Chapter 2. Getting Started with Kinect

After completing this chapter, you will:

  • Identify any prerequisites to work with Kinect on your computer

  • Have installed the Kinect for Windows SDK on your computer

  • Have connected the Kinect sensor bar and tested it on your machine

Kinect for Windows SDK Prerequisites

THE KINECT FOR WINDOWS SDK fits alongside an installation of Visual Studio 2010 on your Windows computer. It works on Windows 7. In this section we will look at the things you need to have to get the best out of your Kinect sensor.

Kinect Device

It should come as no surprise that you will need a Kinect device and its power supply along with a USB port so you can plug it into your computer. You can use either of two Kinect sensor bars with the Kinect ...

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