oculus link and Q3

[JesterIsDead]

I bought the Kuject cable to keep my headset charged but connecting is such a pain. I would have to redo the sequence each time I want to play DCS. Plug the charger to the Kuject, plug the USB C end to HMD, plug the USB 3 end to PC. This often requires rebooting of HMD and or PC. Anyone else experience this ? The only reason I use oculus link link now is for the FOV reduction. VD works great every time.

[Maddaawg]

7 hours ago, JesterIsDead said:

I bought the Kuject cable to keep my headset charged but connecting is such a pain. I would have to redo the sequence each time I want to play DCS. Plug the charger to the Kuject, plug the USB C end to HMD, plug the USB 3 end to PC. This often requires rebooting of HMD and or PC. Anyone else experience this ? The only reason I use oculus link link now is for the FOV reduction. VD works great every time.

Sorry I can't help with the Kuject, but those problems are what I read in the reviews, so I didn't purchase it. Maybe a battery strap like the Bobo S3 or Binbok T3 Plus?

[Dogmanbird]

Yes, I had the same issue with the Kuject and a cheaper ebay clone of it back when I was using one. Are you on the latest q3 software for headset and PC? it might help with reducing the need to restart.

I've since changed to a 4 port USB C hub and a USB-C to USB-C link cable (One of the 4 ports supports 22 watt 9v) With the Q3 v62 software, it seems to maintain about 80% of charge during gameplay though it used to get to 100% in older firmware. However, since the update I rarely need to unplug replug / restart anything to get it to detect the headset or charge correctly.

Meta appears to be tweaking the power requirements each update, making it a bit hard to predict how things will behave

 

Edited March 1, 2024 by Dogmanbird

[DrBob]

With the original meta fiber cable for a year and its perfect. Stays charged.link speed excellent.


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[Gman109]

11 hours ago, Dogmanbird said:

Yes, I had the same issue with the Kuject and a cheaper ebay clone of it back when I was using one. Are you on the latest q3 software for headset and PC? it might help with reducing the need to restart.

I've since changed to a 4 port USB C hub and a USB-C to USB-C link cable (One of the 4 ports supports 22 watt 9v) With the Q3 v62 software, it seems to maintain about 80% of charge during gameplay though it used to get to 100% in older firmware. However, since the update I rarely need to unplug replug / restart anything to get it to detect the headset or charge correctly.

Meta appears to be tweaking the power requirements each update, making it a bit hard to predict how things will behave

 

 

 

10 hours ago, DrBob said:

With the original meta fiber cable for a year and its perfect. Stays charged.link speed excellent.


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Can you use Virtual Desktop as your DCS "mode" or whatever for VR, while using either of these cable options to maintain power for long play sessions?  That's my main concern with grabbing a Q3, playing time while in VD.   If so, love to know the name of the 4 slot USB-C hub and the USB-C to USB-C cable too.  

[JesterIsDead]

29 minutes ago, Gman109 said:

 

Can you use Virtual Desktop as your DCS "mode" or whatever for VR, while using either of these cable options to maintain power for long play sessions?  That's my main concern with grabbing a Q3, playing time while in VD.   If so, love to know the name of the 4 slot USB-C hub and the USB-C to USB-C cable too.  

absolutely- i do this when i use VD on other VR games.

[Qcumber]

4 hours ago, Gman109 said:

 

Can you use Virtual Desktop as your DCS "mode" or whatever for VR, while using either of these cable options to maintain power for long play sessions?  That's my main concern with grabbing a Q3, playing time while in VD.   If so, love to know the name of the 4 slot USB-C hub and the USB-C to USB-C cable too.  

You can use VD via Wi-Fi and plug in a charging cable to keep the headset fully charged. You would need to run it from a charger (e.g. iPhone charger) rather than a PC USB port to keep full charge. 

 

 

 

[Gman109]

Awesome, thanks to the both of you for your responses.  I found a like new condition Quest Pro for only $600 CDN which is less than 1/2, more like 40% before tax here in Canada, and also have a Quest 3 bnib (full retail price, no deals around yet, and I'm eager to try both Meta vs my Reverb G2.).  I'll wait for the next big "thing" like the Varjo Aero "was" to come out, and just use these lower cost of entry Meta products.  Can't wait to try them now....