Difference between revisions of "iPi Recorder System Requirements for Multiple PS Eye Cameras Configuration"
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** ''USB'': at least two USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 '''controllers''' | ** ''USB'': at least two USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 '''controllers''' | ||
**: For more info see [[USB controllers]] | **: For more info see [[USB controllers]] | ||
− | **:{{Important|Kinect 2 for Windows, Kinect for Xbox One requires USB 3.0 controller}} | + | **:{{Important|Kinect 2 for Windows, Kinect for Xbox One requires USB 3.0 controller. Kinect SDK 2.0 currently supports only single sensor on one PC.}} |
** ''ExpressCard'' or ''eSATA'' slot (for laptops) | ** ''ExpressCard'' or ''eSATA'' slot (for laptops) | ||
**: Optional, but highly recommended. It allows to install external USB controller in case of compatibility issues between cameras and built-in USB controllers, or if all USB ports are in fact connected to a single USB controller | **: Optional, but highly recommended. It allows to install external USB controller in case of compatibility issues between cameras and built-in USB controllers, or if all USB ports are in fact connected to a single USB controller |
Revision as of 01:51, 28 October 2014
- Computer (desktop or laptop):
- CPU: x86 compatible (Intel Pentium 4 or higher, AMD Athlon or higher, 2GHz), dual- or quad- core is preferable
- Operating system: Windows 8 / 7 / Vista SP2, x86 or x64
- USB: at least two USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 controllers
- For more info see USB controllers
- Important! Kinect 2 for Windows, Kinect for Xbox One requires USB 3.0 controller. Kinect SDK 2.0 currently supports only single sensor on one PC.
- ExpressCard or eSATA slot (for laptops)
- Optional, but highly recommended. It allows to install external USB controller in case of compatibility issues between cameras and built-in USB controllers, or if all USB ports are in fact connected to a single USB controller
- Storage system: HDD or SSD or RAID with write speed:
- For 4 cameras at 60 fps, 640 x 480 resolution: not less than 70,4 MByte/sec
- For 6 cameras at 60 fps, 640 x 480 resolution: not less than 105,6 MByte/sec
- For 8 cameras at 60 fps, 640 x 480 resolution: not less than 140,8 MByte/sec

- 3 to 8 Sony PlayStation Eye for PS3 cameras.
- for more info see Cameras and accessories#Cameras
- 4 to 12 active USB 2.0 extension cables (depending on number of cameras and scene set-up)
- Optional: tripods to place cameras
- for more info see Cameras and accessories#Tripods
- Mini Maglite (or other flashlight) for calibration
- for more infor see Cameras and accessories#Mini Maglite (or other flashlight) for calibration
- Minimum required space: 4m by 4m (13 by 13 feet)