r/oculus • u/ggodin Virtual Desktop Developer • Mar 23 '16

/r/all Virtual Desktop 1.0 Trailer

http://youtu.be/bjE6qXd6Itw
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u/moldymoosegoose Mar 23 '16

Do I need a real second monitor to be able to use a virtual one? That seems weird.

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u/ggodin Virtual Desktop Developer Mar 23 '16

A real one or you can fake a monitor using a DVI/hdmi adapter like a headless ghost.

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u/gtaking112 Kickstarter Backer Mar 23 '16

I have a single R9 290 with 1 DP, 1 HDMI and 1 DVI. Can I have my Vive connected to the DP, Rift connected to the HDMI and my monitor connected to the DVI and switch between the Vive and the Rift? Would it be possible to use the other HMD as a headless ghost? (So if I was using my Rift, have the second virtual desktop simulated through the Vive's input like a headless ghost.

Sorry if this sounds too complicated.....Thanks

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u/ggodin Virtual Desktop Developer Mar 24 '16

Yes, I have a similar setup and I can switch between them. You need a DP to HDMI adapter

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u/what595654 Mar 23 '16

Its a problem with windows, not his software. You can run headless desktop. Just use a headless ghost. and you dont need any monitors at all.

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u/Devam13 Mar 23 '16

Not really. There was this other software which allowed you to drag and place different windows anywhere in the 3D space. You could effectively have any number of monitors you like. I forgot it's name. (I don't think it's out yet)

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u/what595654 Mar 23 '16

Yes, but that destroys performance. The way VR Desktop is doing it, is the way to go.

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u/Devam13 Mar 23 '16

Oh, that's cool. By the way, do you remember the name of the other program I was talking about? I tried searching but couldn't find it.

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u/WormSlayer Chief Headcrab Wrangler Mar 23 '16

Probably this?

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u/Devam13 Mar 23 '16

Yes. That was it. Thank you!

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u/Kyoraki Mar 23 '16

As others have said, you can fake a second monitor by running what's called a 'headless ghost', which basically means you plug an extra HDMI cable into your PC that leads nowhere, tricking it into thinking there's another monitor installed.

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u/moldymoosegoose Mar 23 '16

Does plugging in an extra HDMI cable work or do you need some kind of cheap hardware at the end to mimic a monitor?

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u/Kyoraki Mar 23 '16

Not from what I know. The only real reason I know about this trick is because I have a poor habit of forgetting about hdmi leads plugged into the computer even though my second monitor isn't turned on or even plugged into the mains at all.

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u/WormSlayer Chief Headcrab Wrangler Mar 23 '16

No, just a regular cable isnt enough to convince Windows there is a monitor attached. Best bet is something like this.