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Summary of Contents for OCULUS Rift
- Page 1 Virtual Reality Setup Instructions and Troubleshooting Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents What is the Oculus Rift? Pg. 3 How Does the Oculus Rift work? Pg. 4 What about Augmented Reality? Pg. 5 Item Check List Pg. 6 Item Check List Cont. Pg. 7 Item Check List Cont. Pg. 8 Cable Setup Pg. -
Page 3: What Is The Oculus Rift
What is the Oculus Rift? Invented by a VR enthusiast named Palmer Luckey, the Oculus Rift is a set of virtual-reality goggles that will work with your computer or mobile device. After he showed a prototype at the E3 gaming convention in 2012, Luckey founded Irvine, Calif.- based Oculus VR with Brendan Iribe, who became CEO. -
Page 4: How Does The Oculus Rift Work
The latest version of the Oculus Rift is bolstered by an external positional-tracking accessory, which helps track head movements more accurately. The result is the sensation... -
Page 5: What About Augmented Reality
Augmented reality (AR) involves superimposing graphics over a view of the real world, such as a cellphone's camera or the prism display of Google Glass. Since Oculus Rift lets you see only a 3D world, and not the real world, it can't do AR. -
Page 6: Item Check List
Before Starting, check that all of the following items have been included with the cart. If anything is missing, immediately contact circulation. Logitech Wireless Keyboard and C2G Display Port to HDMI Adapter Mouse Oculus Rift Headset Oculus Rift Tracking Camera... -
Page 7: Item Check List Cont
Item Check List Cont. Oculus Rift Tracking Camera – Oculus Rift Tracking Camera – Micro-USB Cable Sync Cable Sony Wireless Headphones Sony Wireless Headphones Charging Dock Microsoft Xbox – Wireless Adapter Microsoft Xbox – Wireless Controller... -
Page 8: Item Check List Cont
Item Check List Cont. (Optional) Oculus Rift Tracking Alienware Performance Computer Camera – Tri-Pod Mount DVI to DVI Coupler DVI to HDMI Coupler • If you are looking to use the Optional Tri-Pod Mount please notify a Librarian at the Front Desk for more information. -
Page 9: Cable Setup
Cable Setup • Step 1: • Decide on your presentation screen • (Projector, Flatscreen Television Cart, etc.) • Step 2: • Identify supported connector types on your presentation screen • Supported Connector Types include DVI and HDMI • If your screen supports DVI (the first cable in the picture) move on to Step 3A, otherwise proceed to Step 3B if you will be using HDMI... -
Page 10: Cable Setup Cont
Cable Setup Cont. • Step 3A: • Locate the DVI to DVI Coupler in the Cart • Connect DVI Coupler to the DVI cable coming out of the cart • Next, connect the coupled cable to the DVI cable coming from the Presentation Screen •... -
Page 11: Vr Headset Setup
Video or an Audio file • Step 2: • Identify the location of the Oculus Rift Tracking Camera • This step is where we will decide whether or not to use a Tripod or the Presentation Screen •... -
Page 12: Vr Headset Setup Cont
VR Headset Setup Cont. • Step 3A: • Remove Camera from Cart and place directly on top of the Presentation Screen • In doing this you will want to open the rubber mounts that are collapsed on the Camera’s arm so that the mount will be stable •... -
Page 13: Vr Headset Setup Cont
VR Headset Setup Cont. • Step 4: • Identify the location of the Sync Out and Tracking Camera Cables • Connect the ends of the cables to the Tracking Camera where it is mounted • Identify the location of the Tracking Camera USB Input on the top of the cart •... -
Page 14: Vr Headset Setup Cont
Identify the location of the Oculus Rift VR Headset • Connect the Sync Out Cable from Step 4 into the Oculus on the Top • Take the HDMI and USB Connection Cables from the end of the Oculus Rift VR Headset... -
Page 15: Vr Headset Setup Cont
VR Headset Setup Cont. • Step 6: • Before beginning to use the VR Setup verify that you have arms length space between you and any obstructions • After doing this and setting up whatever demo you have turned on (covered in a different section) you are clear to put the VR Headset on •... -
Page 16: Vr Application Configuration
VR Application Configuration • All demos have been pre-tested on the Oculus Rift 0.8 SDK Version and are assured to work upon opening the applications • In order to use the demos please follow the next set of instructions to execute them correctly: •... -
Page 17: Vr Demo List
Included, the following demonstrations that have been preloaded for your convenience: • As a user of the Oculus, you are permitted to load your own software as well keeping in mind that the cart is a public utility Application Demos:... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting • If for any reason you are having issues working with the Oculus feel free to either let Circulation know or you may follow these included steps: • Hardware Error – Oculus Rift Not Attached • Ensure that all cables are connected by following the setup at the beginning of this guide •... -
Page 19: Credits
This Guide was designed and written by Cody Garrett, for further contact please feel free to email him at cody@garrett.ms • Additional Credits Include the Following: • Kurt Anderson • Stand In Model for VR Presentation • Oculus Rift Background Information • Tom’s Guide • http://www.tomsguide.com/us/what-is-oculus-rift,news-18026.html...