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How I got the DK2 to work with my Laptop

So like many of you, I was unable to use my DK2 with my laptop. After taking some time to really dive in and see what the problem was, I was able to figure out a way to get it working in Extended mode with Positional Tracking. Here are the exact step...

bilago by Honored Guest
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Motion Sickness wristband

Not sure if this has been mentioned http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Band-Adult-Wristband-Color-1-Pair/dp/B001F731N0/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1407454272&sr=1-1&keywords=motion+sickness+wristband. I have yet to get sick from the rift even while trying, b...

any update on sdk change ?

getting my dk2 middle of next week.. wondering about the status of the sdk update.. ?

rog by Honored Guest
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any solution to cloning Rift display to monitor?

It is a huge pain when you are having someone test the Rift and cant tell what they are seeing. Is it working right? What are they looking at that makes them say "wow"? What if they go the wrong way?When I select clone display it screws everything up...

Questions regarding current shipping state

Hi all, it seems shipping this time round is going miles better than with the DK1. Congratulations to Oculus on that! From what I have seen the community manager has been diligent, which is great to see. To get a better understanding of the current s...

Fynnpire by Honored Guest
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Lay in bed and watch movies

Will it be possible to lay in bed and watch movies with the rift? So what I want to know, If you lay on your back looking at the ceiling in real life, will it be possible to look at a screen in a Rift app/Vr Cinema? or must the app be made with a opt...

EsEs by Honored Guest
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First batch order stuck on READY still...

after encountering a billing error two weeks ago and updating my payment to pypal the same day I have been waiting and it looks like I am set to miss this second batch as well. Anyone else in the same situation?

Oculus vs. Google Cardboard

Hi! Can someone please tell me what makes Oculus better than Google Cardboard Kit especially if its used with a Project Tango device (like this one http://techcrunch.com/2014/06/26/google-is-working-with-lg-to-bring-project-tango-to-consumers-next-ye...

Testing VR Limits with a Raspberry Pi

Spoiler alert - this is with the DK1 and not DK2, but it can at least generate the images... (apparently relatively slowly)http://hackaday.com/2014/08/07/testing-vr-limits-with-a-raspberry-pi/

What computer specs will you need to reach 75FPS in DevKit2?

I have read about needing 75FPS for games in the Rift. This I've heard is required to stop nausea and to allow you to turn on low persistence. But what computer specs will you need to reach 75FPS in the Rift? I think a lot of computers today struggle...

Fazz by Honored Visionary
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The "Just Shipped" Thread

Hi,In order to have an idea of the shipping advancement, I propose this thread with that rules:- Read all the responses before posting- You can post only if your DK2 (or the one from someone else) has been SHIPPED or RECEIVED (NO PENDING/READY/PROCES...

4t0m1k by Honored Guest
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What eye-glass prescription are the "B" lenses?

Does anybody know approximately what eye-glass prescription the "B" lenses for the DK2 are?I'm just curious because I am near-sighted (-2.00/-2.00 with slight astigmatism) and the "B" lenses work really good.

sofakng by Honored Guest
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Next Batch Shipping Out

Thought I would drop in and say it looks like the next batch they shipped out was a pretty big chunk compared to the first. I ordered March 20, 9:37PM and received my shipping confirmation this morning. Tracking information says its coming from Ontar...

How much fps does the DirectMode?

Simple question.I'm not able to play my demo in Direct Mode.. but only to select Extended Mode than play on DirecttoRift.exe.I was just curious if someone know how more fps you can get with the DirectMode.The description on the oculus Drivers said th...

Welby by Adventurer
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OVR why is AU left behind (again)

It appears that around the world shipments are now up to the 23rd of March, while here in AU we are stuck at the 19th March around 4PM PDT... What's going on with shipments to AU?

inexus by Honored Guest
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Greetings and some Good News

Good morning I figured its time I should introduce myself. I have been reading these forums since day one of finding out about the Oculus Rift I'm a huge VR fan and have always been, Ever since I was a kid I always dreamed of that day to live in the ...

Congratulations to this d-bag reseller

For managing to net $650 on his initial $350-400 investment. He made up some story about needing the money for a last minute wedding or something, which explains why he jacked up the price.http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3655...

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IRC Channel

Hi everyone,Just wondering if there is any IRC channels setup for Rift discussion and programming work?I imagine a place to have direct and instant discussion with one another would be excellent, and helpful to all.With most DK2 orders having been re...

Pin light AR Display

Saw this on Reddit but not here yetAnother interesting concept from Nvidia.http://www.slashgear.com/nvidia-cooks-up-truly-immersive-ar-wearable-06340059/http://www.cs.unc.edu/~maimone/media/pinlights_siggraph_2014.pdfNotice that a certain Douglas Lan...

UPS site now showing shipping for recently processed orders

Thanks to a fellow redditor, if you sign up at the ups website (assuming UPS is your carrier) and enter your address info where your dk2 is being sent, if you're in NA and were recently put into processing you will most likely see "Discopy Labs" some...

GTX 880 Good News Bad News

GOOD NEWS!Gigabyte executive claims Nvidia GeForce GTX 880 will launch in SeptemberBy Tim Schiesser on August 5, 2014, 9:15 AM http://www.techspot.com/news/57633-gigabyte-executive-claims-nvidia-geforce-gtx-880-will-launch-in-september.htmlBAD NEWS!G...

Postioning the camera above the user

So, I have a Virtuix Omni on the way, and I wonder: Does the DK2 work if you position the camera DIRECTLY above the user? Or does it have to be placed IN FRONT of the user?Depending on the answer I might have to make a different solution to hold the ...

ICL (implantable contact lenses) and oculus?

Anyone have a pair of ICL's and use the DK2? Do you have any issues? I am thinking about doing this procedure but I don't want to ruin my VR experience or have to do something abnormal to bypass any issues?Thanks

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