Amethyst (Portable) K2VR Team

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Use this command to install Amethyst (Portable):

winget install --id=K2VRTeam.Amethyst.Portable -e

Amethyst (Portable) is a software tool designed to enable lower body tracking in SteamVR setups using game console cameras. This innovative solution allows users to leverage existing hardware such as Kinect or PlayStation Move devices to enhance their virtual reality experiences.

Key Features:

Multi-device Support: Amethyst supports a variety of game console cameras, including Kinect V1/V2, PlayStation Move, and Xbox consoles.
Plugin-based Architecture: The software is built with a flexible plugin system, allowing it to work seamlessly with different hardware setups.
Integration with SteamVR: It provides compatibility with SteamVR, ensuring smooth integration into existing VR environments.
OpenVR Compatibility: Amethyst also supports OpenVR, making it versatile for various VR systems.

Audience & Benefit: Ideal for VR enthusiasts, game developers, and tech-savvy individuals who want to enhance their virtual reality experiences without the need for expensive dedicated hardware. By utilizing existing console cameras, users can achieve more immersive interactions with lower body tracking.

Amethyst (Portable) is a practical solution for those looking to expand their VR capabilities using readily available devices. It can be installed via winget, ensuring easy setup and integration into your system.

Amethyst

How do I install or update Amethyst?

Check out this repo for manual setup instructions

License

This project is licensed under the GNU GPL v3 License

Releases & Downloads

Except the repo-wise Releases, official ones are in the Amethyst-Releases repo.

For Developers:

Build & Deploy

Unavailable for now, please follow the Azure Pipelines script.

Devices / Plugins Samples

Unavailable for now, please wait until a dedicated samples repo is published.
Each official device plugin is a (language configuration) sample at the same time:

Kinect V2 Plugin (Pure C# with Kinect SDK deps)
Kinect V1 Plugin (C++/CLI handler with C# proxy)
owoTrackVR Plugin (C++/WinRT handler with C# proxy)
PSMoveService Plugin (Pure C# with VB.NET deps)
OpenVR Plugin (C# with native, marshalled deps)
OSC Plugin (Pure C# with netstandard deps)

Docs / Wikis

I try to document the code as I go (not to forget stuff), it should kind-of readable and understandable.
For questions about how something works or how to use it, please search through this repo, or just ask.
When all the official developer docs are finished, they will be available somewhere on this page.