Tested Hardware

Tested Hardware

General Hardware Configuration: We have found that one computer can only drive a single Kinect paired with a Mesa SwissRanger. We strongly suggest each imager has a dedicated computer, otherwise tracking will degrade in terms of density of the tracked path, or the ability to detect at all. It is also important to watch each computer’s system resources to ensure that there is available headroom on the CPU, a minimum of 20%, otherwise tracking will degrade as well. Lastly, we recommend that Rviz is run on a computer that is not associated with any sensor, e.g., have a dedicated computer for tracking visualization.

Computer Configurations

Note: For any computer being used in the OpenPtrack system we suggest these hardware specifications be used at minimum:

• Intel i7 processor (Fastest that is within budget)
• 8GB of RAM
• 40GB Internal Hard drive, SSD if possible
• NVIDIA GPU

Imagers:

• Kinect v1
• Kinect v2
• Mesa SwissRanger 4500

Computer Manufacturers:

• Axiomtek Fanless:
  • IPC912-213-FL
  • IPC932-230-FL
• Shuttle:
  • SZ87R6

Networking Hardware:

• Router
  • TP-LINK TL-ER6120
  • TP-LINK TL-R600VPN
• Switch
  • Netgear JGS516
  • Netgear GS116E
• Access Point
  • Ubiquiti UAP-LR-US
  • EnGenius EAP600
• Power Conditioner
  • Furman PL-PLUS C 15 Amp

USB Cable Extenders:

• USB 2.0 over Ethernet Extenders
  • Gefen EXT-USB2-0-LR
  • Black Box IC400A
• USB 3.0 Extension Cables
  • Tripp Lite U328-025 (25ft)
  • SIIG USB JU-CB0811-S1 (20meters)
    • Note: The use of the included power supply is necessary

Miscellaneous Hardware:

• Kinect v1 - 1/4-20 Mount
• Manfrotto 492 Ball head for SwissRanger
• Harting Male M12 to Female Ethernet Adapter for SwissRanger
• Camera mounts or tripods to mount the imagers
• VGA or DVI KVM

Cables To have on Hand:

• Bulk Cat-5e/Cat-6
• Extension Cords
• Cube Taps
• Extra USB A to B Cables
• Power Strips
• IEC Cables