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[[ | [[Base Stations]] also known as '''Beacons''', are devices that are part of the [[Lighthouse]] [[positional tracking]] system for the [[SteamVR]]. Developed by [[Valve]], the small rectangular boxes are placed in the tracking area and serve as reference points for any [[HMD]]s and [[SteamVR Controllers|input devices]] tracked by the Lighthouse. Beacons perform this function by constantly flooding the room with a non-visible light. The receptors on the tracked devices would intercept the light and figure out where they are in relation to the Base Stations. | ||
In the current SteamVR system, 2 Beacons are placed in the opposite corners of a 15 by 15 feet room, near the ceiling, to maximize [[tracking volume]] and minimize [[occlusion]]. Additional Beacons can be placed in the tracking area to further increase the tracking volume and reduce occlusion. | In the current SteamVR system, 2 Beacons are placed in the opposite corners of a 15 by 15 feet room, near the ceiling, to maximize [[tracking volume]] and minimize [[occlusion]]. Additional Beacons can be placed in the tracking area to further increase the tracking volume and reduce occlusion. | ||