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===== Hardware Setup for the HTC Vive ===== | ===== Hardware Setup for the HTC Vive ===== | ||
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==Computer== | ==Computer== | ||
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The picture above depicts the computer that we have in the lab for research with the HTC Vive. As of 04/04/17 it has a GTX 1080, a 6th gen i7 and 16gb of RAM. This is more than enough to power the Vive. There is an HDMI and USB 3.0 port close to the power button on the case for easy access for the connection to the lightbox. | The picture above depicts the computer that we have in the lab for research with the HTC Vive. As of 04/04/17 it has a GTX 1080, a 6th gen i7 and 16gb of RAM. This is more than enough to power the Vive. There is an HDMI and USB 3.0 port close to the power button on the case for easy access for the connection to the lightbox. | ||
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====Construction==== | ====Construction==== | ||
This section gives step-by-step instruction along with photos to set up a space for use with the HTC Vive. | This section gives step-by-step instruction along with photos to set up a space for use with the HTC Vive. | ||
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===Step 1=== | ===Step 1=== | ||
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Decide where to setup the HTC Vive. Although the recommended distance between the base stations is 5 meters there have been setups with much larger distances between them (reference [[https:// | Decide where to setup the HTC Vive. Although the recommended distance between the base stations is 5 meters there have been setups with much larger distances between them (reference [[https:// | ||
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===Step 2=== | ===Step 2=== | ||
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Once a place has been decided upon. Choose how and where within the space to set up the base station lighthouses. The base stations need to be placed on two opposite corners of the specified space. It is up to the reader to decide whether to buy new tripod mounts or to make their own. I chose to make my own and have had no problems with them. Although if I make a ver.2 of them I will make sure they are level and don't wobble around easily, and make the footprint smaller. | Once a place has been decided upon. Choose how and where within the space to set up the base station lighthouses. The base stations need to be placed on two opposite corners of the specified space. It is up to the reader to decide whether to buy new tripod mounts or to make their own. I chose to make my own and have had no problems with them. Although if I make a ver.2 of them I will make sure they are level and don't wobble around easily, and make the footprint smaller. | ||
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===Step 3=== | ===Step 3=== | ||
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If a computer isn't already setup in the space, set it up just outside of the tracking space with the monitor facing towards the tracking space so that you will be able to see the monitor while inside the space. Take this to also charge the controllers with the included AC adapters. | If a computer isn't already setup in the space, set it up just outside of the tracking space with the monitor facing towards the tracking space so that you will be able to see the monitor while inside the space. Take this to also charge the controllers with the included AC adapters. | ||
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===Step 4=== | ===Step 4=== | ||
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If you haven' | If you haven' | ||
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===Step 5=== | ===Step 5=== | ||
- | Next connect the HMD to the lightbox by connecting the HDMI, USB, and power to their appropriate ports on the front of the box. This is indicated by the HTC logo and with a " | + | {{vive_tut: |
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+ | Next connect the HMD to the lightbox by connecting the HDMI, USB, and power to their appropriate ports on the front of the box. This is indicated by the HTC logo and with a " | ||
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===Step 6=== | ===Step 6=== | ||
- | If you are using the lab computer you can skip this step. If you are using a new computer you will need to now install SteamVR. First [[http:// | + | {{ vive_tut: |
+ | If you are using the lab computer you can skip this step. If you are using a new computer you will need to now install SteamVR. First [[http:// | ||
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===Step 7=== | ===Step 7=== | ||
- | Now that you have SteamVR launch it by clicking the vr button that is in the right top corner. Once launched wait for the HMD, controller, and base stations to connect and appear green inside SteamVR. If you are having issues connecting with the HMD, try unplugging the power and USB from the lightbox, wait 2-3 minutes, then retry by plugging the power back in and the USB into a different port. You may need to repeat this multiple times. | + | {{vive_tut: |
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+ | Now that you have SteamVR, launch it by clicking the vr button that is in the right top corner. Once launched wait for the HMD, controller, and base stations to connect and appear green inside | ||
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===Step 8=== | ===Step 8=== | ||
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Once you have connected the HMD, controllers and base stations click the steamvr tab within the steamvr window on the left top corner and select "Run Room Setup" | Once you have connected the HMD, controllers and base stations click the steamvr tab within the steamvr window on the left top corner and select "Run Room Setup" | ||
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hardware_setup_for_the_htc_vive.txt · Last modified: 2017/04/05 01:57 by keitaronishimura