2.3.2. Miscellaneous

2.3.2.1. Stereo display

HMD (for example Goovis).

2.3.2.2. FireWire cables

Some cables should be shipped with the controllers. If you need more cables, maybe longer cables, we strongly recommend UniBrain cables (FireWire-400 A to A, 6 pins to 6 pins). See UniBrain https://www.unibrain.com/products/firewire-400-cables/. Using random FireWire cables found in your lab or on the web is a sure way to lose a fair amount of time debugging connection issues.

2.3.2.3. Foot pedal extension cable

If you need to use the original foot pedals of the da Vinci Classic (or S) surgeon, you need to buy a DB15 extension cable (for example https://smile.amazon.com/Monoprice-6ft-DB15-Molded-Cable/dp/B002LWJ7TA). See also foot pedals hardware and software.

2.3.2.4. SD card reader

For all the controllers released after 2024, i.e. dRAC or DQLA based, the firmware is loaded from a SD card. To upgrade the firmware, you will need a SD card reader. We strongly recommend to have one on your dVRK computer (under Linux).