Name: SteamVR
Rating: 9.4 (8 reviews)
Author: Valve Corporation

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SteamVR is a virtual reality toolset from Valve Corporation headquartered in Bellevue, enabling users to experience VR content on hardware of choice. SteamVR supports the Valve Index, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Windows Mixed Reality headsets.

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The first implementation of a datapath between an Arduino Uno and SteamVR. After attempting to implement a SteamVR driver from scratch and failing, this implementation utilizes an input emulator that uses an existing OpenVR driver (Razor Hydra) to send the IMU data from the Arduino to the SteamVR runtime.


This clearly has a lot of issues in not only long term drift but also refresh-rate. Hopefully there will be an improved demo soon.



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Arduino VR Controller using FreePIE in SteamVR

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Part of my role is to be knowledgeable in current games, including VR. However, I only have the Oculus as a VR headset. Using SteamVR not only allows me to access a larger library of VR games than the Oculus store, but it allows me to use those games on my Oculus headset.

Product Usage

Pros and Cons

Access to a large library of VR games from various publishers
Allows for other users to join my game and be social in a "hub" outside of the games
The user interface works well and isn't prone to crashing

Things done well

It's stability is good but could still use some optimizing
The hub has a variety of tools that look cool but are not explained. A tutorial would be nice
An app that can be accessed from the Oculus would be good, though I realize that is a long shot

Things done poorly

I wanted to play "Half Life:Alyx" which is the best VR game currently available. I was able to purchase it through steam during a sale, launch it through SteamVR, and stream it to my oculus. This allowed me to use the processing power of my desktop with the mobility of my oculus.

Vastly increased access to library of the VR games.
Ability to meet with friends in a virtual space to hang out or then jump into games together
Ability to utilize the processing power of desktops with relatively low expense of Oculus headset

Return on Investment

SteamVR has more volume of games, a variety of games, and quality of games much more advanced than the oculus store. While the SteamVR headset is better than the Oculus, the software (SteamVR) is the better option. Plus, you can utilize your computer storage to hold games instead of being limited by the Oculus internal storage capacity.

Alternatives

We produce media content, so being able to experience VR games is an important asset to our overall library of games and knowledge. Some games we've already experienced have been ported to VR recently, and the gameplay is different enough to warrant a new visit. In addition, the VR landscape afforded by VR allowed us to continue to function during the pandemic lockdown.

Number of users

SteamVR isn't as plug-and-play as the Oculus store, mainly because it was designed to function with many different headsets. As such, you really only need someone who can ensure the steam account is linked with the headset, and if you are using a virtual desktop, ensure that your wifi is accurately connecting the device to the software.

Ongoing support requirement

Remote employees can meet in a virtual space
The widest assortment of VR software available, both indi and mainstream
Valve sales allow low prices games to be stockpiled on a desktop HD instead of the limited headset storage

Business processes

Late night gaming sessions when in person visits would be impractical
Higher quality versions of games through SteamVR are pushed to the Oculus headset as compared to the same games from the Oculus store
Using desktop hardware power paired with Oculus mobile headset for better freedom

Innovative Uses

Virtual meeting spaces to discuss future products with remote employees
Remote access to desktop SteamVR (hardware in one house, headset in completely separate house, connection via virtual desktop and SteamVR)

Future Uses

SteamVR is the best platform on the market for VR games, and its integration with the already fantastic Steam marketplace makes it piggyback on a very mature product and highly tuned usability. The low-cost, high-reward offering is impossible to beat at this time. There is also a section that is in the works for VR videos, which, once complete, will add additional welcome functionality to the platform.

Steam on the whole is a very mature platform, so SteamVR had a great head start in that regard. I'm used to how Steam operates and that got me most of the way to understanding and navigating SteamVR right from the start. The thing holding me back from a perfect score is the lack of a simple tutorial for those who are not as familiar with the legacy Steam.

Accessing your game library was very easy and intuitive
The hub, or homepage was well put together and fun to hang around in
The speed of the system on the whole was snappy and stable

Easy Functions

Knowing if the system should be launched from the headset or the pc
Connecting to social hub with friends outside of a game was difficult
Stability wavered on longer gaming sessions

Difficult functions

One person connection is easy to establish and maintain, however we found that multiple people from multiple locations and internet speeds and troubles connecting to s SteamVR social hub. Ultimately we were unsuccessful, however once in a game we had no difficulty connecting to the social hub within it. For some reason, the connection outside of a game was harder to establish

SteamVR 2022-08-17 15:31:52

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