What You’re Getting
Available Today- Hosted SDTurbo
- Hosted SDXL
- Hosted SD1.5
- Multiple accelerated ControlNets
- IPAdapter
- Real-time composition controls
- Cloud-based GPU with TensorRT acceleration
Prerequisites
First, we recommend that you watch this short introductory video:
Before starting the setup, please also ensure you have ffmpeg installed on your system.
Quick Start
Step 1: Install the Operator
- Download the latest StreamDiffusionTD operator from the DotSimulate Patreon
- Install following the video tutorial
- Verify that StreamDiffusionTD appears in your TouchDesigner operators list
Step 2: Get Your API Key
This step requires a passcode. To get your passcode, please fill out this form.- Visit Daydream Dashboard
- Register with your email or sign in to existing account
- Copy your generated API key
Step 3: Configure the Operator
- Open the StreamDiffusionTD operator in TouchDesigner
- Select “DayDream” as your backend (in the “Install” tab)
- Paste your API key into the configuration field
- If the field is read-only, use the popup menu to toggle off readonly mode
- Verify status - you should see “Loaded” status
- Start Stream in the “Settings 1” tab
Troubleshooting
API Key Field Disabled?- Right-click the API key field
- Toggle off the “readonly” option from the popup menu
- Paste your API key
- Verify your internet connection
- Check that ffmpeg is properly installed
- Ensure you’re using the latest operator version
- The service runs on RTX 4090 GPUs
- Expect sub-second generation times and latency
- Join the Daydream Discord for optimization tips
Next Steps
Once connected, you can:- Start with basic diffusion workflows
- Explore ControlNet integration
- Build real-time visual experiences
- Scale your creative projects without hardware limitations