I use OpenXR/Opencomposite solution with Reverb G2 - what to do to use my Pimax 8KX too?

[Peedee]

Hi all,

I got both the Reverb G2 and the Pimax 8KX . I have the stand alone version of DCS, not Steam. So the other day I followed the first post in this thread https://forum.dcs.world/topic/295123-openxr-guide-for-wmr-headsets/    and got rid of SteamVR too for my Reverb G2 and play now with the OpenXR/Open composite solution. Got it set up smooth thanks to the OpenXR Developer Tool and OpenXR Toolkit companion app. 

Now, I understand I have to some extra steps to use my Pimax 8KX too. I'm afraid to mess up my G2 Solution cause it's so smooth now. Anyone know a tutorial or what I need to do? I mean, the Open Composite is already installed.

 

[nachomaga]

Sorry for the off topic, but I’m a G2 user too and I’m thinking to buy the Pimax 8K. As I understand, the Pimax has big sweet spot but a bit less clarity than the Reverb. Do you think the wider FOV (must be amazing) compensate the loss of clarity? (perhaps is not very obvious).

Thanks!

I will follow this topic, I’m a happy user of Opencomposite with my G2.

[mbucchia]

For Pimax, which does not have native OpenXR support from the vendor itself, you need to install the unofficial OpenXR wrapper from here:

https://github.com/mbucchia/Pimax-OpenXR/wiki

Assuming you have OpenComposite already set up properly for DCS, this is all you should need.

Edit: if you use both the G2 and 8KX on the same PC, you will need to change your active OpenXR runtime every time you switch headset. For G2, open the Mixed Reality Portal and click the "Fix it" button that will appear at the top of the window. For 8KX, open the PimaxXR Control Center app and select PimaxXR as your runtime (you will likely get some sort of error at first telling you that "MixedReality.json is not recognized", that's OK, just ignore it).

Edited September 16, 2022 by mbucchia

[Peedee]

19 hours ago, mbucchia said:

For Pimax, which does not have native OpenXR support from the vendor itself, you need to install the unofficial OpenXR wrapper from here:

https://github.com/mbucchia/Pimax-OpenXR/wiki

Assuming you have OpenComposite already set up properly for DCS, this is all you should need.

Edit: if you use both the G2 and 8KX on the same PC, you will need to change your active OpenXR runtime every time you switch headset. For G2, open the Mixed Reality Portal and click the "Fix it" button that will appear at the top of the window. For 8KX, open the PimaxXR Control Center app and select PimaxXR as your runtime (you will likely get some sort of error at first telling you that "MixedReality.json is not recognized", that's OK, just ignore it).

 

Thanks! I will try this!