# Hardware

This section covers information about hardware required/used with our simulator.

# General overview

To use our simulator you will need the following hardware.

- Computer
- Projector
- Projection screen

We will supply you with the following

- [Camera](https://docs.helioninteractive.com/books/hardware/page/cameras "Cameras")
- Tripod
- Software

<span style="color: rgb(241, 196, 15);">Minimum requirements can be found</span> [here](https://docs.helioninteractive.com/books/hardware/page/minimum-hardware-requirements "Minimum hardware requirements").

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-next-page" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 18.0952%; height: 63px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 100%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Go to [**Next page**](https://docs.helioninteractive.com/books/hardware/page/minimum-hardware-requirements "Connecting to LATRAS Hub")</td></tr></tbody></table>

# Minimum hardware requirements

To run the simulator it is <span style="color: rgb(241, 196, 15);"><span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">highly recommended</span> </span>to meet the minimum requirement.

### Computer

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-processor-intel-core" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 149px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 50%;"></col><col style="width: 50%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">Processor</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">Intel core I5 or Ryzen 5</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">GPU</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">GTX 1070 or newer</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">Network connection</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">Only for setup</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">Ram</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">16 GB(8 GB can sometimes work)

</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">Storage</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">2 GB

</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Camera

It is <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">highly recommended to use the simulator with our cameras</span>, although it may work with other USB cameras.

### Light conditions

With our cameras, even harsh light conditions are not a big problem with proper setup.

### Projector

Any projector with a resolution aspect ratio of 16:9 and 1280x720 or higher (1920x1080 is recommended) should work. We also recommend getting a projector with at least 2000 ANSI lumens.

### Projection screen

The projection screen heavily depends on the desired size of the projection. Our system does not have any requirements for the projection screen, besides it being white. So any white wall or projection screen will work.

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-next-page" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 18.0952%; height: 63px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 100%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Go to [**Next page**](https://docs.helioninteractive.com/books/hardware/page/cameras "Connecting to LATRAS Hub")</td></tr></tbody></table>

# Cameras

Helion Interactive uses premium machine vision cameras from German company Basler. These cameras provide superior performance in terms of resolution, frame rate and especially reliability.

### Types

We supply 2 kinds of camera

- Standard
- Premium

Main difference between these cameras is resolution and reliability in harsh light conditions and a sensor size. Detailed breakdown of each camera can be found below. Both camera kits include <span style="color: rgb(241, 196, 15);">Tripod, Camera, Lens, Optical filter, USB 3 Cable</span>

### Standard Camera

Standard camera is a **great and reliable option for anyone who is looking to get our simulator**. Standard camera provides superior performance even in harsh light conditions.

- Resolution: 1280x720
- Maximum frame rate: 50
- Gain range: Moderate
- Light conditions: Harsh
- Port: USB 3
- Manufacture: Basler

### Premium Camera

Premium camera offers premium experience. **Full HD output, 100+ maximum frame rate and greatly configurable gain and a bigger sensor size**. This camera excels in very harsh light competition in comparison to other cameras in the market. Camera's lens has configurable aperture. The camera is ideal for organizations and users who have bad light conditions or demand premium experience.

- Resolution: 1920x1080
- Maximum frame rate: 160
- Gain range: Large
- Light conditions: Very harsh
- Port: USB 3
- Manufacture: Basler

Note that most computers cannot get 160 fps from the camera in FullHD resolution. This is the limitation of the USB ports.

### Breakdown

#### Camera

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-standard-premium-max" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 178.8px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 33.3731%;"></col><col style="width: 33.3731%;"></col><col style="width: 33.3731%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">  
</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">Standard</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">Premium</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">Maximum resolution</td><td class="align-center" style="height: 29.8px;">1280x720</td><td class="align-center" style="height: 29.8px;">1920x1080</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">Maximum frame rate</td><td class="align-center" style="height: 29.8px;">50</td><td class="align-center" style="height: 29.8px;">160</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">Gain range</td><td class="align-center" style="height: 29.8px;">Moderate</td><td class="align-center" style="height: 29.8px;">Large</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">Light condition</td><td class="align-center" style="height: 29.8px;">Harsh</td><td class="align-center" style="height: 29.8px;">Very harsh</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">Port</td><td class="align-center" style="height: 29.8px;">USB 3</td><td class="align-center" style="height: 29.8px;">USB 3</td></tr><tr><td>Manufacturer</td><td class="align-center">Basler</td><td class="align-center">Basler</td></tr></tbody></table>

##### Lens

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-standard-premium-foc" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 33.3333%;"></col><col style="width: 33.3333%;"></col><col style="width: 33.3333%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>  
</td><td>Standard</td><td>Premium</td></tr><tr><td>Focus ring</td><td class="align-center">Yes</td><td class="align-center">Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Aperture ring</td><td class="align-center">Yes</td><td class="align-center">Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Focal length</td><td class="align-center">6mm</td><td class="align-center">6mm</td></tr><tr><td>Optical filter</td><td class="align-center">Yes</td><td class="align-center">Yes</td></tr></tbody></table>