HTC Vive Developer Editions: Difference between revisions

==Setup Tutorial==

#Choose a room with space for room-scale VR experience.

#Clear the space of clutter and objects that might obstruct movement or bump into.

##The Basestation box contains 2 Basestations, 2 power adapters, mounting hardware, 2 mounting plate, more hardware, 2 shelf adapters and 50 ft sync cable.

##The controller box contains 2 VR controllers, 2 lanyards, 2 wireless dongles, 8 batteries, 2 battery chargers, 2 AC adapters, 2 USB adapter boards.

#Find a 2 locations in the room to mount the Basestations. The Basestations should be mounted on opposite corners of the room, above head height (on ceiling), angle down 30 to 45 degrees. Each basestation has a [[field of view]] of 120 degrees in both axis.

#The maximum distance between the basestations should be 15 feet or 5 meters. The play area is about 12 x 9 feet or 4 x 3 meters. The area does not have be perfectly square. Use tape to indicate the area is helpful.

#Set 1 basestation to A and the other 1 to B using MODE.

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#Connect the HMD to the PC through the interface box. Connect the 3 in 1 cable to the HMD. Connect the short USB and HDMI cables to the PC.  

#The interface box has 2 sides. Connect the 3 in 1 cable to the "VR side". Connect the short cables to the "PC side". When the power on and the LED will light up.

#Use the outside knob of the HMD to adjust the distance between the lenses based on your [[IPD]]. Remove the lens film.

#Space for eyewear can be created by extending the face gasket out and re-tightening inside knob. Having lenses closer to your eye results in better field of view.

#Each wireless controller requires 2 batteries. Set switch on side to DOWN for battery mode. UP is for USB mode.  

==Apps==