Difference between revisions of "Zspace Linux Fix"
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===Arduino Software=== | ===Arduino Software=== | ||
*The Arduino software needs to be [http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software downloaded] before the Arduino itself can be programmed. | *The Arduino software needs to be [http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software downloaded] before the Arduino itself can be programmed. | ||
| + | *The specific COM port to which the Arduino is attached is an important detail involved in the programming (see below). | ||
*This is the Arduino program that reads and prints a photocell reading from a pin (currently programmed to be pin13) every millisecond. | *This is the Arduino program that reads and prints a photocell reading from a pin (currently programmed to be pin13) every millisecond. | ||
**[[Media:The_final_project.ino]] | **[[Media:The_final_project.ino]] | ||
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* Source code for actually measuring the light-intensity from the light sensor on the Arduino Uno (Gray). | * Source code for actually measuring the light-intensity from the light sensor on the Arduino Uno (Gray). | ||
** [[Media:ArduinoApp.zip]] | ** [[Media:ArduinoApp.zip]] | ||
| − | *A windows C++ code (visual studio 2010) that prints the Arduino commands (Kubasak). There are multiple files attached. | + | *A windows C++ code (visual studio 2010) that prints the Arduino commands (Kubasak). This program includes the assumption that the Arduino is attached to the COM3 serial port. There are multiple files attached. |
** [[Media:zspace-controller.zip]] | ** [[Media:zspace-controller.zip]] | ||
Revision as of 14:31, 29 January 2014
Contents |
Project Overview
The goal of this project is to create a fix for the zspace's stereo display of content, which gets mixed up from time to time. Using additional hardware external to the computer, a fix can be made which determines if the screen is correctly initialized and displaying content with the proper stereo orientation.
Arduino Info and Tutorials
Milestones
- Power the light intensity to frequency converter via an Arduino Uno.
- Obtain light intensity measurement by reading frequency from the diode.
- Write an application to read/write light-intensity to/from the Ardunio Uno by means of a tty device (e.g. "/dev/ttyACM0").
- Create a cable with the special diode fastened in place behind a polarized lens.
- Test the cable to make sure the polarized lens makes a difference when switching left/right screens in CalVR.
- Integrate code with CalVR to show proof of concept.
Known Bugs/Issues
- The ZSpace has a 50/50 chance at initializing the left and right images in an inverted manner.
- Must be detected so screens can be inverted [again] to their correct positions.
- Requires additional hardware to monitor which screen is being displayed.
- Arduino Uno serves this purpose and reports light intensity of current view back to host OS.
Hardware
- Attach the photocell using a Pin(currently programmed to Pin13) and the GND pin.
- A resistor is needed (10Kohms?).
Arduino Software
- The Arduino software needs to be downloaded before the Arduino itself can be programmed.
- The specific COM port to which the Arduino is attached is an important detail involved in the programming (see below).
- This is the Arduino program that reads and prints a photocell reading from a pin (currently programmed to be pin13) every millisecond.
Source Code
- Source code for receiving light-intensity information from the Arduino Uno in Linux (Gray):
- Source code for actually measuring the light-intensity from the light sensor on the Arduino Uno (Gray).
- A windows C++ code (visual studio 2010) that prints the Arduino commands (Kubasak). This program includes the assumption that the Arduino is attached to the COM3 serial port. There are multiple files attached.
Developers
Software Developer
- Thomas Gray
- Matthew Kubasak
Project Advisor
- Jurgen Schulze
