SteamVR Tracking HDK

SteamVR Tracking HDK

developer Jan 9, 2018 @ 5:04am
Can current Vive controllers or trackers be upgraded with the TS4231 ASIC?
I recently read that the current generations of tracking hardware does not support the new sync-on-beam format emitted from the lighthouse 2.0 base stations. Currently I believe all hardware uses TS3633 Light to Digital Converters. But when I compare the two IC both are 9 bump WLCSP package and have very similar pinouts. I am curious if the TS3633 can be swapped with a TS4231 on existing controllers, headsets and trackers? I have experience reworking BGA ICs and could definitely do the swap no prob. But would it even be possible?

Thanks
Last edited by developer; Jan 9, 2018 @ 5:06am
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bendotcom  [developer] Jan 9, 2018 @ 9:50pm 
The existing Vive HMD and controllers use discrete sensors (not ASICs at all, but 40 individual components). They cannot be upgraded.
eric.schleicher Feb 2, 2018 @ 8:24pm 
How about the G1 HTC Trackers? Any word on whether HTC will update it. I've been told it's not likely.
Last edited by eric.schleicher; Feb 2, 2018 @ 8:26pm
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