hardware_setup_for_the_htc_vive
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Hardware Setup for the HTC Vive
Date: Last modified on: 04/04/17
The photo above depicts a finished setup of the HTC Vive in the lab. This tutorial will walk readers through what hardware is needed and how to setup a capture space properly.
The rest of this tutorial is presented as follows:
Parts List and Sources
US-based vendors to obtain materials to complete this tutorial include:
–Amazon
–Vive US
–Fry's Note: As of 04/04/17 they have a location near the lab in Las Vegas making quick runs to it convenient. Thus, why they are mentioned here.
To complete this tutorial the reader will need the following items:
| Part Name/Description | Vendor | Vendor URL | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC Vive Kit | Vive or Fry's | https://www.vive.com/us/product/ or http://www.frys.com/product/8987273 | 1 | The kit will come with all the necessary hardware. 1 Vive HMD (head mounted display), 2 lighthouse base stations, 2 controllers, and the cables and power sources needed. |
| A computer with at least a GTX 1060 or equivalent | Amazon | https://www.amazon.com/ | 1 | Please reference the recommended computer specs for any computer the reader plans to use. The lab however already has a computer specifically for research with the vive. |
| Tripod mounts for lighthouse base stations | Amazon or build in-house | https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=tripod+for+camera | 2 | Since the base stations have a standard camera mounting hole on the bottom any standard camera tripod should work. You can also use scrap pieces of 2×4 wood to create your own mount for them. |
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