[FIX] [VIVE] Base Station 1.0 only showing small red LED after firmware update

[NotToBlame]

Hadn't updated the base stations before so decided to update them along with a fresh install of Windows 10. Followed all the steps that showed on screen to me but now when plugging the tracker that I updated it only shows a small red light, I've tried pressing and holding the channel button but nothing is changing anything

[NotToBlame]

Here is the fix from my issue!

Please note:
• You should only do this if your base station does not work at all. Although this should be harmless there is a non-zero chance that it could make things worse.
• This has only been tested on the original 1.0 base stations that was shipped with the VIVE. I'm not aware if this also works with 2.0 base stations

First of all you will need to locate 2 files in SteamVR. Easiest way to locate this is right click SteamVR in your library, click Properties, Local Files, Browse Local Files.

From there go to tools\lighthouse\firmware\lighthouse_tx\archive\htc_2.0

The 2 files we need are "lighthouse_tx_htc_2_0-calibration-rescue-244.bin" and "lighthouse_tx_htc_2_0-244-2016-03-12.bin"

Step 1: With the base station un-powered, connect your station through Micro-B USB Cable to your PC
Step 2: Hold down the mode button and plug in the power cable to the station
Step 3: Once your PC has detected the station as a USB Mass Storage Device you can release the mode button
Step 4: The station should be called "CRP_DISABLED" and contain one file "firmware.bin", delete that file
Step 5: Copy over the file "lighthouse_tx_htc_2_0-calibration-rescue-244.bin" onto the drive
Step 6: Once the file has copied over, pull out the power lead
Step 7: Wait a few seconds and plug in the power again (DO NOT hold down the mode button this time)
Step 8: Within a few seconds the base station should rapidly flash green or red. If it's green please skip to step 10.
Step 9: If it is flashing red it means it could not be automatically fixed if so you will then need to contact VIVE directly for them to book the base station in for repair https://www.vive.com/support/
Step 10: Unplug the power cable again
Step 11: Repeat steps 1 thru 7 but now instead copy the "lighthouse_tx_htc_2_0-244-2016-03-12" file instead
Step 12: The base station should now be working again. Confirm it by setting it's mode to A and tracking with it alone (the other base turned off)

After that you can either switch back the bases modes to A and B for cabled sync or B and C for wireless sync.

Hope this helps others

[Character]

Thanks a Lot! It Really Helped, Glad This was available!

[bullion40]

Thank you

[Rogue Actor [Fin]]

Worked, thanks mate~

[_|R3ko]

Yeah !!! Thank you !!!
Just for know... Why not use last firmware versions ?
lighthouse_tx_htc_2_0-244-2016-03-12 <<
lighthouse_tx_htc_2_0-298-2016-05-05
lighthouse_tx_htc_2_0-436-2016-09-20

[Fishypwn]

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[Hank Hill]

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[EpicGamesFeed]

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[Kebab]

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[NotToBlame]

Originally posted by Double:

OMG THANK U SOOOOOOO MUCH I COULD NOT LOOK RIGHT WITHOUT IT GOING GREY! THX THX THX

If this happens that is because the headset loses tracking. eg: base stations can't see your headset. While I'm happy this fix appears to have fixed your issue I would just advise that you make sure your base stations have a clear 360 degree vision of your headset and that there are no reflective surfaces or anything obstructing the base stations' vision

[Mikodama]

Ive used this 3 times now and its always the way i fix my stations thanks alot for posting this here

[Pimuu]

Wow works fantastic thank you very much.