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==How to run the NexCAVE==
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==Starting the NexCAVE==
  
 
* make sure you have door access
 
* make sure you have door access
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* make sure the desired plugins are set to "on" in the .xml file (save if you make any changes)
 
* make sure the desired plugins are set to "on" in the .xml file (save if you make any changes)
 
* run "CalVR"
 
* run "CalVR"
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==Leaving the NexCAVE==
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* turn off all the screens
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* log out
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* close both doors
  
 
==Troubleshooting==
 
==Troubleshooting==
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* if a specific node dies, run ssh nexcave-X-X (numbers from the map on the wall) reboot
 
* if a specific node dies, run ssh nexcave-X-X (numbers from the map on the wall) reboot
 
* if a node still dies, find Philip/Andrew/Joe/Jurgen to hard reboot the server in the server room
 
* if a node still dies, find Philip/Andrew/Joe/Jurgen to hard reboot the server in the server room
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==Running ElevatorRoom==
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* Enable in mycalvr.xml
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* In ElevatorRoom submenu of CalVR, hit Load
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* To start trial, uncheck the Pause button
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* When trial ends and score is displayed, hit 'n' on the keyboard to start the next trial
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==Running WaterMaze==
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* Enable in mycalvr.xml
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* In WaterMaze submenu of CalVR, hit Load

Revision as of 13:38, 31 May 2013

Contents

Starting the NexCAVE

  • make sure you have door access
  • check calendar for demos at http://reservations.calit2.net/BrowseForSpace.aspx
  • turn on 3 power strips under center screens
  • if already logged in, System -> Log off
  • log in with user credentials provided
  • open a terminal
  • run "gedit mycalvr.xml &"
  • make sure the desired plugins are set to "on" in the .xml file (save if you make any changes)
  • run "CalVR"

Leaving the NexCAVE

  • turn off all the screens
  • log out
  • close both doors

Troubleshooting

  • if a node hangs on a black screen after exiting CalVR, run tentakel killall -9 CalVR
  • if a specific node dies, run ssh nexcave-X-X (numbers from the map on the wall) reboot
  • if a node still dies, find Philip/Andrew/Joe/Jurgen to hard reboot the server in the server room

Running ElevatorRoom

  • Enable in mycalvr.xml
  • In ElevatorRoom submenu of CalVR, hit Load
  • To start trial, uncheck the Pause button
  • When trial ends and score is displayed, hit 'n' on the keyboard to start the next trial

Running WaterMaze

  • Enable in mycalvr.xml
  • In WaterMaze submenu of CalVR, hit Load