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Kinect & Skanect

This is a step by step manual how to scan your preferred object using a XBOX Kinect and the Skanect software. Special thanks for the amazing instructables community for sharing their knowledge.

Step 1 – Download & set up

Download the latest version of Skanect. Please make sure, that no other versions of Skanect are running on your computer.

Additional, you will need:

- Computer
preferably a desktop as files are large

- Microsoft Kinect
This device reads color with its camera and reads depth with the infrared sensor.

- Lights
Lighting is very important in order to get an even colored scan

Step 2 – Setup

Step 3 – Workspace


Step 4 – Record

Step 5 – Lining it up