Oculus Quest 2

Overview

The Oculus Quest is a fully immersive VR headset with built-in earpieces and touch controllers. The system utilizes inside-out tracking to power the headset without the need to tether the system to a PC or external sensors.

The Quest enables room-scale tracking. This means that both user position via the headset, and the user movements via the controllers, are tracked. This allows users a highly immersive experience as they can physically move around while in an experience in the virtual space. The Guardian system ensures they do not come into contact with physical objects while exploring the virtual space.

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Features

  • Inside-out tracking
  • Roomscale motion tracking capability
  • 6 degrees of freedom
  • 110-degree diagonal field of vision
  • Responsive Wireless Controllers
  • Built-in audio set

Components

  • VR Headset with build-in spatial audio
  • 2 Touch Controllers with AA batteries
  • Power Adapter
  • Glasses spacer
  • Charging Cable
  • 16' USB type C to type C cable
  • Lens protection cover
  • Touch controller grip sticker

Use

Find support to set up the Quest, including setting the guardian.

The Oculus Quest pairs with Oculus Touch controllers. The remotes are hand-sensitive. The basic functions for the remote buttons can be found below. Please keep in mind that the controls for each experience and experience type can vary. To become accustomed to the controls and the experience of the Rift it is recommended you try the Oculus First Contact experience.

Oculus Touch Basic Functions

  • Trigger, A, and X buttons: Press to select things.
  • B and Y: Press to go back to the previous screen or menu.
  • Oculus button: Press to go back to Oculus Home or press and hold to reset your controller orientation.
  • Grip button: Press to grab objects or make a fist when using your virtual hands.
  • Menu button: Press the menu button from Oculus Home to bring up the menu.
  • Any button will wake up the controller after you turn on your headset.

Find support for Oculus Touch.

Oculus App

The Oculus app allows users to set up their headset, purchase and install experiences, pair controllers and their headset, and cast the headset view to their mobile devices.

Download the app.

Oculus App Troubleshooting Tips

  • The headset and the mobile device must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network when using the Oculus app with the headset.
  • The app requires a smartphone running iOS 10 or 6.0 Marshmallow or higher.
  • Note there are free and paid experiences for the Oculus.

Safety

The use of Virtual Reality experience demands certain safety considerations, especially if potential users have preexisting medical conditions. Please review these considerations carefully.

Guardian System

The Quest's 'Guardian' system is designed to keep users within defined boundaries, called the play area, to account for the parameters and objects of the physical world. Essentially it prevents users bumping into walls while immersed in the experiences offered by warning users if they approach the edge, or step out, of the play area. If the user approaches the edge of the defined play area, the headset view will display a translucent grid to alert them.

The Quest will prompt users to set up the guardian boundary before use. During set up the Quest will walk users through setting up the Guardian. Get support for setting up the Guardian.

If you use the headset in the Experience Lab, our staff will have set up the guardian in advance for you.

Oculus Quest 2

  • Reserve 5 feet of playing space
  • Never use outside
  • Stop immediately if feeling sick
  • Never purchase anything, without paying the Library first
  • Never touch the lenses

Borrowing

You may borrow an Oculus Quest 2 from the Morehead City Library.  The equipment can be checked out at the Circulation Desk. You must be a member of the Morehead City Library in good standing.

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