Optitrack

Setup

Main Components

The system consists of a dedicated laptop with software dongle, 8 Flex 13 cameras, 3 Optihub 2s with power supplies, calibration wand and square, and associated cabling.?

Quick Start Steps

1. Prepare Area
   1. Clear area as needed?
   2. Locate power outlets?
   3. Adjust lighting
2. Mount Cameras
   1. Attach cameras to clamps, tripods, scaffolding, or wherever is secure for fixation
   2. Base of camera has a 1/4"-20 tripod thread for various mounting needs
3. Attach Cabling
   1. Connect up to 6 Cameras to Optihubs
      1. USB Standard-A to Mini-B
      2. Max length is 5 m so cannot use cable extensions
   2. Connect Optihubs
      1. Power adapters for each hub for external power
      2. Hubs are cascaded using the Hub Sync In / Out ports with sync cables (RCA)
      3. Each hub needs to be connected to the computer with standard USB cables(s). These can have up to two extensions attached if needed, total of 15 meters in length.
   3. External Devices (optional)
      1. Any external input/output devices should be attached with BNC cables. A splitter may be used if needed.?
4. Start up?
   1. Turn on laptop and start Motive software
   2. Adjust cameras to capture volume as needed
   3. Calibrate system

Software

MotiveBody documentation can be found on the extensive OptitrackWiki.? There are also tutorials available on YouTube. The license is fixed to the dongle and the laptop. There is an additional, processing only license fixed to the processing computer in the fourMs lab.?