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Quick Start Guide for Dual Depth Sensor Configuration
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Prerequisites
- Computer (desktop or laptop):
- CPU: x86 compatible (Intel Pentium 4 or higher, AMD Athlon or higher), dual- or quad- core is preferable
- Operating system: Windows 7 (x86 or x64), Windows Vista (x86 or x64), Windows XP SP3 (x86 or x64)
- Video card: Direct3D 10-capable (Shader Model 4.0) gaming-class graphics card
- for more info see Cameras and accessories#Video_Card
- USB: at least two USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 controllers
- for more info see USB controllers
- Storage system: HDD or SSD or RAID with write speed at least 55 Mb/sec
- iPi Recorder 1.6.0.0 or later
- see Quick Start Guide with MS Kinect Sensor#iPi_Recorder for installation instructions
- iPi Studio 1.3.0.0 or later (Free Trial or Basic or Standard edition)
- see Quick Start Guide with MS Kinect Sensor#iPi_Studio for installation instructions
- Two Microsoft Kinect Sensors with separate power adapters
- If you bought "XBox 360 + Kinect" bundle then you need to order power adapter
- Optional: active USB 2.0 extension cables
- Minimum required space: 3m by 3m (10 by 10 feet)
Note that before starting of working with two Kinects it's highly recommended to get appropriate results with single Kinect solution: Quick Start Guide with MS Kinect Sensor.
Recording with 2 Kinects
Important! Each Kinect Sensor should be plugged through different USB controller. If both Kinects are plugged through one and the same USB controller then the second Kinect will not work.
