It’s official! You can now start developing Windows applications that make use of Kinect! The live launch event is actually still on Channel 9 right now! Go check it out. If you’ve missed parts of the event (it started at 9:30 AM PST this morning), they’ll be available in the Channel 9 Live Events Area within 24 hours.
Want to jump right in and start playing with the SDK? Here’s what you need:
Download the SDK
Kinect Quick Starts
Installing and Using the Kinect Sensor
Setting Up Your Development Environment
Skeletal Tracking Fundamentals
Camera Fundamentals
Working with Depth Data
Audio Fundamentals
Kinect Project Gallery
Last but not least, here are some cool examples of using Kinect for Windows:
Coding4Fun Kinect Toolkit
Kinect Mouse Cursor
Kinect Paint
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