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Minimum Requirements:
 
Minimum Requirements:
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2 GB of RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
 
2 GB of RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
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2 GB of hard drive free
 
2 GB of hard drive free
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1024x768 graphics resolution
 
1024x768 graphics resolution
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Mouse/Keyboard
 
Mouse/Keyboard
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CD drive
 
CD drive
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Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
 
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
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Active Internet Connection
 
Active Internet Connection
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Basically almost any computer with Windows XP,  Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8, or 10 purchased in the last 4-6 years will work great, except you may need to take a look at the amount of RAM available.
 
Basically almost any computer with Windows XP,  Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8, or 10 purchased in the last 4-6 years will work great, except you may need to take a look at the amount of RAM available.
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==Bend-Tech Dragon: Required Components==
 
==Bend-Tech Dragon: Required Components==
  
Minimum Computer Requirements
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===Minimum Computer Requirements===
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*Windows Operating System (7, 8, 8.1, 10)
 
*Windows Operating System (7, 8, 8.1, 10)
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*2.0 GHz Dual-Core Processor
 
*2.0 GHz Dual-Core Processor
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*4 GB Ram (Memory)
 
*4 GB Ram (Memory)
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*2 GB Free Hard Drive Space
 
*2 GB Free Hard Drive Space
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*1280 x 800 Screen Resolution or greater
 
*1280 x 800 Screen Resolution or greater
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*OpenGL 1.3 Compatible Graphics Adapter
 
*OpenGL 1.3 Compatible Graphics Adapter
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*.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Installed
 
*.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Installed
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**Dedicated Ethernet port (for running machine)
 
**Dedicated Ethernet port (for running machine)
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**Wifi Adapter or secondary Ethernet port (internet is required)
 
**Wifi Adapter or secondary Ethernet port (internet is required)
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*Full Keyboard and Mouse
 
*Full Keyboard and Mouse
  
 
**NOTE: Your dedicated PC/Laptop must have internet connectivity either by wifi or direct connection to a router via a second ethernet port (aside from the ethernet port dedicated for use with the Dragon machine).  
 
**NOTE: Your dedicated PC/Laptop must have internet connectivity either by wifi or direct connection to a router via a second ethernet port (aside from the ethernet port dedicated for use with the Dragon machine).  
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Without internet connectivity, your Bend-Tech support will be severely limited.
 
Without internet connectivity, your Bend-Tech support will be severely limited.
  
Plasma Torch Requirements
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===Plasma Torch Requirements===
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*Hypertherm Powermax Series (45, 45XP, 65, 85)
 
*Hypertherm Powermax Series (45, 45XP, 65, 85)
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*Mechanized Torch Head
 
*Mechanized Torch Head
  
Air Requirements
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===Air Requirements===
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*Air Compressor (Engraver and Center Gate/Lifter)
 
*Air Compressor (Engraver and Center Gate/Lifter)
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*Air Compressor or Inert Gas (for Plasma Cutting) - (Min 6 cfm @ 90psi)
 
*Air Compressor or Inert Gas (for Plasma Cutting) - (Min 6 cfm @ 90psi)
*Air Filter and/or Dryer may be required depending upon your enviornment
 
  
Electrical Requirements
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*Air Filter and/or Dryer may be required depending upon your environment
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===Electrical Requirements===
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*220-240v Outlet (for plasma system - see owner's manual for more information)
 
*220-240v Outlet (for plasma system - see owner's manual for more information)
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*2x - 110-120v 15Amp Outlets (A150 machine)
 
*2x - 110-120v 15Amp Outlets (A150 machine)
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*1x - 110-120v 20Amp Outlet (A400 machine)
 
*1x - 110-120v 20Amp Outlet (A400 machine)
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*Misc 110-120v Outlets (computer, monitor, etc)
 
*Misc 110-120v Outlets (computer, monitor, etc)
  

Revision as of 11:16, 26 December 2017

Bend-Tech 7x Minimum Computer Requirements List

Minimum Requirements:

2 GB of RAM (4 GB or more recommended)

2 GB of hard drive free

1024x768 graphics resolution

Mouse/Keyboard

CD drive

Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, or 10

Active Internet Connection


Basically almost any computer with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8, or 10 purchased in the last 4-6 years will work great, except you may need to take a look at the amount of RAM available.


Bend-Tech Dragon: Required Components

Minimum Computer Requirements

  • Windows Operating System (7, 8, 8.1, 10)
  • 2.0 GHz Dual-Core Processor
  • 4 GB Ram (Memory)
  • 2 GB Free Hard Drive Space
  • 1280 x 800 Screen Resolution or greater
  • OpenGL 1.3 Compatible Graphics Adapter
  • .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Installed
    • Dedicated Ethernet port (for running machine)
    • Wifi Adapter or secondary Ethernet port (internet is required)
  • Full Keyboard and Mouse
    • NOTE: Your dedicated PC/Laptop must have internet connectivity either by wifi or direct connection to a router via a second ethernet port (aside from the ethernet port dedicated for use with the Dragon machine).

Without internet connectivity, your Bend-Tech support will be severely limited.

Plasma Torch Requirements

  • Hypertherm Powermax Series (45, 45XP, 65, 85)
  • Mechanized Torch Head

Air Requirements

  • Air Compressor (Engraver and Center Gate/Lifter)
  • Air Compressor or Inert Gas (for Plasma Cutting) - (Min 6 cfm @ 90psi)
  • Air Filter and/or Dryer may be required depending upon your environment

Electrical Requirements

  • 220-240v Outlet (for plasma system - see owner's manual for more information)
  • 2x - 110-120v 15Amp Outlets (A150 machine)
  • 1x - 110-120v 20Amp Outlet (A400 machine)
  • Misc 110-120v Outlets (computer, monitor, etc)

Running Bend-Tech 7x on a MAC OS

Bend-Tech doesn't run native to the Mac Operating System, however, many customers are running Windows emulators and it works great on the Mac with that. Some suggested emulators include Bootcamp and Parallels among others.

Here are a couple of discussions:

http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6452&highlight=windows

http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2778&highlight=windows

What If I Have a Surface Computer? Tablet?

Bend-Tech 7x works on a few Surface laptops, but not all. And it is NOT setup for use on a tablet or other mobile devices.

See our diagram below.

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