Augmented Reality Sandbox - How to Build the Sandbox
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2017
- Craig Beals shows how to build the structure for the Augmented Reality Sandbox. The video includes dimensions and hardware for the sandbox and the vertical projector and XBOX Kinect pole.
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My other video "AR Sandbox will Blow Your Mind": • Augmented Reality Sand...
This project was developed at UC Davis KeckCAVES Department.
All hardware info and software downloads can be found here:
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This is awesome Mr. Beals. only if you had built it when I had been taking your class. I remember talking about it. now you have done it! congrats!
imagine this with fortenite game mod
@@verminswillpig what
Absolutely incredible! Thank you for showing us the build. I can't wait to make one for my classes.
Thank you! Your students will love it!!
Really lovely work, I would love to do one of this for my students, but unfortunately, the links to the web site are down, Can you please give me a new link?. Bests.
This is really nice, well done, and very helpful for people who want to build the AR sandbox.
Thanks!
Wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. You just made the world a better place. 💗
Thank you for the kind words!
Thank you for the video explanation. We saw this at U Mass and decided to try it our selves. We have the electronics, and now with your suggestions and links, we are ready to start planning and building!
I am so glad to hear you are building one! Good luck and let me know how it turns out!
Thank you for the informative video :)
No problem! Thanks for watching!
Starting my build tomorrow, thanks for the video
I can't wait to see how it turns out! Good luck!
What is the overall cost?
really really great
Thank you!
This is totally awesome
Your T-Shirt came back to me in the mail!
Did you move?
Just sent you an email with a pic of the return label. Check it out and shoot me back an email so we can get you the shirt!
Beals Science thanks I was wondering why I hadn't gotten it yet I'll check it now. Thanks again!
You are a genius! The only downside is how much time this is going to take me to build, because I'm going to have to build it. My kids will go nuts.
Question: can the software or computer it's running on take a "screenshot" of the topo created in the sandbox? Sort of like: use the box to demonstrate, but then afterwards use the image/map created for further study of how maps work etc..
does anyone have any idea what parts to buy to make one now. Most of these parts from the older vision are actually more expensive and im having some trouble with pricing it correctly. Any help would be great. Want to make it for my non for profit students.
be nice if PS move camera was able to work with it as I have one
La tecnología es como magia.
This makes me exited for high school
+FF Sir Sandwich I’m glad to hear that!
How is it after 3 years of doing none of this?
nice video
Thank you!!
:)
I need this for table top maps
Yes!!
You have made a really nice piece of technique here. I want to make a sandbox as well but the URL to the software is broken. Where can I find a version of the software?
I apologize!
I've updated the link to my website (with more information) as well as the link for the software download. Please let me know if you run into other issues and I will fix them.
Thanks!
Do you have a cut list available? We’ve found the shopping list and are hoping such a list exists so others won’t need to go through the video to take notes. 😊
Sorry, I don’t have a cut list.
Hi, thanks for the great video. I got a question: is the distance of 40 inches sandline to projector lens or 40 inches from the sandline to the projector mount?
40 inches from sand line to lens. But, this projector has a lens focal length that can be adjusted so the amount of sand won’t be a majorly issue. You can adjust as needed.
So, you could even use stencils & templates to build structures from the sand to make from rivers to hills
And even foundation markings
To rebuild historical & geographical locations
Sandcastle building contest techniques could be used to solidify and hold that structure if wanted - though water
Great ideas!!
I have one built in my classroom but the IT dept cannot get it to run properly. two questions: Would you be able to help troubleshoot, and secondly, is there a Windows software to run this?
Imagine having a teacher that wants to make learning fun and engage with the students.
Thank you for the kind words!
Everything you mentioned is one of my goals in teaching!!
@@BealsScience I came hear because I remembered about seeing this on tv a few years ago and wanted to build it. You are amazing.
I want it!! SoooooooooOoooooOoooooOoooooOooooOooooooooooOoooOOOooooooooOooooooooooo exciting to have it!!!!!!!!!!! WooooooOoooooOooooOoo!!!!
Dooooooooooooo Ittttttttttttttttttttt!
You’ll looooooooooooooooooooove it!
You are awesome, why we don't have teacher awesome like this in the school!?
Luigi Vicidomini thank you for the kind words!
What did you get the ceiling mount plate that goes with the SmartMount projector mount?
We’re you able to resolve the issue?
how to run the software in windows 10 please tell on process of building
Hi Craig, our software is ready to roll, we are now building the sandbox.Questions: how long is the 4x4 that the xbox kinect is attached to? what are the dimensions of the box for projector and Kinects, how wide are the 4 braces?
Good work! The 4x4 post is 70 inches long. The wooden 'box' around the projector is 13.5 inches by 17 inches. I am not sure what "4 braces" you are referring to.
thanks so much the braces between the legs but iI figured it out. Thank you so much@@BealsScience
What is the oftware used for map projection?
I’ve got a link to the program here www.bealsscience.com/single-post/2017/06/07/Augmented-Reality-Sandbox-will-Blow-Your-Mind
Cool
Thanks!
Do you have to have a projector that is mounted 40 inches away with the Konnect? Can the Konnect and projector be at two different distances? I have two projectors available at my school, because of their throw ratios one would have to be mounted 58" above and the other (ultra short throw) would be about 4".
The connect will work at further distances so your projector that has a throw of 58” should work.
I tried to keep it as compact as possible with the short throw but it is not mandatory.
Hi Craig this is awesome we just finished the software down load woot woot. Could you let me know which projector mount i should use
Congrats on getting through step 1! I've got a list of the equipment I used to build our AR Sandbox on my website. The mount I used is no longer available but we found another that works just as good and several people have reported that it works great! www.bealsscience.com/single-post/2017/06/07/Augmented-Reality-Sandbox-will-Blow-Your-Mind
Good luck on Step 2!
This is impressive. If you plan to use this in your classroom, I think students would be far more interested in learning about topography. Also, at 0:17, that kind of looks like Shrek.
Hyperiotic thank you! I had to make it portable so I could get it out of my classroom. Otherwise my students might only ever want to learn topography and we could never get to chemistry!
What is the dimension of the structure where the kinect camera is mounted?
The dimensions of the box mount for the Kinect are just large enough to house the projector we used (see link below for type of projector), so if you use a different projector you will have to alter the measurements below:
Length (from the vertical post out to Kinect): 12 3/4 inches
Width: 17 1/2 inches
Height: 6 inches
-BenQ Projector: amzn.to/2r84sy5
Hope that helps!
Is the program open source? What's it written in?
The program is GNU Public License! Runs on Linux. You can download it at: arsandbox.ucdavis.edu/instructions/hardware/
It was funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation. As such, it is free for anyone to use or modify, even for commercial sale (there are a few companies that sell pre-built sandboxes).
i believe it's written in c++ through the Vrui VR toolkit
idav.ucdavis.edu/~okreylos/ResDev/Vrui/
Any updated list you have on parts? The website is down for the old one.
Is apologize! Can you tell me which url is not working?
Excuse me, I would like to ask if there is any reference code for the function of displaying such terrain distribution map according to terrain height map. Thank you.
I unaware of the reference code(s) but you may find the info you need at the UC Davis website I’ve linked to in the description.
I hope that helps!
What is the name/model of projector you are using? The instructions recommend a short throw projector or otherwise it must be mounted in a different location. Thanks!
Hello!
I've got a full list of the equipment and materials that I used here: www.bealsscience.com/single-post/2017/06/07/Augmented-Reality-Sandbox-will-Blow-Your-Mind
Does that help answer your question?
Beals Science yes, thanks!
I'm bummed about graphics cards because apparently bitcoin mining has made them more expensive.
Graphics cards definitely are expensive! But, you can go with a lesser card if you'd like, there just might be a little bit of lag time and you may have to disable the water feature.
Hi! It looks great!
I was wondering what pc specs you suggest. Ive been reading that you cant get away with less than a gtx 960.. whats your suggestion?
And what about the cpu? Thanks!
We built a custom machine but stuck with the recommended Core i7 (i5 should be good too) and have 3.5 GHz. We are using NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 but the rest of it is mostly stripped down. We are running at the higher end and you can get away with a lesser graphics card with some limitations. The graphics card and the pc are, of course, going to determine how quickly the image can render on the sand. There is even a delay with our setup (as you can see in the video) but it is bearable. If you get to 'low' on computer specs and graphics card you will not be able to run the water either as it takes a fair amount of processing for the water. So, if you are just building one for fun at GTX 960 (or slightly lower) may work just fine (although I haven't tried to use this card, but other people have with fair success).
I've got a little more information here that may help: www.bealsscience.com/single-post/2017/06/07/Augmented-Reality-Sandbox-will-Blow-Your-Mind
Beals Science Thank you so much! That was super helpful. I may go with a 1060 or similar. I appreciate the help! :D
No problem! Good luck with the build! I'd love to see a pic or video of how it turns out!
Beals Science Will do. Its going to be an Eagle Scout Project 😊
Hello dear sir, where do I get the topography program?
I've got more information and links at the following page that might be helpful for you: bealsscience.com/arsandbox
hello, what are the specifications of projector, or model of the BENQ?
I’ve got all the information on my website at www.bealsscience.com/single-post/2017/06/07/Augmented-Reality-Sandbox-will-Blow-Your-Mind
Let me know if that helps!
Will this work with kinetic sand? (...preferably the "natural earth" color kinetic sand)
Yes! It is even more amazing with kinetic sand!
I like your video.
I'm interested in doing an equal project.
I am a teacher in Colombia and would like to teach my students.
Please can you tell me the references or brand of each of the equipment that is needed.
*The projector reference
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*The reference of the XBOX Kinect
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*The computer reference.
Thank you very much
I’ve got a list of all the supplies you will need to build the AR Sandbox at www.bealsScience.com/ARsandbox
I am thrilled to hear you are building one with your students! Let me know if you need any more help!
Hey, I've got a question. Is it a mandatory to use the projector BenQ MW612 WXGA? or I can use any model or branch?
It is not mandatory but it is a proven brand and model for this application. If you look for a different brand, make sure you go with a "Short Throw" projector and get the highest resolution and brightest you can find.
@@BealsScience Thank you so much, greetings from Bolivia
Greetings from the US!!
Thanks for watching!
can you use any type of cheaper projector with same specs wanting to build one on a cheaper budget
It will definitely work with a cheaper projector! It might not be quite as bright or clear but it will still be great!
Hello. One of the kids at my program managed to puncture a battery in our augmented reality sandtable. How can we fix it?
Puncture a battery? In the sand?
If battery acid spilled into the sand, throw the sand away and get new sand.
Please tell me the things which I have to purchase to do it for school...
I’ve got a link in the description that will tell you need to make one.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Good luck with the build!
What application is used to operate it?
Can the Indonesian map be used?
The software is open source and I’ve linked to it in the description. Let me know if that helps!
genius
What projector did you use?
BenQ short throw. I’ve got all the details here if that helps www.bealsscience.com/post/2017/06/07/augmented-reality-sandbox-will-blow-your-mind
This would be a really cool way to build terrain maps for games like Cities Skylines.
I agree!!
Donde consigo el software y como lo instalo podría hacer un tutorial:(
I have some instructions on my website. You may find them helpful: www.BealsScience.com/ARSandbox
@@BealsScience Hello, Wonderful job!!!!!!!!! But I can't find the softaware, the link arsandbox.ucdavis.edu/ isn't available anymore :(
Have you considered adding a designated shelf for the PC?
+BJ Elkins I definitely need to do that. I just can't make up my mind about where to put it. Any suggestions?
I suppose it would have to be central to keep the weight balanced. If you added a floor above your bottom braces, that might work.
Also, that's a lot of weight for just a plywood box. Do you see any buckling or warping on the bottom? I'm thinking about making one with 2x8s with a plywood bottom and 2x4 supports and cross braces.
That would actually work quite well. I could just run another piece of plywood across the lower braces and keep the PC tucked underneath. One of the issues I am having now is a lot of sand 'dust' getting into the tower. Having it underneath might alleviate some of that. Thanks for the tip.
I haven't seen any buckling. That 3/4 inch decking plywood is pretty sturdy stuff and, based on my calculations with weight distribution, it should hold it OK. But, I will keep an eye out and make a change in the description of the video if I see any issues/buckling.
is there a PDF on how to build this with instructions and things to buy from home depot
I don't have a pdf but I have a list of materials on my website: www.bealsscience.com/post/2017/06/07/augmented-reality-sandbox-will-blow-your-mind
Hopefully that will help.
Could you tell me exactly what kind/brand of computer you are using to run the system? I'm making an AR sandbox for my students based off of your specifications! Thank you so much!
muy bueno puedes subtitular lo al español ?
Maybe you can help me make Spanish subtitles?!
WOOW!! Quick question: Will it run on windows?
Isaam Rameez it will not work on Windows- only Linux. But Linux is free so you can add it to any machine!
Beals Science What IF we could just run it on raspberry pi or something it will be MUCH cheaper and portable... Correct me if Im wrong, my native OS isn't linux.
Isaam Rameez it would be cool if a raspberry I worked but the program requires a lot of processing power and a video card to support the graphics.
iSam Ramirez, the water simulation model Dr. Kreylos developed is GPU intensive which rules out the use of a Raspberry Pi. It requires a moderately powerful gaming video card (we use an Nvidia GTX 960 and are about to upgrade to a 1080ti). The reason for this is the incredibly accurate simulation of the physics of flowing water. Dr. Kreylos said in an interview that he could have done something less realistic but it would not have the same impact as his final product. And, I totally agree!
Does anyone know if the software has the ability to simulate ice and react to temperature change ?
As far as I am aware, it is not able to do that. But, you can alter the colors of the water and topography. I do an activity with my students to show changing sea levels due to ice melt. We build the topography of areas near the coast (Manhattan, NY, for example), then raise the water level to see how cities will be affected.
I really want to implement this on my final collage project, i already have everything. The only problem is that the topograpgy software is not available for windows :(
You sir have done a great work tho, is amazing!
Thank you!
I don’t see why this is a problem. Linux is a free download.
Mr. Beals, has anyone implemented this on a Mac platform?
Not that I am aware.
It would be nice though, wouldn’t it?!
@@BealsScience no it wouldn't.
Keren
We have a projector but we do not have xbox connect can we still do it
You will need a Kinect to make it work.
@@BealsScience Can a Playstation Kinect work? Don't have Xbox, but PlayStation.
Does AR Sanbox software is free?
Totally free!
Can I use xbox 360 kinect?
Yes
This is better then german ingeneering
German ingeneering is the best
@leejack5965 👍
hello, where can I download the software for PC?
There is a link in the description for the download but it only works with Linux.
in this link I get an error
how to download it for free.?
#SandBoxWanadri
I wich you were my teacher
Me too...guess we will have to stick to UA-cam until I get that hologram program all ironed out...
:)
"we are using 250 pounds". Is that information ok?
That will work (as long as you have the side rails and structure to support it). I am using about 150 pounds now (because we haul our sand to different schools in buckets) and I replace lost sand (from m kids playing) with the other sand I have.
Daily dose of internet??
Came here from the jre
Is that Shrek?
It is definitely Shrek-ish isn’t it!
nice but can i buy one at Walmart? haaaaaaaa.
I wish Walmart had them!
Hello, What kind of sand do you use?
White play sand. There is a link in the description that will let you see all the materials I used.
Let me know if you have any questions.