« previous next » Print Pages: 1 2 3 4 Author Topic: Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset (Read 38036 times) rooshooter RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 2887 Karma: 52 Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset « on: October 11, 2018, 08:03:00 AM » Currently evaluating this itemhttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1364658-REG/lenovo_g0a20001ww_explorer_mixed_reality_headset.htmlDelivered for $176 AUS No controllers (not needed for Assetto Corsa) keyboard and mouse is best. Came within a whisker of ordering a HTC Vive Pro for $2000 AUS (very glad I did not)Very impressed so far and I am currently using a 55inch 4K screen with Track IR5.Your computer must pass this test. Win 10 minimum and a spare HDMI port.Get Windows Mixed Reality PC Check - Microsoft StoreDo not need bluetooth for kybd/mouse.Will update as I test. Would have been impossible to setup without the help of some youtube vids ( microsoft product of course ) « Last Edit: October 11, 2018, 09:08:06 AM by rooshooter » Logged social media is the tobacco of this century Joe Hero Member Posts: 2368 Karma: 39 Re: Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset « Reply #1 on: October 11, 2018, 09:33:21 AM » Interesting. How does the head tracking work without sensors? Just uses those cameras on the front? Logged Bird Administrator Hero Member Posts: 2324 Karma: -666 Ysu Re: Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset « Reply #2 on: October 11, 2018, 09:59:34 AM » You might want to read this topic on ARSE as well, if you're interestedhttp://arseforums.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=21605&p=451990&hilit=lenovo#p451990 Logged rooshooter RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 2887 Karma: 52 Re: Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset « Reply #3 on: October 11, 2018, 04:20:02 PM » Quote from: Joe on October 11, 2018, 09:33:21 AMInteresting. How does the head tracking work without sensors? Just uses those cameras on the front?Yes, and you need enough light for those cameras to work. I was having trouble with centreing and realised what the problem was, I forgot I was driving with a downlight on above me last night, and had no problems at all . The tracking is excellent, you can look as far as you can into a corner and it never loses track, amazing. Logged social media is the tobacco of this century rooshooter RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 2887 Karma: 52 Re: Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset « Reply #4 on: October 11, 2018, 04:21:50 PM » Quote from: Bird on October 11, 2018, 09:59:34 AMYou might want to read this topic on ARSE as well, if you're interestedhttp://arseforums.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=21605&p=451990&hilit=lenovo#p451990Thanks Bird, it was on the ARSE forum where first saw the headset mentioned . Logged social media is the tobacco of this century Gratulin Hero Member Posts: 2159 Karma: 44 Re: Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset « Reply #5 on: October 11, 2018, 05:15:11 PM » Did you try it on ACC? Logged rooshooter RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 2887 Karma: 52 Re: Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset « Reply #6 on: October 11, 2018, 05:44:17 PM » Quote from: Gratulin on October 11, 2018, 05:15:11 PMDid you try it on ACC?No, a disaster apparently . I am using a gaming laptop at the moment. Logged social media is the tobacco of this century Joe Hero Member Posts: 2368 Karma: 39 Re: Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset « Reply #7 on: October 11, 2018, 09:25:58 PM » Watched a few reviews and ordered one at that price why not Logged Dave O RestrictedRacing Sr. Member Posts: 380 Karma: 16 Re: Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset « Reply #8 on: October 12, 2018, 12:35:34 AM » I take it you purchased the headset from the link you posted Roo...Just wondering how long it took to arrive in OZ ? At that price would be worth having as a backup.I see on PC Case Gear there's been a recent price rise on both Vive headsets. v1 and 2. Logged NEVER TOO OLD TO RACE ... being competitive can be a PROBLEM though. Joe Hero Member Posts: 2368 Karma: 39 Re: Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset « Reply #9 on: October 12, 2018, 05:46:38 AM » Quote from: Dave O on October 12, 2018, 12:35:34 AMI take it you purchased the headset from the link you posted Roo...Just wondering how long it took to arrive in OZ ? At that price would be worth having as a backup.I see on PC Case Gear there's been a recent price rise on both Vive headsets. v1 and 2.cheapest shipping option said 5 to 7 days when I ordered last night Logged rooshooter RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 2887 Karma: 52 Re: Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset « Reply #10 on: October 12, 2018, 06:43:04 AM » Quote from: Dave O on October 12, 2018, 12:35:34 AMI take it you purchased the headset from the link you posted Roo...Just wondering how long it took to arrive in OZ ? At that price would be worth having as a backup.I see on PC Case Gear there's been a recent price rise on both Vive headsets. v1 and 2.Yes it only took a week to get here once the company reopened after a weeks break Logged social media is the tobacco of this century rooshooter RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 2887 Karma: 52 Re: Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset « Reply #11 on: October 12, 2018, 06:51:48 AM » We were discussing last night that this headset is a good deal to dip your toes in the water of VR. I must stress that your PC has to pass this testhttps://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/windows-mixed-reality-pc-check/9nzvl19n7cnc?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtabYou need a processor that has to be able to run specific "instructions" all the recent Intel should be ok. « Last Edit: October 12, 2018, 06:54:29 AM by rooshooter » Logged social media is the tobacco of this century rooshooter RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 2887 Karma: 52 Re: Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset « Reply #12 on: October 12, 2018, 07:18:06 AM » I ran my first few VR races last night the sense of real world scale is amazing (just like reality but virtual ) .This device only has a software IPD ( inter pupil distance) adjustment , so you need to measure what your's is, and then enter that figure in the Win 10 "settings"https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+measure+ipd+for+vr&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-bIn AC there is also an App that is added for VR settings "super sampling and IPD adjust". Logged social media is the tobacco of this century rooshooter RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 2887 Karma: 52 Re: Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset « Reply #13 on: October 12, 2018, 07:31:29 AM » WMR setup guide https://www.vrheads.com/how-use-steamvr-windows-mixed-reality Logged social media is the tobacco of this century Joe Hero Member Posts: 2368 Karma: 39 Re: Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset « Reply #14 on: October 12, 2018, 07:46:47 AM » thanks for the links roo. I had a little dabble with vr with my gear vr and some playstation move cameras which worked but took a lot of tinkering to set up so this looks a lot easier. based on my previous experience I'm not sure I'd use it for league races more just for fun but we'll see. Logged Print Pages: 1 2 3 4 « previous next » Xtreme Gaming Network / General Category / Hardware & Reviews / Lenovo Explorer Mixed Reality (VR) headset