Download Kinect for Windows SDK 1.0 Beta 2

The Kinect for Windows SDK v1.0 Beta 2 is now available for download. This download includes APIs, sample code, and drivers. Developers can create rich experiences by using Kinect sensor technology on computers running Windows 7 or Windows 8 Developer Preview.

Overview
Gives Kinect for Windows developers easy access to the capabilities offered by the Microsoft Kinect device. Kinect for Windows SDK includes drivers, rich APIs for raw sensor streams and human motion tracking, installation documents, and resource materials. It provides Kinect capabilities to developers who build applications with C++, C#, or Visual Basic by using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010.

Note: This SDK is designed for non-commercial purposes only, a commercial version will be available in early 2012.

Files in this download
The links in this section correspond to files available for Kinect for Windows SDK v1.0 Beta 2. Download the files appropriate for you.

System requirements
  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7
  • Windows 8 Developer Preview (September 2011 Build)

Hardware Requirements
  • 32 bit (x86) or 64 bit (x64) processor
  • Dual-core 2.66-GHz or faster processor
  • Dedicated USB 2.0 bus
  • 2 GB RAM
  • A retail Kinect for Xbox 360 sensor, which includes special USB/power cabling

Software Requirements
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Express or other Visual Studio 2010 edition
  • .NET Framework 4.0

For C++ Skeletal Viewer samples
  • Microsoft DirectX SDK - June 2010 or later version
  • Runtime for Microsoft DirectX 9

For Speech samples
  • Microsoft Speech Platform Runtime, version 10.2 - select 32-bit if you are running 32-bit Windows. If you have 64-bit Windows, we suggest that you install both the 32-bit and 64-bit runtime.
  • Microsoft Speech Platform - Software Development Kit, version 10.2 – select 32-bit or 64-bit according to your Windows installation
  • Kinect for Windows Runtime Language Pack, version 0.9
For additional requirements see the Readme file.

Source: Download Details - Kinect for Windows SDK v1.0 Beta 2

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