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Installation
The ta.jit.kinect2 external requires a MS Kinect v2, Apple operative system (OS X 10.9 or higher) and MaxMSP version 7 in 64-bit mode.
Following all the steps (here or given in another site) accurately:
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Install 'libfreenect2 release 0.1.1' (https://github.com/OpenKinect/libfreenect2/releases/tag/v0.1.1). Follow the steps given on the README.md file
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First check if your device is working correctly. To do that compile and install libfreenect2 example "Protonect" (instructions are on the README file of libfreenect2). Then run the Protonect example. Common problems:
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device is not found: try unplugging and plugging the kinect adaptor with the usb cable still connected to the computer.
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device is found but there is a failure while opening the device : Check if your computer has USB3 ports (if you open the "System Information" app, under USB tab, you should see something like: "USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Bus>NuiSensor Adaptor>Xbox NUI Sensor").
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your computer might not be compatible with OpenGL or OpenCL versions used in libfreenect2, so make sure to test all 3 possibilities:
- ./Protonect gl
- ./Protonect cl
- ./Protonect cpu
The ta.jit.kinect2 external is only guaranteed to work if you can read images from the Protonect example.
If your Protonect example works fine but it doesn't on Max7 don't forget to check if Max7 is running in 64-bit mode.
If you encounter any (other) errors relating to libfreenect2 please search the issues (https://github.com/OpenKinect/libfreenect2/issues) before asking someone. They have a comprehensive list of solved issues that might help you.
If you encounter any errors relating to the use of ta.jit.kinect2 on Max7 please post an issue or send me an email. I'll try to do my best...
Hope you enjoy it! Cheers