Vector X Technical Specifications

The Vector X Launch System works with personal computers that meet the following recommended requirements:


Note: Computer is optional with Vector X system. All operating systems must have the latest Microsoft updates applied before installing Vector X Software (These can be found at: http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/

Operating System: Windows XP Home or Professional

Service Pack 2

32 Bit Only

  • CPU: Intel (only) Pentium 4 with minimum 1.7 GHz processor; Recommended - Intel (only) Pentium 4 - 2.0 GHz or above

    • -or-
    Intel (only) Core2 duo with minimum 1.83 GHz processor; Recommended - Intel (only) Core 2 duo 2.0 GHz or above
  • Memory: Minimum 1 GB; Recommended 2 GB

    • *More memory required if shared with graphics memory
  • Hard Disk: 80 GB minimum, 160+ GB recommended; 300 MB for the application, additional space required for student records and videos
  • Drive: CD
  • Video Card: 24 bit color 1024 x 768 minimum resolution; Microsoft Direct x 9.0 or higher (128Mb Onboard Memory); VGA/DVI port (2 ports are needed for dual monitor support)
  • USB: USB 2.0
  • Optional video camera I/O Port: IEEE 1394A (FireWire) for connecting video camera

Operating System: Windows Vista, Home Premium

32 Bit Only

  • CPU: Intel (only) Pentium 4 with minimum 1.7 GHz processor; Recommended - Intel (only) Pentium 4 with 2.0 GHz or above

    • -or-
    Intel (only) Core2 duo with minimum 2.0 GHz processor; Recommended - Intel (only) Core2 duo 2.4 GHz or above
  • Memory: Minimum 1.5 GB; Recommended 3 GB or more
  • Hard Disk: 80 GB minimum, 160+ GB recommended; 300 MB for the application, additional space required for student records and videos
  • Drive: CD
  • Video Card: 24 bit color 1024 x 768 minimum resolution ;Microsoft Direct x 9.0 or higher (128Mb Onboard Memory); VGA/DVI port (2 ports are needed for dual monitor support)
  • USB: USB 2.0
  • Optional video camera I/O Port: IEEE 1394A (FireWire) for connecting video camera

Video Camera Specifications:

If a video camera is used, it must meet these specifications(HD Camera's are not recommended at this time) (Mini DV recommended)

  • Microsoft Windows (WDM) Compliant
  • Digital - not analog
  • FireWire connection to computer
  • 30 frames per second minimum
  • Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels minimum
  • Ability to manually adjust shutter speed
  • Gain adjustment (light amplifier)
  • Wide angle lens