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==Basics==
 
==Basics==
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HTC Vive is a virtual reality headset developed by HTC and Valve Corporation. This headset is designed to utilize "room scale" technology to turn a room into 3D space via sensors, with the virtual world allowing the user to navigate naturally, with the ability to walk around and use motion tracked handheld controllers to vividly manipulate objects, interact with precision, communicate and experience immersive environments.
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"HTC Vive is a virtual reality headset developed by HTC and Valve Corporation. This headset is designed to utilize "room scale" technology to turn a room into 3D space via sensors, with the virtual world allowing the user to navigate naturally, with the ability to walk around and use motion tracked handheld controllers to vividly manipulate objects, interact with precision, communicate and experience immersive environments"
  
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oculus_Rift#Development_Kit_1 Development Kit 1] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oculus_Rift#Development_Kit_2 Development Kit 2], before releasing the most recent [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oculus_Rift#Consumer_version Consumer version]. We currently have the DK2 at the Interaction Station available for use. <br>
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==Compatibility==
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==Technical Requirements==
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1. [http://www.theverge.com/2016/3/4/11159700/oculus-rift-mac-support-apple The Oculus Rift is currently not compatible with any Mac system].<br>
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At the Interaction Station, we have a dedicated PC that will work with the Vive. If you own a laptop and want to work with the Vive, please be aware of the following system requirements : (Windows only; neither Vive nor Oculus are presently compatible with Apple). There is Compatibility Checker will check if your PC or Laptop is Vive-ready here : http://store.steampowered.com/app/323910/ <br>
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'''Graphics Card''': GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 or better.<br>
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'''CPU''': Intel Core i5 4590 or AMD FX 8350 or greater.<br>
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'''RAM''': 4GB or more.<br>
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'''Video port''': HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, or better.<br>
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'''USB port''': 1 USB 2.0 or faster port.<br>
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'''Windows 7 SP1 or newer.'''<br>
  
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2. The Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 is not officially compatible with Oculus Home, the distribution network that is packaged with the Oculus Rift Consumer version, which provides mainstream Oculus VR content. [http://www.roadtovr.com/can-access-oculus-home-dk2-play-free-paid-content-right-now/ However, it is still possible to access and run this content from Oculus Home with the DK2, although small issues may arise and some content may not work properly.] It is also still possible to download VR content specifically for the DK2 on platforms such as [http://stv.re/category/now-playable/dk2/ STV.RE], [http://www.theriftarcade.com/ The Rift Arcade] and [http://store.steampowered.com/app/382110/ Virtual Desktop].<br>
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==SteamVR==
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The Vive runs on the SteamVR is the hardware system developed by Valve Corporation. SteamVR comprises of the lighthouses that track Vive users in a room-scale setup, handheld controllers for the Vive and all other aspects of the Vive HTC headset. SteamVR also supports both Unity and Unreal Engine compatibility.  
  
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3. The most common software used to develop virtual environments for the Oculus Rift are [https://unity3d.com/ Unity] and [https://www.unrealengine.com/ Unreal] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_engine game engines]. Both are installed on the computers at the Interaction Station and are also free to download and use at home (see  [[Working with Oculus Rift DK2 and Unity 5.x]] about compatibility specifics for using Unity 5 with the Oculus Rift DK2). One typically uses Unity or Unreal in combination with modeling programs such as Maya, Cinema 4D or Rhino. You do not need the Oculus Rift headset to model or program the virtual environments - only to view them. See Tutorials below for entry-level tutorials on creating virtual environments for the Oculus Rift.<br>
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==Tutorials==
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SteamVR and Unity :
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{{#ev:youtube|LZTctk19sx8}}<br>
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SteamVR and Unreal:
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{{#ev:youtube|xZP7QeUsDBE}}<br>

Revision as of 10:19, 13 January 2017

Vive.jpg

Basics

"HTC Vive is a virtual reality headset developed by HTC and Valve Corporation. This headset is designed to utilize "room scale" technology to turn a room into 3D space via sensors, with the virtual world allowing the user to navigate naturally, with the ability to walk around and use motion tracked handheld controllers to vividly manipulate objects, interact with precision, communicate and experience immersive environments"

Vive3.jpg

Technical Requirements

At the Interaction Station, we have a dedicated PC that will work with the Vive. If you own a laptop and want to work with the Vive, please be aware of the following system requirements : (Windows only; neither Vive nor Oculus are presently compatible with Apple). There is Compatibility Checker will check if your PC or Laptop is Vive-ready here : http://store.steampowered.com/app/323910/
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 or better.
CPU: Intel Core i5 4590 or AMD FX 8350 or greater.
RAM: 4GB or more.
Video port: HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, or better.
USB port: 1 USB 2.0 or faster port.
Windows 7 SP1 or newer.

SteamVR

The Vive runs on the SteamVR is the hardware system developed by Valve Corporation. SteamVR comprises of the lighthouses that track Vive users in a room-scale setup, handheld controllers for the Vive and all other aspects of the Vive HTC headset. SteamVR also supports both Unity and Unreal Engine compatibility.

Tutorials

SteamVR and Unity : {{#ev:youtube|LZTctk19sx8}}
SteamVR and Unreal: {{#ev:youtube|xZP7QeUsDBE}}

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