Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Are there any issues with plugging an OptiTrack camera directly into a PC?

April 26, 2017camera directly optitrack pc plugging

0

Posted

Are there any issues with plugging an OptiTrack camera directly into a PC?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Using a 5m USB cable from an OptiTrack camera may result in a “Device not recognized” or “Unknown device” error on some computer systems due to USB limitations. Using a shorter USB cable will often resolve the issue. When plugging 5m USB cables directly into a computer, avoiding ports on the front of the tower will reduce the likelihood of cable-related errors. Technical note: USB ports on the back of computers are usually connected directly to the motherboard while ports on the front are often connected by a cable (which may be of low quality). This extra cable length, when combined with a 5m cable, can exceed the maximum USB signaling distance.