Pimax Progress Update - August 5th

[Calvin.Pimax]

Today in our Progress Update:

• Pimax Play 1.25 available for download
• Demo of the upcoming upscaling mode (with FPS benchmarks)
• 12K, wide-FOV lenses, and other product update video

Pimax Progress Updates is our bi-weekly column in which we share important bits for Pimaxians. For questions or comments, reach out to a Pimax representative on [Discord](https://pimax.com/discord), or contact us via our [support page](https://pimax.com/pages/support-center).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Pimax Play 1.25 available for download

Version 1.25.01 is available for download here:

It will be pushed to Pimax Play clients later.

Improvements and new features:

 

• Controller Vibration Adjustment:
  Added the ability to customize controller vibration settings.

 

• Memory Management Optimization:
  Resolved memory leaks occurring in specific scenarios to improve overall performance and reliability.
   
• Third-Party Tracker Battery Display:
  Introduced battery level display for third-party trackers, allowing users to monitor power levels easily.

 

• Headset Tracking Algorithm Optimization for Crystal Light:
  Improved accuracy in low-light conditions.
  Enhanced tracking accuracy after headset restart.
   
• Controller Algorithm Optimization for Crystal Light:
  Fixed issues with controller drift when stationary.
  Enhanced overall stability of controller tracking.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Upcoming upscaling mode (with FPS benchmarks)

The upcoming upscaling mode in Pimax Play uses an algorithm to add pixels and detail to an image, making it sharper and clearer. It's much more effective than simply resizing low resolution. This greatly helps low and mid-end GPUs to enjoy the great visuals of the Pimax Crystal Light.

We can upscale, for instance, a 2160x2160 resolution per eye (the resolution of the HP Reverb G2) to 2880x2880 per eye (the native resolution of the Pimax Crystal Light). The algorithm helps create a much better image than if the visuals were simply resized.

 

Visual illustration:

Video with benchmarks

 

Please note: We are benchmarking the Frame Rate Per Second (FPS), both in Kayak VR and VRChat. The desktop view is not affected by upscaling, only the visuals inside the headset. The FPS benchmarks are inside the video. The plugin is still being optimized. The GPU used in the test is an RTX 3080.

Basically what we get is:

* 2160x 2160 without upscale (Frame rates ️️️️️, visuals ️️)
* 2880 x 2880 without upscale (Frame rate ️️, visuals ️️️️️)
* 2160x2160 to 2880 x 2880 with upscale (Frame rate ️️️️, visuals ️️️️)

Check the videos above to see the difference. Under the same scenario, Upscale Mode reduces GPU utilization and increases the frame rate by approximately 25%.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Status update about several products (Portal, 12K, wide-FOV lenses, 60G Airlink, and more)

Discover the latest updates on the 12K headset, non-local-dimming Crystal Light, wide FOV lenses, and more in our July progress update.

 

[Maddaawg]

I saw this a few days ago and I have been looking for information on the MR Cover. Will it include hand tracking?

[=DROOPY=]

Not complaining at all, but curious...

Is the Crystal going to continue to receive updating to match new developments, or is it considered complete? 

 

Many thanks! 

[Calvin.Pimax]

Checking with the engineers, and more information about the MR Cover will be revealed soon.

 

14 hours ago, =DROOPY= said:

Is the Crystal going to continue to receive updating to match new developments, or is it considered complete? 

 

Yes, we will continue to support this model.

[Hartsblade]

@Calvin.Pimax

Is there any word if a credit or discount will be given to Crystal Light users that want to move up to the Super when it arrives?

[Johnny Dioxin]

Calvin, I also have a question - when my headset leaves the factory for the local warehouse, does my order status get updated in my account?

[WipeUout]

On 8/6/2024 at 9:28 AM, Calvin.Pimax said:

the upcoming upscaling mode

Will this feature be available for the 8kX as well?

[Calvin.Pimax]

16 hours ago, Hartsblade said:

@Calvin.Pimax

Is there any word if a credit or discount will be given to Crystal Light users that want to move up to the Super when it arrives?

https://pimax.com/blogs/blogs/crystal-super-update-q-a 

You will receive $400 discount and has not changed. 

13 hours ago, Johnny Dioxin said:

Calvin, I also have a question - when my headset leaves the factory for the local warehouse, does my order status get updated in my account?

Unfortunately, no, but once the headset left the local warehouse, you can check the status.

As the headset leaves the factory or Shanghai office for the local warehouse, it is allocated in batches. The logistics team will then schedule delivery to your doorstep one by one.

13 hours ago, WipeUout said:

Will this feature be available for the 8kX as well?

The 8KX does have upscale mode.

[Johnny Dioxin]

41 minutes ago, Calvin.Pimax said:

https://pimax.com/blogs/blogs/crystal-super-update-q-a 

You will receive $400 discount and has not changed. 

 

Thanks Calvin - I think you might have made a mistake in your response to  @Hartsblade though - according to the page you linked, only Crystal owners get the discount, not Crystal Light owners. Either that or the page is wrong?

 

 

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Are you considering a trade-in/credit for Crystal Light owners? I love my Crystal Light and would love some type of upgrade path to the Super.

Right now there is no such plan. The Crystal Light is already very competitively priced. The Crystal is part of the 12K Trade-in program, and Crystal owners also get $400 discount when purchasing the Crystal Super.

 

 

[WipeUout]

3 hours ago, Calvin.Pimax said:

The 8KX does have upscale mode.

Yes it does, there are two options in Pimax play: Native or Upscale.

Native has 3 different refresh rate, 60, 75 and 90hz.  Upscale has one refresh rate of 110hz.   I believe that upscale uses 2.5k images and then upcale to 4k.  But my point was abnout getting maybe different refresh rates for the upscale mode.  It is nice to have this feature but increasing the refresh rate kind of negate the gain.

Edited August 8, 2024 by WipeUout
Typo

[Hartsblade]

4 hours ago, Johnny Dioxin said:

Thanks Calvin - I think you might have made a mistake in your response to  @Hartsblade though - according to the page you linked, only Crystal owners get the discount, not Crystal Light owners. Either that or the page is wrong?

 

 

 

Thanks @Johnny Dioxin for pointing that out.

[Calvin.Pimax]

Sorry, I didn’t read the message clearly.

Let me check with the team to see if Crystal Light owners will have the same discount offer when upgrading to the Super.

@WipeUout Unfortunately, there's no current schedule to rework the upscale mode for the 8KX at this time.