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Setting Up OpenVR

Date: Last modified on 05/02/17
Keywords: OpenVR, Tutorial, Setup


The photo above depicts the what the reader would see when running the “Hello World” demo for OpenVR. This tutorial shows you how to download and run the “Hello World' example for OpenVR.

Motivation and Audience

This tutorial's motivation is to teach readers how to get and use the OpenVR SDK for applications with the HTC Vive. Readers of this tutorial are assumed to have the following background and interests:

*Basic knowledge and experience with c++


The rest of this tutorial is presented as follows:

  • Parts lists and Sources
  • Downloading OpenVR
  • Running the “Hello World” code

Parts Lists and Soucres

-You will need all of the parts used in the tutorial before this and nothing more.

Part Name/Description Vendor Vendor URL Qty Notes
HTC Vive Kit Vive or Fry's https://www.vive.com/us/product/ or http://www.frys.com/product/8987273 1The kit will come with all the necessary hardware. 1 Vive HMD (head mounted display), 2 lighthouse base stations, 2 controllers, and the cables and power sources needed.
A computer with at least a GTX 1060 or equivalent Amazon https://www.amazon.com/1Please reference the recommended computer specs for any computer the reader plans to use. The lab however already has a computer specifically for research with the vive.
Tripod mounts for lighthouse base stations Amazon or build in-house https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=tripod+for+camera 2 Since the base stations have a standard camera mounting hole on the bottom any standard camera tripod should work. You can also use scrap pieces of 2×4 wood to create your own mount for them.
setting_up_openvr.1493751859.txt.gz · Last modified: 2017/05/02 12:04 by keitaronishimura