OSVR HMD? What's this?

[GlobusDiablo]

Never heard of this until I saw the banner in the newsletter:

http://www.digitaltrends.com/virtual-re ... z3wdKG9Xlc#:iU-qJjjCkFsxIA

http://www.osvr.org/

Thoughts?

[thebs]

It uses the SteamVR API for E:D, so expect at least the same issues that the SteamVR has with E:D.

Just keep a couple of things in mind ...
- It's a DevKit, and not really a consumer product, and there are many pages about this (like this one from 2-3 months ago)
- It's lower resolution (960x1080), although higher refresh rate at 120Hz (but limited to 60Hz actual input, at least for now)

I considered buying one myself, but I haven't found anyone using it with Elite and not having to tweak the heck out of it (and recalibrate regularly). After all, it's really for early adopter, open source hackers, not so much end-consumers, so do not remotely expect a consistent experience. If I had more time, I'd get into it myself, and probably code for it too.

E:D Reddit Thread from 1-2 months ago: https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous ... h_steamvr/

[GlobusDiablo]

It uses the SteamVR API for E:D, so expect similar issues. Just keep a couple of things in mind ...
- It's a DevKit, and not really a consumer product
- It's lower resolution (although higher refresh rate)

I considered buying one myself, but I haven't found anyone using it with Elite and not having to tweak with it. After all, it's really for open source hackers, not so much end-consumers.

Aye.

[thebs]

Aye.

Don't get me wrong, it is amazing for developers. If you have a lot of patience, it might be right for you. I think the input limitation of 60Hz is its biggest drawback for now, even though the lenses are capable of 120Hz refresh. Then there are the tracking issues that have been reported as well.

If I had more free time, I'd probably get one. But that's the same with a lot of open source I used to play with. But I prefer having something that is fully integration tested and supported, not changing and moving from one day to the next.

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I mean, I used to even run Fedora Development (fka Red Hat Rawhide ... because it can be tough to chew) as my primary OS. But I'd rather just run Fedora release instead, like a 3+ months old release, something that is actually integrated tested. Heck, I'm still on Fedora 22, and don't upgrade until support is dropped.

That's just how open source goes, especially early adopters in the Upstream who are on the latest stuff. They get to assemble all the parts, and debug code when an update breaks something too. But someone's gotta "unit test" the individual components too.

[GlobusDiablo]

Don't get me wrong, it is amazing for developers. If you have a lot of patience, it might be right for you. I think the input limitation of 60Hz is its biggest drawback for now, even though the lenses are capable of 120Hz refresh. Then there are the tracking issues that have been reported as well.

If I had more free time, I'd probably get one. But that's the same with a lot of open source I used to play with. But I prefer having something that is fully integration tested and supported, not changing and moving from one day to the next.

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I mean, I used to even run Fedora Development (fka Red Hat Rawhide ... because it can be tough to chew) as my primary OS. But I'd rather just run Fedora release instead, like a 3+ months old release, something that is actually integrated tested. Heck, I'm still on Fedora 22, and don't upgrade until support is dropped.

That's just how open source goes, especially early adopters in the Upstream who are on the latest stuff. They get to assemble all the parts, and debug code when an update breaks something too. But someone's gotta "unit test" the individual components too.

Cheers theBS. Yah, I think I'll stick to one of the consumer versions. Can't make my mind up though. Pro and cons both ways. I think I'll be upgrading the pc shortly, and wait till Christmas before deciding on HMD. But let's see...