alice-teacher Alice VR Quest2

Thu Dec 9 08:12:20 EST 2021

Bill,
My home computer has a higher end vid card. The school machines have
onboard :(
The school machines I tested all gave me a red stripe across the top of the
Oculus Windows app saying "can't connect, video card no good" or some
such...
I would like to know the floor value for vid cards. I'm heading into our
school basement prowling the deprecated hardware.
Thanks ahead of time,
Adam Z
* if there is a way to communicate off list so as to not clutter mailboxes,
my email is aziccardi at opschools.org. Thanks*

On Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 9:41 AM Barnum, William via alice-teachers <
alice-teachers at lists.andrew.cmu.edu> wrote:

> Adam,
>
> Did you need a gaming graphics card in your computer to make it work with
> the Oculus Link?
>
> Bill
>
> On Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 6:02 AM Ziccardi, Adam <aziccardi at opschools.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Dear All,
>> Air Link works very well. I installed the Oculus software that seems to
>> handle it all, Oculus Setup.exe
>> <https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/urlproxy.php?_q=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub2N1bHVzLmNvbS9zZXR1cC8%3D&_s=b3JjaHBhcms%3D&_c=ecb9fbc8>
>> .
>> All 4 of those links on the page d'l the same installer, currently 4954
>> Kb.. The installer then loads the app.
>> Running the app 1st time, connect using FB account or Oculus account.
>> It then asks for what type of headset you're using so I went with Quest2.
>> You can also add other headsets in the app once it's running.
>> In the Oculus App Settings, Beta, turn ON AirLink.
>> In the headset click on Quick settings zone near the clock on the left of
>> the taskbar, open up the Settings gearwheel in the upper Right and toggle
>> AirPlay.
>> In the headset, connect to the PC, press launch, and launch the Alice
>> Player.
>> The Underwater Explore and Amazon BoatRide worked flawlessly. Very cool,
>> tea anyone?
>>
>>  The VR Desktop app from Oculus ($19.99) shows a panel in the headset
>> that you can adjust size, tilt, curve and set its vehicle to the headset.
>> You could create a deeply immersive viewpoint similar to sitting really
>> close at the movie theater.
>> (I'll be "returning" mine in favor of AirLink. I'm sure I could re-buy it
>> if ever needed)
>>
>> The corded method with the PC worked just like the AirLink. I had to
>> uncheck all the AirLink connections and connect via the wire.
>> It asked to run Rift apps on the Quest or some such setting when it
>> started up. Once it was all connected, launch AlicePlayer.exe.
>> Same total immersion as the AirLink.
>>
>> This is where my prog 1 classes will be living until the end of the
>> semester. Thank you all so much for your help.
>> I'll post up vids or projects during exam week at the end of January. If
>> not, sooner.
>> Adam Z
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> <https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/urlproxy.php?_q=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXZhc3QuY29tL3NpZy1lbWFpbD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9bGluayZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249c2lnLWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jb250ZW50PXdlYm1haWwmdXRtX3Rlcm09aWNvbg%3D%3D&_s=b3JjaHBhcms%3D&_c=0b71b86f> Virus-free.
>> www.avast.com
>> <https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/urlproxy.php?_q=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXZhc3QuY29tL3NpZy1lbWFpbD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9bGluayZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249c2lnLWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jb250ZW50PXdlYm1haWwmdXRtX3Rlcm09bGluaw%3D%3D&_s=b3JjaHBhcms%3D&_c=f13481a4>
>> <#m_-15522053707831242_m_4145441372657672718_m_-1202674356087100355_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
>>
>> On Tue, Dec 7, 2021 at 9:51 AM Ziccardi, Adam <aziccardi at opschools.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> This is great info and ideas, thank you all.
>>> I will try all this tonight and send a message with what transpires!
>>> Adam Z
>>>
>>> On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 1:27 PM Eric Brown <ewbrown at andrew.cmu.edu>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear All,
>>>>
>>>> After I responded I did a little more digging because I hadn’t actually
>>>> looked into using virtual pc to do this since I had tested the link cord.
>>>> I found the following article that appears to show:
>>>>
>>>> 1.  Virtual PC can be used to achieve the goal of playing desktop VR
>>>> (there are directions in the link)
>>>> 2.  Quest 2 has a beta program called air Link that can be used to do
>>>> the same as the corded link approach (directions included in the linked
>>>> article)
>>>> 3.  The cord that comes with the quest is intended and can be used as a
>>>> link cord (edits to the article call it out and the comments seem to
>>>> support that view)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/urlproxy.php?_q=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGhldmVyZ2UuY29tLzIyMjE4ODI3L29jdWx1cy1xdWVzdC0yLXdpcmVsZXNzLXBjLXZyLWdhbWVzLWhvdy10bw%3D%3D&_s=b3JjaHBhcms%3D&_c=9601cb83
>>>>
>>>> I would love to hear if anyone attempts any of these methods and how
>>>> the experience is.
>>>>
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>
>>>> Eric
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> > On Dec 6, 2021, at 10:05 AM, Barnum, William via alice-teachers <
>>>> alice-teachers at lists.andrew.cmu.edu> wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > Adam,
>>>> >
>>>> > As Eric mentioned, you need to ensure that you have a compatible
>>>> computer with a compatible gaming graphics card.
>>>> >
>>>> > Not every desktop computer has or can even support a compatible
>>>> graphic card.
>>>> >
>>>> > If you are unsure, it might be worth checking for recommendations
>>>> with people on an Oculus Quest 2 Facebook group. People there may try to
>>>> push you towards a high-end card, but you don't need anything fancy as long
>>>> as it will support an Oculus Quest 2.
>>>> >
>>>> > You can also try contacting Oculus support, but they may not be as
>>>> helpful.
>>>> >
>>>> > Bill
>>>> >
>>>> > On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 11:56 AM Eric Brown <ewbrown at andrew.cmu.edu>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> > Adam,
>>>> >
>>>> > As you note the quest 2 is a stand alone vr.  It can however run as a
>>>> desktop VR using the link cord to connect it to a desktop.  This cord can
>>>> be purchased separately or I believe the charging cord that comes with it
>>>> may work for this purpose when removed from the plug component.  If you
>>>> have it connected to a desktop there is an Oculus desktop application that
>>>> will power it.  It is not an application that you need to purchase.  If you
>>>> look at this page you will see the download software button associated with
>>>> the section:
>>>> >
>>>> > Oculus link:  To play Oculus Rift content on Quest 2, install the
>>>> Oculus App on a compatible gaming computer, then connect your headset using
>>>> the Oculus Link cable or similar high-quality USB 3 cable.
>>>> >
>>>> > You can think of Alice VR as Oculus Rift content since it currently
>>>> runs on desktop.  If you have this application up and running and you are
>>>> viewing the home screen in the headset associated with this application
>>>> then when you launch the Alice Player it will take over the headset and you
>>>> will see the Alice VR landing space and menu.
>>>> >
>>>> > Sincerely,
>>>> >
>>>> > Eric
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > > On Dec 6, 2021, at 4:48 AM, Ziccardi, Adam <aziccardi at opschools.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> > >
>>>> > > Good morning, I am off a bit, maybe with the VR (Quest2). It's all
>>>> loading and running well, incredible devices :) but...the ALice Player
>>>> screen is a screen in the VR Desktop mode that's "over there" and I'm not
>>>> in the ALice world. I'm not sure if that's how it is supposed to be.
>>>> > > I've focussed on this:
>>>> > > ******
>>>> > >  Running the Player in VR
>>>> > >
>>>> > > To have the player run in VR you need to first start the Oculus
>>>> desktop application and be sure your VR headset and controllers are
>>>> properly running.  It is key that the Oculus base application is  running
>>>> before you start up the Alice Player so that it will detect that VR is
>>>> present.
>>>> > >
>>>> > >       • Start the Oculus application
>>>> > > *****
>>>> > > And I'm quite sure I don't know if the Oculus desktop app is the
>>>> Remote Desktop App I got for $19.99 in the VR world.
>>>> > > I'll be back on this tonight and will begin experiments again.
>>>> Thanks ahead of time for any pointers,
>>>> > > AZ
>>>> > >
>>>> > > --
>>>> > > Adam Ziccardi
>>>> > > 716-209-6482
>>>> > > OPTA president
>>>> > > K-12 CS coordinator
>>>> > > NYS Master Teacher
>>>> > > Teacher Webpage
>>>> > >
>>>> > > _______________________________________________
>>>> > > alice-teachers mailing list
>>>> > > alice-teachers at lists.andrew.cmu.edu
>>>> > > To change settings or unsubscribe visit:
>>>> > >
>>>> https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/urlproxy.php?_q=aHR0cHM6Ly9saXN0cy5hbmRyZXcuY211LmVkdS9tYWlsbWFuL2xpc3RpbmZvL2FsaWNlLXRlYWNoZXJz&_s=b3JjaHBhcms%3D&_c=3eca9856
>>>> >
>>>> > _______________________________________________
>>>> > alice-teachers mailing list
>>>> > alice-teachers at lists.andrew.cmu.edu
>>>> > To change settings or unsubscribe visit:
>>>> >
>>>> https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/urlproxy.php?_q=aHR0cHM6Ly9saXN0cy5hbmRyZXcuY211LmVkdS9tYWlsbWFuL2xpc3RpbmZvL2FsaWNlLXRlYWNoZXJz&_s=b3JjaHBhcms%3D&_c=3eca9856
>>>> >
>>>> > This e-mail message contains information that may be confidential and
>>>> is the property of the Board of Education of Elmhurst Community Unit School
>>>> District 205.  It is intended only for the person(s) to whom it is
>>>> addressed.  If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are
>>>> not authorized to read, print, retain, copy, disseminate, distribute, or
>>>> use this message or any part thereof.  If you have received this message in
>>>> error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies of this
>>>> message.  Any communication sent or received by District 205 is a public
>>>> record and may be subject to inspection or copying under the Illinois
>>>> Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> > alice-teachers mailing list
>>>> > alice-teachers at lists.andrew.cmu.edu
>>>> > To change settings or unsubscribe visit:
>>>> >
>>>> https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/urlproxy.php?_q=aHR0cHM6Ly9saXN0cy5hbmRyZXcuY211LmVkdS9tYWlsbWFuL2xpc3RpbmZvL2FsaWNlLXRlYWNoZXJz&_s=b3JjaHBhcms%3D&_c=3eca9856
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> alice-teachers mailing list
>>>> alice-teachers at lists.andrew.cmu.edu
>>>> To change settings or unsubscribe visit:
>>>>
>>>> https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/urlproxy.php?_q=aHR0cHM6Ly9saXN0cy5hbmRyZXcuY211LmVkdS9tYWlsbWFuL2xpc3RpbmZvL2FsaWNlLXRlYWNoZXJz&_s=b3JjaHBhcms%3D&_c=3eca9856
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS
>>>> ------------------------------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Teach CanIt if this mail (ID 0a6r6rFPf) is spam:
>>>> Spam:
>>>> https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/b.php?c=s&i=0a6r6rFPf&m=2f8a41c27593&t=20211206
>>>> Not spam:
>>>> https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/b.php?c=n&i=0a6r6rFPf&m=2f8a41c27593&t=20211206
>>>> Forget vote:
>>>> https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/b.php?c=f&i=0a6r6rFPf&m=2f8a41c27593&t=20211206
>>>> ------------------------------------------------------
>>>> END-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Adam Ziccardi
>>> 716-209-6482
>>> OPTA president
>>> K-12 CS coordinator
>>> NYS Master Teacher
>>> Teacher Webpage <https://www.opschools.org/Domain/2958>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> --
>> Adam Ziccardi
>> 716-209-6482
>> OPTA president
>> K-12 CS coordinator
>> NYS Master Teacher
>> Teacher Webpage <https://www.opschools.org/Domain/2958>
>>
>>
>>
>> <https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/urlproxy.php?_q=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXZhc3QuY29tL3NpZy1lbWFpbD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9bGluayZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249c2lnLWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jb250ZW50PXdlYm1haWwmdXRtX3Rlcm09aWNvbg%3D%3D&_s=b3JjaHBhcms%3D&_c=0b71b86f> Virus-free.
>> www.avast.com
>> <https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/urlproxy.php?_q=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXZhc3QuY29tL3NpZy1lbWFpbD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9bGluayZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249c2lnLWVtYWlsJnV0bV9jb250ZW50PXdlYm1haWwmdXRtX3Rlcm09bGluaw%3D%3D&_s=b3JjaHBhcms%3D&_c=f13481a4>
>> <#m_-15522053707831242_m_4145441372657672718_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
>> _______________________________________________
>> alice-teachers mailing list
>> alice-teachers at lists.andrew.cmu.edu
>> To change settings or unsubscribe visit:
>> https://lists.andrew.cmu.edu/mailman/listinfo/alice-teachers
>> <https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/urlproxy.php?_q=aHR0cHM6Ly9saXN0cy5hbmRyZXcuY211LmVkdS9tYWlsbWFuL2xpc3RpbmZvL2FsaWNlLXRlYWNoZXJz&_s=b3JjaHBhcms%3D&_c=3eca9856>
>
>
> This e-mail message contains information that may be confidential and is
> the property of the Board of Education of Elmhurst Community Unit School
> District 205.  It is intended only for the person(s) to whom it is
> addressed.  If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are
> not authorized to read, print, retain, copy, disseminate, distribute, or
> use this message or any part thereof.  If you have received this message in
> error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies of this
> message.  Any communication sent or received by District 205 is a public
> record and may be subject to inspection or copying under the Illinois
> Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
> ------------------------------
>
> Spam
> <https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/b.php?c=s&i=056rOFMhb&m=0a74cb5e12f3&t=20211208>
> Not spam
> <https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/b.php?c=n&i=056rOFMhb&m=0a74cb5e12f3&t=20211208>
> Forget previous vote
> <https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/b.php?c=f&i=056rOFMhb&m=0a74cb5e12f3&t=20211208>
> _______________________________________________
> alice-teachers mailing list
> alice-teachers at lists.andrew.cmu.edu
> To change settings or unsubscribe visit:
>
> https://milton-web.wnyric.org/canit/urlproxy.php?_q=aHR0cHM6Ly9saXN0cy5hbmRyZXcuY211LmVkdS9tYWlsbWFuL2xpc3RpbmZvL2FsaWNlLXRlYWNoZXJz&_s=b3JjaHBhcms%3D&_c=3eca9856

-- 
Adam Ziccardi
716-209-6482
OPTA president
K-12 CS coordinator
NYS Master Teacher
Teacher Webpage <https://www.opschools.org/Domain/2958>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.andrew.cmu.edu/pipermail/alice-teachers/attachments/20211209/e47f81e1/attachment.html>