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 ====== EyeLink Task Computer Setup ====== ====== EyeLink Task Computer Setup ======
-This page outlines steps needed to setup [[hardware:eyetracking:eyelink]] for in-scanner eye tracking. Also see the SR Research [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZHtPKEAir8&list=PLOdF-B36TwspbBsOFSAjtzVSpmUeFI7N_&index=9|participant setup video]] ((and to a lesser extent  the [[https://youtu.be/4qGTlSmbRuE?list=PLOdF-B36TwspbBsOFSAjtzVSpmUeFI7N_|Siemens Tray Mount]] and [[https://youtu.be/63iPjlb8vQE?list=PLOdF-B36TwspbBsOFSAjtzVSpmUeFI7N_|Eye Tracker Positioning (illuminator)]] video)).+This page outlines steps needed to setup [[hardware:eyetracking:eyelink]] for in-scanner eye tracking. <wrap help> The SR Research [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZHtPKEAir8&list=PLOdF-B36TwspbBsOFSAjtzVSpmUeFI7N_&index=9|participant setup video]] ((and to a lesser extent  the [[https://youtu.be/4qGTlSmbRuE?list=PLOdF-B36TwspbBsOFSAjtzVSpmUeFI7N_|Siemens Tray Mount]] and [[https://youtu.be/63iPjlb8vQE?list=PLOdF-B36TwspbBsOFSAjtzVSpmUeFI7N_|Eye Tracker Positioning (illuminator)]] video)) covers this in more detail.</wrap>
  
-A nascent (2025-04-03) checklist document is on [[https://pitt-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/foran_pitt_edu/EUq9qIbe90RHgg6xfreaYEQBqpSPc8B1DNOb1FEzOmqYYA?e=QCrecM|here]]+Before your first time setting up, be sure to complete <wrap important> the mandatory [[https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2ccNCnee8OhiqkC?Q_CHL=qr|Qualtrics MRRC EyeLink Quiz]]</wrap>. For live participant sessions, we have a <wrap tip>checklist document [[https://pitt-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/foran_pitt_edu/EUq9qIbe90RHgg6xfreaYEQBqpSPc8B1DNOb1FEzOmqYYA?e=QCrecM|on sharepoint]]</wrap>
  
 Once the camera and task PC are setup, you likely want to run [[hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:calibration|SR Research EyeLink Calibration]].  Once the camera and task PC are setup, you likely want to run [[hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:calibration|SR Research EyeLink Calibration]]. 
  
 Other eye tracking topics include [[hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:task_integration]],   [[hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:analysis]], and [[hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:install]]. Other eye tracking topics include [[hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:task_integration]],   [[hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:analysis]], and [[hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:install]].
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 ===== Setup Steps ===== ===== Setup Steps =====
-We must both **attach and remove** the Ethernet connection each scan that will use eye tracking +[[:scan:P1]] and [[:scan:P2]] have slightly different EyeLink configurations. In either, the two major steps are the same. You want to 
-((a connected Ethernet cable can be problematical for [[:software:eprime]])). The bottom port is already configured for the EyeLink system ((the top network port is for Avotech/Arrington)). To aid in setup, it's best to have the fully video displayed showing on the task computer and projected in the scan room.+  - [[hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:connection|connect]] the EyeLink Host PC to the Task computer (EPrime PC or Laptop) using the provided Ethernet cable and 
 +  - present the camera view to the projector for the technologist using ''control64.exe'' ((desktop icon links to ''C:\Program Files (x86)\SR Research\EyeLink\SampleExperiments\'' from the [[https://www.sr-research.com/support/thread-13.html|EyeLink SDK]])).
  
-==== Connections ==== +<WRAP important> The Ethernet connection must be **attached before** starting and **removed after** finishing __each scan__ that will use eye tracking. ((A connected Ethernet cable can be problematical for [[:software:eprime]])). We'll also need to pull out and put back the EyeLink Mouse and Keyboard every time they are used. ((Multiple keyboards will be very confusing for other users.)) </WRAP>
-[[:scan:P1]] and [[:scan:P2]] have slightly different EyeLink configurations.+
  
-=== Prisma 1 ===+{{ :hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:eyelinkatmrrc.svg?300 | }} 
 +==== Prisma 1 ====
   - Display your laptop or the MRRC <wrap important>Win11</wrap> computer to the projector.   - Display your laptop or the MRRC <wrap important>Win11</wrap> computer to the projector.
      * {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-121045.png?200}}      * {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-121045.png?200}}
   - Turn **on** the //EyeLink "Host PC"// tower under the desk \\ {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-113853.png?direct&200}}   - Turn **on** the //EyeLink "Host PC"// tower under the desk \\ {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-113853.png?direct&200}}
   - Attach the Ethernet cable to the <wrap important>bottom</wrap> yellow labeled "eyelink" port on the back of the Eyelink Host PC. \\ {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-114024.png?100}} {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-114210.png?200}}   - Attach the Ethernet cable to the <wrap important>bottom</wrap> yellow labeled "eyelink" port on the back of the Eyelink Host PC. \\ {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-114024.png?100}} {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-114210.png?200}}
-  - Use **Task PC** to connect to **EyeLink** with ''control64.exe'' \\ {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-120059.png?300}} \\ {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-115138.png?300}} +  - Use **EPrime PC/Laptop** to connect to **EyeLink** with ''control64.exe'' \\ {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-120059.png?300}} \\ {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-115138.png?300}} 
-    * Blue eye icon on desktop OR ''C:\Program Files (x86)\SR Research\EyeLink\SampleExample\'' (from SDK)+    * Blue eye icon on desktop OR ''C:\Program Files (x86)\SR Research\EyeLink\SampleExample\'' (from [[:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:task_integration|SDK]])
     * <WRAP alert> If EPrime PC says "**Connection failed**" or EyeLink PC says "**CABLE FAULT**", check Ethernet cable from earlier is fully plugged in and in the bottom port. {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-115624.png?200}} {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-115823.png?200}} </WRAP>     * <WRAP alert> If EPrime PC says "**Connection failed**" or EyeLink PC says "**CABLE FAULT**", check Ethernet cable from earlier is fully plugged in and in the bottom port. {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-115624.png?200}} {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-115823.png?200}} </WRAP>
-    * <WRAP info>If you see a gray screen on the both the Task PC and EyeLink PC, the connection worked and you are ready to calibrate!</WRAP>+    * <WRAP info>You should see a blank **gray screen** on the **EPrime PC** and **Link Open** on EyeLink  {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-132142.png?100}}</WRAP>
   - Pull out the EyeLink keyboard and mouse \\ {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-114822.png?200}}   - Pull out the EyeLink keyboard and mouse \\ {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-114822.png?200}}
   - Display the full eye image on the projector (cloned EPrime PC display) to help the technologist setup.   - Display the full eye image on the projector (cloned EPrime PC display) to help the technologist setup.
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      * Push ''➡'' (right arrow key) to show the full image \\ {{hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20241028-205802.png?150}} \\ <WRAP tip>The EyeLink display will contiue to show both views {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-121710.png?200}} </WRAP>      * Push ''➡'' (right arrow key) to show the full image \\ {{hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20241028-205802.png?150}} \\ <WRAP tip>The EyeLink display will contiue to show both views {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-121710.png?200}} </WRAP>
   - Adjust and [[hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:calibration|Calibrate]]   - Adjust and [[hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:calibration|Calibrate]]
- +  - Exit ''control64.exe'' 
-=== Prisma 2 ===+    - tap ''Escape'' 
 +    - hold ''Control'' and tap ''c'' (ie. push ''Ctrl+c'') 
 +      * Ctrl+c only works from the EPrime PC keyboard. Use **''Camera Setup''** & toggle **''Image->display''** from the EyeLink interface \\ {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-132918.png?100}} {{:hardware:eyetracking:eyelink:pasted:20250519-132849.png?100}} 
 +==== Prisma 2 ====
  
   - Use the EPrime PC   - Use the EPrime PC