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 == Computer ==
-  * We recommend the [[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SYSPSSM|Beelink SER5]] ($300) mini PC or the [[https://www.amazon.com/Beelink-Computer-Desktop-Display-Ethernet/dp/B0BVFXCJ2V|Beelink Mini S12]] ($160) mini PC. An Intel NUC can also work (folk0 at Hex House is a Hades Canyon NUC).
+  * folk-hex at Hex House is a [[https://www.microcenter.com/product/685408/minisforum-atomman-g7-ti-gaming-mini-pc|Minisforum AtomMan G7 TI]]. For cheaper systems, we've had good experiences with the [[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SYSPSSM|Beelink SER5]] ($300) mini PC, although it's a bit old now. An Intel NUC or Steam Deck can also work. Find a relatively recent mini PC or gaming PC and you should be OK.
   * <del>For portable installations, a [[https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/|Raspberry Pi 4]] (may be difficult to get) or an [[http://www.orangepi.org/html/hardWare/computerAndMicrocontrollers/details/Orange-Pi-5.html|Orange Pi 5]] ($50-100)</del>
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 == Projector ==
-  * We recommend the **[[https://aaxatech.com/store/products/4k1_pico_projector_store.htm|AAXA 4K1]]** (~$800, available refurbished only) or (untested) maybe the [[https://www.lg.com/us/projectors/lg-hu710pb-smart-portable-projector|LG CineBeam Q HU710PB]] for the brightest, clearest text rendering and largest area.
+  * 4K projectors: People report good experiences with the [[https://global.jmgo.com/products/jmgo-n1s-4k|JMGO N1S 4K]] (~$1000). (JMGO has more expensive, brighter models, too.)
+    * <del>We used to recommend the [[https://aaxatech.com/store/products/4k1_pico_projector_store.htm|AAXA 4K1]] (~$800, available refurbished only)</del>, but it's out of production.
+    * or (untested) maybe the [[https://www.lg.com/us/projectors/lg-hu710pb-smart-portable-projector|LG CineBeam Q HU710PB]], but people report that this is difficult to mount
+    * or (untested) maybe the [[https://www.bestbuy.com/product/epson-lifestudio-pop-plus-4k-pro-uhd-portable-lifestyle-smart-projector-with-sound-by-bose-technology-3lcd-hdr-wireless-navy/JJG9Q2PXS9/sku/6643633|Epson Lifestudio Pop Plus 4k PRO]] (~$700) for a less bright, budget 4K option.
+    * 4K projectors are ideal for the brightest, clearest text rendering and largest area.
   * If you’re on a budget or want a more portable option, the [[https://aaxatech.com/store/products/P400_mini_projector_store.html|AAXA P400]] ($269) is a good option for a portable 1080p projector.
-  * Any projector will do, but any projector with a native resolution of less than 1080p will only be good for projecting shapes & very large text.
+  * Any projector will do, but any projector with a native resolution of less than 1080p will only be good for projecting shapes & very large text. 4K is ideal for having multiple text editors, etc.
   * Ultra-short-throw projectors like the Samsung The Premiere are expensive but can be really bright and may allow you to avoid overhead mounting. It may be difficult to calibrate an ultra-short-throw projector (because it's hard to tilt the calibration board and the optics are really distorted)
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     * You'll also have a better experience if the webcam can do 60fps at whatever resolution you have set.
-    * We would recommend a [[https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-NexiGo-N980P-Reduction-Wide-Angle/dp/B08DHPBP65|NexiGo N980P]] (1080p, 60Hz) or Logitech BRIO 4K (4K, 60Hz).
+    * We would recommend a [[https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-NexiGo-N980P-Reduction-Wide-Angle/dp/B08DHPBP65|NexiGo N980P]] (1080p, 60Hz). We've used the Logitech BRIO 4K (4K, 60Hz), which has better specs, but its optics aren't as easy to calibrate as the NexiGo.
       * A Logitech C920 series 1080p webcam is often used & is easy to find & affordable, but the [[https://www.bestbuy.com/site/logitech-c922-pro-stream-1080-webcam-for-hd-video-streaming-black/5579380.p?skuId=5579380|Logitech C922]] is probably a better option, because it can do 720p60; the C920 can only do 720p30.
       * (We used to use a Microsoft Azure Kinect, but it can only do 30Hz.)
-    * Hang your webcam as close to the table (projection surface) as possible. You want the tags to be as big in the webcam image as possible to help detection stability. (If ceiling mounting, you will probably find that your webcam should be much lower than your projector.)
+    * Hang your webcam as close to the table (projection surface) as possible. You want the tags to be as big in the webcam image as possible to help detection stability. (If ceiling mounting, you will probably find that your webcam should be much lower than your projector.) You want to avoid having a lot of pixels in the camera image that are 'wasted' (not also covered by the projector / are outside your table area).
 == Printer ==
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 ==== Support ====
-Note: it's very not-turnkey right now; you'll definitely run into bugs and issues. We plan to do a more comprehensive release and announcement in 2024, including more examples and explanations, but there's a lot of work to do before then.
+Note: it's very not-turnkey right now; you'll definitely run into bugs and issues. We plan to do a more comprehensive release and announcement, including more examples and explanations, but there's a lot of work to do before then.
 We're happy to talk about consulting work if you want dedicated support or system development. Reach out at [[mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]]] and [[mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]]].