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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. In either, you want to connect the EyeLink Host PC to the Task computer using an ethernet cable and present the camera view to the projector for the technologist using ''control64.exe''+
  
-=== 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}}
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   - 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 **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}}   - 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</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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     - tap ''Escape''     - tap ''Escape''
     - hold ''Control'' and tap ''c'' (ie. push ''Ctrl+c'')     - 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 ===+==== Prisma 2 ====
  
   - Use the EPrime PC   - Use the EPrime PC