---
name: "freenect-glview"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "libfreenect-bin"
version: "1:0.5.3-3.2+b1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/freenect-glview"
---

# freenect-glview(1)

manual page for freenect camera test

## NAME

freenect-glview - manual page for freenect camera test

## SYNOPSIS

**freenect-glview** \[***device\_index***\]

## DESCRIPTION

This is a simple demo program that illustrates the use of the libfreenect library. It also provide a simple way to test the communication with the freenect device.

### Shortcuts

- **ESC**

  Exit the program

- **Key W**

  Increase tilt

- **Key S**

  Reset tilt to 0

- **Key X**

  Decrease tilt

- **Key F**

  Change video format

- **Key 1**

  Change LED color to still green

- **Key 2**

  Change LED color to still red

- **Key 3**

  Change LED color to still yellow

- **Key 4**

  Change LED color to blinking green

- **Key 5**

  Change LED color to blinking green

- **Key 6**

  Change LED color to blinking red and yellow

- **Key 0**

  Switch off the LED

## OPTIONS

- ***device\_index***

  Specify the index of device that should be used. This  option is useful when several devices are connected.

## SEE ALSO

[**fakenect**(1)](/fakenect/1.md), **freenect-glpcview**(1), [**freenect-cppview**(1)](/freenect-cppview/1.md)