These resources can help you start using Kinect for Windows SDK and sensor, access code samples, get answers to technical questions, and collaborate with other developers.
| Release Notes | Includes important information about system requirements, installing, licensing, and getting help for the Kinect for Windows SDK v1.0 |
| Kinect for Windows QuickStart Videos | Provides step-by-step instructions, using Visual Basic or C#, for installing, using, and setting up development environment, working with depth data, the camera, audio streams, and skeletal tracking |
| Kinect for Windows Quickstart Resources | Includes Powerpoint slides from the Kinect for Windows Quickstart series along with code samples in Visual Basic or C# for skeletal tracking, audio, and much more |
| Kinect Coding4Fun | See what others are creating using the Kinect for Windows SDK and sensor |
| Kinect Coding4fun Toolkit | Offers depth and skeletal data extension methods, which can be downloaded as either WPF or Winform |
| Kinect for Windows Forums | Provides forums for developers and others to ask technical questions and discuss the Kinect for Windows SDK and sensor |
| Microsoft Research Connections blog | Keep up-to-date on research being done on natural user interface, Microsoft Speech, Kinect for Windows, and more |
| Kinect for Windows SDK documentation | View programming guide, sample browser, reference guides, and more for the Kinect for Windows SDK v1.0 |
| Training: Using Kinect for Windows with XNA | This free course provides an introduction to Kinect for Windows technologies, including writing Kinect programs. A working knowledge of C#, XNA framework, and program development using Visual Studio is recommended. |