Cachya – Head Tracking Software

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

User’s Manual (revision 2.1.001)

 

 

 

Table of contents:

 

1.      Forward

2.      How to use the Manual

3.      Introduction

4.      What’s new in version 2.1

5.      System Requirements

6.      Getting Started

6.1.   Software Installation

6.2.   First Launch

6.2.1.      Check video camera

6.2.2.      Launch the Cachya Software.

6.3.   Familiarize yourself with the Cachya front panel

6.3.1.      Use demo video

6.3.2.      3D demo

6.3.3.      Meters & Gauges

6.3.4.      Play with basic settings

6.4.   Make a good Head Sign

6.5.   Enable real-time video tracking

6.5.1.      Video capture device

6.5.2.      Deal with video frame rate

6.5.3.      Brightness, contrast, sharpness

6.5.4.      Preferred contrast

6.5.5.      Video quality diagnostic

6.6.   Control mouse with your head

6.6.1.      Enable mouse simulation

6.6.2.      Relative and absolute mode

6.6.3.      Basic hot keys

6.6.4.      Sensitivity, Filter and Stabilizer

7.      Gaming configuration examples

7.1.   Enable mouse-look in “Pacific Fighters” and “Lock On”

7.2.   Enable 5DOF in Aces High II with mouse & joystick simulation

7.3.   Enable 6DOF in FSX

8.      Using the software

8.1.   Front Panel

8.1.1.      Preview window

8.1.2.      6DOF Demo window

8.1.3.      Tracking area

8.1.4.      Sensitivity area

8.1.5.      Others

8.2.   Game Control Dialog

8.2.1.      Input source area

8.2.2.      Others

8.3.   Joystick Configuration

8.3.1.      Joystick Axes area

8.3.2.      POV Switch area

8.3.3.      Joystick Buttons area

8.4.   Mouse Configuration

8.5.   FSX Configuration

8.6.   Hot Keys and output mode

8.6.1.      About Virtual Joystick

8.6.2.      Switch among modes

8.6.3.      Hot Keys in normal mode

8.6.4.      Hot Keys in Axes Calibration Mode

8.6.5.      Hot Keys in POV Switch Calibration Mode

8.6.6.      Hot Keys in Button Calibration Mode

8.7.   Software Upgrade

9.      Limited Warranty

 

 

 

 

1.      Forward

 

Information in this User’s Manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Cachya Software. The software described in this User’s Manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of said license agreement.

 

This document is copyright 2007 Cachya Software. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, by any means, without express written permission.

 

2.      How to use the Manual

 

This document covers the usage of both Trial version and Full version software. Features that are limited or not available in Trial version are mentioned in each related section of the document.

 

We strongly recommend reading this manual before using Cachya Head Tracking Software. For those who want to quickly jump in and start experimenting with the software, Getting Started is a good starting point. If you encounter problems, please consult other sections of this document.

 

3.      Introduction

 

Cachya is real time, 6DOF (Degrees Of Freedom) head tracking software. It analyzes an input video stream, looks for a unique SIGN that can be put on user's hat, and determines head position and movement. There is no requirement for costly or specialized hardware. A regular webcam will provide excellent results.

 

Cachya not only detects positions, with the help of its pre-determined mathematical model, it can also predict head movement according to historical data. This results in continuous, smooth and accurate outputs.

 

4.      What’s new in version 2.1