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Live, low-latency 2D and 3D tracking from single or multiple high-speed cameras
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Hardware configurations and set up #13

Closed GuilhermeMEESantos closed 2 years ago

GuilhermeMEESantos commented 2 years ago

Good afternoon. I have been reading and analysing this open-source project and I have questions regarding the usual hardware set up for implementing braid.

I know that specific cameras need to be used but I was wondering about the more physical aspects of the set-up. How do you connect the cameras? Does it use a switch or several switches and connect them to the main pc where the app will be running? What is the usual hardware configuration?

Is there any guide about the hardware and more physical aspects of this system? I've read the User's Guide but it didn't answer my questions for it focused on the software.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

astraw commented 2 years ago

There is a hardware selection section in the user's guide but indeed it does not discuss things at the level you are asking.

All cameras must share the same physical trigger input, so this is an additional cable beyond the GigE or USB3 cable to each camera.

With USB3 each camera needs a direct connection to a PC and it is quite simple as long as you have enough USB3 ports and bandwidth to handle them on the PC.

It seems you are mainly asking about network topologies with GigE cameras. With network cameras, the issues are potentially somewhat complex. I will create a new section in the documentation describing some thoughts on this and I will update this issue when there is something to look at.

GuilhermeMEESantos commented 2 years ago

Thank you so much for your answer and appreciate you taking the time to create a new documentation section about this. But your answer has been very helpful, thank you.

I wish you a continuation of good work. Best regards, GuilhermeMEESantos

astraw commented 2 years ago

I found this page on Basler's site which goes some way towards explaining GigE network topologies. The information there is by no means exhaustive but it is useful as far as it goes.