Modular VR Glove/Controller for HTC Vive DIY
Here is a modular controller I made for the HTC Vive. I demonstrate a VR Glove, but the possibilities are endless. Think of all the guns, swords, light sabers, or Ironman suits you can make! Anything that can complete a circuit can be a button!
You will need to convert your tracker into a controller:
Role changer available here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/co4c2pomnhwgee7/VIVETrackerChanger_0.8.zip?dl=0
Instructional Video here:
https://youtu.be/xPPuwgwVO6Q
You will need to change the position of your tracker using
OpenVR Input Emulator by Matzman666 available here: https://github.com/matzman666/OpenVR-InputEmulator/releases
Instructional video here:
https://youtu.be/xDsrxZ4gbxY
My Glove offsets for OpenVR Input Emulator:
Yaw: +120 Pitch: -60 Roll: +20 X: 9 Y: 9 Z: -3
Your settings may differ due to hand size, comfort and preference.
Parts List:
POGO Pin adapter:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2211803
Mono Cables (need 2 per tracker to use all 4 buttons)
http://a.co/8xOybmK
Switches with 3.5MM mono plug you can find equivalent on Amazon because these were expensive (need 2 packs)
https://www.rehabmart.com/product/compact-switches-32070.html
Mounting solution for tracker: Trackstrap or any glove will do.
Optional:
Switches for more do-it-yourself
http://a.co/e6Y3YpD
3.5MM Mono female ports for more do-it-yourself
http://a.co/3ku9o5W
3.5mm Mono male plugs for more do-it-yourself
http://a.co/0z6XJYv
Let's see some creativity!