Desktop Requirements
Hardware specifications for BogeyHunter Desktop
The short version: You need a 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 PC with an NVIDIA RTX GPU (Turing or newer, 8 GB VRAM minimum, 12 GB recommended) on NVIDIA driver 580 or newer, plus two USB swing cameras (face-on and down-the-line). An overhead camera is optional. Run the installer, follow the setup wizard to place your cameras and set your hit zone, then start swinging. After the first-launch download, no internet is required for normal use.
System Requirements
Minimum
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX, Turing (RTX 20 series) or newer (compute capability 7.5+) |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
| GPU driver | NVIDIA driver 580 or newer |
| RAM | 16GB system memory |
| CPU | Any modern quad-core (Intel 10th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 3000+) |
| Storage | About 25 GB free, plus room for your swing video |
| USB | 2x USB ports for the swing cameras (USB 3.0 recommended), plus 1x for the optional overhead camera |
| OS | Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit |
| Display | 1920x1080 minimum |
Recommended
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX with 12 GB or more VRAM |
| VRAM | 12 GB or more (voice input on by default) |
| RAM | 32GB system memory |
| CPU | 8-core (Intel 12th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 5000+) |
| Storage | SSD with extra room for a growing swing library |
| OS | Windows 11 |
VRAM Usage
Coaching quality is the same on any supported card with 8 GB of VRAM or more. On cards with less than 12 GB, voice input is off by default to save memory; you can turn it on in Settings.
Running GSPro on the same GPU? Budget about 8-9 GB of VRAM for BogeyHunter on top of what GSPro needs.
GPU Compatibility
Supported GPUs
| GPU | VRAM | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RTX 50 series | 8 GB+ models | Supported; 12 GB+ recommended |
| RTX 40 series | 8 GB+ models | Supported; 12 GB+ recommended |
| RTX 30 series | 8 GB+ models | Supported; 12 GB+ recommended |
| RTX 20 series | 8 GB+ models | Supported; 12 GB+ recommended |
On 8-11 GB cards, everything works with the same coaching quality; voice input simply starts switched off.
Not Compatible
| GPU | Reason |
|---|---|
| RTX 2060 (6GB) and other cards under 8 GB | Under 8 GB VRAM |
| GTX 16xx series and older GTX cards | Not an RTX card |
| AMD Radeon (any) | NVIDIA GPU required |
| Intel Arc | NVIDIA GPU required |
| Apple Silicon | NVIDIA GPU required (use the mobile app instead) |
Camera Setup
BogeyHunter uses two USB swing cameras, face-on and down-the-line, plus an optional overhead camera. The face-on camera produces over 20 swing metrics. The down-the-line camera validates captures in Fusion mode and gives you replay with a skeleton overlay. The overhead camera adds 6 rotation and alignment metrics. Two-camera setups are fully supported, with the full coaching curriculum and launch monitor integration.
Multi-camera depth metrics In development
Multi-camera depth metrics are being validated and will arrive as a free 1.x update for v1 owners.
Machine-vision cameras are not supported in BogeyHunter 1.0. Only the ELP-U3CAM has been tested as a baseline; the other cameras listed below match the specs and should be compatible, but are untested.
Swing Cameras (2x required)
Look for a standard USB camera meeting these specs:
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Frame Rate | 120fps @ 720p | 160fps+ @ 720p |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 or 1920x1080 |
| Interface | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0+ |
| Shutter | Rolling shutter | Global shutter |
| Lens | Fixed focal length (M12 mount) | Fixed M12 matched to your distance |
BogeyHunter tracks the golfer's body, not the club — so rolling shutter cameras can work. Global shutter is recommended.
Budget Cameras ($65-120)
| Camera | FPS @720p | Approx. Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELP-U3CAM12MP01 + M12 lens | 120fps | ~$90-120 | Tested baseline. USB 3.0 + MJPEG. Camera body from Amazon or webcamerausb.com; M12 lens sold separately from CommonLands (~$39). |
| ELP OV4689 (M12 fixed lens) | 120fps | ~$65-80 | Should be compatible, untested. USB 2.0 + MJPEG. Multiple M12 lens options. Available from svpro.cc and Amazon. |
| SVPRO IMX577 | 120fps | ~$92-96 | Should be compatible, untested. 120fps at full 1080p. Better low-light. Available from svpro.cc and Amazon. |
Wide-angle M12 lenses (for tight sim bays): CommonLands (commonlands.com) sells high-quality M12 lenses — the CIL821 2.1mm (~$39) and CIL018 1.8mm (~$39) are good choices. Generic M12 lenses ($8-15) are available on Amazon but with lower optical quality.
Mid-Range Cameras ($149-199)
| Camera | FPS @720p | Approx. Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| e-con See3CAM_24CUG | 120fps | ~$149-199 | Should be compatible, untested. Global shutter + USB 3.1. Direct from e-consystems.com. |
Space-Constrained Setups
Many sim bays don't have 8+ feet of clearance. Wide-angle M12 lenses solve this — same camera body, different glass:
| Camera Distance | Lens Needed | Distortion |
|---|---|---|
| 8-12 ft | 2.8-3.6mm | None |
| 5-6 ft | 2.1mm M12 | Mild barrel |
| 3-4 ft | 1.8mm M12 | Moderate (software correction recommended) |
| 2-3 ft | 1.44mm M12 | Heavy fisheye (correction required) |
BogeyHunter includes built-in lens correction profiles for common M12 wide-angle lenses. Select your lens in Setup; correction is not applied automatically.
Overhead Camera (optional)
The overhead camera adds 6 rotation and alignment metrics — including hip rotation, shoulder rotation, X-factor, stance alignment, and ball position — bringing the dashboard to 26 metric cards.
| Spec | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Frame Rate | 30-60fps |
| Resolution | 720p |
| Focus | Autofocus (ceiling-mounted = no physical access) |
| FOV | 100°+ wide angle (covers full swing arc from ceiling) |
| Mount | Ceiling or pole, 60-70° angle toward hitting area |
Suggested: ELP OV2710 Autofocus (100° wide), about $44 (should be compatible, untested). Autofocus handles ceiling distance automatically. Available from svpro.cc and Amazon.
Mounting options: Ceiling L-bracket ($10-15), adjustable ceiling camera mount ($15-25), or floor-to-ceiling tension pole ($25-40, no drilling). All available on Amazon.
Launch Monitor Compatibility
BogeyHunter works with launch monitors that send shots to GSPro via OpenConnect. Setup is a one-time port setting in GSPro. D-plane coaching uses your launch monitor's data.
| Launch Monitor | Status | Data Richness |
|---|---|---|
| Uneekor EYE MINI | Tested | Excellent — ball + club + impact location |
| Garmin Approach R10 | Should be compatible, not yet tested | Fair — spin is calculated indoors |
| Rapsodo MLM2PRO | Should be compatible, not yet tested | Good — club path + AoA |
| FlightScope Mevo Gen2 | Should be compatible, not yet tested | Good — radar-based |
| SkyTrak+ / ST MAX | Should be compatible, not yet tested | Good — photometric + radar hybrid |
| Foresight GC3 | Should be compatible, not yet tested | Full ball + club metrics |
Network
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Initial setup | Internet for the installer, then about 12.5 GB of AI models and GPU libraries downloaded automatically on first launch |
| Normal operation | No internet required — fully local |
| Updates | All 1.x updates are included and downloaded manually; automatic updates aren't active yet |
For disk space, see Storage in the minimum requirements above.