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I've had the good fortune of having access to an Oculus Rift DK2 for a couple of weeks and I would like to share my experience with the device. This is without a doubt a revolutionary device and I firmly believe that it will change the world, as seen by my previous post. However the million dollar question right now is, should you go and buy the Oculus Rift DK2 right now? The short answer is probably NOT, unless… please continue reading below for my thoughts.
Unboxing
This is the unit that I was able to play with. Not much to say.
Setting up
Setting up the Oculus Rift DK2 is somewhat easy. The hardware is trivial to assemble. Just plug in the right cables to the webcam, the USBs and the HDMI to your computer and you're set up.
However the software is a bit more tricky. Basically you should follow these steps:
- The first thing you should install is the Oculus runtime. The unit needs a firmware update out of the box. Get it from the Downloads section of the Oculus VR Developer Center.
- Then check if you have any firmware updates and install those also. You can find it in 'Tools > Advanced > Firmware Update'. This helps a lot but the most painful process comes now. Going through the demos/apps and figuring out the best way to make them work is just exhausting.
Troubleshooting Apps / Games / Demos
Unfortunately I wasn't able to test very many apps, most of them I could not make work with the Oculus. The few that I tested were:
Oculus Tuscany Demo
This is the basic most well known Oculus demo. Its supposed to be a house in Tuscany with a small outside garden. I can't say I was very impressed with the graphics but it is enough to make you feel like you are there and is a good first demo to try. I give it a 3/5. Download Tuscany Demo
Don't Let Go
This was probably the most fun demo I tried for the Oculus Rift DK2. The basic premise of the game is that you must keep two keyboard keys pressed while the game tries to scare you into letting go of them. At a party I made my friends try this game and I must say that the reactions were priceless. This is definitely a must try game and I give it a 4.5/5. Download Dont Let Go
Euro Truck Simulator 2
The owner of the Oculus Rift DK2 had bought this game and I was able to play with it for a while. This one was a pleasant surprise as I wasn't expecting to enjoy a game whose sole purpose is driving a truck across towns. The truck and the environment are believable enough and the fact that the maps are based on real cities make this for a very interesting trip. This one takes 4/5. Download Euro Truck Simulator2
Ocean Rift
This is another fun demo and this one allows you to walk underwater and see a multitude of sea life. Not the most exciting demo but some of my friends found this one very relaxing and enjoyed it very much. I advise you to at least give it a try. I consider this one to be a 4/5. Download Ocean Rift
Whirligig
The last one here is not a demo nor a game but a video player that I found very amusing. It introduced me to some video formats that I didn't know about, formats like full dome, fisheye stereo, 360 Degree and lots more. Basically it just plays video files, but depending on your preferences you can change the size of the screen in front of your eyes and make it as small as a cellphone or as big as a movie theatre. I enjoyed very much searching around the internet for videos recorded on the several formats and trying them on the Whirligig player. I'd give this media player a 4.5/5. Download Whirligig
Most of the demos/games that I tested were from this post on Reddit, I found it to be the most extensive and frequently updated page available.
Oculus Rift DK2 Final thoughts
Like I said previously, for the vast majority of users, I believe you should not buy the Oculus Rift DK2. Although impressive it is still a development kit and many edges still need to be trimmed before the final product ships. On the other hand, if you are a game developer and are somewhat interested in the subject of virtual reality, you should have bought it already. The revolution is just beginning and if you want to find a space for yourself in this market you should start as soon as possible.
It can be tricky getting Unity and the Rift to work together the first time. Below are the steps that worked for me.
Step 1. Downloads you'll need:
- Download / Upgrade to Unity 4.5. (I have 4.5.2f1)
Oculus Unity SDK documentation: 1.1 Requirements
You must have Unity Pro 4.5 or later installed on your system to build the Unity demo. - Download the Oculus Runtime
- Download the Oculus Unity SDK
Much of these instructions can be found within the Oculus Unity Integration Guide (part of the Oculus Unity SDK download).
Step 2. Install and Configure the Oculus Runtime:
After installation, it will ask you to reboot (presumably this is for the new Direct HMD driver). Do that.
Then run it START – Oculus Runtime – OculusConfigTool
Note: If a firmware update is available you should install that now.
Note 2: If you want to set your height in a profile you can do that now also.
To work within the Unity Editor you have to use Extended Desktop (not Direct HMD Access):
Tools – Rift Display Mode…
Click Apply to save that.
Step 3: Check the Rift resolution is correct:
Now your Rift will appear as a normal monitor to Windows. For me, that also meant the Windows guessed the incorrect resolution.
So open Screen Resolution, and set it to 1280×800 (DK1) or 1920×1080 (DK2):
Oculus Rift Resolution
Step 4: DK2 Low Persistence needs 75Hz Refresh Rate
Low persistence reduces pixel ‘smear' and motion blur. Brighton handbag serial number lookup.
If you have a DK2, when running in extended desktop mode there is a good chance the refresh rate has defaulted to 60Hz – it needs to be 75Hz.
A discussion about this is here and here.
- Option 1: Windows Screen Resolution control panel:
Open the Screen Resolution, right click on the Rift display, open properties. Under the Monitor tab, Set Screen Refresh rate to 75Hz. - Option 2: NVidia Control Panel:
Right click desktop, open NVidia control panel, and under display you can select resolution and refresh rate. If 75Hz is not available you can click the customise button and enter 75Hz.
(from this post) - Option 3: AMD Catalyst Control Center:
Right click desktop, open Catalyst Control center, and under Desktop Management tab, choose Desktop Properties. Choose your Rift Display (Desktop 2) and set the Refresh Rate to 75Hz.
Step 5: Installing the Oculus Unity SDK:
Unzip the SDK.
I recommend copying both Unity packages to your Unity Standard Packages folder, that way they will both appear in the New Project Wizard.
Copy OculusUnityIntegration.unitypackage and OculusUnityIntegrationTuscanyDemo.unitypackage to the Standard Packages folder which is in your Unity Editor folder.
Typically here: C:Program Files (x86)UnityEditorStandard Packages
Note: If you don't see it, make sure the folder is correct, view the properties on your Unity shortcut and verify the folder path.
Step 6: Creating the Tuscany Demo:
Launch Unity, and name your project (eg: Hello Tuscany) and checkmark the Oculus Tuscany Demo package.
Step 7: Disable Direct3d 11:
I've had the good fortune of having access to an Oculus Rift DK2 for a couple of weeks and I would like to share my experience with the device. This is without a doubt a revolutionary device and I firmly believe that it will change the world, as seen by my previous post. However the million dollar question right now is, should you go and buy the Oculus Rift DK2 right now? The short answer is probably NOT, unless… please continue reading below for my thoughts.
Unboxing
This is the unit that I was able to play with. Not much to say.
Setting up
Setting up the Oculus Rift DK2 is somewhat easy. The hardware is trivial to assemble. Just plug in the right cables to the webcam, the USBs and the HDMI to your computer and you're set up.
However the software is a bit more tricky. Basically you should follow these steps:
- The first thing you should install is the Oculus runtime. The unit needs a firmware update out of the box. Get it from the Downloads section of the Oculus VR Developer Center.
- Then check if you have any firmware updates and install those also. You can find it in 'Tools > Advanced > Firmware Update'. This helps a lot but the most painful process comes now. Going through the demos/apps and figuring out the best way to make them work is just exhausting.
Troubleshooting Apps / Games / Demos
Unfortunately I wasn't able to test very many apps, most of them I could not make work with the Oculus. The few that I tested were:
Oculus Tuscany Demo
This is the basic most well known Oculus demo. Its supposed to be a house in Tuscany with a small outside garden. I can't say I was very impressed with the graphics but it is enough to make you feel like you are there and is a good first demo to try. I give it a 3/5. Download Tuscany Demo
Don't Let Go
This was probably the most fun demo I tried for the Oculus Rift DK2. The basic premise of the game is that you must keep two keyboard keys pressed while the game tries to scare you into letting go of them. At a party I made my friends try this game and I must say that the reactions were priceless. This is definitely a must try game and I give it a 4.5/5. Download Dont Let Go
Euro Truck Simulator 2
The owner of the Oculus Rift DK2 had bought this game and I was able to play with it for a while. This one was a pleasant surprise as I wasn't expecting to enjoy a game whose sole purpose is driving a truck across towns. The truck and the environment are believable enough and the fact that the maps are based on real cities make this for a very interesting trip. This one takes 4/5. Download Euro Truck Simulator2
Ocean Rift
This is another fun demo and this one allows you to walk underwater and see a multitude of sea life. Not the most exciting demo but some of my friends found this one very relaxing and enjoyed it very much. I advise you to at least give it a try. I consider this one to be a 4/5. Download Ocean Rift
Whirligig
The last one here is not a demo nor a game but a video player that I found very amusing. It introduced me to some video formats that I didn't know about, formats like full dome, fisheye stereo, 360 Degree and lots more. Basically it just plays video files, but depending on your preferences you can change the size of the screen in front of your eyes and make it as small as a cellphone or as big as a movie theatre. I enjoyed very much searching around the internet for videos recorded on the several formats and trying them on the Whirligig player. I'd give this media player a 4.5/5. Download Whirligig
Most of the demos/games that I tested were from this post on Reddit, I found it to be the most extensive and frequently updated page available.
Oculus Rift DK2 Final thoughts
Like I said previously, for the vast majority of users, I believe you should not buy the Oculus Rift DK2. Although impressive it is still a development kit and many edges still need to be trimmed before the final product ships. On the other hand, if you are a game developer and are somewhat interested in the subject of virtual reality, you should have bought it already. The revolution is just beginning and if you want to find a space for yourself in this market you should start as soon as possible.
It can be tricky getting Unity and the Rift to work together the first time. Below are the steps that worked for me.
Step 1. Downloads you'll need:
- Download / Upgrade to Unity 4.5. (I have 4.5.2f1)
Oculus Unity SDK documentation: 1.1 Requirements
You must have Unity Pro 4.5 or later installed on your system to build the Unity demo. - Download the Oculus Runtime
- Download the Oculus Unity SDK
Much of these instructions can be found within the Oculus Unity Integration Guide (part of the Oculus Unity SDK download).
Step 2. Install and Configure the Oculus Runtime:
After installation, it will ask you to reboot (presumably this is for the new Direct HMD driver). Do that.
Then run it START – Oculus Runtime – OculusConfigTool
Note: If a firmware update is available you should install that now.
Note 2: If you want to set your height in a profile you can do that now also.
To work within the Unity Editor you have to use Extended Desktop (not Direct HMD Access):
Tools – Rift Display Mode…
Click Apply to save that.
Step 3: Check the Rift resolution is correct:
Now your Rift will appear as a normal monitor to Windows. For me, that also meant the Windows guessed the incorrect resolution.
So open Screen Resolution, and set it to 1280×800 (DK1) or 1920×1080 (DK2):
Oculus Rift Resolution
Step 4: DK2 Low Persistence needs 75Hz Refresh Rate
Low persistence reduces pixel ‘smear' and motion blur. Brighton handbag serial number lookup.
If you have a DK2, when running in extended desktop mode there is a good chance the refresh rate has defaulted to 60Hz – it needs to be 75Hz.
A discussion about this is here and here.
- Option 1: Windows Screen Resolution control panel:
Open the Screen Resolution, right click on the Rift display, open properties. Under the Monitor tab, Set Screen Refresh rate to 75Hz. - Option 2: NVidia Control Panel:
Right click desktop, open NVidia control panel, and under display you can select resolution and refresh rate. If 75Hz is not available you can click the customise button and enter 75Hz.
(from this post) - Option 3: AMD Catalyst Control Center:
Right click desktop, open Catalyst Control center, and under Desktop Management tab, choose Desktop Properties. Choose your Rift Display (Desktop 2) and set the Refresh Rate to 75Hz.
Step 5: Installing the Oculus Unity SDK:
Unzip the SDK.
I recommend copying both Unity packages to your Unity Standard Packages folder, that way they will both appear in the New Project Wizard.
Copy OculusUnityIntegration.unitypackage and OculusUnityIntegrationTuscanyDemo.unitypackage to the Standard Packages folder which is in your Unity Editor folder.
Typically here: C:Program Files (x86)UnityEditorStandard Packages
Note: If you don't see it, make sure the folder is correct, view the properties on your Unity shortcut and verify the folder path.
Step 6: Creating the Tuscany Demo:
Launch Unity, and name your project (eg: Hello Tuscany) and checkmark the Oculus Tuscany Demo package.
Step 7: Disable Direct3d 11:
You need to make sure Direct3d 11 is disabled, otherwise you will see a black screen.
Oculus Unity SDK documentation: 4.4.3 Editor Work
If you plan to run your application in the Unity editor, you must use extended mode. A black
screen will appear if you run it in direct mode.
(And discussed here)
Edit – Project Settings – Player Settings:
Make sure 'Use Direct3d 11″ is unchecked:
Also make sure Time Warp is check marked in the OVRCameraController (a child of the OVRPlayerController)
Step 8: Setup a Game view on your Rift screen:
When you hit RUN you won't see anything on your Rift, only in the main monitor within Unity.
What you need to do is move the Game view to the Rift monitor in full screen mode.
What I do is have 2 Game views, one for the main monitor and one for the Rift:
- First, I recommend reseting your view back to default to make sure you have no rogue windows hanging around:
Window – Layouts – Default - Add a new Game View beside the current one:
Tabs Menu – Add Tab – Game - Now full screen on Rift view can be tricky, so follow these steps:
– Make sure your Rift is powered on and looking through it you see the desktop
– Drag the Game view tab OUTSIDE of Unity, but NOT onto the Rift display
(Optionally make resize is smaller if you prefer)
– Position your mouse just to the left of the maximise button (to the left of the close button).
– Tap down (to drag), Hold your Rift to your eyes, and drag the game view onto your Rift until you see the mouse pointer.
– Release the drag, move the mouse to tap on maximise and your set
There are some other bugs in SDK 0.40 that can cause a black view:
Corel draw x13 crack free download. Only use 'Free Aspect' with the Game View. Setting 16×10 (DK1) or 16×9 (DK2), or a specific resolution (eg: 1280×800) will result in a black screen.
(as discussed here)
Finally, Exit Unity to double check the window position was saved for next time
Game tab
Oculus Unity Tuscany Demo Download
Step 9: Play Tuscany:
Re-open Unity, press PLAY button and put on your Rift.
That's it.
Oculus Demo Games
Enjoy Tuscany! And enjoy being able to see the Game view in the editor as well:
