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    New forum suggestions

    in Forum and Site Issues

    Posted · Edited by rjetster1

    The old forum was much better... I find myself not wanting to use this, or drawn to this. Maybe its the esthetics, or the fact that it feels sterile with no personality like a business forum and not gamer like. Just my opinion. Either way, I know there is a reason for it... I'm sure we will get used to it.

    Kiowa Warrior Detailed Intro videos

    in DCS: OH-58 Kiowa

    Posted · Edited by rjetster1

    Amazing videos.! Watching these informative videos really sets the stage for what is to be one of the most exciting modules to date.

    Thank you for really taking the time to make these as informative as can be. After a few mins I really felt as if you were in a real OH-58 Kiowa cockpit.

    DCS and Pimax

    in Virtual Reality

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    Someone did a good summary of the "Pimax day" event.

     

     

     

    • The Pimax "Vision" 8K X is slated for release Dec 18th. Dual native 4K inputs through one DisplayPort 1.4 cable. Can use internal upscaler, if desired. New RGB stripe panels instead of pentile as in the current 8K. Better panel utilization for higher pixels per degree. Cost is $1300. Includes the new "Modular Audio Strap" and "Vision Comfort Kit."
    • New Pimax "Vision" 8K+ is slated for release Oct 30th. Same improved panels and manufacturing process as is what's going into the 8K X, just no option for native dual 4K input. Cost is $1000. Also includes new Modular Audio Strap and Vision kit.
    • New series of Pimax RE (Rugged Edition) headsets. Not intended for consumers, as you need to contact Pimax directly for a quote, but they're essentially made of reinforced metal, with redesigned PCBs, and coated in water-resistant materials. Intended for VR arcades.
    • There's an upgrade plan for people with headsets already, and Kickstarter backers get pretty steep discounts on the new headsets, if they desire. Not sure details.
    • Valve Lighthouse 2.0 basestations are shipping in next couple of weeks to backers.
    • Pimax Sword and Sword Sense controllers are coming along well, but like March for the Sword and June+ for Sword Sense.
    • Due to the long wait time for controllers, they're offering Kickstarter backers the ability to switch to the Valve Index controllers at a nominal fee (at cost, essentially).
    • Modular Audio Strap is shipping in December to backers. Modular in the sense that the headphone design is completely replaceable. By default, it uses an off-ear design with speakers built into these 'pucks' on the side. They claim the audio is great, but will offer high-end over-the-ear headphones as an additional option for those who want. Over-the-ear drivers are made by a "well known" audio company.
    • Vision Comfort Kit is an additional part that appears to be separate from the Modular Audio Strap? It's basically got a much bigger foam pad for your forehead, as far as I can tell, with a nose guard to eliminate light leakage. Ships Nov 1st, cost is $50.
    • Handtracking module is shipping Dec 18th to backers. Optimized for Pimax, wide FOV, and high refresh rate. Co-designed with UltraHaptics, who now own LeapMotion.
    • Eye Tracking module being developed with 7Invensun. Customized for Pimax's wide FOV and "ready for Dynamic Foveated Rendering." Ships Dec 15th to backers. BUT, it will not come free to backers like previously promised as a part of the stretch goals. $200 for backers, $300 for non-backers. Costs to custom design for wide FOV of Pimax headsets was apparently too great to offer for free. Take that as you will.
    • Cooling fans as a part of the stretch goals will begin shipping in the 3rd week of October to backers. Backers must fill a request form for them on the Pimax website.
    • Prescription lenses frames are the same as cooling fans. Shipping in a few weeks if you fill out a form requesting them. Can also 3D print your own with the design files they're uploading.
    • 10 meter cable for Pimax headsets coming in November for backers. $100 cost.
    • Three pieces of free content for Kickstarter backers are "The Dream Collector," "The First Class VR," and an unannounced sword fighting game optimized for their Sword and Sword Sense controllers. To be revealed in November. Steam codes for the other two will be send this month to backers.
    • Pimax 5K+ is getting a firmware update to enable 120Hz mode. Apparently the 5K+ panels are native 120Hz, but it requires you to lower the FOV to the low setting.
    • Something about Brainwarp 1.5? It's in the table of contents, but don't remember them talking about it.
    • PiTool is going open source as of today. Will be open sourced in three phases, phase 2 is coming 3rd week of October. Phase 3 is in November.
    • Wireless module was not really discussed, but is still in development of course. It's been challenging, and will not be discussed further until next year.

     

     

    I watched the video... looks very impressive, fingers crossed!

    HP's Reverb VR Pro Headset

    in Virtual Reality

    Posted

    I have been waiting for the issues to get ironed out… They are selling them again on Amazon so I’m hopeful these are the new versions. Anyone know differently? Thought about Xtal, then thought about my wife murdering me… she doesn’t stare daggers at me when I tell her I’m purchasing the Reverb.

    Nick Grey - thank you very much sir

    in Chit-Chat

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    And with that I just purchased the F-16. I was going to do it anyway, but after reading Nick's post it felt like the right time. I have been a customer since 1991. I love honesty and when people put their hearts and souls into trying to make things better for everyone.

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