Would be fun to use the camera to 3D scan your room and draw in it with Tilt Brush.
HTC Vive is $799, ships early April 2016
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Would be fun to use the camera to 3D scan your room and draw in it with Tilt Brush.
MickeyKnox
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Always use an anchor when using screws that are going into nothing but sheet rock. Especially when the thing you're mounting is going to be vibrating and might shake itself loose.
or even just
two per mount and you'll be fine.
The vibration of the drums can cause the tape to work loose over time too.
MickeyKnox
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Only if you don't mind a shattered lighthouse once they come loose.
Anybody in here who is considering or has already ordered an Vive to use in combination with an Laptop?
I am considering getting an Vive for my MSI GT72 2QE Dominator Pro , 16gb Ram, GTXM 980 8GB , I7 5700 2.7GHZ, No optimus (Physical switch to switch between onboard Graphics-card and dedicated Graphics-card)
I am getting and 5.8-capable result with the steam VR test. No frames below 90 and no dropped frames.
Don´t really know what to do now. I really want to own an VR headset. I can accept that I can run the games only on medium and low settings, just wondering if anybody here uses or will use the same setup .....
I am considering getting an Vive for my MSI GT72 2QE Dominator Pro , 16gb Ram, GTXM 980 8GB , I7 5700 2.7GHZ, No optimus (Physical switch to switch between onboard Graphics-card and dedicated Graphics-card)
I am getting and 5.8-capable result with the steam VR test. No frames below 90 and no dropped frames.
Don´t really know what to do now. I really want to own an VR headset. I can accept that I can run the games only on medium and low settings, just wondering if anybody here uses or will use the same setup .....
Fried Food
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I'm pretty sure with enough duct tape you can make it work
Always use an anchor when using screws that are going into nothing but sheet rock. Especially when the thing you're mounting is going to be vibrating and might shake itself loose.
or even just
two per mount and you'll be fine.
Toggle bolts worked great when I put shelves up on my apartment's stupid plaster and wire mesh walls. Will probably do that again for vive even though it feels like overkill.
VlaudTheImpaler
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Velcro tape would probably be a better option if you are going to be moving them at all.
Zalusithix
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It's certainly not impossible. 3M makes mounting tape that'll hold them up fine. The problem is the tape will never come off without doing more damage to the drywall than drilling holes lol. Kind of like how you could technically use some construction adhesive or epoxy.
Actually, looks like these may be sufficient
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Triple-G...d-Anchors-with-Screws-100-Pack-171K/202527079
3M's stuff is designed to come off without damaging the wall. I've never had any probs with it
audio_delay
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I was thinking of using extension poles with flat mops on both sides, burn/seal the handle and moving bits.
I checked out the prices for autopoles, but those are like £60 each for 3m lengths. That is a bit overprices for it imo.
I checked out the prices for autopoles, but those are like £60 each for 3m lengths. That is a bit overprices for it imo.
artsi
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Zalusithix
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I'm not talking about command strips. 3M is a big company that makes many products. They have many types of mounting tape, some of which are extremely heavy duty and quite permanent.
Concrete... Still possible to use holes, but obviously a bit more complicated. Heavy duty mounting tape might actually be just the ticket there. Worst that can happen is ripping some paint off on removal.No drywalls in this house, just concrete and paint
Another post I saw by someone at Valve (I think) said that if you have to use mounting tape, it's best to mount the base stations on a small flat platform and then use the tape to attach that platform to the wall. It gives it a better surface to adhere to.
Pops Maellard
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I have command strips that have been holding up three very heavy glass and wood poster frames (I think each one is about 6 pounds last I weighed) for the last year. Command strips definitely aren't perfect, but I'd feel more than comfortable using them to secure the lighthouses in my room with appropriate padding underneath in case of an accident. I'd love to just anchor them permanently, but I move ever year b/c college life.
My under desk headphone hook is mounted with their VHB stuff. I got it from a friend who used it on a job building a heavy glass display case because it's clear and wouldn't show. I can push down on the headphone hook with a lot of force and it's obviously not going anywhere. It's maybe 6 square inches of adhesive and I wouldn't hesitate to hang 10 lbs from it if I needed to.
Fried Food
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This press release says the Vive will be available in stores starting early April
https://www.htc.com/us/about/newsroom/2016/htc-and-valave-bring-virtual-reality-to-life/
Has there any word on this since this release went out. I would totally show up to best buy early to get one of these.
https://www.htc.com/us/about/newsroom/2016/htc-and-valave-bring-virtual-reality-to-life/
Has there any word on this since this release went out. I would totally show up to best buy early to get one of these.
Go for it if you want to make an OT for any VR game - same as the usual signup process for other platforms. https://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=450653&page=100000
That sounds like a good idea. And even if there won't be an OT for the game we can organize something in the Vive OT.
BigTnaples
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If it shows up at my local best buy I will definitely cancel my preorder after walking in and purchasing one.
After a large unexpected bonus from work, I am in and have my Vive pre-ordered (MAY), so whats next?
I have the following games that I have see run in VR:
P-Cars
Elite
Dying Light
Minecraft (Win 10 & Java)
Skyrim
No Limits 2 Roller Coasters
Warthunder
Alien Isolation
What are the chances these games will get VR updates for Vive? Unofficially?
Is there a Vive killer app yet? Other than Tilt Brush which I am totally hyped for.....
How are other coping for the wait...........
I have the following games that I have see run in VR:
P-Cars
Elite
Dying Light
Minecraft (Win 10 & Java)
Skyrim
No Limits 2 Roller Coasters
Warthunder
Alien Isolation
What are the chances these games will get VR updates for Vive? Unofficially?
Is there a Vive killer app yet? Other than Tilt Brush which I am totally hyped for.....
How are other coping for the wait...........
oof, me too.
VlaudTheImpaler
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If this is true best buy needs to set up demo spaces for roomscale. I would love the job of attending that.
Might check PC world on Tuesday just in case.
Think I might fit pipe lagging to my dropped ceiling as a bump protector so I can extend my trackable area
Budget Cuts and Hover Junkers are almost universally recognized as early "killer apps".
Personally, I'm also exceedingly hyped for Cloudlands VR minigolf, Audioshield, The Gallery and Fantastic Contraption. I'm curious about Vanishing Realms and Portal Stories: VR. And I already have Water Bears VR since it was free for a day or two for some promotion
And of course, everyone should try The Lab, which will be free and is by all accounts an excellent introduction to various facets of VR.
MickeyKnox
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Concerning the screw topic, are there reliable measurements out there for the mounting brackets (e.g. screw distances and size)?
I could at least pre-drill instead of just waiting unproductively
Pre drilling adds all of 15 seconds to each screw, I wouldn't start putting holes in the wall until you see how the lighthouse sits on the mount.
Meanwhile I'm trying to figure out some kind of ceiling mounted cable spool solution.
I'm talking concrete here, the drilling process is slightly more involved
Also, I need something productive to do after finishing my DS3 article and before I get the Vive!
I gave up on that for now, will let others do the "research" and implement whatever turns out to work best,
RadioactiveLobster
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metareferential
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McGuyver it.
Too many rings will limit mobility.
But a single extendable one actually won't.
VlaudTheImpaler
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I'm talking concrete here, the drilling process is slightly more involved
Especially if you are indoors and in a room with electronics. I had my wife hold the vacuum right underneath the drill bit on the holes that I drilled to anchor the murphy bed so that dust didn't get anywhere. It worked perfectly.
I'm literally right next to you on the boat. Pending charge since Thursday and also in Chicago. lol
VlaudTheImpaler
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You could also implement this retractable key ring that I saw some twitch guys using. It worked perfectly for them.
metareferential
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RadioactiveLobster
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Then get (or make) a ceiling/wall boom that'll move with you.
Think like the ones you find at a car wash, with HDMI/USB cables instead of a water hose.
Pops Maellard
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Can anyone briefly explain the software compatibility? I just spent about 20 minutes looking through Steam, r/Vive and r/Oculus to see what exists but I'm starting to get fairly concerned by the seemingly split ecosystem. Are there actually going to be titles exclusive to one headset?
I was really looking forward to Adrift, but it appears to be Oculus exclusive. I'm starting to find myself super torn on which preorder to keep.
I was really looking forward to Adrift, but it appears to be Oculus exclusive. I'm starting to find myself super torn on which preorder to keep.
metareferential
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Adrift is coming to steam very soon, confirmed a couple of days ago.
The games you won't find on Steam are the Oculus funded ones, only available through their store like EVE Valkyrie, Lucky's Tale and other upcoming titles.
Most if not all of the third party games are/are coming to steam (pCars, Ethan Carter, Adrift, etc.).
Project cars - officially coming
Elite - official support
Minecraft - unofficial minecrift vive mod already out
Skyrim - uses vorpx which is getting vive support
War thunder - official support coming
I've been helping out a bit too. It's in pretty good shape already.
AFAIK, e.g. for the UK:
- HTC are trying to ship the product 'for delivery on the 5th'.
- the vives are in the Czech Republic.
- the boxes are being transported by DHL.
- DHL claims UK->Czech is 'next day delivery' (I assume the same in reverse?).
- you won't be charged until they ship.
So, I wouldn't worry at the moment, logically they should ship (to a lot of places) later today or tomorrow - and at that point they should finalize the payment and send the shipping details.
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