Hardware Requirements

MotionPlay supports a variety of depth sensors and works on most modern Windows PCs. Here's everything you need to know about hardware compatibility.

System Requirements

Minimum

os:
Windows 10 64-bit (build 1903+)
cpu:
Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD FX-8350
ram:
8 GB
gpu:
NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 (DirectX 11)
storage:
10 GB available space (SSD recommended)
usb:
USB 3.0 port
network:
Internet for activation and updates

Recommended

os:
Windows 11 64-bit
cpu:
Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
ram:
16 GB
gpu:
NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD RX 5600 XT
storage:
20 GB SSD
usb:
USB 3.0 ports (2+ for sensor + peripherals)
network:
Broadband internet

Supported Depth Sensors

Microsoft Kinect V1

Fully Supported

Original Xbox 360 Kinect. Great for budget-friendly setups.

Specifications

Depth Range
0.8m - 4.0m
Resolution
640x480 @ 30fps
Field of View
57° x 43°
Connection
USB 2.0 (with adapter)

Pros

  • + Low cost ($30-50 used)
  • + Reliable depth sensing
  • + Wide availability

Cons

  • - Requires USB adapter for PC
  • - Lower resolution
  • - Discontinued

Best For

Small to medium floor projections (up to 4m x 3m)

Microsoft Kinect V2

Fully Supported

Xbox One Kinect. Better depth accuracy and resolution.

Specifications

Depth Range
0.5m - 4.5m
Resolution
512x424 @ 30fps
Field of View
70° x 60°
Connection
USB 3.0 (with adapter)

Pros

  • + Better depth accuracy
  • + Wider field of view
  • + Time-of-flight sensor

Cons

  • - Requires USB 3.0 adapter
  • - More expensive
  • - Discontinued

Best For

Medium floor projections (up to 5m x 4m)

Azure Kinect DK

Fully Supported

Microsoft's latest depth sensor. Professional grade quality.

Specifications

Depth Range
0.25m - 5.46m
Resolution
Up to 1024x1024
Field of View
120° x 120° (WFOV)
Connection
USB-C 3.0

Pros

  • + Excellent depth quality
  • + Very wide FOV
  • + Actively supported

Cons

  • - Higher cost (~$400)
  • - Requires more processing power

Best For

Large floor projections (up to 6m x 6m)

RPLiDAR A1/A2/A3

Supported

2D LiDAR scanner. Best for wall projection touch detection.

Specifications

Scan Range
Up to 12m (A2/A3)
Sample Rate
8000+ samples/sec
Field of View
360°
Connection
USB Serial

Pros

  • + Excellent for wall touch
  • + High precision
  • + Long range

Cons

  • - 2D only (single plane)
  • - Requires careful mounting

Best For

Wall projections of any size

Projector Recommendations

Floor Projection

  • 3000+ lumens
  • 1080p minimum (4K preferred)
  • Short-throw or ultra-short-throw

Tip: Mount projector 3-4m above floor pointing down. Use keystone correction or lens shift for alignment.

Wall Projection

  • 4000+ lumens for ambient light
  • 1080p minimum
  • Standard or short-throw

Tip: Mount perpendicular to wall or use mirror system. Consider edge blending for large walls.

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