Xsens
Motion Capturing with Xsens
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Case and Content
The case contains everything you need to capture full body performances. Additional to that there are two suits.
Sensors
There should be 18 sensors in the case. These 17 are essential to get the capturing process started at all:
Upper Body
- 1 x Head
- 1 x Stern
- 3 x Left Shoulder
- 1 x Left Hand
- 3 x Right Shoulder
- 1 x Right Hand
Lower Body
- 1 x Pelvis
- 3 x Right Leg
- 3 x Left Leg
There is an additional sensor for a potential Prop.
The Sensors are connected to cable whips that should be contained in the same bag as the sensors.
Bodypack
The whips are then connected to the bodypack. The bodypack is a small computer that processes the information provided by the sensors.
Battery
The battery, if properly charged, provides the bodypack with energy. The battery comes with a wrapper, a cable to connect it to the bodypack and a charger.
Router
The router is connected to a PC with an Ethernet Cable and sends the information it receives from the bodypack to the Xsens Mvn Software.
Dongle
The dongle is an authentification device that needs to be plugged into the PC to get the Xsens software running. You'll find the dongle right next to the bodypack.
Additional Accesoires
There should be a tape measure as well inside of the case.
Dressing up
Using the right dimensions
This is how you put on the lycra suit.
So far we're offering two suits. L (1.60-1.75) and XL (1.75-1.85). You shouldn't put it on if you're larger than that.
Washing the suit
Due to hygienic reasons you must always wash the suit after using it. Remove all cables, Bodypack and Motiontrackers. Follow the instructions on the label inside the suit:
- Only Synthetic machine wash at 30°C!!!
- Do not bleach
- Do not iron
- Do not dry clean
- Do not tumble dry
- For the headband, gloves and straps use only cold hand wash.
Wiring things up
You can follow this instructional video to wire up the suit. Always have a second person to help you set things up.
Xsens Mvn FullBody Software
There is a lot of information about the Software and how to use it on their support page.
Installing the Software
Download MVN Analyze/Animate here.
Live Streaming
Connect the Router to your PC with an ethernet cable.
As soon as you're set up just activate the bodypack as depicted here. You should hear a double beep. Go to "File", and press "Start Motion Capture".
Turn on a user. All the working sensors should be depicted in green.
Body Dimensions
Insert the body dimensions of the user and save them for later re-use.
Calibration
Calibrate the body in order to have a proper looking performance.
External Software Link
Life Performances don't need to be limited to the Xsens Software. There are working realtime integrations with Maya, Motionbuilder, Unity and Unreal Engine.
Maya
Follow this link. Under "Plugins, Integrations and Sychronizations" you can download the latest Maya Plugin. Then just follow the procedure depicted in this video
Unreal Engine
There is a good documentation on how to set up the Xsens Suit with Unreal here
Unity Engine
There is a good documentation on how to set up the Xsens Suit with Unity here.
