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VR-Tek Windows VR Glasses, FHD Resolution - 2560x1440 + $20 Steam GC
$29.99
VR-Tek Windows VR Glasses, Ultra HD Resolution 1440x1400 + $20 Steam GC
$44.99
There was a previous thread
HERE.
The difference is the cheaper one shares a screen so its less resolution and no IPD adjustment since it is only one screen. The advantage is its only $10 bucks effectively since you get a $20 Steam Giftcard. Even the better headset only comes out to $25. Both come with a BlueTooth controller as well...heh
True, these were cheaper two months ago, but really... if you even a slight curiosity to VR, this is the cheapest price of admission. Reviews sway from horrible to worth it for the price.
I own a Rift and Odyssey+, but I still bought one. If its good enough for Elite: Dangerous, its an insane value.
https://www.walmart.com/co/VR-Tek.../903059996
Oddly enough Walmart reduces the price of the headset when tabulating the total so you pay less in tax and thus less overall with the extra Steam GC than with just the headset itself.
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Is this an actual VR headset or do I need a phone to put in it?
It is an actual VR headset with all the electronics built in.
Does it have motion controllers and what about the sensors?
It has no motion controllers and it has no sensors other than the ones built into the headset themselves. You must play stationary either standing or sitting, but you dont need to physically move your body.
So then how is this VR?
Its VR as much as Oculus GO and DayDream and GearVR are concerned though using your PC should have way better graphics.
What games can it play?
You can use SteamVR natively. But really you should only be playing games that can be played with a controller, or external device like a racing wheel or flight hotas. So should be perfect for racing games and flight sims.
What about movies and ...stuff?
Yes.
I heard its got bad motion blur, only runs at 60hz and makes users wanna throw up?
Could be, spend the 10 or 25 dollars and find out yourselves... but you should know a new software update was released recently and at least in the case of the 1440 version the frame-rate goes to 90-120hz now.
I do use Steam so the gift card will be used, but I don't know if I should risk getting this for $10 or $25?
Then don't and stop burying this thread because you're too chicken to spend the price of a lunch on something potentially awesome.
Additional questions:
So what it the difference between the two - why is the power spec'd version more expensive?
It isn't. The 1440 x 1440 version is per eyeball, 2 times 1440 x 1440. The single 2560 x 1440 is a single screen split into two. Effectively 1280 x 1440 per eye, but since its the same physical screen you can't adjust for IPD which is how far apart your eyes are.
Okay, so what is IPD and why is it worth $15 more here?
IPD is the distance from your eye to your other eye. In the low-end model you cannot adjust this as they share the same screen. You will still be able to see, but depending on how far off your eyes are dead center from the default position it can cause various degrees of irritation and fatigue. Having dual screen in the pricier version allows this IPD adjustment making it literally easier on the eyes.
Back to the controls and games... what exactly can I play?
This comes with a wireless adapter as well as a wireless controller. Go into Steam and search for all their VR games. Go to the filters and check "Full Controller Support". You'll get a list of games you can use with a controller - those are the ones you can use with this system. Along with any game that can use custom controls like a Hotas for flight sims or a racing wheel for racing games - those should all work great too.
examples include: Elite: Dangerous, Resident Evil 7, Lucky Tales, Skyrim VR, Dirt Rally
What about support, I'm not much a techno-geek and might need help.
Sorry... It sucks, but part of the cheap cost is the lack of premium stuff like proper support. I hate to say it, but if you need more help than what Google can provide, and/or have high expectations for a flawless setup... its best you just skip this.
Are you a shill?
I could be if this product turns out to be good for what I expect... if not, this will get flamed to hell from me any time someone else posts it
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You can even map Mouse & Keyboard to motion controllers.
Quite a few ways on the cheap. As of now I am playing games that use a Controller. Soon I will dip into the Wiimote method.
Another quick fix I discovered. If you notice a blue line in say Steam Home VR or some games just go in the SteamVR settings then developer. Change large room to standing and click quick calibrate (will reset back to large next boot). Goodbye blue line.
Also one for AMD: https://www.monitortest
Usually useful for those OCing higher resolutions and refresh rates from there displays. Doesn't hurt anything to install as it just removes the 165 MHz pixel clock limit for single-link DVI and HDMI.
You might find head movement looks better with "enable advanced super sampling filter" disabled in the Developer settings in SteamVR.
I also disabled VR Home in general. Fixed an annoying blue line issue that Alien Isolation had.
Once I got my Headset adjusted properly to the sweet spot I played some Alien Isolation with the MotherVR mod and it was awesome (disable motion blur and depth of field).
Can also look at https://github.com/sencercoltu/steamvr-undistort for reducing the distortion if needed.
Remember setting controls for VR games is separate from Steam's Big Picture Controller stuff for native VR games. Click the SteamVR menu and goto devices and Configure Controller.
Also remember to turn the Controller on first and then load SteamVR. You should see a green controller icon. If not reload SteamVR.
Another cool thing to check out is Revive: https://github.com/LibreVR/Revive
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SuperDepth3D + Big Screen?
I just used MotherVR: https://github.com/Nibre/MotherVR
Load SteamVR then the game.
What I suggest.
SuperDepth3D + Big Screen?
I just used MotherVR: https://github.com/Nibre/MotherVR
Load SteamVR then the game.
What I suggest.
Doesn't matter what order you do this in, but you'll have to restart the game until you set all the options correctly.... so:
-Install/activate MotherVR
-once the game has started (you'll probably get an error) go into the MotherVR options on the menu. Choose the appropriate option to use SteamVR.
-In SteamVR deactivate Game Theater. (This is most likely the step you are missing)
-Restart the game and it should load in VR.
Helpful hint.... honestly the standard controller works better than touch controllers. You should go into the MotherVR option in the in-game menu and turn off the intro video. Its not needed and just wastes time when you want to play.
Also one for AMD: https://www.monitortests.com/foru...ck-Patcher [monitortests.com]
Usually useful for those OCing higher resolutions and refresh rates from there displays. Doesn't hurt anything to install as it just removes the 165 MHz pixel clock limit for single-link DVI and HDMI.
intel UHD 630 + gtx 1070 maxQ (optimus)
Windows 10 1803
WVR3 runs off HDMI 2.0 port of gtx 1070.
Holoview assistant says holoview & firmware is up to date (holoview v 1.8.0.0)
Driver pixel clock is patched. Still 60hz
https://i.postimg.cc/6qJrGzQW/screenshot-132.png
I use some older nvidia display drivers but I doubt that makes the difference.
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I'm curious what software versions people are running.
The holoview setup file from the direct-tek website (mega link) is version 1.7.8.1.
If you install it and then update holoview from the holoview-assist (updater) task tray menu, you get version 1.8.0.0.
According to holoview-assist, that is the latest version. There are no more updates.
This has been my experience at least, only 1 holoview update is offered - not the 2 or 3 that some other posters have claimed. This is the case even if I wipe steam VR and holoview/-assist with revo uninstaller and try again. (There was a firmware update I did thru holoview-assist, but that's a 1 time thing)
Still 60hz.
If anyone is running a different version of the software below and is having 80Hz show up in steamvr that would be good to know.
Holoview version: 1.8.0.0
SteamDriver version 0.4.0.1
Headset shows up in steamvr settings -> Video as "Headset: V1.0"
You can find the current software versions by going into
...\AppData\Roaming\HoloUpdater\temp
whatever holoview-assistant downloaded last is in here, then check the version.txt or right click .exe and go to properties.
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Also, does anyone have any idea how to adjust the distortion correction settings for this headset? The file seems to be default.vrsettings in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\vrtek\resources\settings (even though the readme in the SteamDriver install folder says it should be located in C:\Program Files (x86)\SteamDriverForVrm\SteamDriver\vrm\resources\settings\default.vrsettings ).
I tried messing with the values in the file and nothing happens.
If I modify this default config file
intel UHD 630 + gtx 1070 maxQ (optimus)
Windows 10 1803
WVR3 runs off HDMI 2.0 port of gtx 1070.
Holoview assistant says holoview & firmware is up to date (holoview v 1.8.0.0)
Driver pixel clock is patched. Still 60hz
https://i.postimg.cc/6qJrGzQW/screenshot-132.png
I use some older nvidia display drivers but I doubt that makes the difference.
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I'm curious what software versions people are running.
The holoview setup file from the direct-tek website (mega link) is version 1.7.8.1.
If you install it and then update holoview from the holoview-assist (updater) task tray menu, you get version 1.8.0.0.
According to holoview-assist, that is the latest version. There are no more updates.
This has been my experience at least, only 1 holoview update is offered - not the 2 or 3 that some other posters have claimed. This is the case even if I wipe steam VR and holoview/-assist with revo uninstaller and try again. (There was a firmware update I did thru holoview-assist, but that's a 1 time thing)
Still 60hz.
If anyone is running a different version of the software below and is having 80Hz show up in steamvr that would be good to know.
Holoview version: 1.8.0.0
SteamDriver version 0.4.0.1
Headset shows up in steamvr settings -> Video as "Headset: V1.0"
You can find the current software versions by going into
...\AppData\Roaming\HoloUpdater\temp
whatever holoview-assistant downloaded last is in here, then check the version.txt or right click .exe and go to properties.
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Also, does anyone have any idea how to adjust the distortion correction settings for this headset? The file seems to be default.vrsettings in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\drivers\vrtek\resources\settings (even though the readme in the SteamDriver install folder says it should be located in C:\Program Files (x86)\SteamDriverForVrm\SteamDriver\vrm\resources\settings\default.vrsettings ).
I tried messing with the values in the file and nothing happens.
Headset v.1.0
Steam Driver v.0.4.0.1
@Distortion Correction. Look back a page. I listed a Reddit thread and another post a program in GitHub called Undistort.
[1.8.0.0] *Fixed "The device serial number is normal, but the software information uploaded to the server is still displayed as XXX00000000000" *Modify "Delete the emdoor, vetek folder that may exist in the steamvr driver directory (the previously sent machine, the software version sent may be emdoor or vrtek version)" *Add "Add the driver's path to the registry, when you run the installer, read the path from the registry and delete it" *Modify "Adding PC hardware information when inserting device" *Modify "HoloFirmware removes the dependency on YJ_USB.dll" *Add "Add Guide option" *Update "driver compatible with new nolo devices"
[1.7.8.3] *Add "When the first installation, directly set the graphics card into direct rendering mode" * Fix "The length of time and date format displayed on the server is displayed incorrectly" *Modify "Before running firmware and version, if you have SteamVR running, you are prompted to close it first" *Add "Change English String", *Modify "Write the driver's path to the registry. When installing, read the path from the registry and delete it"
[1.7.8.2] *Update "Update OpenVR driver version is 0.3.9.0" *Update "User Manual in Doc" *Modify "Change the update policy, start HoloView-Assist, first check the version update, and then check the dfu upgrade after 10 minutes"
[1.7.8.1] *Update "Update OpenVR driver version is 0.3.8.0" *Modify "Change English prompts"
[1.7.8.0] *Modify "After starting HoloAssist, it takes a few seconds to right click to pop up the menu question" *Modify "Modify the Help connection address for the link provided by esi www.direkt-tek.com/vrupdate" *Modify "Replace the driver folder name with vrtek" *Modify "Optimize the time to obtain the serial number and obtain the information such as the dfu version number. Before the 3s or so, after the modification, the information can be reduced to 20ms in the case of normal information." *Update "Replace the driver folder name as vrtek" *Solution "When switching between different models, the prompt is still the last error" *Update "Update Doc below for vrtek's manual"
[1.7.7.3] *Modified "Using SN's new SN (12-bit)" *Modify "Delete server_config.ini test configuration script in packager" *Modify "Resolve no update automatically pops up update box issue"
[1.7.7.2] *Modify "Using SN provided by ESI" *Modification "After inserting the device, the prompt information distinguishes hardware information, such as WVR1, WVR2, WVR3" *Modify "Change the manufacturer name of HoloView to VR-TEK"
[1.7.7.1] *Modify "Change access method by http for https"
[1.7.7.0] *Fixed "The case where the version upgrade prompt
box and the firmware upgrade prompt box are automatically popped up at the same time" *Fixed "If the prompt box is not canceled, after 4H, the prompt box will pop up, causing multiple prompts at the same time." *Modification "When HoloAssist is running, first perform HoloFirmware upgrade, delay 1 hour before executing HoloUpdater"
[1.7.6.4] 1. Add "Add internal server test address, through external configuration file (server_config.ini), set whether to access internal server or external server" 2. Change "Install the previous installation file before installing the new installation package" 3. Update "Update steamvr Driver to 0.3.6.0"
[1.7.6.3] 1. Fix "The dialog box that caused the Thread AbortException to pop up when the helper exits interrupts the thread" 2, modify the "file manager Chinese string problem" 3, fix "Chinese pop-up question (xxx is running)" 4. Update Update the SteamVr Driver version to 0.3.5.0 5, repair the installation path can not be changed 6, repair During the installation process, cancel the installation of steam, when you install steam again, the prompt directory already exists. 7. Repair During the use, the device cannot be used after the openvr driver configuration is deleted by other processes.
[1.7.6.2] 1, modify the "file import assistant and all other modules default language is Chinese" 2, repair "Because the installation, when the installation of SteamVR, resulting in Steam's log directory does not exist caused by HoloView-Assist crash" 3, repair "On a clean windows system, start HoloFirmware, there will be DllNotFound error"
[1.7.6.1] 1. Update The server has an IP replaced with an official domain name. 2, solve the problem of abnormal exit when HoloView-Assist is turned on 3, update the prompts 4. Update the HoloFireware UI (add a progress bar) 5, solve the problem of "version string is too short or too long" when upgrading HoloFirmware 6, change the network timeout from the current 6s to 10s
[1.7.6.0] 1 Updated to official Azure Server (IP) 2 Replace "HoloView is running" in English 3 Solved the problem that some computers have 4.0 Net installed, but the installer cannot judge that Net 4.5 cannot be installed below 4.5. 4 Implementation Run HoloView-Assist Start dfu version detection, check every 2 hours 5 Solve the problem that Dll fails to load when HoloFirmware is running.
[1.7.5.15] *HoloFirmware fixes dfu problem in dfu mode *HoloUpdater modify the update mechanism of the openvr driver *HoloView-Assist replaces the default language in English [ESI_HoloViewSetup_Beta_201709231454] *HoloAssist disables firmware and software auto-updates
[1.7.5.14] *HoloAssit/HoloUpdater/HoloFirmware Modify bugs to change the update server code *HoloView changes the default installation and uninstallation language to English
[1.7.5.13] *HoloAssist replaces the update server *HoloAssist resolves inconsistencies regarding version and installation version *HoloView solves the problem of white screen during playback *HoloView moves the interface position forward *HoloAssist solves the problem that starting HoloViewLauncher can't start
[1.7.5.12] *HoloAssist changed its name to HoloView-Assist *HoloView-Assist File Import Assistant Update UI *HoloView realizes the brightness adjustment function in the setting * Optimized installation package, currently only shows HoloView and Reboot
[1.7.5.10] * Add an extended screen solution
[1.7.5.9] * HoloAssist adds multi-language support * HoloFirmware adds multi-language support * HoloUpdater adds multi-language support * fix "Installation is not available after steam update"
[1.7.5.8] [HoloAssist_v1.1.4.0] * Add HTTP POST protocol implementation (with PHP background communication protocol) * Add upload headers Serial number, hardware configuration, operating system information to the background * Add upload from HoloView to start the game path to the background
[1.7.5.7] [HoloView] [1.1.20.0] * Modify the icon of the playback completion prompt page * Modify the no-content prompt to "Use Content Import Assistant" (C:\User\Public\HoloView should be hidden from the user) [HoloAssist] #Add file import function [NSIS]] # Modify the installation mode of the emdoor driver, directly placed in the installation directory, no need to install to the steam driver directory
[1.7.5.6] [OpenVR] #更新driver version V0.2.1.201706231147 Fix Bug: The factory test shows a problem with data errors on the View.
[1.7.5.5] #Uninstall HoloView, uninstall driver and desktop shortcuts at the same time #解决了了The latest version can still be upgraded
[1.7.5.4] [HoloView] V1.1.19.0 # Add the Loading screen to shorten the connection time with SteamVR when it is turned on. # Add multi-threading support to eliminate the jamming phenomenon after entering the main UI # Add cinema scene, fixed screen position when playing 2D, 3D movies # Reduce the final file size of HoloView (for the original 3/5) # Fix "Selected video menu box, the screen is slightly shaken, the picture is not clear" [Driver] V1.4.0.0 #更新driver version V0.2.1.201706231147 Fix Bug: The delay with SP1_FHD headset is particularly serious (must be present) SP1_2K, SP2 appear randomly Optimize the display of SP2 with new distortion parameters
[1.7.5.3] [HoloView] # Add bmp, gif, tiff format support (panoramic image) # Add Factory Test Function (ACC, GYRO, MAG) # Fix "Updating the SpearView client online, file name warning after restarting the system" # Fix "The player plays 3D video without 3D effect" # Fix "The system defaults to English. After installing spearview, the language cannot be automatically switched to English" [HoloDriver] # Update driver version, support factory test mode [HoloAssist] #solve null pointer exception [NSIS] # Add does not support 32bit system prompt function [HoloViewLauncher] #solve the null pointer problem
[1.7.5.2] [HoloAssist] #fix "Cannot load POWER LINK VR directly from launcher" [HoloView] #Add video playback completion menu (replay, return) #修复"interface 'video screen' typos" #修复 "HoloView will open multiple window issues" #fix "Cannot manually switch software window size" #fix "Cannot load POWER LINK VR directly from launcher" # Fix "Two folders are automatically created in the user account directory" (unified as HoloView) #修复" After setting, exit HoloView, the previous settings can not be saved after re-entering" [NSIS] #Add the set language item in the registry for HoloView to set the language [HoloDriver] #Update driver version to the latest, close to 2K screen display anti-issue
[1.7.5.1] [NSIS] #修复stm32 Unable to install the problem on 32bit #Installer no longer creates the HoloView folder by itself, created by HoloView
[1.7.5.0] [NSIS] #Change SpearView to HoloView #Add multi-language support (currently only supports Chinese and English) #集成stm32 driver
[1.7.4.1] [SpearView] #修复外网Unable to upgrade the header firmware bug #修复"After manually installing the latest client, the detection version still has a new version upgrade prompt" [SpearUpdate] #fix the latest version of the problem with the space path still updated #加入log, path %APPDATA%\SpearUpdater\Log\ #Addition If the current user is an administrator, it will automatically run the program as an administrator.
[1.7.4.0] [SpearView] #致Firmware update function
[1.7.3.0] [SpearView] #修复 Displaying a blind spot when playing 2D or 3D video # Fix The cursor does not disappear when watching the video # Add Internationalization Support (Chinese, English) # Add 2D, 3D video front playback mode function # Fix "Repeating 3840*1080 resolution video, program crashes out of memory" # Fix "Cannot continue to loop after playing video loop for a while" # Fix "SpearView long-running panoramic video, software stops running" # Fix "Video playback pressure test Spearview window display screen black screen"
[1.7.2.0] [SpearView] # Fix "mix promo, can't switch, always play in 2D mode" bug # Fix "3D video playback interface, the interface is enlarged and extended" bug # Add "Spear program can scan for detection shortcut changes at any time" [SpearAssist] #fix When launching spearview, steamvr shows "not ready" problem
[1.7.1.0] [NSIS] #解解Installer failed during installation # Remove nsis and ReleaseNote from the installation directory
[1.7.0.0] [SpearView] # Remove the loading scene (because there is no effect) # Add panorama function
[1.6.2.0] [SpearView] # fix When the playback video returns, it is probabilistic that it cannot return to the SpearView interface. # fix When you play a video, you can choose to return and cannot return to the previous interface. # fix When the playback video returns, steamHome will flash the loading screen three times; # fix Under the system setting, the volume is set to 0, and the video playback still has sound output. # Remove the function that the video resolution is greater than 2K and does not display # Adding a loading scenario to optimize startup time
[1.6.1.0] [speardriver] #Update speardriver version is 1.3.0.0, support sp1 ruijing 2k screen #更新speardriver to resolve bugs affecting htc vive usage [NSIS] #Update NSIS scripts, close steamvr before installation #Solve the steam path lookup error when installing [SpearView] # fix SpearView will exit the question after starting the game # Modify video default to 'loop play' # Guarantee that SpearAssist can only run one # SpearUpdater adds timeout mechanism to prevent jamming without prompting # SpearUpdaterModify proxy and HTTP headers, solve VPN and Wifi download problems # fix Playing 8k mov format video causes the program to crash # fix Generate thumbnail flips and color anomalies # fix About page information is incomplete
[1.6.0.0] # 1) Update SpearDriver #Update plugin, a plugin compatible with spearone, speartwo 2) Update the SpearView version to 1.1.9.0 # Re-layout UI based on new UI design # Add video player support for 2D, 3D video # Modify player shader, add brightness adjustment # Add player volume adjustment # Add play progress drag and drop function # Add auto-generated video thumbnails # Add log module # Increase XBox handle Submit key support # Remove sr300 gesture recognition 3) Integrated SpearAssist 4) Integrated vc runtime library 5) Optimize the steamvr detection mechanism 6) Create a SpearAssist shortcut and set SpearAssist to boot
[1.5.0.0] #包Spear driver #Update SpearAssist #Solve the bug that the device cannot be inserted when the device is inserted for the first time.
[1.4.0.0] #解N卡Support Issues #Update SpearView version to 1.1.8.0
[1.3.0.0] #Update SpearViewSetup.exe,SpearService.exe icon, #Add version information, company information, copyright information, publisher information
[1.2.0.0] #Update SpearView version 1.0.0.6
[1.1.0.0] ##Create a shortcut to SpearView on the desktop after the installation is complete #Create a folder after the installation is complete C:\users\public\Spear\Video and C:\users\public\Spear\Game #解Uninstall part of the folder can not be deleted and the service has no stop and delete problems #Implementation pre-installation check, if there is a SpearView service checked, stop the service and delete #Installation to check if SteamVR has been installed, no installation prompts the user to install # Integrate the latest version of SpearView, which displays the display when it is displayed #Change SpearView installer named SpearViewSetup.exe
[1.0.0.0] # After the installation is completed, the background service is automatically registered and started. #Implement the detection of the header display insertion, start SpearView after detecting the header display
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Headset v.1.0
Steam Driver v.0.4.0.1
@Distortion Correction. Look back a page. I listed a Reddit thread and another post a program in GitHub called Undistort.
I saw the steamvr-undistort program and whenever I launch the Undistort.exe nothing happens.
Either with the headset connected or disconnected, steamvr running or not running - the application doesn't actually seem to open. Is a 3D application or GUI supposed to launch?
The directions on the github page are also kind of sparse.
According to that page the app is supposed to use motion controllers for input.
Would you mind explaining how you were able to get undistort to work?