HP's Reverb VR Pro Headset

[pimp]

So I talked to HP Support yesterday for my static and flashing issues, and they are going to send me a new cable. The cable they are sending is the USB one connected to the PC. However, I think the cable connected to the headset is the issue. I noticed these issues happen when I move my head or the cable. I told him I think it's the other cable, but he said if the one they send does not fix the issue, then they would have to send me a replacement. Has anyone else had this issue before?

[Baldrick33]

Just out of curiosity, what does it say on the ID plate inside the headset?

It says none lol.

[sirrah]

I'm pretty much all setup with my new Reverb, but..

 

Not sure why, but 9 out of 10 times, when I'm in DCS in VR, my mouse cursor won't move.

 

When I put off my headset and check the VR image shown on my monitor, I can move the cursor and click stuff.

 

Anyone any idea what could cause this, or better, how to solve it?

[UncleZam]

I'm pretty much all setup with my new Reverb, but..

 

Not sure why, but 9 out of 10 times, when I'm in DCS in VR, my mouse cursor won't move.

 

When I put off my headset and check the VR image shown on my monitor, I can move the cursor and click stuff.

 

Anyone any idea what could cause this, or better, how to solve it?

 

 

Sounds like you have the WMR setting "Input Switching" on automatic. It tries to automatically switch between HMD and desktop, but does not work most of the time. That's why you should change "Input Switching" setting to manual. Then you can control the input selection by pressing Win+Y.

[hansangb]

Thanks for that.

Pagefile has always been system managed, and, yes, CPU-Z confirms the 5GHz.

 

 

I'm getting 59-64 FPS when looking forward, left and right on the FA18 Instant Action, Ready on the Ramp in Persian map. Which is different than before because I only showed 45 or 90. So I guess at some point, ASW like function was turned off.

 

EDIT: I forgot to add that I installed ProcessLasso (set it to GAME mode). I didn't do extensive testing with it on or off, but I'm not have any issues with smoothness so I just left it on.

 

CPU is at 5.1 GHz, and GPU is using 1185 MHz setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and DCS setting

 

Edited February 2, 2020 by hansangb

[sirrah]

Sounds like you have the WMR setting "Input Switching" on automatic. It tries to automatically switch between HMD and desktop, but does not work most of the time. That's why you should change "Input Switching" setting to manual. Then you can control the input selection by pressing Win+Y.

 

Thanks, that did the trick :thumbup:

[imacken]

I'm getting 59-64 FPS when looking forward, left and right on the FA18 Instant Action, Ready on the Ramp in Persian map. Which is different than before because I only showed 45 or 90. So I guess at some point, ASW like function was turned off.

 

Thanks for that, but could you possibly post the fpsVR screen as the DCS screen doesn’t show CPU or GPU frame times, usage etc.? That would be helpful.

[hansangb]

Thanks for that, but could you possibly post the fpsVR screen as the DCS screen doesn’t show CPU or GPU frame times, usage etc.? That would be helpful.

 

 

Sure, but it'll be a week (traveling for work tomorrow)

[13WELT_JankeS]

So I talked to HP Support yesterday for my static and flashing issues, and they are going to send me a new cable. The cable they are sending is the USB one connected to the PC. However, I think the cable connected to the headset is the issue. I noticed these issues happen when I move my head or the cable. I told him I think it's the other cable, but he said if the one they send does not fix the issue, then they would have to send me a replacement. Has anyone else had this issue before?

 

Yes, I have exactly the same - and this is a problem with the cable on the HMD side. For now, I solved this problem with 3D printing, but I will have to send back the goggles for warranty.

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/HPReverb/comments/equr3b/hp_reverb_cable_mount/

[pimp]

Yes, I have exactly the same - and this is a problem with the cable on the HMD side. For now, I solved this problem with 3D printing, but I will have to send back the goggles for warranty.

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/HPReverb/comments/equr3b/hp_reverb_cable_mount/

Damnit. I was afraid of this. The cable should be here pretty soon so I could hurry up and test it and contact them for a replacement. That's a pretty cool solution you created. Are you selling them?

[13WELT_JankeS]

On reddit there is a link to a file for a 3D printer - just download and print. If someone has no access to the printer, I can print for a small fee and send, but you still need to add shipping from Poland ;)

[speed-of-heat]

you can also just upload it to the cloud to print from paint3d, not "cheap", but works surprisingly well

[Panthera_Tigris]

Just updated my ~4 year old Vive to a Reverb. The clarity boost is amazing with gauges as readable as on a monitor. I got the 947 serial number so its the late November model.

 

Have not done any tweaking so far except for lowering SS to 100% and enabling motionvector or whatever in that WMR config file.

 

Played a bunch of DCS, IL2 and a few racing sims. All were great except Dirt Rally which made me nauseous very quickly which is rare. Definitely an issue with the game or its various VR hacks like Revive or the those Oculus files we are forced to use. See this is why I HATE Oculus - they bribed games like Dirt Rally to be Oculus exclusive and now we have to use hacks to play them.

 

Anyway, back on topic. The Reverb is def lighter than the Vive, build quality is not as good but who cares about that as long as the insides are good. Speakers are really poor but more convenient.

 

My biggest issue was that it is really making my glasses press on my nose to the point of being intolerable. I have been using the vroptician lenses for my Vive and just ordered the same for the Reverb but might take a while to get here form Germany. In the meantime, just going to go out and buy some contacts for a week or two (yup, it hurts that bad). My glasses are not big by the way, it's a pretty slender frame.

 

There also seems to be some IPD realted issue. My IPD is 67 so not that off but I get double vision when looking at fpsVR or the gunsights in IL2. Does the IPD setting in Windows settings do anything?

 

Any other hacks or tips I should be aware of? I did notice quite a bit of chromatic aberration. Any fixes for that?

[pimp]

Yes, I have exactly the same - and this is a problem with the cable on the HMD side. For now, I solved this problem with 3D printing, but I will have to send back the goggles for warranty.

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/HPReverb/comments/equr3b/hp_reverb_cable_mount/

 

Damnit. I was afraid of this. The cable should be here pretty soon so I could hurry up and test it and contact them for a replacement. That's a pretty cool solution you created. Are you selling them?

As suspected, the new cable did not work. The displays still get static and flashes on & off when I move my head at certain angles. Surprisingly, HP called me yesterday to follow up to see if the cable fixed my issue, but it was too early. I hadn't gotten home to try it out yet. So hopefully they will call again today like they said they would and give me a replacement.

[GunSlingerAUS]

As suspected, the new cable did not work. The displays still get static and flashes on & off when I move my head at certain angles. Surprisingly, HP called me yesterday to follow up to see if the cable fixed my issue, but it was too early. I hadn't gotten home to try it out yet. So hopefully they will call again today like they said they would and give me a replacement.

 

Their support surprised the heck out of me. When my first Reverb died, they sent out a new one 2 days later, without needing to check the dead unit. And somehow along the way they sent me another working unit for free! So now I own one dead and two working reverbs :)

[sze5003]

Their support surprised the heck out of me. When my first Reverb died, they sent out a new one 2 days later, without needing to check the dead unit. And somehow along the way they sent me another working unit for free! So now I own one dead and two working reverbs :)

That's weird how support varies by each user. My first reverb they couldn't even ship me out a new one. I had to call sales and tell them since I just got it the tech department couldn't do an advanced rma so I wanted to do a return and then I had to order another unit.

[Rogue Trooper]

gets on my nerves how every one elses system specs are at very the bottom of their post.

 

 

See look at that!

half way up the post!!!!

nope this time it is good... GRRRRRR!

Edited February 5, 2020 by Rogue Trooper

[Rogue Trooper]

As suspected, the new cable did not work. The displays still get static and flashes on & off when I move my head at certain angles. Surprisingly, HP called me yesterday to follow up to see if the cable fixed my issue, but it was too early. I hadn't gotten home to try it out yet. So hopefully they will call again today like they said they would and give me a replacement.

 

 

 

I always lay the cable on top of my left shoulder, this seems to work well for me for comfort and reliability. try the USB 3.0 C connection, you need an adapter but this will put more power into the headset.

After that send it back.

[Rogue Trooper]

I find this also. with mouse control dropping out.

Mann handling the right virtual controller (default controller for me), pressing the windows button for 4 or 5 seconds and then pressing the trigger enables the mouse permanently during your DCS visit.

The right VR controller sits permanently under my flight chair.... whithin blind grips distance.

Edited February 5, 2020 by Rogue Trooper

[pimp]

Their support surprised the heck out of me. When my first Reverb died, they sent out a new one 2 days later, without needing to check the dead unit. And somehow along the way they sent me another working unit for free! So now I own one dead and two working reverbs :)

 

That's weird how support varies by each user. My first reverb they couldn't even ship me out a new one. I had to call sales and tell them since I just got it the tech department couldn't do an advanced rma so I wanted to do a return and then I had to order another unit.

Once you get directed to the correct department, everything is smooth sailing. Looks like I'll be getting a replacement Monday. I have to ship the old one to them, prepaid though.

[sze5003]

Once you get directed to the correct department, everything is smooth sailing. Looks like I'll be getting a replacement Monday. I have to ship the old one to them, prepaid though.

Right that makes sense. I remember on a Reddit thread it said to choose the game support or omen support. I did that initially but the guy on the phone kept telling me I had a consumer model not a pro until he looked it up in a different database.

 

Hopefully you won't have any issues with your new one!

[arturojgt]

Hi you all.

I want to put a face pad to my hp, any advice?

 

 

 

 

Dream Commodore 64C, 1530 datasette, 1541 floppy disk drive, DCS cartridge, competition pro joystick, 14” Tv with VCR.

[epolta]

Hi you all.

I want to put a face pad to my hp, any advice?

 

 

 

 

Dream Commodore 64C, 1530 datasette, 1541 floppy disk drive, DCS cartridge, competition pro joystick, 14” Tv with VCR.

You can remove the factory facial interface and replace it with the VR cover for Oculus Quest (it will stick to the factory velcro lining) Alternatively you could remove the factory facial interface and replace with your own piece of foam. I removed the foam from an old Oculus Rift S facial interface with a sharp knife and have that attached to the factory velcro on the Reverb. This if not quite as comfortable, but brings the lenses closer to my eyes both improving the perceived FOV and making the sweetspot larger.

[arturojgt]

Thank you.

 

 

Dream Commodore 64C, 1530 datasette, 1541 floppy disk drive, DCS cartridge, competition pro joystick, 14” Tv with VCR.

[imacken]

I seem to be losing 6 DOF a lot these days. Usually, it starts off OK, then some time into a DCS session, I lose it. Only really started happening fairly recently.

 

Does anyone know what causes this? I thought it might be lack of light, but I don't think that is the case? PSU being overloaded?