Oculus Rift

RockSteddy · 13 Aug 2017 at 18:46

I had to return my last Rift due to extremely bad Mura but thankfully my new one is a lot better although it is still there a little. I tried turning Spud off as mentioned in the Reddit post but it made things worse for me.

It seems a bit strange that this issue has reared it's head again, maybe there is a problem batch doing the rounds?

NeilF · 14 Aug 2017 at 09:41

NZXT30 said:
It's an extremely poor implementation to prevent some very minor black crush on dark scenes while introducing a plethora of issues.
How to disable it: https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/6tca7t/why_you_may_need_to_disable_spud_oled_mura/

I noticed that sort of effect, but only on loading screens I believe? Never while something was actually being displayed to the headset?

NeilF · 14 Aug 2017 at 09:45

Shame there's not a way to lift the headset up without compromising the lenses! A very natural thing to so is to raise the headset up and sit it on your forehead, but I noticed (looking at the lenses) this means they get "dirty". I imagine they make contact with your forehead and/or hair!

Shame you can't just easily raise the lense section up so you can see normally... And then click it down again.

smilertoo · 14 Aug 2017 at 09:58

it will be your hair, you could shave it off.

NeilF · 14 Aug 2017 at 10:00

smilertoo said:
it will be your hair, you could shave it off.

TBH! That's not a bad shout, as after wearing the Oculus I look like Mugatu!

http://www.tvovermind.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Mugatu.jpg

Just a shame it means you have to in reality take the headset completely off, rather than just being able to raise it up temporarily

Devrij · 14 Aug 2017 at 10:10

NeilFawcett said:
TBH! That's not a bad shout, as after wearing the Oculus I look like Mugatu!

http://www.tvovermind.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Mugatu.jpg

Just a shame it means you have to in reality take the headset completely off, rather than just being able to raise it up temporarily

I just look down the nose gap

NeilF · 14 Aug 2017 at 10:16

Devrij said:
I just look down the nose gap

Understood, but if you could just flick the main goggles section up and down easily - sort of like a welders mask? - that would be epic!

Slam · 14 Aug 2017 at 10:29

The forthcoming headset by LG looks like it will have a mechanism to allow exactly this flip up motion.

NeilF · 14 Aug 2017 at 10:38

Slam said:
The forthcoming headset by LG looks like it will have a mechanism to allow exactly this flip up motion.

Oooooh! You're right!

And pass thru camera on the front too! So you could theoretically tell it to show your keyboard to your on your desk in front of you, in the VR scene! Oooooooooooh!

https://www.cnet.com/uk/products/lg-vr/preview/

Shiari · 14 Aug 2017 at 10:53

NeilFawcett said:
Shame you can't just easily raise the lense section up so you can see normally... And then click it down again.

I guess wearing a bandana would make that an option though.

NeilF · 14 Aug 2017 at 10:57

Shiari said:
I guess wearing a bandana would make that an option though.

I think I'd rather go with the Kojak option!

danoliver1 · 14 Aug 2017 at 11:49

Shiari said:
I guess wearing a bandana would make that an option though.

If you want to look like Dave Perry just dont mention mario 64.

FlukeRogi · 14 Aug 2017 at 12:54

danoliver1 said:
If you want to look like Dave Perry just dont mention mario 64.

Now there's a comment to separate the youngsters from us, erm, more mature gamers...

danoliver1 · 14 Aug 2017 at 13:05

FlukeRogi said:
Now there's a comment to separate the youngsters from us, erm, more mature gamers...

Haha speak for yourself grandad.

I miss gamesmaster wonder what Dominik is doing these days? Edit:according to wiki hes a dj in calgary. Never new he was called Paul either you live and learn.

FlukeRogi · 14 Aug 2017 at 13:20

danoliver1 said:
Haha speak for yourself grandad. I miss gamesmaster wonder what Dominik is doing these days? Edit:according to wiki hes a dj in calgary. Never new he was called Paul either you live and learn.

Lol. Gamesmaster and Bad Influence were essential watching back in the day

NeilF · 14 Aug 2017 at 15:19

Have any of you bought the VRCovers replacement foam interface?

They sell two options:-
Basic for $29
Standard for $49

Now I think I only want their highly thought of thin replacement padding which supposedly helps increase the FOV a bit and reduce God Rays, but what I'm not clear about is if that version is in both (Basic and Standard)?

Anyone know?

Uncle Petey · 14 Aug 2017 at 15:21

Pretty sure that's what you get in the basic kit (both kits actually).
Hope so anyway, as that's what I ordered

NeilF · 14 Aug 2017 at 15:24

Uncle Petey said:
Pretty sure that's what you get in the basic kit (both kits actually).
Hope so anyway, as that's what I ordered

Oooh! Mind if I wait for your thoughts/review then before I commit?

Uncle Petey · 14 Aug 2017 at 15:32

By all means

I ordered on the 9th with standard shipping, so I guess it'll get here when it gets here.

Considering the way my mate drenched the foam in table tennis sweat last night, it's essential if you're like him, or plan to share it with others.
Also, the foam just feels uncomfortable after a little while even if you don't sweat much. Can't wait to get rid of it.

NeilF · 14 Aug 2017 at 15:33

Uncle Petey said:
By all means
I ordered on the 9th with standard shipping, so I guess it'll get here when it gets here.

Considering the way my mate drenched the foam in table tennis sweat last night, it's essential if you're like him, or plan to share it with others.

Thanks!

Look forward to reading your thoughts...