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Motion Capturing with Xsens



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So far we're providing two suits with the case

Case and Content

The case contains everything you need to capture full body performances. Additional to that there are two suits.

The Sensors

There should be 18 sensors in the case. 17 are essential to get the capturing process started at all. Those are the following:

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

Extra

  • 1 x Prop


The Bodypack

The Router

The Dongle

Additional Accesoires

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 the Xsens Full Body Motion Suit Software here.


Running the Software

As you start the software it will ask you to insert the dongle.

ask for license
Are you trying to run the sofware without a dongle?

If you open the Xsens Full Body Motion Suit Box, you'll find the dongle right next to the bodypack.

dongle
here is where the dongle should always be, when the suit is rented


Mocap Modi

Live Streaming

Integration with external Software

OBR (On Body Recording)

Procedure

Troubleshooting

Sensor not responding

Sensor ID Remapping

Live Link being blocked by OBR

Calibration not working