Driver4VR news & patch notes

In this release we have Update to OpenVR SDK 2.12.14. Additional changes:

Added option for 90Hz in tVR

Updated Kinect SDK link

Minor bug fixes In case of problems please let me know. You can always use "prev_version" in Steam Settings.

Hello, This release includes a fix for the Wii Remote library initialization issue that some users experienced. Hopefully, it works for everyone now! Greg

In this release, I've added a Gyroscope Scale option for Joy-Cons. This allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the gyroscope, which can be particularly helpful if you're using non-genuine Joy-Cons that may have a different sensor calibration.

Introducing support for Sensor Bar that works with Wii Remote when used as Virtual Tracker. Sensor Bar at the moment only provides drift correction. There is no positional tracking. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40597360/c0e3a76b29a7e4586213e381db75046ad6d54df3.png

Hello, This update for the Wii Remote adds support for more recent models of Wii Remote (e.g., RVL-CNT-01-TR). Until now, such devices were not easy to detect by Driver4VR, but this should now work without any issues. Let me know in case of problems :) Greg

Hello, Since PSMoveService has not been updated for a while, Driver4VR has now been updated to use PSMoveServiceEx. This doesn't change much of the instructions; the main changes are related to the installation process. The UI is also very similar but has many great new features. PSMoveServiceEx is a great enhancement to PSMoveService, and I am thankful to the developer, Timocop, for that. Here is a short info about the changes being made: Updating PSMoveService to PSMoveServiceEx.. In case of problems, please contact me via the support page. Enjoy :)

In this release: 1. Puppeteer walking animation improvement 2. Info about headset driver and tracking for PSVR(1) going out of support. 3. Info about a tip for the Joy-Con connection issue.

In this release: 1. Rename DLC to Puppeteer 2. Fix the installation script not working in some cases.

Puppeteer is a new upgrade to full-body pose estimation! It lets you control your virtual character's full body moves using VR controllers, giving you more freedom to express yourself in the virtual world. Just move your hands with the controllers while holding the grip button, and your character follows suit, making your gaming experience more immersive and fun than ever before. To enable/disable Puppeteer mode hold controllers above the head and hold grip for a while. Now with Puppeteer mode when you hold grip, you start controlling your feet. That is all :) Check out the below video on how it works in action.

In this release: 1. When you jump IRL this is also very nicely animated in Kinetic VR Trackers 2. There is also slight idle animation like breathing 3. Bug fix to remove unnecessary calibration option when Kinetic is selected.

Introducing the new Kinetic DLC: Simulate full-body movements using only your headset and hand controllers. This innovative update offers dynamic pose estimation for realistic avatar movements and enhanced virtual interactions, all while ensuring low CPU usage and eliminating the need for additional hardware.

In this release: 1. Ability to find a device with VRChat running for body tracking using OSC {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40597360/9657292f1bb62458ff24bc6483e7fd062a7a59dc.png

An anaglyph is a stereoscopic 3D image that combines two offset images, using red and cyan filters. When viewed through glasses with corresponding red and cyan lenses, each eye perceives a slightly different image, resulting in a three-dimensional effect. After enabling tVR, you need to open settings, turn Anaglyph mode ON, and restart SteamVR. Don't forget to put your glasses on :) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40597360/232da017051e8ed00c9bf2f33c0a7c493ad16486.png

In this version 1. Webcam crash fix 2. Review prompt :) Greg

In this release: 1. Movement enhancement for webcam

In this version: 1. Improved 360-degree rotation in WebCam tracking. 2. Added trackers for chest, elbows, and knees in WebCam tracking.

In this release: 1. Added velcity to psvr tracking what allows throwing and grab things.

In this version: 1. Fix bug on launch "exception was thrown by the target of invocation" 2. Added horizontal flip for webcam pose tracking.

Hello! In this release, Driver4VR introduces Full Body Tracking using OSC protocol for VRChat on standalone Meta Quest. PC is only required to process body tracking and it doesn't have to be gaming or VR-ready. Of course, you need a camera. Full instructions in below video :)

Hello. This is very first version of Body Tracking with Kinect for VRChat on standalone Oculus Quest 2. Currently it works only with Open Beta version that you can download from App Lab - https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/4821132827998004/ . There will be full tutorial video about that. I am providing instruction based on video script below. For questions or issues join my Discord https://discord.gg/Bks9YyX in channel #osc-quest-body. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40597360/4aa7b9e9c71572640e71511e779aa6f5f161247a.png You will need a PC but it doesn’t have to be VR Ready PC or even gaming PC. Even a typical office laptop will do the job. Of course you need Kinect One or Kinect 360 and adapter that will connect your Kinect to the PC. For Kinect 360 you need USB 2.0 and for Kinect One you need USB 3.0. Also PC and Quest must be in same local network. On your PC you need install Driver4VR from the Steam and Kinect Drivers. When you start Driver4VR you will see two options and you need to select one for OSC-VRChat Also when first starting Driver4VR it will attempt to register in SteamVR. This is only required for PC-VR setup and you can ignore this message. Now check IP address on your Quest. Go to Quick Settings, WI Fi, Your network, Advanced and here it is. Enter IP address in Driver4VR and press Start. Click “Show preview” and check if your pose is detected. Currently there is no way to check in Driver4VR if there is connection to VRChat on your Quest. But that might change with further VRChat updates. Switch back to your Quest and VRChat. In Settings, “Tracking and IK” section there are only few settings until we send tracking data. Now open Quick Menu, Options, OSC and make sure it is set to Enabled. To double check connection open OSC Debug. You should see that the data is coming from Kinect and Driver4VR to your Quest and VRChat. Right now, the trackers should appear in VRChat. We should see also more settings in “Tracking and IK” section. Ensure that “Toggle FBT” is Enabled. First change Skeleton scale in Driver4VR so the feet trackers are aligned with the floor when you are standing. Pay attention that you look forward. Not up or down but forward. You can double tap Quest for pass through view. Or take it off for a while. Now stay directly in front of the Kinect and spread your feet parallel to the device. Next look directly to Kinect, that is very important. And click Auto Center OSC Trackers. If your feet are reversed then press the Auto Center button again. Final step is to calibrate Avatar. If avatar’s feet are above or below floor then adjust avatar’s height. Finally just stay in T pose and press both triggers. When starting next time around start Driver4VR and you should see trackers immediately in VRChat. Perform Auto Center OSC Trackers and Avatar T-pose calibration as usual. That is all. If you don’t see trackers, make sure that Quest IP address did not change. In most cases it should not. Check also if OSC is Enabled and data is coming in OSC Debug window. Thanks 😊

In this release:

PS4 Camera tracking update - better depth tracking

PSVR Rotation/View freeze fix.

Update to PSVR Distribution Files.

Small fix to address performance issues reported by users - freezing when starting Driver4VR.

Hi, In this release you receive a version that allows you to use PSVR headset with SteamVR. Additionally you can use PS4 camera to track the headset and PS Move Controllers. Another major feature is ability to track 7 points for Kinect and Webcam so you can use 10 points tracking in VRChat and NeosVR. Full details for PSVR setup in below video:

In this release you have ability to use 7 body trackers for Kienct Skeleton and Webcam. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40597360/25562128d7f3dc6c66ae903a97019717f7c87c84.png You need to switch to VRChat beta (ik-beta) to use it. Enjoy :)

In this update:

Body Tracking with Nuitrack SDK - Orbbec, Intel RealSense, Asus Xtion, Kinect v1, v2, Azure

Webcam Body Tracking allows using IP Camera (e.g. DroidCam)

Using SDL2 library for VR Gamepad and Xbox Controller.

Fix for startup problem when user.config was corrupted.

Webcam hand tracking - better rotation and allow use mouse, Xbox controller as input.

Added Help/Discord buttons - please use them if have a configuration problem.

Kinect Gestures Crash fix.

Hi, In this release:

• Using Microsoft Media Foundation API get Webcam images what somehow give 20-30% better FPS.
• Ability to change AI model without restarting in Webcam Body Tracking.
• Fix bones scale when Webcam is rotated 90 degrees.
• Fix foot left and right roles.
• Added outline to status text for better visibility :)

And last but not least: Added Hand Tracking with Webcam. So instead of Virtual Trackers, you might try now Webcam tracking for hands what should give a better experience than Virtual Trackers alone.

In this release: - Improve fps in Webcam tracking by 20 - 30 % by using Microsoft Media Foundation instead of DirectShow. - Fixed foot tracker left and right roles. - Fixed scaling of the skeleton in preview when Webcam was rotated 90%. - Fixed roll rotation for Hand Tracking with Webcam and Wii Remote. - Fixed webcam at wrong index was used.

Per requests on Discord, I added the ability to play Beat Saber just with hands, without controllers. Before that happens please ensure that you have tracking with 30fps or similar. You can use just Keyboard or Mouse to emulate the trigger and start the game while the rest of the gameplay is possible with just hands. Let me know how it works :) Greg