Lighthouse Power Cable

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Just want to let everyone know the Lighthouse power cable length is 8 feet long or 2.5 meters.

For those who need the extra cable length like I do for the power base stations you can either use any Dc 12v Power Extension Cable or just use a extension cord.

http://media.steampowered.com/apps/steamvr/vr_setup.pdf

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2001-UXCM-4439


I just purchased 2 of these for myself:

http://www.amazon.com/Hanvex-2-1mm-5-5mm-Extension-Adapter/dp/B00FTFYH0U

Also comes in white:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JDTZ26G?m=A1MJXBMMDKYADG

[wolfydude12]

I really hope that manual comes with the set. Really Really hope so. For $900 I better get a fricken paper manual!

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Publicado originalmente por wolfydude12:

I really hope that manual comes with the set. Really Really hope so. For $900 I better get a fricken paper manual!

It does, a large, clear setup manuel page with easy to follow diagrams. Watch an unboxing video, there is a large paper covering everything just under the cover.

Plus the SteamVR set up videos on Steam here.

[Tucu]

Publicado originalmente por wolfydude12:

I really hope that manual comes with the set. Really Really hope so. For $900 I better get a fricken paper manual!

That manual is for the Pre.
You can get a peek at the installation instructions in the uploadvr unboxing of the consumer Vive:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z3JeTAt03c

[Badacid.Velox]

Good to know. I was messing with power in my gaming room in preparation this very evening!

Am I right in saying I read somewhere that Lighthouses have a low power / standby mode when it's not on so i'm not being constantly bathed in laser radiation :D Otherwise was going to put them on switchable extension leads.

[wolfydude12]

Publicado originalmente por Tucu:

Publicado originalmente por wolfydude12:

I really hope that manual comes with the set. Really Really hope so. For $900 I better get a fricken paper manual!

That manual is for the Pre.
You can get a peek at the installation instructions in the uploadvr unboxing of the consumer Vive:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z3JeTAt03c

Does that guy really have fake grass in his computer room? Really?

Its not THAT manual, but its something I guess lol.

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Publicado originalmente por Badacid.Velox:

Good to know. I was messing with power in my gaming room in preparation this very evening!

Am I right in saying I read somewhere that Lighthouses have a low power / standby mode when it's not on so i'm not being constantly bathed in laser radiation :D Otherwise was going to put them on switchable extension leads.

Yes.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/4bpnno/bluetooth_base_station_power_off_confirmed/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/44ad9x/faq_got_a_question_check_here_first/d0sie7g

https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/48p7l1/base_stations_always_powered_on/

https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamVR/Troubleshooting

[Tucu]

Publicado originalmente por wolfydude12:

Publicado originalmente por Tucu:

That manual is for the Pre.
You can get a peek at the installation instructions in the uploadvr unboxing of the consumer Vive:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z3JeTAt03c

Does that guy really have fake grass in his computer room? Really?

Its not THAT manual, but its something I guess lol.

They seem to use that in a couple of VR areas in their office. If looks softer than artificial grass in their other videos.

[Badacid.Velox]

Publicado originalmente por GHṌST:

Publicado originalmente por Badacid.Velox:

Good to know. I was messing with power in my gaming room in preparation this very evening!

Am I right in saying I read somewhere that Lighthouses have a low power / standby mode when it's not on so i'm not being constantly bathed in laser radiation :D Otherwise was going to put them on switchable extension leads.

Yes.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/4bpnno/bluetooth_base_station_power_off_confirmed/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/44ad9x/faq_got_a_question_check_here_first/d0sie7g

https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/48p7l1/base_stations_always_powered_on/

https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamVR/Troubleshooting

Great cheers!

[graemeevans1986]

Publicado originalmente por GHṌST:

Just want to let everyone know the Lighthouse power cable length is 8 feet long or 2.5 meters.

For those who need the extra cable length like I do for the power base stations you can either use any Dc 12v Power Extension Cable or just use a extension cord.

http://media.steampowered.com/apps/steamvr/vr_setup.pdf

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2001-UXCM-4439


I just purchased 2 of these for myself:

http://www.amazon.com/Hanvex-2-1mm-5-5mm-Extension-Adapter/dp/B00FTFYH0U

Also comes in white:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JDTZ26G?m=A1MJXBMMDKYADG

do you know it's definitely 2.1mm connector? trying to find out but can't seem to confirm it anywhere. Planning on burying a power cable in my wall, don't want to use the wrong one :P

[Shinotama]

Publicado originalmente por wolfydude12:

I really hope that manual comes with the set. Really Really hope so. For $900 I better get a fricken paper manual!

And hopefully a magnifying glass for your old man eyes? Its 2016 not 73 lol, just download the damn thing!!

Anyway OP, you've saved me some great hassle with this suggestion about power extensions so thanks for that

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Publicado originalmente por graemeevans1986:

Publicado originalmente por GHṌST:

Just want to let everyone know the Lighthouse power cable length is 8 feet long or 2.5 meters.

For those who need the extra cable length like I do for the power base stations you can either use any Dc 12v Power Extension Cable or just use a extension cord.

http://media.steampowered.com/apps/steamvr/vr_setup.pdf

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2001-UXCM-4439


I just purchased 2 of these for myself:

http://www.amazon.com/Hanvex-2-1mm-5-5mm-Extension-Adapter/dp/B00FTFYH0U

Also comes in white:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JDTZ26G?m=A1MJXBMMDKYADG

do you know it's definitely 2.1mm connector? trying to find out but can't seem to confirm it anywhere. Planning on burying a power cable in my wall, don't want to use the wrong one :P

Been a while. Yes, I can confirm it is a 2.1mm connector. Works just as described with the lighthouse boxes, been using these for the past 2 weeks, works perfectly.

[graemeevans1986]

Publicado originalmente por GHṌST:

Publicado originalmente por graemeevans1986:

do you know it's definitely 2.1mm connector? trying to find out but can't seem to confirm it anywhere. Planning on burying a power cable in my wall, don't want to use the wrong one :P

Been a while. Yes, I can confirm it is a 2.1mm connector. Works just as described with the lighthouse boxes, been using these for the past 2 weeks, works perfectly. :B1:

thanks, bought myself some extensions and burried them in the walls ready to go...now just back to waiting till "may"

[rx7al]

Hello, do you get 2 of the 2.5 metre cables with the VR?

[graemeevans1986]

Publicado originalmente por rx7al:

Hello, do you get 2 of the 2.5 metre cables with the VR?

you get two power adapters one for each lighthouse that both have 2.5m wires

[rx7al]

Publicado originalmente por graemeevans1986:

Publicado originalmente por rx7al:

Hello, do you get 2 of the 2.5 metre cables with the VR?

you get two power adapters one for each lighthouse that both have 2.5m wires

ok thank you very much, just want to be sure before i buy haha!