Spectech PointCTRL Setup guide
Spec Tech
Design Manufacturing and Training
FIRMWARE VERSION 071619
SET UPAND OPERATION
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Table of Contents
Firmware Updates
Overview
HMS & FCU Controls
Charging FCU’s
FCU LED Time Out
FCU Brightness
Mouse Wheel Emulation
Mounting HMS
IR Room Survey
Calibration Overview
V/R View User Menu
Initial Calibration
Edge Calibration
FCU Zoom
DCU Button Mapping
Calibration Practice Page
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Firmware Updates
V071619
DCS Centered Windowed View is now default. Added cursor box limits to calibration
procedure to prevent clicking out of DCS window.
Factory reset is now for Rift S, DCS centered windowed view, FCU Proximity Zoom = OFF, Left
Mouse Button = FCU Button 1 (Forward Most Button)
Improved FCU button zoom –FCU buttons 1 and 2 must be pressed simultaneously within ½
second to activate zoom. This reduces unintended zooming.
V070419
Zoom Function –Enhanced Zoom functionality and added ability to turn off proximity zoom.
POINT CTRL
VIRTUAL REALITY CONTROL DEVICE SPEC TECH DESIGN MANUFACTURING AND TRAINING
HOW DOES POINT CTRL WORK
Point CTRL employs 3 wearable devices working in unison. The HMS sensor is mounted to the
Virtual Reality headset and tracks the position of each IR LED mounted to the FCU’s. The
location of the on-screen cursor in the virtual reality environment corresponds to where the user
is physically pointing in real life. Switches and dials are then manipulated by pressing the
function specific tactile switches on each FCU.
Prototype HMS and FCU
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WHAT TECH DOES POINT CTRL USE
Point CTRL uses 3 wirelessly connected devices utilizing the newest IR optical tracking, and RF
transceiver technology.
FCU or the Finger Control Units consist of an Atmel MCU, 2.4GHZ transceiver, 850nm LED, three
tactile pushbuttons, and an 150mah onboard rechargeable lithium polymer battery.
HMS or the Head Mounted Sensor consist of a PixArt proprietary optical tracking sensor, 2/4GHZ
transceiver, Atmel MCU, two setup control buttons , and USB micro USB interface.
Point CTRL is recognized as a windows HID compliant pointing device, and requires no driver
installation. Point CTRL is compatible with any simulator, or software title that has mouse support.
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VIRTUAL REALITY CONTROL DEVICE SPEC TECH DESIGN MANUFACTURING AND TRAINING
COMPONETS
HMS ( Head Mounted Sensor)
FCU (Finger Control Unit)
3Meter Micro USB Cable
Lipo Battery Charger
Lipo Safe Bag
Attachment Accesories
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VIRTUAL REALITY CONTROL DEVICE SPEC TECH DESIGN MANUFACTURING AND TRAINING
HMS (HEAD MOUNTED SENSOR)
IR Sensor
BTN Right
Hold to Enter
User Settings
and
Calibration
Factory Reset
The HMS can be reset to
factory settings. Press and
hold both of the black
buttons on the HMS while
pressing and releasing the
white reset button. After
successful reset the cursor will
move from the left edge of
the field of view to the right
edge as confirmation.
Factory Calibration is for Rift S
, Full Screen, Stretched view,
but it will serv as a good
starting reference for all other
V/R Headsets.
HMS Reset
Double Press
for Firmware
Update
Micro USB
Connector
Auxiliary V/R HMD
Push-Button
Headers
BTN Left
Disables FCU
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VIRTUAL REALITY CONTROL DEVICE SPEC TECH DESIGN MANUFACTURING AND TRAINING
FCU (FINGER CONTROL UNIT)
IR LED
Charging
Jack
ON/OFF
Strap
Adjustment
Slots
Elastic
Strap
FCU Button 3
Mouse Wheel
FCU Button 2
Right Mouse BTN
FCU Button 1
Left Mouse BTN
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VIRTUAL REALITY CONTROL DEVICE SPEC TECH DESIGN MANUFACTURING AND TRAINING
FCU OPERATION –POWER ON/OFF
TURN ONTURN OFF
IR LED
Press and
Hold for
1Second
Until IRLED
Lights
IR LED
Press and
Hold for 3
Seconds
Until IRLED
Turns Off
Must wait 4 seconds after
turning FCU OFF before
turning FCU back ON again
Must wait 4 seconds after
turning FCU ON before
turning FCU back OFF again
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VIRTUAL REALITY CONTROL DEVICE SPEC TECH DESIGN MANUFACTURING AND TRAINING
FCU CHARGING AND LIPO BATTERY SAFTEY
Intelligent Charger
Normal Charging time is between 15
and 40 minutes
Charging
Jack
Charging Indicator
Red Light On = Battery Fully Charged
or No Battery Connected
Light Off = Battery is Charging
LiPo Safe
Charging Bag
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LiPo Battery Safety
Care must be taken when
using Lithium polymer
batteries. A faulty charger or
battery could cause heat
and flames. Always store
and charge your FCU’s in
the provided fire-resistant
case. Never leave Lipo
batteries unattended during
quick charging.
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