Gazepoint and PsychoPy 2024.1.5

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Hi everyone,

Just dropping in to share some updates on PsychoPy’s integration with GazePoint eyetrackers—and we’d really love your help!

There have been several improvements in PsychoPy 2025.1.0 (download here) that should make it easier to work with GazePoint devices. If you’ve been experimenting with this combo or plan to, we’d be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to try things out and let us know how it goes—especially if you hit any errors or unexpected behavior.

Below is a step-by-step guide to help you test the integration. Even a quick run-through and sharing your results (or issues) would be super helpful for us and the community.

:magnifying_glass_tilted_left: How to Test PsychoPy + GazePoint Integration

1. Install PsychoPy 2025.1.0

Make sure you’re using the latest version: PsychoPy 2025.1.0.

2. Remove Any Old GazePoint Plugins

Before you install the new plugin, clear out older versions.

On macOS:

  • Open Finder and go to /Users/[YourUsername]/.psychopy3/ (you may need to show hidden files with Cmd + Shift + .).
  • Open the packages folder and delete its contents.
  • Restart PsychoPy.

On Windows:

  • Go to C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\psychopy3.
  • Delete everything inside the packages folder.
  • Restart PsychoPy.

3. Install the GazePoint Plugin

  • Launch PsychoPy Builder.
  • Open Plugins and Packages Manager.
  • Search for and install the GazePoint Plugin.
  • Restart PsychoPy again to apply the changes.

4. Load the Example Experiment

  • Download the attached example .psyexp file.
  • Open it in PsychoPy Builder.

5. Configure Eyetracking

  • Click the cog icon to open Experiment Settings.
  • Go to the Eyetracking tab.
  • Under Eyetracker device, choose GazePoint from the dropdown.

6. Run the Experiment

The experiment will guide you through:

  • A calibration routine (five-point calibration).
  • A validation step (checking calibration accuracy).
  • An instruction screen.
  • A brief shape display (look at it for 5 seconds).
  • A final thank you message.

If you try it out, please let us know:

  • :white_check_mark: If everything works as expected
  • :warning: If it doesn’t (include any error messages or screenshots if possible)

Thanks in advance folks - Becca
eyetracker_test.psyexp (27.7 KB)