Kroonde - Cyrille Henry
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1. Bytes 30 32 0 in binary Bytes from 12 32 are the OSC type tag string Bytes 33 36 a 32 bit integer corresponding to the value of the first sensor The last 10 bits are non zero Bytes 37 40 identical for the second sensor Bytes 41 44 b FUDI ASCII The binary output mode is compatible with the native pd netreceive object The messages sent by the Kroonde are of the format Kroonde 132 234 343 in ASCII followed by character 10 carriage return This example would be for three sensors with the values 132 234 and 343 respectively c MIDI Controller messages are transmitted on MIDI channel 11 using controller numbers 0 7 or 0 15 depending on the number of sensors Kroonde gamma_ user manual La kitchen 12 16 version 1 6 1 Vil UDP MIDI Configuration The receiver interface has 8 configuration DIP switches on the back panel a Configuration of transmission format 3 DIP switches configure the data output format s Switch 1 activates the OSC protocol for MAX MSP Switch 2 activates the binary FUDI protocol for pd Switch 3 activates MIDI transmission Simultaneous selection of several protocols is possible The receiver interface will transmit data correctly although this may increase latency time and processor load The OSC protocol is selected at the factory b IP Address Configuration Switches 4 to 8 enable preset IP address configurations Changes in these switches take ef2. Kroonde Gamma 16 sensor wireless UDP interface Kroonde gamma_ user manual La kitchen 12 16 version 1 6 1 CONTENTS DT OT EE 4 DE Performance 4 UDP rasen een nenne EEE ee Eee een 4 MIDI E 4 IR 4 Interf cing E 5 IV Transmitter Pack ses 6 V Receiver Interface EE 6 VI Output Protocols Communication with the Computer uuu2uu22u22u2nnunnunnunnunn D EISE 7 ug d E 7 e Ate 7 VII UDP MIDI Configuration 8 a Transmission Format 8 AB e ele EE 8 VIII Installation u ee ea 9 IEN ereeeeeee ee 9 R La Ritchen WAR INU icin seen 9 Kroonde gamma_ user manual La kitchen 12 16 version 1 6 1 Kroonde gamma_ user manual La kitchen 12 16 version 1 6 1 l Introduction The Kroonde Gamma is a wireless sensor interface designed for real time applications A small transmitter pack 4 5 x 2 7 x 1 accepts up to 16 analog sensors and transmits their values to a receiver interface The sensors are connected to the wireless transmission box by two 8 channel connectors The transmitter pack has a 9V battery life of about 10 hours depending on sensors used It weighs less than 5 3 oz battery included The effective radio transmission range varies from 100ft in a difficult environment to 300ft outdoors operating at 914Mhz The receiver interface 1U receives information from the transmitter pack and outputs the sensor data via a high bandwidth connection Ethernet 10MB s UDP to a computer with a pr
3. al of sensor analog 0 5v sensor output Transmitter pack input impedance is 20 Kohm The voltage carried by this wire is digitized then transmitted to the computer e Ground of transmitter pack e 5V from transmitter pack battery power supply to sensor e Unused To change sensors remove the cable clamp unplug the sensor and connect another sensor ual sion 16 1 IU Transmitter Pack The transmitter pack has two connectors a status LED and a flexible antenna It s important not to cut the antenna The LED indicates whether the transmitter is on The transmitter is on when a connector with pins 1 and 2 shorted is plugged into the first female 34 pin connector the one located next to the LED The sensors plugged into the first connector are numbered 1 to 8 those plugged into the second connector are numbered 9 to 16 When only connecting one set of sensors the first 34 pin connector must be used On the back the transmitter pack has 4 DIP switches When switch 1 is ON no inputs are polled This is useful in avoiding transients when disconnecting the connector The other DIP switches are reserved for future use U Receiver Interface The receiver interface is a 1U 19 rack with a power switch 4 LEDs and an antenna on the front panel On the rear there is a 9 V AC 500mA power supply connector a MIDI out connector an RJ45 jack for the Ethernet connection 10Mb s and 8 configuration DIP switc
4. der of this CD Examples can also be found on the CD for both Pure Data and Max MSP IX DIP Switch Summary OSC On Off FUDI On Off MIDI On Off Local IP Local IP Remote IP Remote IP port 5677 5678 D JO nm P OM Fa 4 La Kitchen Warranty The Kroonde is guaranteed to be free of manufacturer s defects for one year Problems arising from abnormal use of this product are not guaranteed Abnormal use includes but is not limited to using input voltages greater than 9v Contact Cyrille Henry la kitchen fr La kitchen 78 avenue de la R publique 75 011 PARIS FRANCE www la kitchen fr T 33 1 56 79 02 89 F 33 1 43 80 53 18 Kroonde gamma_ user manual La kitchen 12 16 version 1 6 1
5. ecision of 10 bits per sensor The Kroonde can also send the sensor data via MIDI Il Performance When only one connector is plugged in only the first 8 sensors are polled which reduces latency The wireless link itself has a latency of about ims In the United States one transmission frequency is available 914MHz in Europe two are available 433MHz amp 869MHz Refresh rate at 433 MHz Europe UDP 10 bit precision 8 sensor 5ms 16 sensor 9ms MIDI 7 bit precision 8 sensors ms 16 sensors 12ms Refresh rate at 869 MHz Europe or 914 MHz USA 10 bit precision UDP 8 sensors Oms 16 sensors 15ms Ill Sensors The sensors are connected in 8 groups of 4 wires to a female HE10 34 pin connector The 4 conductors are analog sensor output ground 5v DC and unused The analog Kroonde gamma_ user manual La kitchen 12 16 version 1 6 1 voltages 0 5V of the sensors outputs are converted into digital words 10 bits before wireless transmission Any sensor that outputs O to 5 Volts analog is compatible with the Kroonde This includes pressure flexion acceleration rotation speed magnetic field and light Interfacing The connectors are arranged as follows Sensor 4 Sensor 3 Sensor 2 NC 5 Ground Out 1 Switch 2 Switch 1 e Pins 1 and 2 must be connected so that inserting the connector turns the transmitter pack on e Pins 3 through 34 in groups of four pins e Output sign
6. fect only when the receiver transmitter is powered up Switches 4 and 5 are used for the Kroonde receiver transmitter IP address Switch 4 Switch 5 Kroonde IP Off Off 192 168 0 10 Off On 192 168 0 11 On Off 192 168 255 10 On On 192 168 255 11 Micro switches 6 and 7 are used for the IP address of the UDP messages Switch 6 Switch 7 Destination IP Off Off 255 255 255 255 Off On 192 168 255 12 On Off 192 168 255 13 On On 192 168 0 12 Switch 8 determines the destination port of the messages The port is 5677 if the switch 8 is OFF 5678 if the switch 8 is ON If the Kroonde transmitter receiver is connected to only one computer use a crossover cable If the Kroonde is connected to a local network it will broadcast information to any computer connected to the network regardless of its IP address using an IP address of 255 255 255 255 Kroonde gamma_ user manual La kitchen 12 16 version 1 6 1 VIII Installation No installation is required for the Kroonde The Kroonde will automatically transmit information to a target identified by its IP address For use with a Pure Data the Kroonde is compatible with standard objects For use with Max MSP Open Sound Control OSC from CNMAT must be installed OSC is included on the CD The CD contains additional software which enables visualisation of the on line information This software can be found in the ethereal fol
7. hes Lighted LEDs on the front panel indicate receiver interface status from left to right Power Power is on RX Receiving valid data from the transmitter pack UDP Transmitting data via UDP MIDI Transmitting data via MIDI Kroonde gamma_ user manual La kitchen 12 16 version 1 6 1 UI Output Protocols Communication with the Computer The Kroonde system communicates using three different protocols OSC FUDI and MIDI All UDP communications are transmitted via socket 1234 to socket 5677 or 5678 a OSC The OpenSoundControl Protocol is compatible with many different software environments including Max MSP and pd Example patches for Max are included on the CD Protocol information for OSC is available at http cnmat cnmat berkeley edu OSC The latest version of the OSC objects for MAX can be found here http cnmat cnmat berkeley edu OpenSoundControl Max OSC messages sent by the Kroonde are lists of sensor values When using one set of 8 sensors the Kroonde will send an 8 member list as an argument to the message kroonde In this list each integer element corresponds with the value of its respective sensor When using two sets of 8 sensors the transmitted list has 16 elements corresponding to the values of the 16 connected sensors More specifically the sent OSC message is comprised of Bytes 1 8 kroonde in ASCII Bytes 9 11 0 in binary Bytes 1 11 are the OSC address pattern
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