DIY and Entry-Level 3D-Scanner Forum

Sorry if this question has been asked a million times, but I can't find a definitive answer anywhere.

I'm keen to do some 3D scanning for a car modification project and a kinect and reconstructme sound like they will do the job. But I'm not a gamer, and will need to get my hands on a kinect just for 3d scanning.

My question is:

Which versions of kinect are compatible with PC based 3D scanning software and which version creates the best results?

As far as I can understand, there is the old version of the kinect which comes in 2 flavours, one bundled with the XBOX360 and one specifically marketed fro Windows users. I think you can use both of them? Am I right there?
Then there is the new version for the XBOX One. It seems to use different technology and has been released for the XBOX. The windows one seems to be in prerelease or something. Is it posible to use the kinect that comes with the XBOX one?

I would appreciate any help. Thanks

I think tehere is no production ready software that can handle the new Kinect. So you're stuck with the old ones.

One comes with an USB-connector the other one needs an adaptor-cable. Either one will do fine if you can plug it into your PC.

For 3D Scanning, I wouldn't suggest the Kinect, actually. The Primesense short range is far better for your use case. Check out this video here from Bernhard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPSZodq0oXY

I have a few of these listed on Amazon/eBay, and seem to be the only person in the world selling them on the open market:
eBay http://stores.ebay.com/3dcameracache
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Primesense-Carmine-1-09-Camera-Sensor/dp/B00KO908MM