Let's make sure we change the subject of this thread to CAVES so others can search.
By the way, Sowrizral apparently is doing something unrelated to 3D graphics even. Regarding the CAVES. The issue for me is whether I can run it on something other than Sun (especially PC). Not that I have anything against Sun technology--in fact-- I am totally apolitical regarding hardware and operating systems. But PCs are inexpensive- and for me to sell a CAVE system for mental health applications, it probably needs to be cheap. That said, the PC so far can only handle 2 screens--which I have running and it is pretty nice. One thing I like is that I can reposition my two screens all over the place-front back-sides--if I could do this with a single PC and 4-6 screens, we would really have something. The counter to the argument is that with 4-6 screens, graphics cards, tracking, etc. who cares that the PC costs 5-10K less--indeed, a single Sun CPU could drive all the graphics pipelines (I think) and that would save. Can someone outline the approximate cost of the Sun CAVE? I would guess about $80K-100K. but I could see it getting much higher My guess: Tracker $10K Sun equipment $20K Projectors: $2-3K * 6 $18K each Screens and construcution: $10K Stereoglasses: $1K Well, maybe not $80K but I bet that's close. How about Linux/Windows CAVE? My student tells me we can now sync multiple PCs using a new graphics card but I am dubious-plus each PC would cost another $1500 or so--what is the future of multiple pipes on PC? Why is this so hard for PC's but not other platforms? Another idea-should we form a special interest group for CAVES, much like Justin did for terrain? How about Java 3D and display/viewing in general? Or we could keep going on the regular channel. Cheers- Alex -----Original Message----- From: Discussion list for Java 3D API [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Claus Giesenberg Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 3:56 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [JAVA3D] AW: [JAVA3D] Henry Sowizral ? Hi Mark ! Mark, thanks for the reference. I know his report and wanted to speak therefore also with henry. At the moment I examine possibilities and risks for the commitment of Java3D in a CAVE for an company/university. The company/university has the idea to implement a "Virtual Protoyping of Mechatronic Systems" in a CAVE. Such a realization needs however very much high orders since systems are supposed to be simulated here in real time. >From that every information interests me in connection with Java3D and a CAVE and would be pleased, if I could "nerve" you now and then with questions :) Best regards, Claus -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: Discussion list for Java 3D API [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Im Auftrag von Mark Hood Gesendet: Mittwoch, 17. April 2002 22:44 An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: Re: [JAVA3D] Henry Sowizral ? > Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 11:42:08 +0200 > From: Claus Giesenberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > In Connection with Java3D and Virtual Reality I would like to hear the > opinion of Henry Sowizral. You can download the artical Henry wrote with Michael Deering. It's called "The Java 3D API and Virtual Reality" under the heading "Articles" at this URL: http://java.sun.com/products/java-media/3D/collateral -- Mark Hood =========================================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include in the body of the message "signoff JAVA3D-INTEREST". For general help, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include in the body of the message "help". =========================================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include in the body of the message "signoff JAVA3D-INTEREST". For general help, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include in the body of the message "help". =========================================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include in the body of the message "signoff JAVA3D-INTEREST". For general help, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include in the body of the message "help".
