Disclaimer

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This page outlines best practices, not strict rules.

Every setup is different, from room layout to USB hardware and wireless noise. These steps are based on what commonly works, but you don’t need to blindly follow every single one.

Use what applies to your setup, test changes one at a time, and focus on what actually improves your tracking.

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Steam VR Lighthouse System

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Lighthouse trackers, like the 3.0 Vive tracker and Tundra tracker, need a SteamVR dongle, like the HTC SteamVR Dongle to wirelessly connect to the PC. This dongle is included with the purchase of a tracker.

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Dongles

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Each SteamVR dongle is a dedicated wireless receiver that pairs with only one tracker at a time.

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Placement Issues

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The dongle is sensitive to interference, so ideally place it “in view” of your Trackers (Not at the back of your computer), unobstructed by anything else. We recommend using the USB 2.0 extension cable that comes with the dongle to put it at the edge of your desk - or something to that effect.

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An example of good dongle placement, far away from anything that can cause EM interference.

Vive dongles have very weak antennas that are prone to interference. Make sure they are spaced around 40cm away from each other, and away from your computer.

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The 40cm spacing isn't an exact requirement. It's just a good general guideline to reduce overlap and interference.

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Dongle Cradles

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The cradle is basically a shielded USB 2.0 extension cable in box form instead of cable form, with a weight.

The dongle cradle helps keep the tracker sitting in a good position so the monopole antenna has the best range.