I’m not getting anything yet, just asking questions. ;)
Quaro
5861
You can do that (the router is just working as a switch for the PC in that case, in addition to its wireless functions) but I have both my desktop and the access point plugged into a nearby switch. And I carry it around to different rooms if need be. Either version should be basically the same though in theory you are taking a tiny bit of load off the Quest router, if it’s not also handling your PC traffic even as a switch. (Probably makes no measurable dfference compared to important things like avoid WiFi interference.)
If you don’t have WiFi 6 at all now, if you get a seperate WiFi 6 router you can make sure to split the WiFi bands (the choice between 20, 40, 80, and 160 Mhz) and not impact your household wifi speed much.
I haven’t kept up with it but last I checked going from WiFi 5 to 6 made only a tiny difference in Virtual Desktop quality, next to really big things like 1) Having the router in line of sight 2) Using a modern GPU like Nivida 2000 or 3000 that has better video compression 3) Not having too many neighbors polluting your wifi space.
I still use a Link cable for cockpit games and a few things that just look so amazing I want to crank the bitrate up to ridiculous levels, but for anything where I’m moving around wireless is just so good.
I’m encouraged that my brain is dealing with potential motion sickness really well. I’ve not actually experienced it so far, other than feeling decided unsteady during smooth movement, but that feeling is getting less intense. I did go a bit nuts in Aircar the other day, after discovering the hidden “upgrade your turbo boost” game and dive-rolling at high speed between buildings! What a blast, except eventually my brain started to object somewhat. Fortunately I listened in time!
I definitely need a GPU upgrade though. The 1060 works fine for older VR games, but I can’t put the details up without the frame rate suffering. Alas this is probably the worst time in history to be wanting a new GPU. Typical. Also, I need an entire new desktop really, or a new laptop. So on second thoughts I think I will have to make do for a while.
Ooh, both of those are on my wishlist. Let us know how you find them after a bit more playtime.
Welcome to VR. :)
I did most of my desktop but still ‘need’ to upgrade the 2080ti.
It’ll be in short stints. The front-heaviness of it keeps me to short bursts right now. Really waiting for that counterweight to arrive.
Wait I’m running on a 2080ti and it seems great so far.
I mean it’s generally fine, but things just look way better the higher the resolution you push it. Although I do struggle with Project Cars 3 maintaining 90Hz even at lower resolutions.
jpinard
5869
@Editer
Guess what finally came today? I think it got here by way of Jupiter :D
Matt_W
5870
Just use a velcro strap to strap a portable USB battery pack to the back of the strap until the official counterweight arrives . Makes a big difference.
It’s amazing how much difference it makes pushing down on the back of the strap. Until the weighted strap I ordered arrives, I find it works reasonably well to tighten the strap. It needs doing every couple of days at least, especially if you take the headset off a lot.
Sir, did you not see the thing I ordered?
It is EXACTLY that.
Indeed, looks good. I backe something on Kickstarter a couple of months ago, ETA sometime in April or May. I may have to eat the cost and get that Etsy thing instead.
Unless you’re in a rush let me get mine first and report back.
Also I intended to reply to Matt, so apologies for that.
Editer
5875
Postmarked Enceladus? Oh wait, that’s Saturn.
Glad it finally arrived. They weren’t kidding when they said DeJoy screwed up the Post Office! Gonna pay extra for UPS/Fed Ex, I guess, until this gets back to normal.
schurem
5876
VTOL VR is awesome. It’s also made by just the one guy.
Yeah it looks right around the amount of fidelity I want.
Matt_W
5878
:) Here’s mine. Even though I have the Vive DAS attached to my Quest, I still just used velcro tape and a velcro strap to add an extra (dead) battery in the back for counterweight. This setup is reliably very comfortable (for having a hot, heavy piece of gear strapped to the front of your face.) The battery has never even come remotely close to coming loose.
Damn that Vive thing is $100!
