Vicon MX Motion capture system
The following is a basic outline for setting up and running a capture session. Steps are
broken down into specific areas as defined by the application interface. This Handout
only outlines the process up until running an actual capture session. If the cameras have
been moved at all a more extensive set and calibration process will need to done The Post
process will be explained in another handout.
First, create a folder on the E:/ drive for your capture. Then open ViconIQ. Browse to
find your folder.
A. Data management
B. Setup
C. Calibration
D. Capture
E. Post Process
Eclipse > New Database
A. Data management
Create new project
Create new capture day
Create new session
B. Setup (top menu)
NOTE: Tarsus must be connected. If not, Click on Modeling (top menu) then back on
Setup (top menu) and click on the double red arrows at the bottom of the screen. This
should start Tarsus. If this does not, browse to C:\Program Files\Vicon\VICONiQ 2.0\
Tarsus and find Tarsus.exe, then Click on Modeling (top menu) then back on Setup (top
menu) and click on the double red arrows at the bottom of the screen.
Hardware configuration (right menu)
Steps:
If any of the 12 cameras don’t show up
Check connections
If connections are good but a camera still does not show up
Then click NONE to release current camera list
Then pick Vicon MX and wait for camera to be reassigned
Green means camera is connected and ready
Blue camera is the temporary origin and will be the sync camera for tick
cycles
This is also were you can set the frame rate for the session (it can be
changed at any point during the session. A minimum of 60 and 120 or
higher is best for fast action)
C. Calibration (top menu)
Calibration (right menu)
Steps:
1. Pick Camera view
Shift click to select all cameras.
