Acer SpatialLabs (3D displays with head-tracking)

Our ~~SpatialLabs~~Acer Spatial Labs displays are one type of 'holographic' or spatial 3D displays that we have at CCI.
(see 'Looking Glass' for the other kind)

These are glasses-free 3D displays with built-in head tracking, allowing you to view things in full 3D from different perspectives.
It is bit like Virtual ~~Reality -~~Reality, but on a computer screen.

They are great for productivity in 3D applications like Blender, Fusion or game engines - but even more exciting for interactive experiences.

We have one 27" desktop version hooked up permanently to the Dark Lab Area 1 computer.
(It doubles as a 4K 165hz display for you to simply use)

We also have two portable, 16" Spatial Labs displays available through the Kit Room!

Seee ~~their~~the ~~main~~product info page here:
https://www.acer.com/gb-en/spatiallabs

How to get it running

in the Dark Lab
The 27" ~~Acer~~ SpatialLabs in Dark Lab Area 1 is hooked up to the PC, and the software should be good to go.
Make sure the USB-C labeled 'Acer' is plugged into the USB-C port at the front of the computer.

On your own computer
The 27" Acer SpatialLabs in Dark Lab Area 1 has labeled HDMI and USB-C cables for you to plug into.
Both the video and head tracking should work over USB-C, though. You can also ~~loan~~take a portable version ~~to take~~ home.

First - you'll need to get Acer's main software & drivers installed.
Get the 'Acer Spatial Labs Experience Center' from the following links:
SpatialLabs 27" ASV27-2P download page
SpatialLabs 16" ASV15-1BP download page

How to use it

~ Head to the SpatialLabs Developer Portal to find tutorials and plugins for Unreal, Unity and OpenXR.
~ The 'Experience Center' sofware has a tab where you can find plugins for Blender, Fusion360, Rhino, etc.
~ It also ~~features~~comes with some 3D media viewing ~~apps,~~apps for models, images and video.

All software and development info can be found here:
https://spatiallabs.acer.com/developer