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How do you mount a valve at index base station?
Screw the ball and socket joint into the back of the base station. Plug the power cable into the back of the base station. Screw the ball and socket joint into the wall mount. Aim your base station toward your play area.
How do you set up a base station index?
Base Stations should be aimed and angled toward the center of the play area. In the ideal setup, Base Stations should be above head height (at least 6.5 feet / 2 meters), angled down by 30-45 degrees, positioned no more than 16 feet / 5 meters apart, and place opposite one another in separate corners of the play area.
How do you mount a base station?
Installing the base stations Mount the base stations diagonally at opposite corners of your space. Adjust the base stations so that the front panels are facing toward the center of the play area. Attach the power cables to the base stations, and then plug them each into a power outlet to turn them on.
Can valve index base station be mounted upside down?
They do work upside down..or even sideways.
Does the valve index need base stations?
To track your movements in virtual reality, the Valve Index headset utilizes SteamVR Base Stations 2.0 or compatible Lighthouse 2.0 tracking stations that come with HTC Vive Pro.
Can Command Strips hold base stations?
Command strips (large ones) are rated to hold over 2kg, and I currently use them for a lot of heavy art work in my flat, and even hanging nanoleaf light panels. However, these base stations have a motor in, so I’m unsure if it’d be stable enough!Nov 28, 2019.
How do you mount a Vive lighthouse?
Mount the base stations diagonally and above head height, ideally more than 2 m (6 ft 6 in). Secure the base stations in a location where they can’t be easily jostled or moved. Each base station has a 120-degree field of view, so it’s ideal to adjust its angle between 30 and 45 degrees to fully cover your play area.
How do you hang a lighthouse without drilling holes?
Probably the best way to get your lighthouses off the ground without drilling holes is by attaching them to these adjustable stands from Fovitec (about $46 for two). They can be set up in seconds, reach above seven feet in height, and a ball swivel at the top lets you adjust the lighthouse as needed.
Can you use 1.0 and 2.0 base stations together?
No, they are not compatible. SteamVR Base Station 2.0 has a different method of syncing. Use only the same versions of the base stations in your play area so that your setup will work correctly.
DO base stations need to see each other?
The Base Stations should be oriented with a slight downward tilt so they can simultaneously see the floor across the play area but stay in view of each other. This is crucial for consistent full range tracking with minimal loss of signal.
Do 2.0 base stations need to see each other?
V2 base stations include identifying information on the actual laser beam, meaning there is no need to sync with other stations, sensors know what hit them from the actual strike.
Do Index base stations need USB?
Base Stations are passive beacons (just like the real lighthouses), they don’t need to be connected to your computer. Just plug the power and that’s it.
What is a valve index base station?
Valve Index Base Station The highest-quality tracking has gotten even better with Base Station 2.0, featuring improved range, wider field of view, and support for up to four Base Stations in a single setup, creating a larger play area while reducing occlusion.
How does a base station work?
A base station connects the call in to the fixed line network. Depending on the type of call, it will be directed to either another mobile phone or to a fixed line phone. A base station is made up of antennas connected by cable to electronic (radio) equipment usually housed in a room or ‘shelter’.
DO base stations need to be upright?
Mount the base stations diagonally and above head height, ideally more than 2 m (6 ft 6 in). Each base station has a 120-degree field of view, so it’s ideal to adjust its angle between 30 and 45 degrees to fully cover your play area.
Can the lighthouse be upside down?
Known as Ireland’s only ‘upside down’ lighthouse, be sure to take a tour of it and embrace the views from its cliff-face vantage point to get a real insight into lightkeeping life.
What is Lighthouse VR?
Lighthouse is a laser-based inside-out positional tracking system developed by Valve for SteamVR and HTC Vive. It accurately tracks the position and orientation of the user’s head-mounted Display and controllers in real time. Valve plans to make Lighthouse freely available to all hardware manufactures.
Is Vive valve better than index?
The Valve Index tops the field in most respects. With dual displays canted at 5-degrees, it’s offering a 130-degree field of view with hardware IPD adjustment. While that resolution matches the Vive Pro’s, Valve is using LCD panels that have more subpixels than typical pentile OLED displays, making for clearer imagery.
Do you need controllers for Valve Index?
Requires Vive Pro or Valve Index Headset, Controllers, and PC. Two or more recommended.
Can I use the Vive without the base stations?
It simply isn’t designed to be used without them, even for such purposes as viewing ‘flat’ games or videos, the headset is tracked to allow the user to move their head (and body) around without creating a feeling of nausea from the conflicting stimulii.
How well do Command Strips work?
These sticky Velcro strips will cost a little more than nails, but they do their job and leave your walls completely smooth with no holes or residue left behind. The result is a beautiful, securely hung picture and a wall in pristine condition. So yes, Command Picture Hanging Strips are worth it.
