Kinect sensor components

A look at the critical parts that make up the Kinect

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The Kinect sensor includes the following components:

1. 3-D depth sensors

Three-dimensional sensors track your body within the play space.

2. RGB camera

An RGB (red, green, blue) camera helps identify you and takes in-game pictures and videos.

3. Multiple microphones

An array of microphones along the bottom, front edge of the Kinect sensor are used for speech recognition and chat.

4. Motorized tilt

A mechanical drive in the base of the Kinect sensor automatically tilts the sensor head up and down when needed. Why does my sensor move?

Note Do not manually tilt the sensor.

The Kinect sensor cable

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Xbox 360 E console: The Kinect sensor has an attached cable that plugs into the orange AUX port on the back of the console. Do not plug this cable into a USB port.

Xbox 360 S console: The Kinect sensor has an attached cable that plugs into the orange AUX port on the back of the console. Do not plug this cable into a USB port.

Original Xbox 360 console: You need to attach a power/USB cable to connect the Kinect sensor to your console. Learn how to connect the cables.

Related Issues

Kinect setup
Kinect sensor placement
How to calibrate the sensor

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