Microsoft Kinect 2.0

Tested sensors

• Microsoft Kinect for Xbox One

Runtime Environment

• Download and install Kinect for Windows Runtime 2.0 from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=44559

Diagnostics instruction

If this camera doesn’t work in Motioncube, please test it using the manufacturer’s official software.

• Download the Kinect for Windows SDK:
  Visit the Kinect for Windows SDK page and download the latest version of Kinect for Windows SDK 2.0.

• Install the SDK:
  Run the downloaded installer and follow the instructions to install the Kinect SDK on your computer.

• Connect the Kinect to Your Computer:

  • Use the Kinect Adapter for Windows to connect the Kinect sensor to your PC via USB 3.0.
  • Ensure the adapter is connected to a power outlet.

• Launch Kinect Configuration Verifier:
  After installing the SDK, open the Kinect Configuration Verifier tool (included in the SDK installation). This will check whether your Kinect is properly connected and functioning.

• Test the Sensor:

  • Open the Kinect Studio application, included with the SDK.
  • Verify if the RGB and depth streams are visible in real-time.
  • Test hand/body tracking if you plan to use these features.

• Troubleshooting:

  • If the Kinect is not recognized, ensure that the USB 3.0 port is functional and try restarting your computer.
  • Check the power connection to the Kinect Adapter.
  • Refer to the troubleshooting section in the Kinect for Windows SDK documentation if the problem persists.

• Test with an Extension Cable (Optional):
  If you plan to use an extension cable, test the Kinect again to ensure it works properly without signal loss.