⚙️ PN3 QuickStart Guide

Perception Neuron 3 (PN3) – General Setup & Sensor Initialization in Axis Studio

🧰 What You’ll Need:

Fully charged PN3 sensors and hub
PN3 suit or straps
Axis Studio installed on your computer
USB receiver plugged into your computer
3×3 meter workspace (minimum) free of obstacles and metal interference

Step 1: Check Everything is Connected

Open Axis Studio and Create New Project. Go to the Capturing tab → Sensor Check panel.
Make sure the device shows as Connected and all sensors are online.

Sensor Check

Step 2: Sensor Check

Axis Studio → Capturing Tab → Sensor Check Panel
Follow the on-screen instructions

Sensor Check

🔌 Turn On Sensors

Choose one method, then click Next:

Manual: Hold the power button on the hub for 2 seconds
Auto: Unplug and reconnect the USB-C power cable to auto-start sensors

🪑 Sensor Placement

Place sensors on the charging dock on a non-magnetic table or stool
Avoid magnetic surfaces or devices (metal desks, speakers, etc.)
Click Next

✅ Sensor Check

The system will automatically run the following diagnostics:

Signal Quality Check – verifies stable wireless connection
Gyro Calibration – aligns the sensors’ internal orientation tracking
Alignment Check – ensures correct placement and positioning of sensors

✔️ Checking Result

All sensors must show as Connected
Click Finish

Tutorial

🧍 Step 3: Wear the Sensors

🟢 Proper Sensor Placement

Use the [PN Studio] tab in Axis Studio for reference.

Sensor Wear

Key sensor locations:

[1] Shoulders – Attach to the upper back of each shoulder
[2] Hip – Place firmly on the back of your pelvis, not lower back
[3] Upper Legs – Attach on the outside of each thigh, not the front
Feet, arms, and wrists – Follow strap guides for symmetrical placement

🧠 How Sensors Work

Each PN3 sensor uses an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to track movement through acceleration, rotation, and orientation.
The hub receives data wirelessly from each sensor and streams it to Axis Studio in real time for live motion tracking.

Click Next and follow the instructions to complete the initial general calibration.
This calibration won’t be perfect — you will need to perform a full Posture Calibration in Step 4.