This guide shows a quick way of setting up the TouchKit Run hardware. For the software and calibration part please go back to the general setup page.

Got your TouchKit in one box? This means all the parts were packaged with the screen like this. If so, the lens is not yet attached to the camera. Simply remove the tape fom the lens holder and gently screw the lens all the way in.

Please note that the CAMERA CANNOT BE PLACED ON METAL DIRECTLY and is powered via the firewire cord once plugged into your computer. You can tell the camera is on once it is plugged into the computer by the small light on the front side of the camera. In addition you will need a computer, a video projector, and some materials to mount the screen.

Thick Foam Board

Computer and Projector

Cut the foam board into two evenly sized rectangles. They will be used to support the screens left and right sides. There is no one correct size. We tend to match the height of the foam to the height of the screen, but its up to you and your needs. TIP: You might want to cut an inlet to minimize the amount the foam overlapping the screen.

Foam Support Pieces

Cutting

To mount the screen you can simply use packing tape to attach the screen to the foam and/or use mounting screws removing the two center screws on the side for a cleaner look. TIP: Metal screws have a tendency to damage the acrylic therefore we suggest plastic screws (e.g: 95258A132 from McMaster) which have more give.

Mounted

M3 Plastic Screws

Placement of the projector will be dependent on which projector you are using. We have a list of projectors we suggest here. While the projector may sit on the table the camera needs some kind of stand to keep it in place. For a camera stand we use some extra foam board to build one. If necessary tape the mount to the table or projector.

Camera-Projector Unit

Camera Mount

To Focus the lens, plug the firewire into the camera and computer, look at the video feed on your computer to make sure the focus is clear. If not, you can focus the lens manually (see below). You might want to postpone this to later once you have the examples installed. Just don't forget it!

Focus Lens

Screen Power

Make sure you remember to plug in the screen!! To power up the infrared lights in the screen you must insert the power plug which was sent in the smaller box (see above left). Make sure you use very low force when you insert the plug. It is not "child-proof".

Good Hack Job!

Done

Above you can see how the system looks set up!! After connecting the projector and camera to your computer and making sure the camera, projector, computer and screen are turned on you are good to proceed with the calibration.

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