How to connect the kinetic sensor to my ROS computer

kinetic

asked 2012-12-28 13:08:41 -0600

SuperMiguel
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So i finally finish building up my robot, with a litle computer built in into it.. And i just purchased a Kinetic sensor but the connector wont fit on one of the USB ports, so im guessing ill need to purchase one of those adapters than convert that kinetic port into USB and power (http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Kinect-Hyperkin-AC-Adapter/dp/B0057K045O/ref=sr_1_4?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1356728403&sr=8-4&keywords=Xbox+360+Kinect+AC+Adapter%2F+Power+Supply)

Do i need to use that power cable? or the USB cable is good enough, also is the kinetic sensor i got the right one? or they actually sell one that comes already with USB port??

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how is the ASUS Xtion PRO LIVE compared with the kinetc???

SuperMiguel ( 2012-12-28 15:36:33 -0600 )edit

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answered 2012-12-28 13:16:06 -0600

yangyangcv

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yes. you need the adapter shown in your mentioned link. and that adapter is enough. you don't need to buy other things.

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but do i have to use the power cable? If so i guess i have to cut the transformer it self and hook it to my robot battery...

SuperMiguel ( 2012-12-28 14:20:59 -0600 )edit

I recall there's a way of connecting a kinect to a Create robot's power supply. If you find a tutorial on how to do that it might be a starting point to use your bot's battery.