/driver_hmd

OpenVR driver for turning desktop display into HMD

Primary LanguageC++MIT LicenseMIT

Driver HMD License: MIT

SteamVR driver for turning desktop display into HMD.

Installation

  • Download latest release.
  • Extract archive to SteamVR/drivers folder.
  • Add line in section steamvr of Steam/config/steamvr.vrsettings file:
"activateMultipleDrivers": true,

Configuration

Edit resources/settings.xml for your display:

  • resolution: full resolution of your monitor.
  • fps: maximal frames per second of your monitor.

Controls

  • Left/right arrows: Move localy left/right.
  • Up/down arrow: Move localy forward/backward.
  • Num8/Num2: Move localy up/down.
  • Num7/Num9: Rotate localy up/down.
  • Num4/Num6: Rotate localy left/right.
  • Num1/Num3: Rotate localy anti-clockwise/clockwise.
  • If you have VR controllers connected:
    • Grip double-press and hold of left controller: Start rotation changing. Release grip to stop.
      • Trigger hold: Start global position changing. Release trigger to stop.

Changes are saved on SteamVR shutdown and loaded on SteamVR startup.

Building

  • Clone repository with git
  • Initialize submodules
git submodule update --init --depth=1
  • Open driver_hmd.sln solution in Visual Studio 2013.