Yes. Extension Cables DO work w/ CV1

[cybereality]

Just because I was curious myself, I got some USB 3.0 and HDMI extension cables. I used them with both the sensor and the consumer headset. They're standard 10 foot passive cables. They seem to work with no problem. Cheers.

[cybereality]

5m may be about the max distance you could do on USB 3.0. You may have better luck with USB 2.0 as the range is longer than USB 3.0. A repeater may not work, since Rift uses an odd resolution at 90Hz and I'm not sure if the repeaters are designed to take input like this. Though I've never tried so maybe it would be OK.

[VRLAX]

cybereality said:

5m may be about the max distance you could do on USB 3.0. You may have better luck with USB 2.0 as the range is longer than USB 3.0. A repeater may not work, since Rift uses an odd resolution at 90Hz and I'm not sure if the repeaters are designed to take input like this. Though I've never tried so maybe it would be OK.

Thanks cyberreality
Now I'm hesitant to go ahead lol
Repeater is really cheap so I might just get it to see if it helps in any way.

Do you think using 5m USB 2.0 active extension cable would work with the headset? I thought Headset was for USB 3.0 connection only

[cybereality]

You could try the ones you listed. They may work, it's just sort of a hit or miss.

[jamieandsean201]

I used a 6ft extension cable and my rift worked fine. I recently had to return my rift for replacement because of the right audio issue.  The replacement rift does not work with the extension cable. All I get is sound and a black screen. The rift is the latest version with the new face foam. When I returned my old rift I was told  not to send the rifts hdmi/USB cable back. So i tried using the old cable on my new rift using the extension cables and all worked fine. It seams like the cable on the new rifts don't like being extended.

[darkstar826]

HDMI 1.3  or above works good with Oculus Rift when you use 6ft cable. Anything close to 10 ft... It's not going to work at all. You seriously need a HDMI repeater to make it work. Base on my system... My graphic card is ASUS Geforce GTX 1060 6GB Turbo Edition VR (TURBO-GTX1060-6G) . I used the 6ft cable without the repeater. It works good. Next,  I tried the 10 ft cable without the repeater. Black screen of death. Once installed the repeater. It works good.

HDMI cable I used: Monoprice
Active Select Series High-Speed HDMI Cable 10 Feet with RedMere
Technology Supports Ethernet, 3D, 4K and Audio Return - Black https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008D5ETHE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My thoughts: It works good, but one problem. The cable is weak as heck. If you  play hardcore. The cable will snap inside. Then you get black screen flickering. I like the cable, but get something that's heavy duty.

The cable I use now: GE HDMI Cable, 10 ft, Premium High Speed with Ethernet
https://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-HDMI-Cable-10-ft-Premium-High-Speed-with-Ethernet/105756913

My thoughts: Extremely heavy duty cable. Seriously.... This junk is tough to move, but it will save you money. So far, no screen issue or black screen of death.

When it comes to USB 3.0. That's always going to work. Seriously, get a heavy duty cable.

[netcitizen]

Hello there
all you VR people,

I had
difficulties extending my Rift with a 3m HDMI cable but after long stress test
I can tell you my succeeded results.

First my
gear and connection to PC.

1.   
1st
sensor connected with a USB 3.0 extended (2m) into my PC’s back USB 3.0 slot.

2.   
2nd
sensor connected direct (without extension) into my PC’s back USB 3.0 slot.

3.   
Oculus
Rift HDMI connected direct into HDMI port of my MSI GTX1070 Gaming X HDMI port.

4.   
Oculus
Rift USB connected direct into my PC’s back USB 2.0 slot.

With this
setup had absolutely no problems with tracking or anything else at all. But… with
the extension had a LOT.

As far
as a 2m HDMI extension cable concern, had really no problems extending the Rift’s
both HDMI and USB with an 2m HDMI 1.4 ethernet cable and a 2m USB 2.0 extension
cable.

With the
3m extension though I didn’t manage to have a satisfied result, neither with a Passive
HDMI repeater (without external power supply) nor an active (with external
power supply) HDMI splitter (1x2).The problems were, blinking stars
(artifacts), green flickering and after launching a demanding game like Robo
Recall for example, the HMD was flashing black instantly and then the
brightness was dropped to half with corrupted colors.

After a
lot of testing and a lot of cable changing I found that the 3m cable itself was the problem and
not the in between devices (repeater, splitter), because of it ’s poor quality (3-4
Euro price) although it was 1.4 version with ethernet support (3D etc).

After I invested
in a better quality cable (not the best but not the cheapest) for about 7-10
Euro (http://gmb.nl/item.aspx?id=6609)
suddenly the problems gone and with only the HDMI repeater in between (no need
for an active HDMI splitter). Steady bright image, with no color corruption,
and no artifacts at all.

As far
as the USB extension I have a 5m active USB 2.0 extension cable.

I hope
that someone finds this useful because I was despaired about this matter trying
so many different solutions (and spending money and time, and dizziness through
all these poor quality image tests), and I’m very glad I solved this.

Happy
gaming to all…

Netcitizen out... 

Sort
solution : Good quality 3m HDMI cable 1.4v (ethernet support) and a HDMI repeater with a 5m active USB 2.0 extension cable get the job
done. 😄 

[Peaceouty]

Hi there,

10meters extention?

I've read most of the posts here before ordering 250,- euro's of cables. It's a huge gamble trying to extend my cables 10meters! to be able to use the Rift in a other room.

The 2x10m usb 2.0 active extention cables and 1x10m usb 3.0 active got delivered yesterday. Still waiting for the 10m HDMI professional version with repeater. I have tested the usb cables passively (forgot to order the power cords ARGH!) with 2 sensors and the usb 3.0 on my headset. Seems to work fine, maybe a bit of latency when you wave your hands. But perhaps that will change with i'm able to power the USB's. But the audio is fine.

I'll keep u guys updated on my experiment.

[Peaceouty]

Got the 10m HDMI cable today and it works flawlessly. Now i can neaten up the cables against the wall for a more permanent setup. 10 damn meters away!! (must be a new record?)

Heres my setup:

i7 3770k processor
Sabertooth motherboard
1060 GTX card
16gb mem

Extention cables:
4K HDMI amplifier (no power needed, works fine without powercord) - Delock € 29.95
10m HDMI cable - 1.4 High Speed - Clicktronic € 79.95
10m USB 3.0 extension cord - with amplifier.. (no power needed, works fine without powercord) - Delock € 59.95

2x10m USB 2.0 extension cord - with amplifier.. (no power needed, works fine without powercord) - Goobay 2x€ 16,95

Total cost €200,-

Worth it!

I chose the higher end stuff for more chance of it working... didn't want to get stuck with a bunch of useless cords. And it payed off i guess... Oh and the latency in de controllers i mentioned before is non-existent.. Good sound, no color corruption... all fine.

Peaceout!

[Peaceouty]

Alright... maybe it's good for awhile. Game froze. I'll keep testing it maybe put my sensors in a more stable position and recalibrate.

[sfcable]

good to know. How to connect two PC's using Ethernet cable?