HTC Vive

bimbleuk · 28 Apr 2016 at 10:29

Rezident said:
Someone mentioned waterproof covers for the Vive to stop it getting too sweaty - are these needed and if so where to buy them from?

vrcover.com

Just go for the cloth covers for personal use. You get a pair so you can wash one while wearing the other assuming you spend 24/7 in VR!

I'd have to try it without the cover again but I reckon it's definitely more comfortable with it on and I can't remember suffering any misting since using them too.

They order in batches so you may have to wait unless there are alternatives now.

HAz · 28 Apr 2016 at 12:28

No one else have a dispatch email today ?

dirtybeatfreak · 28 Apr 2016 at 12:57

not yet, but I can't check my order status on the htc web site thingy which is worrying lol

Skynet5 · 28 Apr 2016 at 13:29

Can people see if their camera works in the likes of Skype and windows 10 camera app. Mine doesn't work in anything except hangouts and obs. I know it works, I'm wondering if there are a batch of cameras that have a slightly different firmware/chipset and steamvr can't work with it with current drivers.

hyperseven · 28 Apr 2016 at 13:46

lnoton said:
Can people see if their camera works in the likes of Skype and windows 10 camera app. Mine doesn't work in anything except hangouts and obs. I know it works, I'm wondering if there are a batch of cameras that have a slightly different firmware/chipset and steamvr can't work with it with current drivers.

do you have any 'ghost devices' under imaging devices in device manager?

-Launch command prompt (Start > type cmd in the search box). Command box will appear.
-Run this command: set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1.
-Then, run the command devmgmt.msc to start Device Manager from the Command Prompt.
-Once the Device Manager appears, click on View > Show Hidden Devices.
-Expand imaging devices
-do you see any entries with lighter, transparent icons?

ci_newman · 28 Apr 2016 at 14:19

So this just happened:

hyperseven · 28 Apr 2016 at 14:37

Did you order two? If not are you selling the other?

dirtybeatfreak · 28 Apr 2016 at 15:30

ci_newman said:
So this just happened:

Jealous.jpeg!

Milky1 · 28 Apr 2016 at 15:32

I got two as well after HTC did not process a cancellation. Sold it on eBay a couple days ago for £1200 instead of returning it.

ci_newman · 28 Apr 2016 at 15:43

Yeah, the second package is because of a Logmein screw up by HTC so I had two active orders.

Yes I plan to sell the second headset, not sure I can be bothered with the hassle of Ebay though so I might stick it on the MM or sell it to a friend.

Skynet5 · 28 Apr 2016 at 15:48

hyperseven said:
do you have any 'ghost devices' under imaging devices in device manager?

I'll check when I get home. What will that tell me?

hyperseven · 28 Apr 2016 at 16:48

lnoton said:
I'll check when I get home. What will that tell me?

to see if you have any remnants of other camera devices on your windows install that may be messing with the Vive one.

Rezident · 28 Apr 2016 at 17:15

Planning to setup Vive in the living room (when I'm allowed by Her Indoors!) for room-scale but my Man Cave will only fit the Standing room only one – how much of a difference is there? Do you need to walk around a lot, ideally?

Skynet5 · 28 Apr 2016 at 17:54

Rezident said:
Planning to setup Vive in the living room (when I'm allowed by Her Indoors!) for room-scale but my Man Cave will only fit the Standing room only one – how much of a difference is there? Do you need to walk around a lot, ideally?

I had the same plan. Personally I gave up of the idea of anything but room scale. I've mounted my lh in the lounge... Whilst ED looks good personally I would now feel restricted. But that is my personal choice, not a comment on seated experiences. But yes for me seated isn't worth the effort of moving my lighthouses.

stooeh · 28 Apr 2016 at 18:56

darkgen said:
So just so I'm clear.
1. Ensure Oculus home is installed, registstered and running.
2. Allow apps to run from Unknown sources.
3. Ensure steam and SteamVR are running.
4. Copy Revive folder and ReviveInjector.exe to the same location as the game executable (E.G. for DreamDeck - D:\Oculus\Software\oculus-dreamdeck\WindowsNoEditor\Dreamdeck\Binaries\Win64)
5. Drag executable (E.G. for DreamDeck - Dreamdeck-Win64-Shipping.exe) onto the ReviveInjector.exe executable.
6. Game then runs.

Right?

Just tried this method (with Lucky's Tale) and it worked great - It's also first thing I have tried where the camera moves independent of my head and that felt so strange!

HAz · 28 Apr 2016 at 19:26

Do you get an hour time slot like dpd with delivery ?

Captain_Bosh · 28 Apr 2016 at 19:31

HAz said:
Do you get an hour time slot like dpd with delivery ?

No you can arrange delivery at a drop off point though.

HAz · 28 Apr 2016 at 19:51

Captain_Bosh said:
No you can arrange delivery at a drop off point though.

I saw that but can see it cocking up.

Captain_Bosh · 28 Apr 2016 at 20:09

HAz said:
I saw that but can see it cocking up.

Yeah just be careful you pick a drop off point that has enough space for a big parcel. The one I picked was too small but I got lucky and the the DHL driver delivered it to my house after 5pm anyway.

ThePainBarrier · 28 Apr 2016 at 20:32

Anyone know how to get Euro Truck Sim 2 running in Vive?
When I launch it, I just end up playing the game in a virtual theatre.

Tried adding -openvr to properties and unticking Theatre mode but just get message saying "not compatible with VR".