HydraVenues

Getting Started Overview

Power & Physical Infrastructure

Power Requirements

Component Power Draw Notes
HYDRA Body (compute) 1 kW per unit Dedicated circuit recommended, on-site compute only
Access Point (via PoE) 25.5 W per AP Provided through PoE+ switch
Receiver Workstations 150 W per unit Mac Mini ~40 W; Dell ~150 W
Display Screens Per manufacturer spec
Total (on-site compute) ~1.5 kW per single-field deployment Excluding displays
Total (remote compute) ~200 W per field AP + switch + workstations only

Rack & Mounting

Component Requirement
Network Gear 6U rack space (router, switch, PoE injector), HYDRA-supplied network only
Compute (if racked) 19U rack, 24-inch depth minimum, on-site compute only
Compute (standalone) HYDRA Body can be placed on floor or table
Remote Compute No rack or floor space required for compute
AP Mounting Non-metallic pole or ceiling mount, adjustable 3–4 m, centered over play area
Cable Pathway CAT6a from network gear to AP mount point; ethernet to each workstation

Play Area

Attribute Requirement
Dimensions Up to 16 m diameter (200 m²) per field
Floor Surface Flat, hard surface (no deep carpet)
Ceiling Height 4 m minimum clearance
Lighting 500–750 lux, 4000–5000 K color temperature, uniform, non-flickering
Line of Sight Clear path from AP to all play positions (no obstructions above head height)