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How to Use the MakerSpace Facilities and Services: Virtual Reality

  1.  First-time users MUST undertake a basic training. (Exception For the usage of the VR Headset)
  2. There is no charge to use VR equipment provided by the MakerSpace. Users are responsible for any damages of the furniture and equipment in the MakerSpace.
  3. Unless otherwise approved by the University Librarian, the equipment and facilities are used by eligible users for educational and non-commercial purposes ONLY.

HTC Vive Pro

Description: A virtual reality head-mounted display (HMD)

Eligible Users: CUHK students and staff

Borrowing Method: First Come first served. 

Check out and return at the Learning Garden HelpDesk during 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. It can be loaned for up to 3 days. (Overdue Fines: HK$10 per day)

Full set includes: HTC Vive Head Mounted Display (HMD), HTC Vive Controllers, Motion Sensor

Specifications:

Headset:

  • Screen: Dual AMOLED 3.5" diagonal 
  • Resolution: 1440 x 1600 pixels per eye (2880 x 1600 pixels combined) 
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz  
  • Field of view: 110 degrees 
  • Audio: Hi-Res certificate headset Hi-Res certificate headphone (removable) High impedance headphone support 
  • Input: Integrated microphones
  • Connections: USB-C 3.0, DP 1.2, Bluetooth
  • Sensors: SteamVR Tracking, G-sensor, gyroscope, proximity, IPD sensor

Controller

  • Sensor: SteamVR Tracking 2.0
  • Input: Multifunction, trackpad Grip buttons, dual-stage trigger, System button,  Menu button
  • Use per charge: Approx. 6 hours  
  • Connections: Micro-USB charging port
  • Tracked Area Requirements: Standing/seated: No min. space requirements
  • Room-scale: a minimum play area of 2m x 1.5m is required, while maximum size is 7m x 7m

 

More Information: https://www.vive.com/hk/product/vive-pro/ 

Oculus Quest / Oculus Quest 2

Description: An all-in-one virtual reality head-mounted display which does not need a computer to play with 

Eligible Users: CUHK students and staff

Borrowing Method: First Come first served. 

Check out and return at the Learning Garden HelpDesk during 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. It can be loaned for up to 3 days. (Overdue Fines: HK$10 per day)

Oculus Quest Specifications:

  • Display Panel: OLED  
  • Display Resolution: 1440 x 1600 pixels per eye  
  • Refresh Rate: 72 Hz  
  • Storage Space: 128GB RAM
  • Battery: Lithium-ion battery with 2-3 hours playtime, depending on what you are playing 
  • Controllers: Two touch controllers

 

Oculus Quest 2 Specifications:

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
RAM 6 GB
Internal Storage 128 GB
IPD Distance 2.3 to 2.7" / 58 to 68 mm
Audio Input None
Audio Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Jack
Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Maximum Battery Life 3 Hours

 

More Information: https://www.oculus.com/quest/

VIVE Focus 3

 

Description: An all-in-one virtual reality head-mounted display which does not need a computer to play with 

Eligible Users: CUHK students and staff

Borrowing Method: First Come, first served. 

Check out and return at the Learning Garden HelpDesk from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. It can be loaned for up to 3 days. (Overdue Fines: HK$10 per day)

Specifications:

Screen Dual 2.88" LCD panels
Resolution 2448 x 2448 pixels per eye (4896 x 2448 pixels combined)
Memory (RAM/ROM) 128 GB / 8 GB with support up to 2TB microSD
Tracking VIVE Inside-out Tracking,Up to 10x10m play space recommended
Refresh Rate 90 Hz
   

 

Controllers Specs:

Tracking Hall sensors on Trigger and Grip buttons
Button Capacitive sensors on Trigger, Joystick, and Thumb-rest area
Power and Battery Integrated rechargeable battery (charged via USB-C)

More Information: 

https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-focus3/overview/