lengths which are very robust immune to humidity magnetic fields or light sources The fin
4. installed go to your DOS input prompt menue and enter java If you get a long response of input options Java is installed If you get a command not found error you need to install Java Installing Java go to the CD directory JGlove distribution and enter the directory Java Runtime Install the executable For JGloveRaw operation the ADBox24 driver needs to be installed see sections above about how to install the ADBox24 driver Installation Copy the JGloveRaw directory to any location you like such as your Programs directory Change the bat file to your needs Double clicking the bat file will start the raw write of the ADBox24 Data to a file Press CTRL C to stop the record Please note the bat file has to be located where it is now It always looks for a subdirectory nodna If not present the application will not start and you get an error message Please note files can get big very fast because they are not compressed ASCII and can be edited with any Text Editor Please follow the instructions in the next chapter for operation instructions 75 of 85 Software Installation JGloveRaw Uninstall To uninstall simply delete the JGloveRaw directory 15 5 How to use JGloveRaw Software Prerequisites You need to have Java Runtime environment JRE only the SDK is not needed installed on your computer One version is included in the Java Runtime directory of your JGlove distr
5. Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE The X IST product family is ROHS conforming to ensure lead free and toxic free material use in production and products The environmental law EU 2002 96 EG require you return this product to noDNA after lifetime or you hand it to a official return collector of your region Do not throw it in standard trash RoHS COMPLIANT 2002 95 EC PB FREE COMPONENTS 14 of 85 Available Configurations Hardware Software Options 4 Available Configurations 4 1 DataGlove ADBox24 w Versions All versions are available as right or left hand version in one size which fits most hands Size 10 11 X IST DataGlove 5 bend sensors for finger movement tracking with 2 meter cable and Sub D HD 15 type male connector X IST TouchGlove 5 pressure sensors at the finger tips to detect contact and pressure X IST DataGlove SP1 5 bend sensors and 5 pressure sensors at the finger tips X IST DataGlove HR 14 bend sensors to detect finger joint movements X IST DataGlove HR1 15 bend sensors to detect finger joint movements 1 additional sensor in inner hand for third thumb joint X IST DataGlove HR2 14 bend sensors to detect finger joint movements 5 pressure sensors at the finger tips X IST DataGlove HR3 15 bend sensors to detect finger joint movements 5 pressure sensors at the finger tips 1 additional sensor in inner hand for third thumb joint X IST custom built DataGlo
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7. general support questions info nodna com Anything not covered above In case of a support question please make sure you supply all necessary information such as Your purchase date and name reseller Product Type Version Number serial number and name Short and precise description of support issue Digital photo or screen shot if necessary We will get in touch as soon as possible Do not call Due to time zone differences and language barriers it is fastest to get in touch by email and for us it is most efficient to reply with the precise instructions by email too For general product updates for the DataGlove check the dedicated X IST website and its download section at http www x ist de 80 of 85 Copyright 18 Copyright Please read carefully the license agreement before using the soft ware and hardware The program on the media in this package is available to the user within the scope of a license agreement If you open this package then you simultaneously acknowledge the conditions of the license agreement X IST SOFTWARE and X IST HARDWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 1 Subject matter of the agreement 1 The X IST software is supplied to the licensee on original data media 2 The X IST software includes a documentation which is supplied to the licensee in printed form 3 The X IST hardware if included is supplied as original hardware manufactured by X IST 2 Scope of utilization
8. ordered configuration It is not possible to add extra sensors or change sensor configuration after shipment If you feel you need a different configuration or additional sensors we might be able to offer a trade in discount for you Ask sales nodna com if this situation occurs An example We have manufactured a series of DataGlove HE Hyperextension which have embedded additional sensors to measure the Hyperextension upwards move of fingers at the knuckle of each finger For new available options versions and configurations as well as for new software downloads please visit www x ist de 17 of 85 this page is intentionally left blank 18 of 85 Known limitations 5 Known limitations Although the X IST DataGlove is a very powerful concept of tracking human finger actions there are some limitations Physical and mechanical limitations due to the embedded sensor concept some motions of a real person are limited by fabric shape and size and by the structure of electronic components inside the DataGlove Currently the DataGlove is coming on one size only It might be too tight or too loose for your hand even if we took a lot of care to use a medium sized shape with as elastic material as possible Electronic limitations the DataGlove carries one to three bend sensor s and or one pressure sensor per finger There is currently no way measuring the distance of two fingers with the X IST DataGlove Seri
9. 4 is a 24 channel analogue digital converter with USB output It is also available as wireless ADBox24w with switchable USB wireless output Usually a single cable connects the DataGlove with the ADBox24 Can be two cables in certain sensor options such as the DataGlove HR series The ADBox24 is designed to process the sensor data supply the sensors with power and transmit the processed data via USB cable or optional wireless connection to the receiving computer currently Windows PC only ask for Linux and Mac OS versions 9 of 85 Concept of the DataGlove General Overview The ADBox24 can also be used also for MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface output via USB or wireless such as to control musical instruments light control consoles or other performance oriented devices The tracked sensor data is available in realtime with no noticeable lag of time The data can be used for research remote control computer animation performance arts or music Compared to other tracking methods of other vendors of finger motion tracking solutions the X IST DataGlove is very robust can be extended to two handed solutions with only one single cable to the USB port of a PC and is completely powered by USB or by rechargeable battery with ADBox24w wireless transmission On top of this the DataGlove with optional Touch Sensors is the first DataGlove to embed pressure sensitive fingertips The included software Sensor24
10. 64 of 85 Software Installation ADBox24 USB Driver 15 1 Installing the ADBox24 USB Driver Please follow the setup instruction to install the necessary USB driver for your ADBox24 As soon as you connect the USB cable of the ADBox24 to your computer the Hardware Wizard will automatically start Select No not this time and click on Next Insert your DataGlove Software CD in your CD ROM device Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and click on Next Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Fi ck Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Next to continue Cancel 65 of 85 Software Installation ADBox24 USB Driver Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for GloveBox O If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 4 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Select Search for the best driver in these locations Select Search removable media floppy CD ROM OPT
11. GREEN WIRELESS Mode starts with a color sequence BLUE RED BLUE GREEN GREEN RED BLUE then stays on BLUE RED Magenta until data is polled from the box which switches it to BLUE A simultaneous green blue orange LED short pulse marks every 1000 samples sent With a speed of about 50Hz this is every 20 seconds You should expect a pulse every 16 20 seconds Additional colors RED Error WHITE Box HW SW Version 57 of 85 Hardware Setup 14 3 The rechargeable Li Ion battery power supply The ADBox24w has no other power input than the USB port on the backplane The ADBox24w has no built in batteries To provide power to the wireless ADBox24w you can use the USB cable and drive it from a PC or Laptop Make sure you have no other power consuming devices attached to the same USB hub as you might exceed the maximum power draw In portable applications where a USB cable cannot be used you need the rechargeable 5V battery which comes with the ADBox24w or you can use the 5V Wall Pack or any power supply with 4 9V Damage to the ADBox24w will occur if you supply any other voltage through this port The included portable Power Pack is a very powerful rechargeable battery with a USB Mini B connector for power input charging the battery pack and USB Type A plug as power output to the ADBox24w If you need another power pack this is available as option 58 of 85 Hardware Setup Charging the battery pack Do not use t
12. IONAL for Advanced 3 Select Include this location in the search point to your CD Drive and click on Next 66 of 85 Software Installation ADBox24 USB Driver Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search FA Dont search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware If the system does not find the driver go Back and use Browse to point to your CD drive ADBox24 Driver CDM directory 67 of 85 Software Installation ADBox24 USB Driver Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware FTDI FTSU2 Device has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this insta
13. Macromedia Flash Player Gr e 0 97 MB entfernen 8 Microsoft NET Framework 1 1 Gr e 35 11 MB B Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 Gr e 88 33 MB eS Mozilla Firefox 1 5 0 1 Gr e 17 50MB _ zugriff und Nero 6 ei zen g Gr e 48 84 MB festlegen Be Nero Digital amp Nero Media Player Programm N NETGEAR 5C101 Storage Central Manager software i 3 82 MB a noDNA Hand 1 38M8 J Norton Ghost 9 0 48 27MB yp 70 of 85 Software Installation Sensor24 15 3 Installation of the Sensor24 Software Sensor24 is the main software with graphical user interface for the DataGlove DataSole with ADBox24 w To install copy the Sensor24 Application directory to your local disk Do not run it via a network do not run it from CD because it needs to write template files Make sure the ADBox24 dll and FTD2XX dll are always located in your directory where the Sensor24 exe is The Templates directory holds all Templates of your DataGlove settings calibration filter settings and more There is also a factory backup directory of the Templates Use the internal Help pages to get assistance on functions To start the application Connect a DataGlove to the ADBox24 and plug in the USB cable Click Sensor24 exe then select your Input device Selector USB and press connect Note The Sensor24 software makes extensive use of templates There are templates already preconfigured for all standard D
14. ST hardware prove defective then the user may claim in his choice redelivery reduction of the purchasing price or cancellation of the purchase There is no claim to removal of deficiencies 2 The user must inform the supplier in writing within two weeks after delivery of an evident deficiency If this deadline is missed warranty claims for the deficiency concerned are excluded 6 Liability 1 The warranty of the supplier is unlimited according to statutory regulations for war ranted qualities and in case of gross negligence or intent 2 Incase of simple negligence liability is excluded to the extent that neither an essential contractual obligation cardinal obligation has been violated nor life and limb have been injured or a case of default or of impossibility exists In case of simple negligence to the extent that an essential contractual obligation cardinal obligation has been violated or a case of default or impossibility exists the liability for damage not caused by injury of life or limb is limited to the maximum amount of EURO 2500 00 and to such damage having been foreseeable 3 The limitation of liability agreed under item 2 also applies in case of starting incapacity of the supplier 4 The user knows that within the scope of his obligation to reduce damage must especially ensure regular backup of his data and must take all reasonable additional protective measures in case of an assumed X IST software and X IST
15. Serial Printer Latency Timer msec 1 v Cancel If Power Off u Timeouts Event On Surprise Removal E Set ATS On Close r Minimum Read Timeout msec 0 zi Disable Modem Ctrl At Startup I Minimum Write Timeout msec 0 v Change the LATENCY default is 16 lower number means less latency faster It can be that 1 is working fine but it might be also that this is too fast for your other system processes Try out 8 or 6 then If you see jerky data or data spikes every couple of seconds adjust the Timeout tab do 100 for Minimum Read and 100 for Minimum write and see if this fixes it usually it does and you can further tweak these settings for best performance and stability Note After tweaking the settings disconnect and reconnect the ADBox24 w or USB Module to power so that the settings are used by the PC Note whenever you switch to another USB port you need to set these settings again 74 of 85 Software Installation JGloveRaw 15 4 Installation of the JGloveRaw Software JGloveRaw is a raw data write software written in Java The software is included in your Software Developer Kit It does not change your registry so it can be installed and deleted without any trace or change to your system Currently it does not support ADBox24w wireless Prerequisites JGloveRaw software requires Java Runtime environment to be installed on your computer If you do not know if you have Java
16. X IST DataGlove X IST DataGlove Wireless Users Manual noDNA GmbH Kronenstr 70 10117 Berlin Germany Phone 49 30 544915 38 Fax 49 30 544915 39 info nodna com X IST DataGlove Manual Copyright C 2009 by noDNA GmbH Report your feedback to support nodna com Manual Version 1 1 7 Visit the X IST Web site http www x ist de 2 of 85 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 ADOUt this Manual ae een ea nn 5 2 Introductionnea ee ae 2 I 7 3 General concept of the DataGlove ussensensensnnennnnennnenen nennen 9 3 1 General Overview enessnssnnnnennnnennnnnnnnennnnennnnnu nen nnennnn 9 3 2 Motion Capture Details uuesseneeneeneenennenn nenn nennen een 11 3 3 TechnologY 2 54042240 aa nam nr sa 13 4 Available Configurations essssserseneenennenn een nen nenn nennen nennen 15 4 1 DataGlove ADBox24 Versionst eueesenennnnenennnnennnenen nennen 15 4 2 Additional Hardware Options ursessernensnnnennennnn nenn nenn 16 4 3 Additional Software Options usersenseneeneenenn nennen nenn 16 4 4 Custom configurations ueesseneenennennnnnnnnennenn nennen nennen 17 ESI Known limitations sisne eae se cee cosy ex cuits cay nn an ae 19 6 Commonly used abbreviations ussessennennennnnnennennnnn nn nenn anne 21 7 Technical Data 2 HELEN 23 8 Sensor placements zer2erseesnen nennen nennen idni aiai nenn 27 9 Channel list of standard DataGlove configuration
17. ach channel MIDI commands can be assigned freely to each gesture e Load save and edit sensor templates e Load save and edit calibration templates e Load save and edit gesture pose detection templates e Load save and edit filter templates e realtime approximate conversion calculation of angles pressure e Naming of individual sensors Naming of individual gestures poses calibration of each sensor channel e filtering of each sensor channel invert sensor data function for inverted data e Gesture pose recognition 24 of any sensor setup e Save data files with sensor data gesture data timestamp e Realtime data output via COM port 115k or TCP IP to_ localhost or any LAN PC File format self configurable e Multi language user interface user can add a new language Integrated Help files e Open source code for all data Borland C 25 of 85 this page is intentionally left blank 26 of 85 Sensor placements 8 Sensor placements Here you see the placement of sensors within the DataGlove Depending on your DataGlove configuration you have any combination or even a special setup of sensors All sensors are wired with high flex silicone cables and all wire combine at the outer side of the hand where the little finger pinkie is to one DataGlove TouchGlove DataGlove SP1 or to two cables DataGlove HR series which run s to the ADBox24 w 27 of 85 Senso
18. and documentation to third parties especially renting lending leasing as well as sublicencensing f Decompilation reverse engineering or other modification This does not apply to the ex tent that copyright law compulsorily provides for anything to the contrary g Removal or modification of the copyright remark serial numbers or other characteristics serving to identify the X IST software h Alter the X IST hardware in any manner whatsoever without the prior written approval of X IST nor attempt to reverse engineer the X IST hardware 4 It is not allowed to use the X IST products to develop a similar product software and hardware 3 Transfer to third parties 1 The licensee is entitled to permanently sell or give the X IST software and X IST together with the documentation as a gift to third parties if the acquiring third party agrees to validity of these contract conditions 2 This authorization does not apply to transfer of copies of the software These copies must be immediately and completely erased or destroyed in another way in case of transfer 3 Upon transfer the right of use of the licensee lapses 82 of 85 Copyright 4 Fees The license fee is a one time fee It becomes due upon delivery of the X IST software X IST hardware and documentation 5 Warranty 1 88 459 ff 480 BGB also apply to deficiencies of content of the X IST software and X IST Hardware Should the X IST soft ware and X I
19. ange we will provide information as soon as it is available You will not be able to update the Firmware with Sensor24 software anymore ADBox24 V4 Firmware update procedure To download a new Firmware into the ADBox24 w connect the ADBox24 via USB to the Windows PC do not use wireless mode Start Sensor24 Software Select Firmware download from OPTIONS selector in the top Menu Bar Click on Firmware Button and point to the main_Vx hex file firmware file Click download A progress bar will appear If it stops before end then watch the ADBox24 w after a while it will blink sometimes nervously This is the time to close the Download window and Sensor24 Unplug the ADBox24 w from power and plug it in again This initializes the new Firmware WARNING Do not interrupt the download to ADBox24 w process If interrupted you might not be able to download any firmware into the ADBox24 w anymore and will have to send it to noDNA for reinstalling 79 of 85 Contacts 17 Contacts Please use the following addresses for getting in contact with noDNA for X IST product support This assures the fastest possible feedback for your request E Mail Address Purpose license nodna com Only license requests for new installations or relocation Do not report license troubles here support nodna com Any documentation issues bugs corrections of printed or online documents support nodna com All
20. ataGloves To load a template for your DataGlove go to File Load Settings Load all settings and select the xxxx gcfg file If you have a wireless ADBox24w Hook up your XBee USB Module with USB cable to your PC Check which COM Port is being used by the USB Module in your control panel system hardware LPT and COM Ports listing Power up the ADBox24w by USB cable or battery pack Start Sensor24 not from CD but from harddisk Select the COM port of above in the Input Configuration of Sensor24 Select Input device Selector COM Zigbee and press connect 71 of 85 Software Installation Sensor24 15 3 1 Sample rate tweaking in wireless mode A disadvantage of the FTDI USB chip driver is that it sets a buffer delay of 16ms as default For our realtime application this is too slow As a result the light does flicker data transfer slow while polling data with Sensor24 Whenever you see a constant flickering light on the ADBox24 w this means you need to improve the driver settings to gain more update speed of data The ADBox24 w flashes with all 3 LEDs every 1000 sample blocks done This is a bit hard to see because it should not bother you during normal operation A sample block here means a package of all 24 sampled sensor inputs so it actually flashes after 24000 samples Use a stop watch to measure the time between two flashes It should be about 16 seconds in USB mode 1000 16 63Hz and 16 20 seconds in wireless mo
21. de 1000 20 50Hz If the duration is longer check your COM Port settings in the System manager Hardware Tab a Ger te Manager Jog Datei Aktion Ansicht ofa e ARA 8 orr ces re P Anschl sse COM und LPT I ECP Druckeranschluss LPT1 F Kommunikationsanschluss COM1 27 MaxStream PKG U Serial Port Adapter COMS I USB Serial Port COM3 Audio video und Gamecontroller 9 Bildbearbeitungsger te W Computer Diskettencontroller PL DWDICD ROM I aufwerke 72 of 85 Software Installation Sensor24 MEET von MaxStream PKG U Serial Port Adapt Allgemein Port Settings Treiber Details Bits per second 0 Data bits Bl Parity None Stop bits Poo l Flow control Hardware Advanced Restore Defaults The ADBox24w and the USB module uses 115kBaud 8bit 1 Stopbit No Parity Hardware flow control CTS on To tweak settings of your COM port FTDI driver please click on the ADVANCED SETTING 73 of 85 Software Installation Sensor24 Advanced Settings for COM4 X COM Port Number EoMa 5 USB Transfer Sizes Cancel Select lower settings to correct performance problems at law baud rates Select higher settings for faster performance Defaults Receive Bytes 4096 v Transmit Bytes 4096 v BM Options Miscellaneous Options Select lower settings to correct response problems Serial Enumerator Vv
22. e Channel 5 Bend Thumb Bend Index Bend Middle Bend Ring Bend Pinkie TouchGlove add 10 for PORT 2 e Channel 6 e Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 9 Channel 10 Pressure Thumb Pressure Index Pressure Middle Pressure Ring Pressure Pinkie DataGlove SP1 add 10 for PORT 2 e Channel 1 Channel 2 e Channel 3 Channel 4 e Channel 5 Channel 6 e Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 9 Channel 10 Bend Thumb Bend Index Bend Middle Bend Ring Bend Pinkie Pressure Thumb Pressure Index Pressure Middle Pressure Ring Pressure Pinkie 37 of 85 Channel List of standard DataGlove configurations DataGlove HR 1 ist outmost joint 2 middle 3 inmost e Channel 1 e Channel 2 e Channel 3 Channel 4 e Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 e Channel 9 Channel 10 Channel 11 e Channel 12 e Channel 13 Channel 14 e Channel 15 Bend Thumb 1 Bend Thumb 2 not connected nc Bend Index 1 Bend Index 2 Bend Index 3 Bend Middle 1 Bend Middle 2 Bend Middle 3 Bend Ring 1 Bend Ring 2 Bend Ring 3 Bend Pinkie 1 Bend Pinkie 2 Bend Pinkie 3 DataGlove HR1 1 ist outmost joint 2 middle 3 inmost e Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 e Channel 5 Channel 6 e Channel 7 Channel 8 e Channel 9 Channel 10 e Channel 11 Channel 12 Channel 13 Channel 14 e Channel 15 Bend Thumb 1 Bend Thumb 2 Bend Thumb 3 Bend Index 1 Bend Index 2 Bend Ind
23. eable ADBox24 ADBox24w Aluminium housing EMV shielded 3 coloured LEDs V4 one multicoloured LED V5 about 140 gr total weight without cables and power supply 1 USB type Mini B Port 5pin USB connector cable 2 meter 6 7 feet TYPE A male to TYPE Mini B 5pin male 2 input ports GlovePorts Sub D HD 15 pin female for DataGloves DataSoles Resolution 10 bit internal supplied sensor data 10 bit or 8 bit Data Mode 7 bit MIDI Mode Sampling Rate ADBox24 60 Hz per sensor Sampling Rate ADBox24w Zigbee 54 60Hz per sensor maximum number of sensor channels 24 ADBox24w Zigbee Digi Maxstream XBee Pro Module 2 4GHz 1km outdoors wire antenna 23 of 85 Technical Data Power Supply by USB 5V only V4 by USB 4V 9V V5 V5 wireless only by rechargeable battery pack 4 9V V5 wireless only by included 5V wall pack ADBox24 power consumption typical 60 mA ADBox24w power consumption typical 150mA Range wireless up to 100m indoors 1000m outdoors Interfaces e USB 2 0 with USB cable TYPE A to TYPE Mini B included e 2 GlovePorts with up to 12 sensor channels each Environment temperature Standard 0 50 degrees Celsius 24 of 85 Technical Data X IST DataGlove WIN PC Software Sensor24 supports ADBox24 and ADBOX24w supports USB TCP IP and COM input 24 realtime sensor channels graphical viewer Firmware can be updated via USB MIDI commands can be assigned freely to e
24. ear and you cannot use them for accurate pressure measurements Pressure sensors are used in TouchGlove DataGlove SP1 DataGlove HR2 and HR3 30 of 85 Sensor placements Information Although the pressure sensors are located at the inside of the hand the cables to and from the sensors run over your fingertip to the upper side of your hand where they run downwards the finger and unite at the back of your hand This enables you to work with the DataGlove without applying pressure or force to the embedded cables 31 of 85 Sensor placements Here you see the location of the 2axis accelerometer for tilt and vibration measurements It sits in the middle of the back of your hand The two axis which can be measured are up down and left right tilt Currently you cannot measure rotation of the hand in z direction The Tilt sensor option 3D option can be ordered to any DataGlove or DataGlove HR 32 of 85 Sensor placements This you can measure hand tilt up down pronation 33 of 85 Sensor placements This you can measure hand tilt left right flexion 34 of 85 This you cannot measure hand rotate left right abduction 35 of 85 this page is intentionally left blank 36 of 85 Channel List of standard DataGlove configurations 9 Channel list DataGlove if plugged into PORT 1 add 10 for PORT 2 e Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4
25. es Watch new product announcements While pronation and flexion hand rotate counter clockwise clockwise and rotate upwards downwards can be measured in realtime using the accelerometer 3D option currently there is no official option available to detect hand abduction rotate hand horizontally If you need the abduction measurement we might be able to provide a specially tailored DataGlove for you The 3D option accelerometer measures acceleration this is why hand movements in x y and z will return rotational values The data of the accelerometer is currently not filtered by hardware some firmware versions do software filtering but in most cases you will see the data noise if you look at the raw values Use the software realtime filter to smooth the output The tilt filter has from time to time a 1 10 units crosstalk to some sensor channels We try to fix this in upcoming versions Data noise is usually low or neglectable on all other sensors in USB mode and there is a bit of noise in the wireless mode 19 of 85 Known limitations The pressure sensors have a range of 0 10kg This range is very non linear logarithmic To compensate this you would need to post process the data by your own linearising routine The pressure sensors are very sensitive in the low pressure range of 0 2kg and then less sensitive to the rest of the range We have implemented a pressure lookup table in the Sensor24 software which you can tai
26. ex 3 Bend Middle 1 Bend Middle 2 Bend Middle 3 Bend Ring 1 Bend Ring 2 Bend Ring 3 Bend Pinkie 1 Bend Pinkie 2 Bend Pinkie 3 38 of 85 Channel List of standard DataGlove configurations DataGlove HR2 1 ist outmost joint 2 middle 3 inmost e Channel 1 Bend Thumb 1 Channel 2 Bend Thumb 2 Channel 3 nc Channel 4 Bend Index 1 e Channel 5 Bend Index 2 e Channel 6 Bend Index 3 e Channel 7 Bend Middle 1 Channel 8 Bend Middle 2 e Channel 9 Bend Middle 3 e Channel 10 Bend Ring 1 e Channel 11 Bend Ring 2 e Channel 12 Bend Ring 3 e Channel 13 Bend Pinkie 1 Channel 14 Bend Pinkie 2 Channel 15 Bend Pinkie 3 e Channel 16 Pressure Thumb e Channel 17 Pressure Index Channel 18 Pressure Middle e Channel 19 Pressure Ring Channel 20 Pressure Pinkie 39 of 85 Channel List of standard DataGlove configurations DataGlove HR3 1 ist outmost joint 2 middle 3 inmost e Channel 1 e Channel 2 e Channel 3 Channel 4 e Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 e Channel 9 Channel 10 Channel 11 e Channel 12 e Channel 13 Channel 14 e Channel 15 e Channel 16 Channel 17 Channel 18 e Channel 19 Channel 20 Bend Thumb 1 Bend Thumb 2 Bend Thumb 3 Bend Index 1 Bend Index 2 Bend Index 3 Bend Middle 1 Bend Middle 2 Bend Middle 3 Bend Ring 1 Bend Ring 2 Bend Ring 3 Bend Pinkie 1 Bend Pinkie 2 Bend Pinkie 3 Pressure Thumb Pressure Index Pressure Middle Press
27. f 85 About this Manual 1 About this Manual This manual describes the general usage of the X IST DataGlove and the X IST ADBox24 V5 series and higher the ADBox24w wireless V5 series and higher their interfaces and the available software If you have an ADBox24 w older than V5 please use the manual which came with your ADBox24 w system It gives you a short introduction about the concept of the finger action tracking and hand action tracking It further shows the hardware and software components available options how to set them up Usage of the software modules is described in the software manuals if they exist or in the help pages or readme files which come with the software modules 5 of 85 this page is intentionally left blank 6 of 85 Introduction 2 Introduction Welcome to the exciting world of motion capture Congratulations to your purchase of the X IST DataGlove an advanced and affordable hand and finger action and pose tracker The X IST DataGlove is a product of noDNA the designer and manufacturer of the X IST realtime products New products are available from time to time check the website www x ist de frequently for new software downloads or information This user manual gives you an introduction to the setup and use of the X IST DataGlove It helps you to understand the components and their interconnection We will show how to wear the DataGlove and give a short in
28. gertip pressure is measured by FSR pressure sensitive pads and the pronation and flexion of the hand is measured by a 2 axis accelerometer The electronics are mounted on a PCB with SMD technology an are located in a small Aluminium Box ADBox24 which houses all connectors and converts the analogue measurements into digital signals and streams the digital signals to a serial USB interface The box is a bit lager than a mouse and can be placed on the desktop while using the DataGlove It is powered by USB The wireless version of the ADBox24 ADBox24w contains a Zigbee Digi Maxstream Xbee Pro wireless 2 4Ghz module which enables node to node connection to a receiving computer with a Zigbee USB receiver module included in ADBox24w The wireless ADBox24w is powered by a rechargeable Battery pack or by USB cable The ADBox24 w is driven by a powerful ATMEL ATMegai28 micro controller with 16MHz The ADBox24 w is powered exclusively by a MiniB USB connector to which a power souce must be connected ie A USB cable from the computer or a 4 9V stabilized wall pack or charger with MiniB USB connector The ADBox24 w can process one or 2 DataGloves DataSoles with a total of 24 realtime sensor channels If a DataGlove or DataSole contains more than 12 sensors HR series the device connects to both ports of the ADBox24 w and by this only one device can be used at a time 13 of 85 General concept of the DataGlove Technology Waste
29. hardware fault 83 of 85 Copyright 7 Miscellaneous place of jurisdiction 1 This agreement including the appendices enclosed contains all agreements of the con tract parties concerning the subject matter of the agreement No collateral agreements have been closed Modifications or amendments require form of writing for their effectiveness The same holds true for waiver of the requirements of form of writing The agreement is subject to the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany Place of jurisdiction for disputes from this agreement is Berlin Germany The use of the product by itself or with others to participate in any illegal deceptive misleading or unethical practices including but not limited to disparagement of the product or the company or other practices which may be detrimental to the product or the company is prohibited Notify the company immediately if you become aware or any unauthorized use of the whole or any part of the product by any third party If individual parts of this agreement should be or become in valid then the validity of the remain contract regulations remain untouched In such a case the contract parties will re place the invalid regulations by such regulations which come as close as possible to the economic purpose of the invalid regulations The same holds true in case of a gap The product contains intellectual property rights of the Company and shall remain the sole and exclusive pro
30. he battery pack while charging You can charge the battery Pack by plugging a USB cable to the IN port at the bottom of the rechargeable battery Use your PC USB port slow charge max 500mA or the included Wall Pack fast charge 1A Charging takes about 6 hours While charging is in progress you see the a red light on the front of the battery As soon as the red light has changed to a constant non blinking lit green light charging is completed If by any reason you want to discard the battery pack do not throw it in fire or in standard waste of your house Return it to noDNA or to an official collectors place in your region for electronic waist or a battery collector in your local electronic market store 59 of 85 Hardware Setup 14 4 The wireless Zigbee Pro Card The ADBox24w black edition is equipped with Zigbee wireless standard Digi Maxstream XBee Pro modules These modules are very small powerful reliable and standardized throughout the world They work in the 2 4 GHz bandwidth which is already populated by wireless LAN WIFI and bluetooth They use a very small frequency band and different channels The Digi Maxstream XBee Pro module of the ADBox24w is soldered onto the Motherboard and is not accessible at all The only indication for the plugged in card is the small antenna which is pointing through a hole in the backpanel of the ADBox24w Do not pull bend or cut the wire antenna P USB Port 4 9V
31. ibution on the CD Here is an older online version http java sun com j2se 1 4 2 download html After installation check if Java works In the Dos shell enter java You should see a long response If you get a short error message something went wrong Usage Do not move the JGloveRaw bat file to any other location It looks for a subdirectory nodna If not found it will not work You can rename the file to your needs of course Now either edit and use the batch file JGloveRaw bat or start the programm directly in execution panel with java nodna JGloveRaw c lt channels gt Options help h show this help channel c display this channel s Examples for display of data from ADBox24 on screen java nodna JGloveRaw c 1 5 10 15 21 22 java nodna JGloveRaw c 1 5 c 10 15 c 21 c 22 76 of 85 Software Installation JGloveRaw Examples to write a file of data from ADBox24 java nodna JGloveRaw c 1 5 10 15 21 22 gt outfile csv java nodna JGloveRaw c 1 5 c 10 15 c 21 c 22 gt outfile csv Stop output to screen or file by pressing lt CTRL STRG gt lt C gt Data Format Timestamp Unix Timestamp in milliseconds since 1970 Channel x1 Data Channel x2 Data Channel xn Data 77 of 85 this page is intentionally left blank 78 of 85 Firmware 16 Firmware Usually there is no reason to reinstall or upgrade the firmware NOTE ADBox24 V5 Firmware update will ch
32. llation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation If this window is coming up please click on Continue Anyway the FTDI FT8U2XX Device is the chip from the ADBox24 68 of 85 Software Installation ADBox24 USB Driver Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for FTDI FTEU2 Device Click Finish to close the wizard Finish Cancel Click on Finish to end the Hardware wizard 69 of 85 Software Installation Remove FTDI 15 2 Removing the USB chip driver FTDI Software Best is to use the FT CLEAN utility on your CD follow the instructions of FT CLEAN after clicking on FTClean exe If not possible then do this Go to My Computer select Add or remove programs Select FTDI and click on Change Remove accept with Yes and the program will be removed amp Software DER Zurzeit installierte Programme Updates anzeigen Sortieren nach Name Programme Pr 7 A ndern oder 2 FileZilla remove only Gr e 12 07 MB entfernen f fe FTDI FTD2 USB Drivers amp k zu ndern en Neue f Programme A GoldWave v4 25 Gr e 1 69 MB hinzuf gen M BD GSview 4 7 Gr e 3 52 MB m WB Inteiican 2001 Gr e 1 38 MB Windows amp J2SE Runtime Environment 5 0 Update 6 Gr e 119 00 MB Komponenten 7 hrewrigen B
33. lor to your needs and add new lookup entries We have also added thin aluminium plates to the sensors to improve stability and repeatability of data generated Still these sensors are not precise and not recommended if you need to have a precise measurement Distance limitations the DataGlove is coming with an attached cable of about 2meters 6 feet which is designed to be inserted into the ADBox24 Optionally there is a cable extension available but be aware of increasing noise in the data due to cable length The ADBox24 is coming with USB output which is usually no problem to be extended to any length using repeater electronics USB is only good for 2 3 meters gt 1 2 meter cable included and should be run through a repeater if needed longer than this Using the wireless ADBox24w transmission there might be data transmission stops or drops when your system refreshes when other devices are detected in the same frequency 2 4 GHz is used by GSM phones mobile phones bluetooth devices WLAN WIFI wireless lan devices Microwave ovens or the distance between ADBox24w and receiving USB unit is too large or obstructed by several walls If you experience dropouts then it is best to 1 Check if there are mobile telephones wireless lan devices Micro Wave ovens or any other 2 4 GHz frequency emitting devices and switch them off to see if they cause interference 2 Change the COM port settings of the Xbee USB module in the Control panel
34. ns and upcoming products for the ADBox24 are connected through Port 1 and 2 technically 0 and 1 on the front side of the ADBox24 w The Ports are identical so you can plug in you device wherever you like but we recommend to do it the way we suggest in this manual for continuity and easy support Port 2 Port 1 Connect here your right hand DataGlove sensor channels 1 12 logically 1 10 21 22 you can plug it into the other port as well sensors channels will be 13 24 logically 11 20 23 24 Port 1 is usually the right hand port because located on the right side of the lower end of the ADBox24 w 55 of 85 Hardware Setup The ports are equipped with Sub D HD 15 pin female connectors this is why your input device carries a Sub D 15 pin male connector To tighten the fit you can use the two screws of the male cable connector metal EMI shielded housing If you have a DataGlove HR or any other device which comes with two connector cables and two plus make sure you do not mix plug 1 and 2 Although there would be no electronic problem the sensor channels will set differently and your application might not work 56 of 85 Hardware Setup 14 2 The ADBox24 LEDs The ADBox24 w V5 holds an RGB LEDs on the upper side of the box The colours USB Mode starts with a color sequence GREEN RED GREEN BLUE GREEN RED BLUE then stays on GREEN RED Orange until data is polled from the box which switches it to
35. of Windows latency time 3 reduce the amount of load on the computer stop unnecessary services or and 4 increase the priority of the process with the task manager 20 of 85 Commonly used abbreviations 6 Commonly used abbreviations noDNA speak no DNA no genetic code artificial X IST speak exist Motion Capture Product line of noDNA DG DataGlove MIDI Musical Instruments Digital Interface PCB Printed Circuit Board POT analogue potentiometer variable resistor SMD Surface Mounted Device small semiconductors USB Universal Serial Bus nc not connected ADBox24 Analogue Digital converter box for 24 channels named GloveBox until June 2006 ADBox24w wireless version s of Analogue Digital converter box for 24 channels 21 of 85 this page is intentionally left blank 22 of 85 Technical Data 7 Technical Data DataGlove black grey Glove one size size 10 11 fit all with embedded sensors inner glove in silk cotton mix or Lycra outer glove with selectable a special latex Grip coating on hand inside or b Lycra stretchable glove about 200 gr total weight including cable maximum of 24 sensor channels DOF 0 20 bend sensors or and 0 20 pressure sensors per glove maximum of 4 additional sensors 0 5V or optional 2 axis tilt sensor x y 90 degrees available for left or right hand with 2 meter 6 7 feet cable Sub_D HD 15 pin male connector servic
36. ors If needed oDNA can change the inner Glove for you The outer Glove is replaceable by noDNA service or skilled staff You can use any outer Glove as long as it does not hinder the sensors 43 of 85 this page is intentionally left blank 44 of 85 Repair and Sensor Channel definition 11 Repair and Sensor Channel Def If a sensor or sensor channel is broken or does not supply any signal you can send in the DataGlove for repair There is a flat fee per sensor channel for repair replacement of the sensor shipment costs extra This ensures you can use the DataGlove for a long time and do not need to worry if something happens We can also renew the inner glove for you if needed Write to support nodna com if you need any repair information Sensor channel definition A sensor channel describes how much realtime data channel a sensor covers Currently all channels of the DataGlove are analogue voltages of the sensor outputs This is why for each individual sensor output you need one channel A bend sensor supplies all values in one channel as you bend the sensor the values of this channel will change A pressure sensor supplies all values in one channel as you apply force to pressure pad of the sensor the values of this channel will change A 2axis accelerometer supplies the values of one axis in one channel and the values of the other axis in another channel This is why this sensor takes 2 channel
37. perty of the company Nothing in this agreement shall confer any rights in any trade name business name or trademark of the company on you 84 of 85 Copyright The ADBox24 uses a realtime kernel this is its copyright notice Nut OS Copyright Notice Copyright C 2001 2003 by egnite Software GmbH All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer 2 Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution 3 All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgement This product includes software developed by egnite Software GmbH and its contributors THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY EGNITE SOFTWARE GMBH AND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL EGNITE SOFTWARE GMBH OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE
38. provides sophisticated per sensor calibration realtime gesture pose recognition and file output See the list of features in the software section of this manual The Borland C SDK source code can be used for your projects 10 of 85 Concept of the DataGlove Motion Capture Details 3 2 Motion Capture Details Currently the X IST DataGlove captures FINGER or FINGER joint up down movements FINGERTIP pressure HAND pitch and roll rotation The DataGlove cannot capture currently e Hand rotation Arm movements Finger spread A single DataGlove can capture the movement and pressure of fifteen finger joints simultaneously with hand pitch roll DataGlove HR3 3D Two DataGloves with a maximum of 12 sensor channels each can be driven by the same processor box ADBox24 ADBox24w with exactly the same sampling rate of a single glove Note only a single HR DataGlove can be used with a single ADBox24 w because the HR DataGlove takes two input ports of the ADBox24 w The DataGlove PC software Sensor24 makes this data available for gesture recognition research ergonomics or art and music applications This sensor data can i e drive any MIDI value and act as controller for music use or it can be transmitted via LAN or COM port or recorded to a ASCII text file for Excel or similar Note currently you cannot use the Sensor24 software to control 2 ADBOX24 w at the same time on the same computer
39. r placements This image shows the long bend sensors Each finger has one bend sensor which is placed in a way to measure the first two joints The third joint is not measured The value of the both joints of a finger combines a total value of curvature This means you get one value per finger These sensors are used in the DataGlove and the DataGlove SP1 28 of 85 Sensor placements Here you see the placement of sensors within the DataGlove HR Depending on your DataGlove configuration you have any combination or even a special setup of sensors All sensors are wired with high flex silicone cables and all wire combine at the outer side of the hand where the little finger pinkie is to two cables which run to the ADBox24 and plug into Port 1 and 2 DataGlove HR 14 Bend Sensors each Finger Joint This image shows the 14 bend sensors Each finger joint has one bend sensor which is placed in a way to measure the desired joint The third joint of the Thumb is not measured available in DataGlove HR1 HR3 29 of 85 Sensor placements Here you see the inside of the hand Below the fingertips is the location of the pressure sensors These sensor actually measure the pressure applied to them so they can act as a switch as well as a controller proportional to the pressure This enables you to actually measure force max 10kg applied to the tip of the fingers Note the pressure sensors are extremely non lin
40. s ccceeeee 37 10 Wearing the DataGlove uusenseneenenneenennennennenn nennen ennennn nennen 41 11 Repair and Sensor Channel Def zusensnnsnnennnnnnen een nenn nennen 45 12 Tneluded partst rn an abend 46 13 Optional p rtstax aan aa 50 3 of 85 Table of Contents 14 Hardware Setup are weet tales ne nnd anne ende euren 53 14 1 Connecting the cables ursursenenennnnenennn nennen nenn 53 14 1 1 The USB Cable 2 ae 54 14 1 2 The DataGlove input device cable rr4srer 0 55 14 2 The ADBOK2A LEDs van an earth 57 14 3 The rechargeable battery uz2r srnnen nenn nn 58 14 4 The Zigbee Pro wireless card usssrsensenenen nennen nenn 60 14 5 Quick start of ADBox24Aw nneeneeneenenennnnnnennn nenne nnn nenn 62 15 Software Installation ursurssssenne nenn nennen nn nennen nennen nenn 64 15 1 Installing the ADBox24 USB Driver ccecce ceee 64 15 2 Removing the USB chip driver FTDI Software 70 15 3 Installation of the Sensor24 Software cccceeeeeee eens 71 15 3 1 Sample rate tweaking in wireless MOde cce eens 72 15 4 Installation of the JGloveRaw Software ccseseee 75 15 5 How to use JGloveRaw Software cccceccseeeeeeeeee eens 76 16 RinmMWares s 25 i 5el era aa teeta dd eats ne iconic ne 79 DZ IM CONTAC rae einen n 81 18 Copyright 2 ees 8 ee a stage asked 82 4 o
41. s Bend Sensor 1 channel Pressure Sensor 1 channel 2axis accelerometer tilt sensor 2 channels 45 of 85 this page is intentionally left blank 46 of 85 12 Included parts Software CD with Software Tools and Manuals Software CD X IST ADBox24 or ADBox24w wireless to process DataGlove Sensor Data ADBox24 USB version silver brushed V4 47 of 85 Included parts ADBox24w wireless version black anodized V5 USB Cable to connect the ADBox24 with a computer currently a Windows PC USB cable type A to MiniB 2m USB Connector Cable 48 of 85 Included parts e X IST DataGlove most versions look same from the outside HR versions have 2 cables X IST DataGlove e Rechargeable Battery Pack 5V wireless ADBox24w only this or similar 49 of 85 Included parts International Wallpack 5V for charging the battery pack or driving the ADBox24w wireless ADBox24w only this or similar E u wing Zigbee USB Module with USB cable preconfigured to point to point communication wireless ADBox24w only 50 of 85 Optional parts 13 Optional parts e extra rechargeable battery pack to be used with wireless version only e Extra international wall pack 5V to be used with wireless version only e extra outer Perfect Grip Glove XL e extra outer Lycra glove strechable black XL or XXL e ex
42. sight in some tips and tricks If you have any suggestions how to improve this documentation or if you find errors please do not hesitate to note them towards us at support nodna com Thank you and now experience the X IST DataGlove Your noDNA Support Team Berlin 2009 7 of 85 this page is intentionally left blank 8 of 85 Concept of the DataGlove 3 Concept of the DataGlove Short general introduction to the DataGlove concept of human finger and hand action and pose tracking 3 1 General Overview The DataGlove is named DATAglove because it is capable to track and digitize to data a variety of actions of a human hand and because it looks like a GLOVE Electronic components and sensors are hidden inside the Glove They are mounted on top of a inner 2 way stretchable Lycra glove which is covered by an outer glove to secure the sensor electronics from the environment This dual layer design helps in manufacturing and servicing the DataGlove It is also an advantage if you do ergonomic research and have to change the outer glove from time to time The outer glove is available in two different versions e a Perfect Grip glove which is rubber coated on the inside hand e a Lycra Elasthan glove which is thin and stretchable The DataGlove carries all sensors but no sensor post processing or power supply electronics This is the task of the ADBox24 the sensor processor The ADBox2
43. t e Unplug ADBox24w if USB cable or power is plugged in e Switch the Mode switch on the back of the ADBox24w towards the USB connector USB data transfer mode e Provide Power to the ADBox24w plug in USB cable or Power supply Install the driver from the DataGlove CD ADBox24 Driver is located on DataGlove CD ADBox24_Driver CDM has to be done twice once for the driver once for the virtual serial port 3 Unplug the ADBox24w from power 4 Install the USB module make sure the ADBox24w is unplugged e Plug in the USB cable to the USB Module and connect it to your PC a red light will blink e Install the driver from the DataGlove CD when asked in Directory For wireless ADBox24 only Driver for Xbee Pro USB box directory e When it asks to replace an already installed file which is newer than the file to be installed reply NO has to be done twice once for the driver once for the virtual serial port e Check your system manager hardware device manager Ports look for the new COM Port and remember the COM Port Number 5 Activate ADBox24w in wireless mode e Pull the switch of the ADBox24w away from USB wireless mode e Provide Power to the ADBox24w 62 of 85 Hardware Setup 5 there will be an initial blinking sequence which ends in a magenta blue and red color this means wireless no data transfer now go to the PC and start Sensor24 never start it from CD copy the whole Sensor24 directory
44. to your local harddrive In Preference Input Interface Configuration select the COM Tab select the COM Port of the USB Module XBee USB module click Accept In Preference Interface Selector select COM click Connect Now you are in wireless mode You see the color light of the ADBox24w changes to blue wireless data is transfered 6 To switch to USB Mode close Sensor24 unplug the ADBox24w from power switch the switch on the back of ADBox24w downwards plug in the USB cable from PC to ADBox24w ADBox starts with a light sequence then the light will be orange USB mode no data transfer ADBox is waiting for Sensor24 software data poll command start Sensor24 In Preference Interface Selector select USB click Connect Now you are in USB mode You see the color light of the ADBox24w changes to green USB mode data is transfered 63 of 85 Software Installation ADBox24 USB Driver 15 Software Installation General Information Available Software for the DataGlove ADBox24 currently e Sensor24 main application software Windows e JGlove Java language GUI program e Hand C language GUI program discontinued e JGloveRaw Java language raw data recorder SDK Borland C and old Java version Available Software for the DataGlove ADBox24w currently e Sensor24 We recommend using Sensor24 All other software packages are not supported anymore and might not work with your firmware of the ADBox24
45. tra long cable of DataGlove ask upon order cable extender ask Sensor cable with attached sensor s of any kind renewal of inner glove send in glove to us 51 of 85 this page is intentionally left blank 52 of 85 Hardware Setup 14 Hardware Setup 14 1 Connecting the cables The X IST ADBox24 can be connected to USB Cable e DataGlove DataSole Cable s The X IST ADBox24w wireless can be connected to USB Cable Battery Pack external Power Supply Wall Pack DataGlove DataSole Cable s 53 of 85 Hardware Setup 14 1 1 The USB cable The USB Cable is attached to the back side of the ADBox24 and your computer It provides power for the ADBox24 and enables the data transfer from and to the ADBox24 It is USB2 0 capable and has a USB Type A to USB Type Mini USB 5 pin connector It is EMI RFI shielded fully moulded and has strain relief Please note Use the original USB cable only There are 4pin cables available on the market which will not work with the ADBox24 w This should be your usual configuration plug USB cord here J While using a ADBox24w the USB cable can be for two purposes to provide power for the ADBox24w in wireless mode no data transfer via USB but via wireless connection to provide power to the ADBox24w in USB mode and do the data transfer via USB cable 54 of 85 14 1 2 The DataGlove input device cable All DataGlove versio
46. ure Ring Pressure Pinkie DataGlove 3D option PORT1 default Channel 21 Channel 22 rotate y Hand turn right left rotate x Hand up down DataGlove 3D option PORT2 e Channel 23 Channel 24 rotate y rotate x 40 of 85 Wearing the DataGlove 10 Wearing the DataGlove Difference between Inner Glove and Outer Glove Your hand will go into the inner Glove The inner Glove is to protect the sensors from being touched by your hand the outer Glove is to protect the sensors from the outside world Beware of stretching the DataGlove especially when you put him off The DataGlove is flexible to fit most hands and to support and operate different kind of sensors This is good and makes the DataGlove comfortable to wear The disadvantage of stretchable material is that you might rip off internal cables by stretching the fingers too hard 41 of 85 To take off the DataGlove you loosen it from the palm side of the Glove towards your fingers Then you loosen it finger per finger about 1 3 of the finger length then loosen it from the palm and back hand side again next 1 3 of all fingers and so on 42 of 85 Wearing the DataGlove Hygienic issues You can use disinfectant spray carefully for the inside glove The outer Glove can be wiped off with a damped cloth make sure it is NOT wet Damage issues The inner Glove cannot be replaced by you because it holds the sens
47. ve tell us which sensors you need at which places and we try our best to manufacture this special DataGlove for your project 15 of 85 Available Configurations Hardware Software Options ADBox24 Versions ADBox24 24 channels 60Hz Data Transfer by USB Power supply by USB ADBox24w 24 channels 55 60Hz Data Transfer by USB and Data Transfer by Zigbee Pro wireless 2 4GHz Power supply by USB or Power supply by USB rechargeable battery pack or Power supply by USB wall pack 4 2 Additional Hardware Options All DataGloves 3D option adds 2axis accelerometer to any DataGlove enables tilt vibration acceleration measurement e Additional outer Perfect Fit Grip Glove XL use this if you need good grip or humidity protection vw e Additional outer Lycra Elasthan stretchable Glove XL or XXL use this for no sweat and best comfort virtual augmented reality 16 of 85 Available Configurations Hardware Software Options long DataGlove cable or cable extension e change of inner glove noDNA can change the inner glove for you if needed due to hygenic or worn issues ADBox24w extra rechargeable battery Li Ion 2200mAh 4 3 Additional Software Options SDK C Firmware Documentation Java Raw write SDK SDK is included at no cost in wireless ADBox24w 4 4 Custom configuration The DataGlove is configured in many variations each final product is wired exactly to the
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