That's great to hear. I'm glad it worked well for you.

What os is best. ?

Sorry wrong person. LOL

Glad it helped!

Hi I'm having the same problem with missing DLL files how did you fix this?

Nevermind you just search in your C drive for the files. I then ran into the problem another person lower did error ending in 7xb just had to make sure the graphics card drivers were installed

Also ran into the Kinect constantly disconnecting and was solved by plugging the Kinect power adapter into another wall socket.

1414

That is a really good question. I honestly have no idea if that would be possible. Recently I have been using the AR sandbox software to experiment with using the Kinect 2. I think it might be possible with that program. ar-sandbox.eu/shop/

@@make_and_remake thanks for the tip, that one looks great too but the 1k euros licence is seems a bit pricey (watermark is something to avoid here) :)

What does it say in the bottom right corner when you start the program?

You do not open the DLL files. Those should be left in the magic software folder. The program uses those files so you don’t open them up as a user.

The only Windows software that I know that can do this for free is: ar-sandbox.eu/shop/ I have not installed it so I can tell you if it actually works or how well it makes the water simulation.

Hi Het - what do you mean by “water simulation”? Context - I’m looking to build an ARS with a teacher and we are new this. My PC skills are circa 2004.

hi, i am having the same issues, were you able to fix it?

Oops! I forgot the link in the description! Here you go: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vDkGNrmjQRhG7MVpf-1yd5w4gxk7BeiJ

First make sure you install the Kinect SDK 1.7 first. Then connect the actual Kinect. The device has to be connected before running the zadig program. Then you should be able to install the drivers needed for the sandbox.

Can you please explain your set up? Computer and projector?

@@make_and_remake Hi there, many thanks for the reply. Apologies, I completely forgot I left this message and I managed to get it all working. Was just trying to prove the concept with the hardware I had before building the frame, and the kinect was too close! You live and learn 😅 thanks again, it's a great project 👍

​@@dad_who_games_when_he_canHello, I have the same problem, tell me what you did to solve it. I would really appreciate it.

Thank you for this, by the way! I’ve built this for our school’s STEAM Room & we can’t wait to use it.

I believe the vcomp120.dll is included in the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages. However, I just put a zip file into the Sandbox files. It has the dll file. Please use the link below. If you need any more help, please let me know. I think it's great you have it for your school. I hope you can get it up and running. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vDkGNrmjQRhG7MVpf-1yd5w4gxk7BeiJ?usp=sharing

@@make_and_remake thank you so much for the quick reply!

Please make sure the project is set up in the display settings to “extend desktop” to the projector. That ensures the sandbox is having the projector display the region when you hit run

So I should move the white screen into the “extend screen” section and have the projector display that? I tried that but I am unable to move the white screen over to the projector area

Make sure you have the projector plug into the laptop before you turn it on. Then once on go under your display settings and make sure the projector is your second screen. Then also make sure you extend the desktop. support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/set-up-dual-monitors-on-windows-3d5c15dc-cc63-d850-aeb6-b41778147554

That's strange. When you say other "stuff" do you mean your desktop icons? Are you extending your desktop so your second screen is project in the sandbox?

@@make_and_remake Thanks for the reply and clarification. I guess I should say it seems like Magic sand is not outputting any of the color for the topography. If my desktop is active i can see it on the sand. If i am inside the Magic sand interface I can see the interface on the sand. If I choose the options to see the ROI on the sand, I can see that. When I hit RUN, instead of all the color being projected, it's all black. If I hit the button to enter the games, I see the loading screen for the games and can even see sharks. No topography or color though.

@@tomleblanc5456 Hi. I have the same problem. Did you solve it? I'm looking for solutions.

@@sawomirszeremeta1990 It seems like part of my problem was that the room was too bright. I turned off all the lights and the next time I calibrated, the software worked correctly.

@@tomleblanc5456 Thank you for the answer and the solution to the problem. I wouldn't solve it quickly. Thank you very much! And have fun with the sandbox :)

I know in the comments people have said the chipset on their motherboards cause conflicts. That is probably the issue. You may need to see which chipsets they were having issues with. My class has built this several times using various machines including MSI, surface pro and think pads.

@@make_and_remake Gotcha, thanks again for your time!

I have never seen that message before. I used to leave the sandbox running all day in my classroom and never encountered this issue. Have you tried downloading the app again? Perhaps a file has been corrupted.

I am also having this issue. Did you ever find a solution? I am so close to having this Sand table set up for my job but I keep getting the same 'chessboard not found on trial' and I do not know where to go with this. I can send the code that runs continually saying that I cannot find it.

@@OSWEGO-SMOKE-STACK-CAM nope, i programmed my own program. however mine has less features than this one

@@piep8056 I was able to get it to work, my projector was in mirror mode not in "extend hdmi display". When I switched my projection to extended display the chess board was projected onto the sand and the calibration process began.

@@OSWEGO-SMOKE-STACK-CAM thats great to hear! Glad it worked

You are getting this message because you need to make sure when calibrating the sandbox, you smooth-out the sand first. Then in the next step take a flat surface like the foamboard and place it on top of the sand. I had it around 50mm above the sand. So, I used little "legs" on the sand then placed the foamboard on top of the legs. I then finished the calibration. Depending on the distance the Kinect is from the sand and size of your table, your "legs" may need to be a big higher or lower. Lastly, go to 8:15 in the video. It explains that you need to make sure you are defining the surface a bit bigger than the sand. If you define the red area just around the sand, the foamboard will be out of bounds which causes a lot of the "calibration error too big" message.

@@make_and_remake in the zadig part the xbox NUI motor does not show for me, can you help me

After you install the Kinect SDK listed in the video, did you go under "options" in the ZaDig program and "List All Devices"? The Kinect has to be actually attached to the computer at this point.

@@make_and_remake i have the kinect of xbox 360, is this a problem?

Is it the 1414 model?

It will work just the same. You just have to raise the projector height even further unless you are using a short throw.

will the Kinect still work and if so what is the max distance. I am making this for a non profit originations which I am donating it too. so all the advise would be greatly appreciated.

It really depends on the distance from the sandbox. I would say 6-7 feet away max.

Yes everything is included.

@@make_and_remake is Linux based OS required to run this software?

No. Windows 10 is required.

Please make sure you first download the Microsoft Visual C++ that is included in the link. Install it. The install the Microsoft Development Kit for the Kinect, which is also included in the link. Then connect your Kinect and the run zadig 2.4. It has to be done in these steps.

@@make_and_remake can you pass your e-mail address to support me?

It’s open source so you can modify it for your needs.

This really depends on the protector being used. If a short throw projector is being used then the Kinect sits the same distance as the projector which is around 3 -4 feet above the sand table surface. If it’s a normal projector, the Kinect will still be around 3 -4 feet above, but the projector will be much further away

No, this software only works with the first version.

What questions did you have?

THIS IS GREAT! I imagine you’re familiar with the UCLA Davis version… how robust or how would you compare what you built with that? I’m excited to have an opportunity to build one with a teacher.

This version is much easier to build and maintain. I have built the UCLA Davis version and it offers a rain maker which is incredible. However, it takes a much more powerful graphics card and requires a working knowledge of Linux. I have found for a regular classroom teacher the UCLA Davis version is generally more complicated to run and maintain. This version is pretty simple and one thing you don't get to see in the video is I had students build a couple of these Windows based ones to distribute across our district. The students were in 7th grade that built them. I had a couple high school students build the UCLA version, too. However, that one just sits in a storage closet because teachers were too frustrated with the constant crashes or calibration.

@@make_and_remake Thank you for making our choice more complicated again. Ha! THANK YOU! Is yours an open source vibe with various options that could be added? I would love to chat more about this and this might not be the best spot to do that.

This is open source and you can use windows for free. I am not sure if you could add any other options because this version pretty much does everything we needed. We are starting next week so I will be more than happy to answer any questions you have below.

I’m not sure beyond the 1414 model. I know other models will work but I do not the exact model numbers.

Yes. It is all free.

Are you running Windows 10? You may need to try and running it compatibility mode or as an administrator.

@@make_and_remake I tried that but it still doesn't work.

The Vcomp120 is the folder. Please use this link to make sure you have all the resources: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vDkGNrmjQRhG7MVpf-1yd5w4gxk7BeiJ?usp=sharing

Thanks I was able to figure it out. I bought a $500 pc by ipason and it couldn’t find the DLL files. So I used an old hp pavilion laptop and it worked. It’s awesome. Kids love it. Thank you.

hii im having that same problem how did you manage to fix it?​@Protami

Generally that code means you are attempting to run 64 bit program. Check to make sure your OS is 64 bit and not 32 bit.

@@make_and_remake Yes, 64-bit operating system.

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500T CPU @ 2.50GHz; RAM: 8.00 GB (7.88 GB usable); 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor; Windows 10 Pro.

im having the same problem!!! is there any way to fix this?​@@stephenfalling5207

I was trying to use a mini HP desktop computer but it was unable to handle the graphics. I got a better computer: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770 CPU @ 3.40GHz; 16.0 GB RAM; 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor; Windows 10 Pro; Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050. (Probably higher end than necessary.) The above problem went away. However I had a new bizarre problem. The Kinect camera would connect and disconnect continuously every couple of seconds from the USB system. We eventually discovered that the Kinect could not be plugged into the same power strip with the computer and projector! When plugged in elsewhere the problem was gone. The system is working great generally although calibration is sometimes tricky. Does anyone know if there are more detailed instructions available for the software? What does ROI stand for? What is the programming language? The games could really use some revision. @@owengrint7335