Do The Valve Index Controllers Work With The Oculus Rift?

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Published on March 20, 2019 12:00:00 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QKy3nxqLI8

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This was a frequently asked question on our latest Valve Index Controllers (formerly known as Knuckles) video, so I decided to find out if it is possible. ► Check out our VR equipment → https://www.amazon.com/shop/caschary
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Oculus Rift + Valve Index Controllers controllers, a dream come true? Or is there a catch? In this video I'll explain to you how to make this combination work, if it works as it should and if it's worth it.

LINKS
Watch this Valve Knuckles video to see the full capability of the Knuckles controllers→ https://youtu.be/nsQLwWaFAh4

TIMELINE
02:09 - Valve Index Controllers (formerly known as the Knuckles) close up
02:35 - What do you need to make this work?
04:10 - How to setup
04:49 - Step #1 Download & Install Steam → https://store.steampowered.com/about/ & Setup the VIVE Base Stations
05:36 - Step #2 Connect your Oculus Rift and sensors
05:48 - Step #3 Install SteamVR → https://steamcommunity.com/steamvr
06:14 - Step #4 Opt-in to SteamVR's beta branch & Install the Knuckles Drivers
06:33 - Step #5 Get the Watchman Controller Update
07:55 - Step #6 Update the Steam Controller Dongles

Command:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR Tracking HDK\tools\bin\win32\lighthouse_watchman_update.exe" -D "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR Tracking HDK\firmware\dongle\watchman_dongle.bin"

08:46 - Step #7 Change settings so the Rift can work with the VIVE base stations in SteamVR
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10:00 - Step #8 Pair Knuckles Controllers
10:29 - Step #9 Calibrate the guardian systems using OpenVR-SpaceCalibrator → https://github.com/pushrax/OpenVR-SpaceCalibrator
11:59 - Oculus Rift Knuckles gameplay Beat Saber
12:46 - Oculus Rift Knuckles with Oculus Exclusive Robo Recall
14:06 - Final thoughts on Knuckles + Oculus Rift

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