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=== Oculus Rift DevKit2 ===
=== Oculus Rift DevKit2 ===
# Go to developer.oculusvr.com
# Click on PC SDK
# Then download and install the runtime and SDK file for your appropriate operating system.
# Plug the HDMI and USB into your computer and the other end into the headset.
# Next plug the power supply into the brick and then into the wall.
# Then plug the curved end of the sync cable into the camera’s top plug and the other end into the brick.
# Finally plug the curved end of the micro-USB into the camera and the other end into the computer.
'''How to configure'''
# Go to the eye icon in the taskbar and double click on it in order to open the configuration utility.
# Ensure that the device is on, and in here you can adjust the different parameters to calibrate the screen and you are also able to create profiles for each person to aid in swapping through different configurations.
# You are also able to edit the display mode from the Display Mode window found under tools.
# Furthermore, you may use demo scene to test out the VR and ensure that everything is working as they should
=== HTC Vive ===
=== HTC Vive ===
# Set up your play area by placing the cameras in opposite corners of the play area (max distance of 5 meters)
# Go to https://www.vive.com/ca/setup/ and download the Vive software, you will also need Steam.
# Next mount the base stations and then attach the cameras and plug in the power cables. If the cameras are unable to see each other, use the sync cable.
# To wire the headset, plug the power adapter into the link box and then into the wall.
# Then you will connect the link box and PC via the USB and HDMI cable.
# Next you will connect the wires from the headset to the orange side of the link box.
# To set up the controllers, power them on.
# Finally, you will set up your play area by clicking on launch steam VR, then following the instructions on the screen.
==Tutorials on VR Development==
==Tutorials on VR Development==