Freespace Reference Kits
The Freespace® Reference Kits (FSRKs) incorporate Freespace motion solutions in a variety of configurations. The FSRKs enable easy evaluation of Freespace motion technology for in-air pointing and motion control applications. The FSRKs give product designers and software developers all the components, tools, and documentation needed to rapidly prototype motion control devices without any prior knowledge of motion control.
For hardware developers, the FSRKs dramatically simplify prototyping and development of devices that can benefit from in-air pointing and motion control functionality. The well-documented interfaces and small size of the reference hardware ensure that Freespace motion technology integrates easily into a wide array of device designs. The FSRKs offer a variety of wireless and wired interfaces for even greater product design flexibility.
For software application developers, the FSRKs allow software prototyping and development with minimal upfront hardware design. With FSRKs, software development can begin without the need to understand MEMS inertial sensors or motion-processing algorithms.
The Freespace MotionStudio is available to provide an intuitive interface for developers to get more details about motion sensing data and also to configure reference kits and products for the specific application needs. For application development, the open source libfreespace library and motion control APIs provide developers an easy path to develop the host applications for Freespace-enabled devices.
Available Reference Kits:
FSRK-2.4G-1
This reference design incorporates a complete six-axis Freespace motion solution integrated with Hillcrest's proprietary WiCE™ RF. To simplify evaluation, the reference kit includes a remote control packaged in a small form factor. The removable module in the kit includes the Freespace MotionEngine together with MEMS intertial sensors and supports prototyping with other form factors.
- Sensing: 6-axis
- Interfaces: WiCE RF (USB Dongle), SPI
- Application Development: Libfreespace, MotionStudio
FSRK-BT-1
This reference design incorporates a complete six-axis Freespace motion solution integrated with Bluetooth® RF. To simplify evaluation, the reference kit includes a remote control packaged in a small form factor. The removable module in the kit includes the Freespace MotionEngine together with MEMS intertial sensors and supports prototyping with other form factors.
- Sensing: 6-axis
- Interfaces: Bluetooth RF, SPI
- Application Development: Libfreespace, MotionStudio
Recommended Bluetooth Configurations:
The FSRK-BT-1 has been tested on a limited number of Bluetooth hardware configurations. Customers may encounter issues during Bluetooth pairing and device discovery under certain circumstances. For development and evaluation, Hillcrest recommends that customers use the Widcomm Bluetooth stack on Windows XP, the Microsoft Bluetooth stack on Windows 7, or the Integrated Bluetooth stack on Mac OS X.
FSRK-USB-1
This reference design contains a printed circuit assembly module, which includes the Freespace MotionEngine together with MEMS inertial sensors for a complete six-axis motion control solution. In addition to a standard micro-B USB connector, the module has a SPI bus for increased development flexibility. The module includes solder cups that allow installation directly into prototypes and products. 1.0" (L) x 0.75"(W) x 0.16" (H)
- Sensing: 6-axis
- Interfaces: USB, SPI
- Application Development: Libfreespace, MotionStudio
FSRK-USB-2
This reference design contains a printed circuit assembly module, which includes the Freespace MotionEngine together with MEMS inertial sensors for a complete six-axis motion control solution. In addition to a standard micro-B USB connector, the module has a SPI bus for increased development flexibility. The module includes solder cups that allow installation directly into prototypes and products. 0.72" (L) x 0.75"(W) x 0.16" (H)
The FSRK-USB-2 is recommended for new designs.
- Sensing: 6-axis
- Interfaces: USB, SPI
- Application Development: Libfreespace, MotionStudio
Contact Hillcrest Labs for more details.
Scoop™ Remote Control
The Scoop is a second-generation in-air mouse with 6-axis motion control which interfaces wireless to any PC, Mac®, or USB HID compatible device through a USB dongle.
This new OEM product is a reference kit designed for companies that need a complete off-the-shelf device for their customers. It replaces the Loop™ Pointer and includes numerous enhancements, such as a smaller and lighter form factor, new chipset and firmware for lower costs and better performance, nine buttons and a scroll wheel, and full 6-axis control to enable better gesture and game play.
The Scoop is available in two models, the Scoop Pointer Remote and the Scoop Wireless Presenter:
- Sensing: 6-axis
- Interfaces: WiCE RF (USB Dongle)
- Application Development: Libfreespace, MotionStudio
Scoop Pointer Remote
The Scoop Pointer Remote is optimized for PCs and Macs connected to flat-screen TVs. It lets consumers control TV applications comfortably from the couch.
Scoop Wireless Presenter
The Scoop Wireless Presenter is designed as a handheld wireless presenter for making presentations in educational and business settings and includes a red laser pointer.