Product Description. Easily connect 4 VIVE Tracker dongles (sold separately) to your computer without using up all your USB ports. Dongles will be placed in upright position, ideal for Bluetooth connectivity to your Trackers for full body tracking applications.
How many dongles does a Vive tracker have?
Vive Trackers need one dongle per tracker, so if you want to use 5x Vive Trackers for body tracking, you'd need connect 5x Vive Tracker dongles to your computer (each on their own USB port, or with a third-party USB hub).
How are Vive trackers connected?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wg0pAT2xEE
Do Vive trackers need base stations?
You should get a 2.0 base station since they work with all of HTC's trackers. The 3.0 trackers are smaller, lighter, and the battery lasts much longer than the other ones.
Do you need multiple dongles for Vive trackers?
Dongles, Dongles, Dongles The cable needs to be snaked out of a spare USB port -- keep in mind, you're already using one USB port for the headset. Two trackers need two dongles. Setting up the tracker involves pairing it in Valve's SteamVR settings.
How many USB ports do you need for Vive trackers?
4-Port
What USB Do Vive trackers use?
USB Type-C cable
Are Vive trackers discontinued?
You can now order Vive Trackers that include the new tracking sensors. The HTC Vive accessory page now features images of the new Trackers (the blue power button gives it away). And the company appears to have discontinued the original model.
How do you use a Vive dongle?
- Connect one end of the USB Type-C cable to the dongle cradle, and then plug the dongle into the cradle.
- Connect the other end of the USB Type-C cable to a USB port on your computer. Note: Keep the dongle at least 45 cm (18 in) away from the computer and place it where it won't be moved.
What is a watchman dongle?
Watchman Dongle works with SteamVR Programmed with the necessary watchman firmware for plug-and-play setup of VR controllers and peripherals using the SteamVR app. Compatible with Valve Index Controllers, HTV Vive Trackers, HTC Vive Wands, and Logitech VR Ink Pilot.
Do Vive trackers need USB?
When you're using two controllers with VIVE Tracker (3.0), the dongle needs to be connected to the computer for VIVE Tracker (3.0) to be tracked. Connect the other end of the USB Type-C cable to a USB port on your computer.
How do you plug in a Vive tracker?
Charge VIVE Tracker (3.0) using the USB Type-C® cable that came in the box. Connect one end of the USB Type-C cable to VIVE Tracker (3.0) and the other end to your computer. When VIVE Tracker (3.0) is fully charged, its status light either shows white when off or green when on.