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 

 Tripod 

 Software 

 

 Minimum requirements can be found here .

Minimum hardware requirements
To run the simulator it is highly recommended to meet the minimum requirement. 

 Computer 

 

 

 

 Processor 

 Intel core I5 or Ryzen 5 

 

 

 GPU 

 GTX 1070 or newer 

 

 

 Network connection 

 Only for setup 

 

 

 Ram 

 

 16 GB(8 GB can sometimes work) 

 

 

 

 Storage 

 

 2 GB 

 

 

 

 

 Camera 

 It is  highly recommended to use the simulator with our cameras , 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.

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 Tripod, Camera, Lens, Optical filter, USB 3 Cable 

 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 

 

 Breakdown 

 Camera 

 

 

 

 

 Standard 

 Premium 

 

 

 Maximum resolution 

 1280x720 

 1920x1080 

 

 

 Maximum frame rate 

 50 

 160 

 

 

 Gain range 

 Moderate 

 Large 

 

 

 Light condition 

 Harsh 

 Very harsh 

 

 

 Port 

 USB 3 

 USB 3 

 

 

 Manufacturer 

 Basler 

 Basler 

 

 

 

 Lens 

 

 

 

 

 Standard 

 Premium 

 

 

 Focus ring 

 Yes 

 Yes 

 

 

 Aperture ring 

 No 

 Yes 

 

 

 Focal length 

 6mm 

 6mm 

 

 

 Optical filter 

 Yes 

 Yes