What is the difference between Base Station 1.0 and 2.0?

Base Station 1.0 supports up to two units per space and requires line-of-sight or a sync cable, while 2.0 supports up to four units for larger spaces and uses a different laser sweep pattern.

How do I fix tracking drift caused by reflections?

Identify and cover reflective surfaces like mirrors, windows, or glossy TV screens, as these reflect the IR laser signals and cause positioning errors.

Can I mix 1.0 and 2.0 tracking hardware?

Devices with 2.0 sensors are backwards compatible with 1.0 base stations, but 1.0 sensors (found in older Vive gear) will not work with 2.0 base stations.

Where should I mount my SteamVR base stations?

Mount them in opposite corners of the room, above head height (approx. 6.5ft or 2m), and angled downward toward the center of the playspace.

SteamVR Tracking Guide

Name: SteamVR Tracking Guide
Author: plurigrid

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Game Development

Provides technical specifications and setup guidance for SteamVR Lighthouse tracking systems, including base station placement and hardware compatibility.

The SteamVR Tracking skill equips users with the knowledge to configure, optimize, and troubleshoot Lighthouse-based tracking environments. It covers critical aspects such as differentiating between Base Station 1.0 and 2.0, calculating optimal placement for maximum coverage, and mitigating environmental issues like IR interference and reflective surfaces. This skill is indispensable for developers and XR enthusiasts working with Valve Index, HTC Vive, Varjo, or Pimax hardware who need to ensure stable, sub-millimeter tracking accuracy for immersive experiences.

Key Features

01Guidance on multi-station setups (up to 4 units) for expanded volumes

02Configuration guidance for Base Station 1.0 and 2.0 hardware

03Troubleshooting for tracking drift, occlusion, and IR interference

04Compatibility verification across SteamVR-tracked headsets and peripherals

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06Optimal placement strategies for high-precision playspace coverage

Use Cases

01Setting up a professional VR laboratory or multi-user training space

02Debugging jitter or tracking loss in high-fidelity XR applications

03Optimizing room-scale geometry for specialized industrial VR workflows

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add plurigrid/asi steamvr-tracking

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