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...)

@2250watt Also i just saw this: https://community.troikatronix...

@armando

@jessicacohen Hi there! I’m also working with motion tracking for the first time in a project and have had great results using VisionOSC: https://github.com/LingDong-/V...

It’s based on Apple’s Vision Framework and runs quite smoothly. The only downside is that it requires a fair amount of computing power—but for single-type tracking, it performs really well. I’ve also built a User Actor for the Pose Detection feature, in case you’re interested! ☺️

Isadora hangs when loading when my RAPOO keyboard is connected. It has a USB bluetooth key. Isadora hangs at HUMAN INTERFACE DEVICES HID Initializing

Any ideas /apart from restart computer, use a different keyboard, move usb key to different port?

thnx

BRuno

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.

@jessicacohen

I use this Model 1414 Microsoft Kinect for years now and  it  works like charm.

best

peter