Virtual Reality (VR) is one of the most immersive and exciting technologies available today. And the HTC Vive is one of the best VR headsets on the market. If you’re looking to get the most out of your Vive experience, you’ll need to mount the base stations accurately for accurate tracking. So, how many base stations do you need for Vive?
To start with, take out the two base stations, power adapters, and mounting brackets. The Vive base stations should be mounted high above your head for accurate tracking. A minimum of 6 and a half feet is recommended. Position them in opposite corners of your space.
Secure one bracket at one corner of the play area. After securing the first wall mount, secure the other bracket at the opposite corner. Secure the base stations to the mounting brackets. Do not screw the base station all the way in. Only enough to be stable and oriented correctly. Then, tighten the wingnut to the base station to secure it in place.
Loosen the clamp and angle the base stations around 30 to 45 degrees down to point towards your play area. Make sure it has an unobstructed view of the other base station. Fix the angle of the base station by tightening the cap back in.
Connect the power cable to the base stations and remove the protective films. Plug in the power adapters to a power source. The base stations automatically turn on, and you should see the status light is green. You should also see two different letters, b and c, showing on their channel indicators. If b and c are not showing, press the channel button at the back of the base station to change the channel.
If your room makes it impossible for the bases to see each other and the status light is purple, use the included sync cable to connect the two base stations. Then, set the base station that is labeled c to a by pressing the channel button at the back of the base station.
In conclusion, you need two base stations for Vive to work correctly. You can mount them in opposite corners of your play area and adjust their angles for optimal tracking. Ensure they are plugged in correctly and synced with each other for your Vive to work correctly.