Kinect for windows

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Resources and Documentation

The documentation and sample code for Kinect for Windows give you the details you need to start building commercial applications.

Getting started

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 NotesIncludes important information about system requirements, installing, licensing, and getting help for the Kinect for Windows SDK v1.0
Kinect for Windows QuickStart VideosProvides 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 ResourcesIncludes 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 Coding4FunSee what others are creating using the Kinect for Windows SDK and sensor
Kinect Coding4fun ToolkitOffers depth and skeletal data extension methods, which can be downloaded as either WPF or Winform
Kinect for Windows ForumsProvides forums for developers and others to ask technical questions and discuss the Kinect for Windows SDK and sensor
Microsoft Research Connections blogKeep up-to-date on research being done on natural user interface, Microsoft Speech, Kinect for Windows, and more
Kinect for Windows SDK documentationView programming guide, sample browser, reference guides, and more for the Kinect for Windows SDK v1.0
Training: Using Kinect for Windows with XNAThis 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.

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Community

Ask questions, get answers, and provide feedback about Kinect for Windows in the following forums on MSDN.

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Share experiences and provide feedback about the Kinect for Windows.

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Discuss programming for NUIs, such as skeletal tracking, depth, and camera streams.

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Discuss the programming interfaces for audio, such as acoustic noise and echo cancellation.

More projects and info

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Explore Coding4Fun projects to see creative uses of Kinect for Windows.

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Watch video guides that will help you get started with your first project.

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