What to do if there is a problem with HTC Vive VR

1. How to solve the problem of the HTC Vive lighthouse bracket?

I learned at the HTC Vive Summit before that the HTC Vive lighthouse has a dedicated bracket, even if it takes a long time to search online Still no access channel has been found, and I also found that other friends using HTC Vive also encountered this problem.

So we can only DIY one ourselves. According to the usage requirements of the lighthouse, we only need to fix it at a height of 2 meters. At the same time, the laser emitting surface of the lighthouse should be approximately 120 degrees from the wall, and the distance between the two lighthouses should be The distance between them should probably not exceed 2.5m.

The HTC Vive package originally came with a pair of small universal brackets that can fix the lighthouse on the wall. However, considering the flexibility, it is better to use movable brackets, so we will The two fill light brackets in the studio were removed, and the attached small universal bracket was fixed on the fill light bracket with tape to realize the universal adjustment of the lighthouse. That's it (although it's a bit ugly, Just use it. . The effect is as follows).

Of course, this is not the only way. As long as you can find a stand that is about 2 meters high, it is also a good idea to use a tripod for fixing the camera, or you can DIY one by yourself with a few tubes. Right and so on.

2. What will happen if you use a graphics card below GTX 970?

Officially recommended, the minimum graphics card to run HTC Vive is GTX 970. Since the adapted host has not yet arrived, I will temporarily use a normal configuration. What is the effect of trying it on a computer? The CPU, memory, etc. basically meet the requirements. The main reason is that the graphics card is not good (the graphics card is: NVIDIA GT 620). So during the equipment check, although the handle and lighthouse are normal, the headset does not care. It cannot be recognized no matter how configured it is, and the head display indicator light keeps on red and is in an error state.

Later, I found a game laptop with a better configuration to test it. The graphics card is: GTX 650M. During the entire wiring process, everything went smoothly, and the head display indicator light also showed a green normal state. , when the platform finally started, the head display was still unrecognizable. One of the screens in the head display could display the screen projected by the host, but it was still unusable. The main reason for this is that the official only did this for GTX 970 and above graphics cards. Driver adaptation, and other things, even if you don't play games, you can't just enter the system. If you want to play, you really need to be equipped with a good graphics card.

3.208 error code

The 208 error code is a regular HMD (Head Display) error message. The main reasons for this error are:

1. The graphics card has not been updated to the latest driver version:

2. The graphics card is GTX970 or below;

3. There is a problem with the HDMI cable connection.

In short, just take the right medicine, check every error, and solve it quickly.

4.108 error code

I don’t know if any of my friends have encountered this kind of error. The author had several such errors during the installation process. Later, I checked the official website based on the code error. Turns out this is a USB driver issue.

After the headset is connected to the host, the host will automatically install the headset USB driver. Problems may occur if the headset is not operated properly:

1. The USB port on the host side is damaged. The solution is of course to change the USB port and try again;

2. The network connection is not smooth. If the network is not good, the driver download may be interrupted. Please keep the network smooth at this time;

3. Start anti-virus software, etc. If the anti-virus software or driver wizard is turned on in the background during the automatic installation of the USB driver, the software may prevent the driver from being installed. At this time, it is best to close such software and then restart the operation.

Some problems encountered during use

1. "The head-mounted display is enabled but not positioned"

If the HTC Vive is used in an environment with obvious reflective objects, the above situation is likely to occur.

The reason is that the lighthouse uses the principle of laser reflection to locate devices such as headsets. If there are such reflective objects in the environment, such as mirrors, well-polished floors, glass jewelry, etc., there will be It may affect the normal operation of HTC Vive.

The solution is very simple, which is to eliminate all reflective objects in the room or change the room or go outdoors.

(The room used at the beginning was unusable due to glass walls, floor reflections, etc.)

(Later, yoga mats were laid on the floor and the walls covered the glass, and the room returned to normal. . )

2. Please try to avoid shaking the lighthouse stand

When experiencing HTC Vive, even if you clear away all irrelevant things in the venue, sometimes if the game is played too intensely, you will inevitably encounter other objects. Things, of which special care needs to be taken not to shake the lighthouse bracket.

Because there are physical devices such as motors inside the lighthouse, if the lighthouse is shaken too much during operation, it may affect the normal positioning of the equipment and cause application operation errors. Although, the system itself has a "protective wall" "function, but in order to have a smooth experience, it is best to take some avoidance measures, such as moving the area slightly further away from the lighthouse when demarcating the safe area, or building a protective fence, etc.

3. The handle cannot be recognized

If you find that the handle cannot be recognized when the installation is just completed, one reason may be that the handle is out of power. This is reflected in the indicator light of the handle being red when you start it. At this time, recharge the battery. Just OK.

Another reason is that the firmware version of the controller is low. When the system recognizes the device, a prompt will appear if such a problem occurs. At this time, just connect the controller to the computer with a data cable and click Firmware Update, and the problem will be resolved. solve.

But there is a problem. For example, one controller firmware is normal and one controller needs to be updated, but the system does not prompt which one it is, and there is no corresponding display on the controller side. At this time, you can only try one by one. , if it prompts that no update is needed after connecting to the host, then it is another handle.

Some unresolved issues

How to make the headset headset and external speakers sound at the same time?

In order to improve the experience of both users and onlookers, We hope that both playing partners and watching partners can hear the sound in the game at the same time, but unfortunately we have not yet found a solution. Either the sound can only be made through headphones, or the sound can only be made through speakers.