Depthkit recording/streaming issues

No preview in Multicam 3D Viewport, cannot record

When using the Orbbec Femto Bolt, an issue may arise where Depthkit will try to start streaming from the sensors, but nothing will appear in the 3D Viewport.

This sometimes occurs when the sensor(s) have been powered on for too long, causing each sensor's internal timestamps to become far out of sync with each other.

To fix, completely power down all sensors:

  • Disconnect each Bolt sensor from any external power sources.
  • Also disconnect the sensor from the host computer. The sensor may not fully power off if it is still connected to the computer.
  • After 10 seconds of the Bolts being completely powered off, reconnect each Bolt sensor to a power source.
  • Wait 10 seconds for the sensors to finish booting up.
  • Connect one Bolt sensor to the computer using the USB connection.
  • Wait 10 seconds for the connection to be fully established.
  • Connect the next Bolt sensor to the computer and wait 10 seconds. Repeat this connection then waiting for each sensor.