confused about the controls

[cocoayoc]

i got the iVRy app on my phone and it says it works with the cardboard. so how do i use a controller with it? is getting the NOLO controller/tracking set the only way? $200 (Amazon price) is a lot and the set up looks complicated for me to do

[iVRy]

Which controller? Check out Driver4VR (not my software) to see if you have any of the hardware it supports. You can also use a gamepad. NoloVR setup is very simple, as iVRy contains all of the software for it, nothing else needs to be installed.

[cocoayoc]

Originally posted by iVRy:

Which controller? Check out Driver4VR (not my software) to see if you have any of the hardware it supports. You can also use a gamepad. NoloVR setup is very simple, as iVRy contains all of the software for it, nothing else needs to be installed.

so if i do buy the NOLO products all i have to do is attach the headpiece and pair the controllers, that's it?

[iVRy]

Originally posted by cocoayoc:

so if i do buy the NOLO products all i have to do is attach the headpiece and pair the controllers, that's it?

I believe the controllers are paired from factory.

[cocoayoc]

Originally posted by iVRy:

Originally posted by cocoayoc:

so if i do buy the NOLO products all i have to do is attach the headpiece and pair the controllers, that's it?

I believe the controllers are paired from factory.

no, i mean pair them to Steam VR so it recognizes i have controllers. or does it happen automatically? i have no knowledge about how it all works, obviously

[iVRy]

You do not need to pair anything.

[iVRy]

NoloVR is too expensive for what it is. If you can find one cheaper, maybe it is worthwhile. At $200 it would be a better investment to pick up a cheap Windows Mixed Reality headset.

[cocoayoc]

this looks promising, not sure if buying 2 would work as each hand though
https://www.amazon.com/VR-Controller-Gamepad-Bluetooth-Control/dp/B01NAPASM1?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_2&th=1

[iVRy]

Don't waste your time with 3DOF controllers (if this is even one, it doesn't say). I very much doubt the controller you linked could be used for anything on PCVR. You can use an XBox gamepad with many VR titles. Start with that.

[cocoayoc]

Originally posted by iVRy:

Don't waste your time with 3DOF controllers (if this is even one, it doesn't say). I very much doubt the controller you linked could be used for anything on PCVR. You can use an XBox gamepad with many VR titles. Start with that.

i appreciate the suggestion but the majority of the VR games i'm wanting to play need tracked motion controllers; examples: Job Simulator, Nature Treks VR. and the gamepad is not compatible with them

[cocoayoc]

i tried using Driver4VR but my PC's graphics card doesn't meet the requirements to run it

[iVRy]

I'm guessing you didn't install the iVRy driver and are trying to use Driver4VR's built-in monoscopic driver? Otherwise what you've written doesn't make any sense.

[cocoayoc]

Originally posted by iVRy:

I'm guessing you didn't install the iVRy driver and are trying to use Driver4VR's built-in monoscopic driver? Otherwise what you've written doesn't make any sense.

oh sorry, got it mixed up with something else. i now have the program running and Steam VR now accepts that i have controllers, just still trying to figure out how to get the mouse/keyboard emulation set up.

[cocoayoc]

thank you so very much!! i've got it mostly figured out, now it is just a matter of (im)patiently waiting for the Gear VR version, then you've got a sale!

[cocoayoc]

Originally posted by iVRy:

I'm guessing you didn't install the iVRy driver and are trying to use Driver4VR's built-in monoscopic driver? Otherwise what you've written doesn't make any sense.

i couldn't wait and bought the premium version for cardboard. thanks to iVRy and Driver4VR, i can finally experience SteamVR so THANK YOU!!!
one thing though- like most apps in Cardboard, the video quality is pretty low and fuzzy. will the quality be better for the upcoming GearVR version?

[iVRy]

Depends on app settings and network quality.