Overview
This page covers how to configure and use the PROPixx projector in LabMaestro, as well as how to simulate a PROPixx in the device simulator.
Before you begin, you should:
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Have LabMaestro installed and running
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Have the PROPixx powered on and connected to your PC via USB and video cable
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Be familiar with the Environment and Devices Overview
Configure the device in your environment
Your PROPixx is automatically detected as a device by LabMaestro. Double-click on the device under the Environment to open the Device Settings menu:
In the Device Settings menu for the PROPixx, you will find the following device settings options:
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Setting |
Description |
Options |
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3D
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Glasses |
Select the type of 3D glasses to drive when the PROPixx is set in one of its 3D video modes. See the following guide to familiarize yourself with https://vpixx-support.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYBuCw |
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General
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Ceiling Mount |
Enable/disable Ceiling Mount projection mode; in Ceiling Mount mode, the image is top-bottom inverted/upside-down (suitable for when the projector is mounted upside-down, on the ceiling) |
Enable or Disable (default = disabled) |
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Rear Projection |
Enable/disable Rear Projection mode; in Rear projection mode, the image is left-right inverted (suitable for when the projector is projecting from behind a rear-projection screen) |
Enable or Disable (default = disabled) |
Lighting
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Intensity |
Set the brightness of the LEDs |
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Video
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Crosstalk LR |
Set observed 3D left → right-eye crosstalk (range: 0-1). The PROPixx will subtract this amount (proportion) of the left-eye image from the right-eye image. This should eliminate most right-eye crosstalk in 3D applications; only supported in RB3D mode. |
Value from 0 to 1 (default = 0) |
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Crosstalk RL |
Set observed 3D right→ left-eye crosstalk (range: 0-1). The PROPixx will subtract this amount (proportion) of the right-eye image from the left-eye image. This should eliminate most left-eye crosstalk in 3D applications; only supported in RB3D mode. |
Value from 0 to 1 (default = 0) |
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Hot Spot Correction |
Enable/disable hot spot correction |
Enable or Disable (default = disabled) |
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Additional settings |
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Custom Name |
The custom name given to the device by the user |
Any string of text input by the user (default = none) |
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Selected Resolution |
The resolution of the PROPixx. You will be prompted to reset your device for the change to take effect. |
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Simulating a PROPixx with the LabMaestro Hardware Simulator
To simulate a PROPixx, you will first need to launch the LabMaestro Hardware Simulator by clicking the “Simulator” button.
After the simulator has launched, under “New Project”, select the DATAPixx3 to create a new project simulating a DATAPixx3.
Now that a DATAPixx3 is being simulated, the next step is to simulate the PROPixx by selecting the “VideoBahn” option under the “Port” dropdown menu in the “Properties” panel on the right:
And then selecting the “PROPixx” option under the “Accessory” dropdown menu:
Now the PROPixx is being simulated; this is useful for testing code that uses PROPixx-specific commands and ensuring they do not cause errors.
If you wish to simulate any I/O functionalities (e.g., digital or analog I/O), you will need to use the simulated DATAPixx3. The properties of these simulated I/O features can be configured in the “IO Configuration” tab:
For general information on simulating devices and I/O signals, see [link soon]