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How to Use the MakerSpace Facilities and Services: Virtual Reality

Borrowing Method: Borrow at the Learning Garden Help Desk on a first come first served basis from 9 am to 5 pm between Monday to Friday. The loan period is 3 days (Overdue Fine: HK$10 per day)

  1. There is no charge to use VR headset provided by the MakerSpace. Users are responsible for any damages of the furniture and equipment in the MakerSpace.
  2. Unless otherwise approved by the University Librarian, the equipment and facilities are used by eligible users for educational and non-commercial purposes ONLY.

VIVE Focus 3

 

Description: An all-in-one virtual reality head-mounted display which does not need a computer to play with 

Eligible Users: CUHK students and staff

Borrowing Method: First Come, first served. 

Check out and return at the Learning Garden HelpDesk from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. It can be loaned for up to 3 days. (Overdue Fines: HK$10 per day)

Specifications:

Screen Dual 2.88" LCD panels
Resolution 2448 x 2448 pixels per eye (4896 x 2448 pixels combined)
Memory (RAM/ROM) 128 GB / 8 GB with support up to 2TB microSD
Tracking VIVE Inside-out Tracking,Up to 10x10m play space recommended
Refresh Rate 90 Hz
   

 

Controllers Specs:

Tracking Hall sensors on Trigger and Grip buttons
Button Capacitive sensors on Trigger, Joystick, and Thumb-rest area
Power and Battery Integrated rechargeable battery (charged via USB-C)

More Information: 

https://www.vive.com/us/product/vive-focus3/overview/

HTC Vive Pro

Description: A virtual reality head-mounted display (HMD)

Eligible Users: CUHK students and staff

Borrowing Method: First Come first served. 

Check out and return at the Learning Garden HelpDesk during 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. It can be loaned for up to 3 days. (Overdue Fines: HK$10 per day)

Full set includes: HTC Vive Head Mounted Display (HMD), HTC Vive Controllers, Motion Sensor

Specifications:

Headset:

  • Screen: Dual AMOLED 3.5" diagonal 
  • Resolution: 1440 x 1600 pixels per eye (2880 x 1600 pixels combined) 
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz  
  • Field of view: 110 degrees 
  • Audio: Hi-Res certificate headset Hi-Res certificate headphone (removable) High impedance headphone support 
  • Input: Integrated microphones
  • Connections: USB-C 3.0, DP 1.2, Bluetooth
  • Sensors: SteamVR Tracking, G-sensor, gyroscope, proximity, IPD sensor

Controller

  • Sensor: SteamVR Tracking 2.0
  • Input: Multifunction, trackpad Grip buttons, dual-stage trigger, System button,  Menu button
  • Use per charge: Approx. 6 hours  
  • Connections: Micro-USB charging port
  • Tracked Area Requirements: Standing/seated: No min. space requirements
  • Room-scale: a minimum play area of 2m x 1.5m is required, while maximum size is 7m x 7m

 

More Information: https://www.vive.com/hk/product/vive-pro/ 

Meta Quest 2 / Meta Quest 3

Description: An all-in-one virtual reality head-mounted display which does not need a computer to play with 

Eligible Users: CUHK students and staff

Borrowing Method: First Come first served. 

Check out and return at the Learning Garden HelpDesk during 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. It can be loaned for up to 3 days. (Overdue Fines: HK$10 per day)

Meta Quest 2 Specifications:

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2
RAM 6 GB
Internal Storage 128 GB
Display 1832 x 1920 pixels per eye
IPD Distance 2.3 to 2.7" / 58 to 68 mm
Refresh Rate 60Hz, 72Hz, 90 Hz
Audio Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Jack
Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Average Battery Life 3 Hours

More Information: https://www.meta.com/quest/products/quest-2/

Meta Quest 3 Specifications:

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2
RAM 8 GB
Internal Storage 512 GB
Display 2064 x 2208 pixels per eye
IPD Distance 2.3 to 2.76" / 58 to 70 mm
Refresh Rate 72Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz
Audio Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Jack
Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Average Battery Life 2.2 Hours

More Information: https://www.meta.com/quest/quest-3/