Everything you need to get started with Colorant. Select your preferred setup below.
Dual-PC setup provides maximum performance by separating game execution from Colorant processing
These components can be purchased from any electronics retailer. Amazon links provided for convenience.
There are no specific requirements for your gaming PC, as Colorant won't run on it. This is your normal PC that you use to run games.
A laptop works! Even that dusty laptop sitting in your closet is probably good enough. But if you want more specific specs:
Detailed steps on how to configure the hardware (microcontrollers) will be provided upon purchasing.
It's advised to have both PCs connected to the network via ethernet cable. While not mandatory, this ensures better performance and the lowest latency possible.
Single-PC setup offers a streamlined solution with minimal hardware requirements
Only one of these options is required:
Colorant is super lightweight and won't impact your gaming performance at all. The software runs silently in the background without hogging any significant resources. Pretty much any budget gaming PC from the last few years will work perfectly. However, if we need to be more specific:
Detailed setup instructions will be provided upon purchase.
The Adafruit RP2040 is strongly recommended for its simplicity and user-friendly setup.
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