Tips & Tricks

Testing VirtualHaunt:

Below is a ZIP file containing everything you need to play the Pirate routine you see in the Outdoor Demo video. The file contains a VSA routine, audio file, VirtualHaunt settings, and a text file containing instructions on how to run it. (Routine is courtesy of GraveyardSkulls).


Recording your VirtualHaunt performance:

You can use a Screen Capture/Recording software to record VirtualHaunt. These videos can them be posted on YouTube or used during your haunt instead of having VirtualHaunt running live. Here are a few FREE screen recording applications.


Working with DMX type servo communication:

Until I integrate DMX (including Board of Chuckee and Medusa DMX) support into VirtualHaunt, you can use the following work-around:

Create a copy of your VSA routine, open Settings (F3) and replace the “Type” of each servo with an equivalent Serial Controller selected.

DMX Servo -> miniSSC Servo (equivalent)

BOC DMX Servo -> Parallax Servo (equivalent)

Remember to write down your Servo’s “+ Value”, “- Value”, and “Default” because when you change the Controller Type, VSA will reset these values.


Prevent overbite Jaw movements:

When setting up the servo motion for a Jaw, make sure your "Default" servo position value is equal to the "+ Value" (or "- Value"). This way the Jaw will remain closed when at rest and only open in one direction.

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