A Grizzly Bear
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Bluetooth was known to cause issues. I think the beta drivers fixed it.
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HTC Vive Launch Thread -- Computer, activate holodeck
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Bluetooth was known to cause issues. I think the beta drivers fixed it.
AllenSpawn
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Ha. You just made me realise I left mine on. Thanks.
Compsiox
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Demo of Klepto, the robber simulator is out. Gonna try it tomorrow. ENJOY
http://store.steampowered.com/app/403590/?snr=1_7_7_230_150_1
http://store.steampowered.com/app/403590/?snr=1_7_7_230_150_1
If I do that then it means my back is towards the closest lighthouse when I'm sitting down. Makes me wonder if I need to turn my desk 90 degrees. Or I could just turn my chair 90 degrees
Does steamVR fix your 'forward position' so it's the same for both sitting and standing, or can you define them separately?
Wrestlemania
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Most things I've tried don't have settings, but last night I played Eve Valkyrie on ultra with an overclocked 970 and it ran fine.
Wrestlemania
Banned
I can't say I've noticed any tracking issues. The setup made it look like the tracked area was pretty tiny, and obviously no game asks you moved much away from that, but it's coped fine when I've had to move to pick something up or whatever.
On the Vive..? Is that possible now?
Anyway, been impatiently waiting for my Vive for the last couple of weeks, but now DHL tells me I'm receiving it on wednesday - One day after I fly out of the country for eight days.. It'll be a slow trip back.. lol
Wrestlemania
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No, I mean on rift. Just saying that if it can do something like that on ultra, the 970 should be fine with higher than minimum settings in most things that have settings.
There's a small tutorial for Hover Junkers for whoever is interested:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6LCEoCiV7g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6LCEoCiV7g
DOT DASH DOT
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From what I've seen so far with the black on white lense flare, it doesn't seem that bad to me, can make it look a bit more cinematic! Ha
Also it's been 3 days since it shipped, shouldn't HTC have taken the money by now? It's hasnt even been taken as a pre-auth.
Also it's been 3 days since it shipped, shouldn't HTC have taken the money by now? It's hasnt even been taken as a pre-auth.
Well, whether or not it's the intent, after getting used to it it's what I naturally try to do.
In fact, that's not really true. It was already what I naturally tried to do before it even worked! (e.g. in The Witness playing on DK2)
Some people say this but I really don't agree. The Vive optics are preferable to me and it's much easier to wear with glasses.
Well, I noticed tracking issues within the very first quarter of an hour playing Farlands. (After turning away ~90° and leaning over)
ManUtdRedDevils
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Got my Vive but one controller won't sync and the troubleshooting guide says to go into steam VR settings except I can't find it. Where is it? Thank you for the help
DOT DASH DOT
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How is that possible? I have a 2.5 X 3M space, I have tons of slack.
Yeah, that would be cool. Do the Vive controllers turn off if you have Leap Motion enabled? If not then maybe someone is working on something similar.
Also your English is just fine.
Why don't you tilt the lighthouse more towards the ground. You shouldn't lose that much.
IMACOMPUTA
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I never set up the phone stuff, but I have the HTC software installed. I'll remove it. Dunno if that's the problem though.
I have a couple of spots in my room the lose tracking. I'm not really sure what I need to do to fix it....
alt account
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From what I hear the Bluetooth causes interference with tracking
Guardian Monkey
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I have the same issue. If you are in a far corner and turn facing the box you need an extra couple of feet. 2.9*3.5 space.
mrchampipi
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So I had to contact online chat (reactive and helpfull btw) to inquire about my yet to be seen free games. If that's not yet another proof of logistic problems...
This is so weird since I got my free Vive games almost immediately after I got the HTC shipping notification.
DOT DASH DOT
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Use JulesHTC Twitter, helped me quickly.
mrchampipi
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Thx guys. CHated with Karl and should get my codes within 24h.
Not a big deal since I haven't had the time to even unpack the Vive (T_T) and I have Hover Junkers and Vanishing realms waiting.
I know, but it seems that they are many in my situation.
Not a big deal since I haven't had the time to even unpack the Vive (T_T) and I have Hover Junkers and Vanishing realms waiting.
AllenSpawn
Member
I had the same problem. Turns out it was a mirror on the wall was messing with the wands if I got too close.
Do you have any mirrors or reflective surfaces?
piratepwnsninja
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So I got everything hooked up, and my controllers aren't paired. I can't re-pair them because SteamVR wants me to do room setup first, which requires the controllers to be seen. Any tips? Both lighthouses are green and good to go.
Literally unplug the power to the break out box, and plug it back it. Do this until the controllers are seen.
Also, you HAVE paired them right? When they turn on, the lights are green, not blue, correct?
GuitarAtomik
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There's a post on Reddit listing the Global Game Jam 2016 Vive entries with links to download. Might be some interesting stuff there if you're looking for something new to check out.
piratepwnsninja
Member
They are blue. How do you do initial pairing?
Launch the steam VR panel, click the drop down at the top of the small window, navigate to...uh...devices, then pairing?
Look through there you'll see it. Make sure both controllers are off. It'll give you instructions on how to pair them.
piratepwnsninja
Member
But I can't get through to the main Steam VR stuff until the controllers pair and I do the room setup. It just says Please run Room Setup to being using SteamVR.
Nevermind, got it!
You don't need to run SteamVR room setup to use the control panel.
I'm talking about the grey panel that indicates what devices are paired (via a green icon)
Edit: there ya go
Iced_Eagle
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I've seen it on SteamVR desktop settings. There's some setting for developers which gives you a top down view of the room and lighthouse fov/range. Poke around and you'll find it.
If I do that then it means my back is towards the closest lighthouse when I'm sitting down. Makes me wonder if I need to turn my desk 90 degrees. Or I could just turn my chair 90 degrees
Does steamVR fix your 'forward position' so it's the same for both sitting and standing, or can you define them separately?
The reason for avoiding the door is due to the vibrations caused by opening and closing it. The door may also block its view when opened depending on its position relative to the corner.
You could always rearrange your whole room with VR in mind.
Oh, and it's ideal to have the forward position away from breakout box, for cable reasons.
I haven't tried a seated experience yet, so I'm not sure how that works with respect to the orientation you set in room-scale.
IMACOMPUTA
Member
Looking forward to night time so my Vive works day 3!
Edit: Think I'm gonna sell this POS.
Edit: Think I'm gonna sell this POS.
I would be very interested to find out about this.
piratepwnsninja
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This is amazing. Set up, other than my pairing issue, was painless. I'll post some images when I'm on my pc, as my daughter is currently Tilt Brushing.
Owlowiscious
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Is sunlight a factor then?
You can rma it.
Azure Dream
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I know they shouldn't be used permanently, but as a temporary measure until I can properly mount the Lighthouse brackets, what were the sticky pads people were suggesting?
Edit: Nevermind, hit a thread of people on Reddit saying "Don't use the damn strips!" with enough horror stories.
Edit: Nevermind, hit a thread of people on Reddit saying "Don't use the damn strips!" with enough horror stories.
piratepwnsninja
Member
Guys, Audioshield can be a downright religious experience.
DouglasteR
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Not helping!
It's a life changing experience. Enlightenment
IMACOMPUTA
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No, I'm in the basement and have pillows covering the windows.
Forgive the mess, I kind of just stuffed things anywhere to make a space when I was setting this up:
Here you can see the vive pointing right at the base station on the top left
This is a shot of the other base station
And a closer shot of it
Yet, this is what I get (until after 8pm for whatever reason the last 2 nights)
I feel like I've tried everything. I just don't understand why it has worked eventually at night both nights i've had it.
I was hesitant to update the lighthouse firmware, but I finally just did that based on Compsiox's advice. Still having the same problem.
Azure Dream
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No, I'm in the basement and have pillows covering the windows.
Forgive the mess, I kind of just stuffed things anywhere to make a space when I was setting this up:
Here you can see the vive pointing right at the base station on the top left
This is a shot of the other base station
And a closer shot of it
Yet, this is what I get (until after 8pm for whatever reason the last 2 nights)
I feel like I've tried everything. I just don't understand why it has worked eventually at night both nights i've had it.
I was hesitant to update the lighthouse firmware, but I finally just did that based on Compsiox's advice. Still having the same problem.
Silly question, but I assume you've tried it with the overhead light off before?
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