Hi,

I have been unable to get the new release of Orbbec Astra cameras to work with OpenNi module in Isadora. I made some enquiries to Orbbec support and they informed me that their current Astra models are not compatible with Isadora’s Open Ni implementation. Basically they informed me that they are not the same camera evidenced by the change in model number. Although the current Astra and Astra Mini look identical to previous devices they are not going to work with OpenNi in Isadora.

The Astra Mini I purchased direct from Orbbec sales works with the Orbbec Top in Touch Designer but not with Open Ni in Isadora.

I was able to find an older Astra in the second hand market and it works great with Open Ni and Isadora in Rosetta mode on a M series Mac.

Best wishes

Russell

@thatmattrogers

It might be possible to do this with a spline path. Although I haven’t tried this myself with the ‘3D Stage Orientation’ module, I have a workflow for 3D paths implemented for 3D objects and particles etc. in Isadora.

I start by making the shape with requisite number of points in a 3D software and export. I then open the 3D file in MeshLab and export as a JSON file. In Isadora the ‘JSON Parser’ (it might require multiple) is then configured to read out the point data (x,y,z). This is done simply enough with a ‘Pulse Generator’ and a wrapped ‘Counter’. The streams of x,y,z would then each be fed to a ‘Limit-Scale Value’ before linking to the ‘3D Stage Orientation’.

The other thing to look at is the ‘3D Ropes’ as this has a follow path built into the module. You can limit the parameters to one rope and control curve etc. the actor has option to reveal coordinate xyz outputs that travel along the rope as a 3D path.

best wishes

Russell

@gibsonmartelli said:

use a different keyboard, move usb key to different port

 Those are the options that come to mind. First try to move them to separate ports (opposite sides of the machine if possible). 

If that doesn't work, you might be able to insert the Keyboard dongle after opening Isadora (the HID check is likely the only thing that will fail here). Although this will be awkward.

If all else fails, try using another keyboard. It would seem this one doesn't support HID is a standard way.

@armando

Hey Armando,

Thanks for sharing this.Seems to work very well, but am having a little issue getting data into Isadora.Do you have an example patch using Movement OSC that you could share, please?
Thanks
Mark (not that Mark...)

I took a look to see if any Python modules could possibly provide integration in Isadora, and although some exist, they require Opengl windowing or have other requirements that make them difficult to integrate into Isadora at this time. This is an interesting format though, so I will keep my eyes open for options.

@lwebster said:

HAP

 Isadora installs the HAP codec when installed. I think it will be registered by Shutter encoder automatically. I don't think the adobe hap codec is needed.

HAP is not the only codec for interactivity. It is probably the best however. PhotoJpeg is another that will allow video scrubbing. MP4 or H264 is probably the worst choice.

@armando

@trevor said:

a step on the cue sheet

 Are you using 'Cue Sheets' or are you referring to 'scenes' as cues?

If you are talking about Scenes, you can add a 'Jump' actor with a relative setting of -1, connected to a keyboard watcher. This will move you back 1 scene.
Or, open the 'Edit Go Triggers' dialog from the 'Scenes' menu, and assign a Go Trigger (keyboard, MIDI, or HID) to the 'Previous Scene' direction. This will apply to the entire show, while the Jump actor needs to be added to each scene.

If you are using the 'Cue Sheets' feature, you are able to send keyboard commands to the scene as define in the Cue Sheet Editor. These allow for what you can think of a sub-cues within a Scene. Now if a Cue is triggered, it could do all sorts of things, including starting timed operation, looped operations or interactive controls. It isn't practical to be able to step backward in the cue sheet since there is no clear definition as to what 'rewinding' would be. You can however, build some form of step back into your patch, that resets things to certain configurations, however this is very much a custom approach.
If you are unfamiliar with Cue Sheets, you can watch an introduction here: Working With the Cue List Editor and Cue Sheets

@jrhooker said:

EDIT EDIT: Nevermind. I figured it out. Switching to toggle in the button. I don't understand what the Momentary is good for though, if anybody wants to enlighten me.

From what you described, I think you're seeing a double trigger from it sending the "0" (off state) when the momentary button is released. The settings you want for a button I think are "Momentary" and "Don't Sent Off". 

Hi all! I wanted to share the results of our hardware testing.

We found the problem is the Matrox Triple head to go DP on Mac MIni M4 Sequoia. No video outputs to the projector. Changing the refresch freq with no results

Positive tests:

- Matrox TripleHeadToGo Digital DP on Windows 11

- Matrox TripleHeadToGo Digital SE con Mac mini M4 Both Mac and Windows. (multiple video outputs full resolution each projector)

- DataPath Hx4 both Mac and windows

- SwitchResX both Mac and windows

I hope this info help others. And of course if anyone can figure out to solve the initial issue is welcome

@DusX @Woland 

Best,

RIL- Maxi

@woland

Hi. I have tried a few different logins and account set ups here.

I am not 100% sure what I am doing wrong tbh?

I am going to upload the file in its finished format for the time being here.

I will try again but I cannot see where I am going wrong.

Thanks as ever for all the help. I would not have go this far without it.

Eamon

countdown-timer-with-colour-final.izz

@tatrapikao said:

@thepepperpepper maybe the helppage of the actor would be a great place to document this...

 I've just logged this as a feature request for the Capture Stage to Movie and Capture Stage to Picture actors :)

@jfg

Things have happened. Mark was responding to the request for renaming inputs/outputs on the JavaScript actor, which is now a feature (there’s a comment at the top of the default code explaining how to do it).

As for my list, I’m finding that making user actors and macros is an easy enough way to name inputs and outputs. 

@juriaan

Thank you very much, every thing was resolved perfectly.

Best regards

Bruno

@dusx

good question. The Decklink Setup App doesn't give that option, but I will check as soon as I am back in my Studio (unfortunatelly not before friday).

However, I did check earlier my signal I wanted to capture and that leaves the device with 8bit.

@dusx Yes, I just did. And still nothing new... ;o(

I am looking to sell 2 Isadora USB licenses (perpetual V3 cross platform - not updated to V4). The current price for a USB V4 license is US$875.00 and the V3 to V4 upgrade is US$325.00. I am looking to get US$450.00 for each, so this purchase and upgrade to V4 is still US$100 cheaper than a V4 dongle license. I am willing to negotiate, especially if someone wants to buy both at once. I prefer a private sale, but am willing to go via Ebay (at extra cost) if you want the buyer protection.

PM for questions or offers.

@jcline-motion

The app I've used for this is either NDI HX Camera (direct NDI feed) or AirBeam Pro (Syphon via an app running on the computer)

Others that have been suggested to me but which I've never used:  TC Camera (NDI), Filmic Pro (NDI I think), EpocCam (Syphon I think), JustWifiCam,

@dbini

Here are some other ideas: openni-background-scene-2025-03-25-4.0.9.izz

Screenshot of Background Scene:

Screenshot of Receiver/Content Scene:

@jtoenjes

We've had mixed reports of the Rokoko SmartSuit Pro v2 both working and not working without gloves.

There are two variations of the Rokoko SmartSuit Pro v2, one of which has no gloves but has wrist and hand sensors as part of the sleeves, and a slightly different version with gloves where the sleeves end earlier. 

Isadora has been tested and reported as working with the Rokoko SmartSuit Pro v2 version that comes with gloves, but as far as I am aware is untested with the Rokoko SmartSuit Pro v2 version that does not have gloves.

The Rokoko SmartSuit Pro (the first version of the suit) works fine without gloves.