# Beam Eye Tracker: Setup and Calibration

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Beam Eye Tracker is a software developed by [Eyeware Tech](https://eyeware.tech/) and it is not maintained or provided by Cinematronic. Cinematronic only provides the integration of the software with the Biosignal Platform .
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1. Download and install Beam Eye Tracker ([guide](https://support.cinematronic.dk/getting-started/publish-your-docs#step-5-optional-install-beam-eye-tracker-software)) ([download link](https://beam.eyeware.tech/get-beam/)). You will need to create a free account with Eyeware, and purchase the affordable Beam software license. Once installed, open the program.

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2. Click on the Beam icon. You might be asked to select your camera, resolution, frame rate, and angle. Check the [**technical requirements**](https://support.cinematronic.dk/getting-started/quickstart) for the best hardware combination.

<figure><img src="https://3979900114-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F28nAE9nE7p2cdi0E6UFg%2Fuploads%2Ft9grkWFKwdCO4Gr76R0d%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7b8c2485-a7fa-4a59-9ef4-6c7961df8a47" alt=""><figcaption><p>If the above popup appears, click on Manage and ensure your settings are correctly selected and saved.</p></figcaption></figure>

4. Start the full Beam calibration process by clicking on the *Calibrate* button, and follow the process.&#x20;

<div data-full-width="false"><figure><img src="https://3979900114-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F28nAE9nE7p2cdi0E6UFg%2Fuploads%2F1bz6UQKnyiszn4LFrXjt%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c027ecd2-8c40-416e-8723-233f3cf72c31" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Follow the instructions to complete the calibration process.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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It is recommended to run the full calibration process between each respondent in a study, and between sessions, to ensure the maximum accuracy.
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4. In the Beam main panel, ensure that Gaming Extensions is enabled and that Eye Tracking Overlay is disabled. This will enable the Biosignal Platform to communicate with the eye tracking server.

<figure><img src="https://3979900114-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F28nAE9nE7p2cdi0E6UFg%2Fuploads%2FviVpUczl2UHWEMwoHcIV%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d532a22a-33bd-4988-b37b-6d9ff05ae73d" alt=""><figcaption><p>Settings to allow Beam to communicate with the Biosignal Platform </p></figcaption></figure>

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Despite the name, Gaming Extensions is not confined to video games. The option allows programs like the Cinematronic Biosignal Platform to pull the data from Beam and integrate eye-tracking capabilities.
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5. Close the window by clicking outside the bounding box, or again on the Beam icon.&#x20;

You are now ready to use the eye tracking integration in Cinematronic Biosignal Platform with a wide range of webcams!