diff --git a/documentation/how_to_calibrate_the_camera_system.md b/documentation/how_to_calibrate_the_camera_system.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..a04a5fb1f9e69c76c90b9c76f9bbbd5c428ae53a --- /dev/null +++ b/documentation/how_to_calibrate_the_camera_system.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +# How to calibration the camera system + +*This tutorial is in a draft state* + +On the computer Coover 3050-07, open the Tracking Tools program. + +1. Click the "Camera Calibration" button. (It is a picture of a wand). +2. Get the calibration wand (on top of cabinet). Ensure the calibration wand is REMOVED from the viewing area. +3. Click "Start Wanding". + 4. If you get a message about reflective materials being seen, click "Block". +5. Click "Start Wanding" again. +6. Start painting + +Look at each individual camera sample count, and ensure each camera has a sufficient number. Also look at the generic "sufficient for quality" indicator. Try to get samples data points for all areas of the viewing area. + +Last time, we tried to get the sufficient quality at "very high" and each camera sample count over 10,000. + +After you finished, click "Apply Result". + +Then click "apply and refine" and save. + +Next, you'll be calibrating the floor. Then use the L-tool with the trackables (in the cabinet). In order to get the z-axis pointing vertically, you'll need to pinch the L-tool so that it sits upright on the floor (we used bricks). You can use a level to ensure it is stable. + +Click "Set Ground Plane". \ No newline at end of file