The Ghost Howls

APRIL 11, 2019

so that to make it ready for launch on the Vive Focus Plus , when something made me panic: no button on the controllers was working ! I wrote to HTC and in the end, I managed to someway solve the issue… so I am writing this post for everyone that may find him/herself in the same situation.

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APRIL 28, 2021

In this article I will instead talk about: What to expect and how to manage a group of people in a VR environment How to learn the basic controls while having fun Icebreaker activity for VR sessions How to deal with (hardware) diversity You made it in VR… now what? Now that you are in VR it’s time to have some fun (finally).

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2021

HTC is going to launch its headset on May, 11th. HTC is keeping rising the hype for its new upcoming headset. The IPD mechanism, the camera positions, the overall shape of the controllers, are heavily inspired by the latest headset by Facebook. Some features will most probably be worse (e.g. News from partners (and friends).

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JUNE 4, 2017

Therefore, we made DIY straps and attached HTC Vive trackers to it. We’ve just explored the tip of the iceberg when it comes to these special input devices. The Manus VR gloves are gloves which can track the motion of the user’s fingers. These straps can be placed on the wrists of the user.

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Peter Graham

MARCH 30, 2020

The first improved turning options whilst the latest makes sure those switching between left and right-handed controls are fully supported. Additions: Added full-featured support for left / right hand for movement controls, independently of left / right hand for weapon controls. Half-Life: Alyx changelog v1.2:

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 23, 2018

in May 2017, 3DNesVR is finally heading to Steam, with support for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows VR headsets. While there are controls that let you adjust how the 3D effect renders, Geod Studios has created a few presets and tips in its 3DN Repository. Created by Geod Studios and first launched on itch.io

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VRScout

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Don’t let the bare-bones controls and basic visuals fool you, however. Here are a handful of tips & tricks to help you dominate the race track: Image Credit: VRScout. Rec Rally, by default, employs a unique control scheme that, while easy-to-pick-up, may prove awkward for some. Try a different drive mode.

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Road to VR

APRIL 2, 2020

This is odd compared to how most modern VR games handle locomotion, which is to always put the movement controls on the left hand and the rotation controls in the right hand, regardless of which hand the player wants to hold their gun with. SEE ALSO 9 'Half-Life: Alyx' Mods We'd Love to See. See the Update 1.2

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Assorted Microsoft Systems/ Accessories/ Controllers. Sony PS4 Systems/ Accessories/ Controllers. We’ve also spotted some HTC Vives & Vive Pros, a stack of SteamVR basestations, and some controllers. Wait, a table full of probably not horribly busted VR motion controllers? Lenovo Mirage Systems/ Headsets.

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Road to VR

APRIL 12, 2017

Using an HTC Vive Tracker mounted above a stylus-shaped unit, a VR stylus can be tracked and rendered, usable in Photoshop and capable of pressure sensitivity. Developer Jimmy Gray recently posted a short video (see above), showing the latest version of a DIY motion-tracked VR stylus prototype.

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ARPost

APRIL 8, 2020

While doing demos, people new to VR technology would repeatedly put both controllers into one hand to reach out and try to touch digital artefacts. For example, most HTC VR technology supports 3D hand tracking. Tips on Incorporating Hand Tracking. There are still use cases where a controller is better and vice versa.”.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The $3,200 price point is for the headset alone, and doesn’t include the tracking base stations or controllers necessary to use the headset. and controllers, like those that come with the original Vive or the Vive Pro. Because StarVR One uses SteamVR Tracking 2.0

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Revive works for the majority of Oculus games, though sometimes the experience translates better or worse due to controller differences and game design. The game is built around frequent thumbstick locomotion, ‘continuous hold’ grabbing, and buttons, all of which the Index controllers excel at. Image courtesy HTC.

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Road to VR

MARCH 14, 2017

for download, which contains 3D CAD files of the Touch VR controller. include technical drawings and STEP files of the controller’s exterior surfacing and battery compartment. The Rockband adapter holds the Touch controller neatly to a Rockband guitar, but it could be used to attach the controller to other accessories too.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 18, 2021

Its visual quality is impressive if compared with other similar performances; Reachy , the cute robot by Pollen Robotics that you can control by VR. HTC predicts the rise of all-in-two devices. That is, if HTC sees the rise of all-in-two devices in 2021, it probably means that it will launch an all-in-two device in 2021.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 16, 2022

This reminds me of a similar error HTC made in the past of mixing signals of a pro device and consumer content It has RGB passthrough cameras with three times the resolution of Quest 2 cameras. Thanks to Ivan for the tip!). Pimax is now (finally) selling its Sword Controllers, but in very limited quantities. Learn more.

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Road to VR

MARCH 24, 2018

While game-oriented VR controllers are the norm as far as VR input today is concerned, Massless hopes to bring another option to the market for use cases which benefit from greater precision, like CAD. The system uses a separate camera, aligned with the Rift’s sensor, for tracking the tip of the stylus. Photo by Road to VR.

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VRScout

JULY 15, 2018

This was just the tip of the iceberg in terms of accolades, however, as the raunchy VR title has now been nominated for a primetime Emmy award.

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VRScout

MARCH 25, 2021

Here’s a tip: learn to incorporate a basic move called the “dead trap” into your gameplay. Using controller haptics, Star Wars Pinbal VR does an excellent job at replicating the sensation of slapping a classic flipper button, minus the gross unidentifiable stickiness you’ll find on most public machines.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Magic Leap 2 has inside-out tracked controllers. During a presentation, Magic Leap has unveiled some more features about its headset and controllers. And one has surprised me: the controllers will feature inside-out tracking. If you remember well, this is the same type of controller that was teased for Meta Project Cambria.

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DECEMBER 28, 2016

The app is currently only available on the HTC Vive, where you use the kit’s two position-tracked controllers to draw in a 3D space. If you’re thinking about becoming a VR artist yourself, you should definitely check out some starter tips we have from Danny Bittman, also covering apps like Oculus’ Medium.

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VRScout

JUNE 6, 2021

Back in May of 2020, the developer released a video showcasing yet another entertaining proof-of-concept, this time using the Quest’s hand-tracking technology to create a miniature version of Beat Saber controlled using the tips of your fingers.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Image by HTC Vive). HTC is probably going to announce Vive Flow. With a surprise move, HTC Vive has started teasing the launch of a new product. The company has set up a virtual event on the platform ENGAGE (of which HTC is an investor) for October, 14th 2021 at 8 am PDT. Send me hugs while I’m still human! Image by IGN).

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ARPost

JANUARY 15, 2020

VR headsets are just the tip of the XR iceberg. As we’ll see in the next section, HTC’s VIVE line focuses on models that require a computer. HTC’s VIVE is lining itself up as the Cadillac of VR headsets. HTC Vive PRO. When it comes to VR headsets, it’s easy to see things as Oculus Vs. HTC. Oculus Quest.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

Image by HTC). HTC is teasing the launch of a new hardware. With a tweet, HTC has just teased the upcoming launch of a new device. More info (HTC is going to launch a new hardware) More info (Second tweet from HTC) More info (Third tweet from HTC). Other relevant news. Pico Neo 3 is coming in Q2 2021.

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Road to VR

JULY 17, 2016

Valve’s ‘Lighthouse’ tracking system affords the HTC Vive a ‘room-scale’ tracking space for the VR headset and its controllers through the use of area-sweeping lasers. But exactly how accurate is it? A base station is the little box that’s the foundation of the Lighthouse Tracking System.

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Road to VR

MARCH 26, 2020

Headset manufacturers have their own cleaning guidelines, however there are some general tips you should consider: Don’t. Using Clorox wipes on hard plastics like the headset’s outer surface and controllers is probably totally fine, but keep them away from the facial interface, lenses, and nose guard.

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MARCH 9, 2017

I often walk down the street looking at things you could virtualize by clamping HTC’s new peripheral to them. Note that this won’t solve VR’s awkward angles issue where most cups won’t actually be able to tip into your mouth without hitting the bottom of your headset. But we’ve had a few ideas of our own.

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

Just because Steam will recognize your Rift, Touch controllers, and sensors, doesn’t mean that all of the motion controller games will work flawlessly. You can also check this list of the best HTC Vive games for more suggestions. That said, in addition to the 53 games Oculus Home will have for new Touch owners on Dec.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017

More important, however, are potential fixes to tracking problems some users have reported with their headsets since the release of Oculus Touch controllers in December. Facebook’s VR team recently released a 4-part series outlining accessories and tips for getting the most out of the system. Improved Guardian System.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 8, 2020

Let’s hope it will happen, or personally, I would keep advising companies using the services from Pico and HTC that give you far more freedom of operation. Thanks David for the tip!). HTC announces a new event for June, 16th. HTC Vive has announced a new event for Tue June, 16th at 1.00 am GMT on Engage platform.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The inflatable circles, just a few millimeters across, are aligned into grids; by precisely controlling when and which haptic pixels to inflate, a convincing sensation can be created, simulating the feeling of an insect crawling along your finger or a marble rolling around in the palm of your hand.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

Moreover, the company is positioning the XR2+ Gen 2 alongside its launch partners as a tipping point in XR hardware design and innovation, equipped with breakthrough features and specs. Qualcomm’s XR2+ Gen 2 chipset is an affordable vendor option, lowering the entry barrier for workplace AR/VR/MR. In addition to the 4.3K

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Doc-Ok

DECEMBER 19, 2018

It’s been more than two years since the last time I posted set-up instructions for Vrui and HTC Vive , and a lot has changed in the meantime. While Vrui is not itself based on SteamVR, it uses SteamVR’s low-level hardware drivers to talk to the Vive headset and receive 6-DOF tracking and event data from it and its controllers.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 17, 2021

Image by HTC Vive). HTC launches Vive Focus 3 and Vive Pro 2. In the end, the rumors were correct and HTC launched two headsets at VIVECON: the Vive Pro 2 and the Vive Focus 3 Business Edition. base stations) Controllers : Vive Wands. Then, the price is a bit high , and this is very HTC. Top news of the week.

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JANUARY 25, 2017

Oculus appears to be listening to recent complaints about tracking stability for its Rift VR headset and Touch controllers, and is offering owners more help today. The VR specialist posted a new blog in which it details ideal set ups for the Oculus sensors that track the headset and controllers.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 27, 2020

It is clear that it is not a Quest 2, since it doesn’t feature mind-blowing features like big FOV or eye-tracking or full-fingers controllers, so it is something like a Quest S. They are more round, and look more comfortable; There are tiny design tweaks here and there.

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