Off-The-Shelf Input Devices
Hey,
I've been browsing the forums, and there are some really impressive looking DIY projects and startups over the last few years (since Oculus 'resurrected' VR) focusing on solving the problem of human interaction.
However, With the DK2 release coming closer, there's one question on my mind: What's the best off-the-shelf input device for the rift?
By off-the-shelf, I don't mean that I can pick up at a supermarket, but are there any data gloves that are available for purchase (not pre-order) now?
Preferably, it'd have to be affordable (as I intend to have it as the primarily supported input device for my project). Data gloves seem to look promising, To my understanding, the only one that can currently be bought is the 5DT data glove, but the prices there seem to be extortionate (Just within my budget, but not at all available for consumers)
I've also looked into the Kinect, and whilst the full body tracking is a plus, it's simply not a viable choice.
So: What input device did you use for the DK1? Did you simply use a gamepad, and if so, did it break the immersion at all?
Thanks in advance for any input you can provide,
Fabian
I've been browsing the forums, and there are some really impressive looking DIY projects and startups over the last few years (since Oculus 'resurrected' VR) focusing on solving the problem of human interaction.
However, With the DK2 release coming closer, there's one question on my mind: What's the best off-the-shelf input device for the rift?
By off-the-shelf, I don't mean that I can pick up at a supermarket, but are there any data gloves that are available for purchase (not pre-order) now?
Preferably, it'd have to be affordable (as I intend to have it as the primarily supported input device for my project). Data gloves seem to look promising, To my understanding, the only one that can currently be bought is the 5DT data glove, but the prices there seem to be extortionate (Just within my budget, but not at all available for consumers)
I've also looked into the Kinect, and whilst the full body tracking is a plus, it's simply not a viable choice.
So: What input device did you use for the DK1? Did you simply use a gamepad, and if so, did it break the immersion at all?
Thanks in advance for any input you can provide,
Fabian