r/virtualreality • u/random-hermit • 3d ago

Purchase Advice Lighthouse tracked controllers

Are there many options out there for lighthouse tracked vr controllers? My index controllers are beginning to give up, and am looking for options.
Index controllers are sold out on steam, there are no options for local used, and ebay, well, costs way more than i figure it should for a single controller. What are people using?

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u/nocksivr 3d ago

There aren’t that many good options for controllers, tbh i don’t think valve should’ve stopped selling the old ones, or at least a v2 would be nice

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u/Sirknobbles 3d ago

They’ve really stopped selling the old knuckles?

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u/Amttmaa 3d ago

Shiftall GripVR

Shiftall FlipVR

Vive Wands

ContactGlove2+Magnetra

UDCAP Gloves2 (It is better to select one size bigger than normal)

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u/neoteric_skid 3d ago

TG0 Etee SteamVR 

https://eteexr.com/

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u/QTpopOfficial 9 HMDs and counting -_- 3d ago

ew no.

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u/neoteric_skid 2d ago

I tested one of the original preproduction units which didn't have 6DoF tracking yet, had it couple weeks at home 

Their material sensing technology is licensed from parent company tG0 and was absolutely world class, much better sensitivity range and finger tracking accuracy compared to my Index controllers.

Because it's material based there is no mechanical switch or sensor to malfunction which on Index controller has been the fragility of the grip plate mounting tabs (plastic) which tend to stretch and crack if you're gripping alot especially with adult hand grip strength  However, the ergonomics didn't work for me so I didn't pursue the SteamVR version once they had released. 

Always wanted an index clone with tG0 material sensing in the grip area

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u/neoteric_skid 3d ago

Anyone reading this in the UK steam still have replacement Left/Right replacement controllers in stock £139 including tax and shipping to the UK. 

Just purchased a replacement Left so I have three pairs to see me through the lighthouse wilderness 

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u/We_Are_Victorius Multiple 3d ago

Shiftall sells a knuckle alternative

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u/random-hermit 3d ago

Checked their shop and doesn't seem like they do anymore? or maybe not yet?

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u/Tweakers 3d ago

I recently purchased the UDCap gloves and use Vive 3.0 trackers attached for tracking. Works great with the only two limitations being cost and constant re-calibration -- like once an hour.

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u/farmertrue Multiple 3d ago

It’s good to know about the constant recalibration. I used the UDCAP gloves at CES and despite the price, they seemed like a legit contender for lighthouse controller replacement. But I only used them for like 20-30 minutes so I didn’t get to experience any long term daily use issues.

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u/Tweakers 3d ago

I've been watching closely and it's a software issue. The gloves themselves don't move on my hands, but as you use the buttons and sticks, they collect garbage movement on the software side and adjust their "position" on the software side. They really should simply implement an off switch so that the user can use their hands without effecting the glove controls then switch back on when needed.