8 Things You Should NEVER Do With Your Valve Index...
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- Опубліковано 5 тра 2024
- 8 Things You Should NEVER Do With Your Valve Index...
Today I'm going over some less commonly talked about VR Tips regarding preserving your Valve Index. Unfortunately the Index is riddled with hardware problems so keeping your hardware in good condition is key. This should be especially useful for anyone jumping from Oculus to Index.
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Tldr:
1. Take off the front cover of the index to deal with overheating issues
2. Be mindful of when you turn your base stations on or off(make sure not to turn them on or off frequently)
3. Be careful when removing the face gasket, it can scratch the lenses if you do it too roughly
4. If your power supply is making weird noises from the headset, try upgrading it.
5. Map out your play space correctly so that you can avoid bumping any of your controllers on a wall(they are very fragile)
6. Be careful of the cable, it can break very easily.
@Qi QI no you just need to buy a new right controller
@Qi QI yes it will
I know valve and oculus were teaming up but valve shouldn't have kept that design where the cable plugs into the headset
@Qi QI I don't know if you ever got this fixed, but if not, just give valve support a try. They replaced my cable I lost while moving ~7 months after my warranty ended, so if you get lucky they may replace your controller. It's unlikely, but always worth a try.
@Qi QI Damn, sorry to hear that man. I actually just picked my headset up to play some and I'm getting a shit ton of display errors and my game is stuttering like crazy, guess watching a video about Index issues gave me some bad luck lol
I don’t have an index yet but I’m getting one pretty soon watching this so I don’t brake a thousand bucks worth of technology
but it sound like the index has too many problems
@@azurekite3870 like what?
I want to get one but my family doesn’t have enough money laying around we can barely afford rent but we still live good enough I’m thinking of starting a go fund me for my dream pc setup
@@azurekite3870 all vr headsets have their own problems. I have owned many, these problems listed by him are pretty gently tied with issues other headsets have. It's still newish technology.
@@azurekite3870 I have one, 0 problems, more than a year... but guess what? I take care of my stuff, simple as that. Just like my razer deathadder almost 10 years and still working as day 1, same for all the gear I own and have. If you take care of your stuff, unless you're unlucky the things will last for long.
Most of the people in VR abuse the hell out of it, I see it when playing VRchat, they're doing flips, jumping around, I've even saw people trying backflips while in full body tracking, then they'll cry about something getting fucked, and its not worth 1k.... Btw a friend of mine fried a controller, by his own fault (trying to play while fast charging at the same time), and in less than 2 weeks they replaced the controller, of course he pretend that it broke alone, like all this people you see crying do, because otherwise they won't get warranty if they just admit to have messed up. Also if you live in Europe you have 3 years warranty instead of 1.
Anyways, do like 2quick, check what you shouldnt do and don't do it, and you'll most likely be fine.
You can just put the stations in standby instead of sleep when closing steamvr through power management settings. Then it just shuts off the lasers instead of you killing power to them abruptly or stopping the spinning motor.
hey koz
@@heyitsfinnvr7365 hi :)
why would you want to shut off the lasers?
@@argotheinformant the lasers are the main thing that track you while using your hardware
@@argotheinformant Audible high frequency noise, noticed by people still capable of hearing the corresponding frequency.
Yo to anyone wondering, I'm fairly sure the front cover is to prevent dust getting in the headset, but to be removed when played to allow venting.
then but like a fan on it
Dust easily find ways under lens and there is no way to fix if this happens. 1 spec of dust ruins lens.
Been running it without cover and KIWI fan on the front. Never had any dust problems.
I don't even own an index, yet I find this so entertaining. Curious. 🤔
same i only hav a quest one but i watch these don’ts for index’s
very very curious🤔
agreed
100%
nice reference, but to what...🤔
Thanks so much for this vid, I just received my index yesterday and have been aware of some of the long term issues of the headset but this has been the most comprehensive and to the point vid I’ve seen on the topic so far. The power supply issue is definitely something I didn’t expect so I’ve gone and ordered a new one as I’ve noticed the whining with my 750w psu.
#1 NEVER BUY A VALVE INDEX!!! IT SUCKS!!!
@@vrforseniors9830 nah its the best vr headset out there rn.
Had my Index almost since they launched, and I can't help but feel that I must be much more careful with my expensive hardware than most people - probably true since practically everything I own is like the day I got it. Thankfully, I've never had any of these issues.
yup same here, most of the time I see people complaining about something is mostly due to their own fault... all the equipment I've bought it doesnt matter which brand it was, lasted me years, and I only replaced to get a better one, not because it broke... one thing you'll find in common, is that people that have any type of issue, will have them more than once... is it the equipment issue or the user? I'm glad I've never had any of this issues, but like you pointed out, I also take a lot of care with my gear, I even have a custom cloth just to protect the lenses from dust when not being used... most of the issues people have is because they're careless, they think just because something is expensive its unbreakable or should wistand a ton of abuse...
I am not too concerned myself. I've never really had electronics break on me before. Maybe i just treat things better. Don't pick the headset up by the cord maybe. Mine will be delivered tomorrow.
Gethip: Here are some things you shouldn't do with your Valve Index!
Me who owns a Quest 2: Interesting.
Cables are a failure point in so many different consumer electronics these days I’ve kind of developed anxiety over storing charger cables and such for transport. In any mobile or laptop I’ve owned, that’s the first thing that broke, despite how careful I am with them.
The Oculus Rift cable, however, never got me worried because of how sturdy it felt. Gets me thinking why much more expensive headsets fail at that 🤔
#1 NEVER BUY A VALVE INDEX!!! IT SUCKS!!!
@@benny7569 No. This God of yours must hate us all for creating this world as it is. Such a being, if he is truly omnipotent, deserves no respect from us.
bro how do you not have over 50k subs. I was thinking about getting an index recently but this video really made me think about all of the risks involved. thanks so much for the information!
Agreed, wondering the same thing?! Don’t stop, that tipping point is inevitable. Your videos are fantastic!
I'm put off from getting this now, don't want to get oculus quest 2 due to fb, not sure what to go for now, any recommendations?
@@takayukikuroki3816 hp reverb g2
@@nam3ey I ended up getting the quest 2
@@takayukikuroki3816 you will 100% not like it first any multiplayer game you will find squeakers crying and 2 facebook has a very nice data privacy type beat
Thanks for the tips, my index comes in Tuesday and I've been watching tips and tricks and yours have so far been the most helpful
I got myself an Index a few months ago in may iirc. Had to import it from a third party site since Valve STILL doesn't ship it to where I live and after watching this I'm absolutely terrified of anything happening to it (even though I'm very careful when handling it). Thanks for the tips!
Yeah just keep being careful I feel alot of people that have problems do front flips with their headset on. I mean I know shit happens tho
Excellent video, I ordered a fan for the front it’s a god send
Just received and set mine up. Loving it. Thanks for the video, earned a sub! I haven’t heard any of this elsewhere and am well read.
thank you for talking about the thermal issues, and taking the cover off. I just got an index and had no idea.
Interesting video 🤔 I don't own an index, but it's nice to learn a bit more about other vr systems and their shortcomings
🤔
Thinking 🤔
Mate, it seems like you're too hard on your headset if you've gone through two cables so far. Had mine for over a year and a half and haven't had any cable issues thusfar.
As per your advice with the power supply..... The post you linked, the person paired a 3080 with a 650W power supply. Minimum spec recommended is 750 for that card, and that's bare minimum assuming your power supply is rated properly under load. That was definitely a case of user error, especially since their PSU was old. Graphics card was probably bottlenecked because of an old PSU that couldn't keep up with high demand.
As per the base stations.... Just using the standby mode in the settings is plenty fine for most people's use case.... SteamVR only turns on / off if you turn your index on/off anyways. If somebody is turning their headset on / off multiple times within such a short span, then they are probably just an outlier.... These things are like hard drive motors (and similarly, appear to have similar behavior as hard drives). Generally, if your base station is going to fail, it will do so within a short timespan of when you first purchase, if it makes it through this short window then it tends to last a long time.
Thanks, a lot of these were very helpful. I'll have to take it all into account from now on.
Hey, seriously love your channel. Keep putting out the amazing content please because even though I don't even have a headset yet, I spend most of my time on UA-cam watching your videos.
I love your honest opinion in every video. It doesn't feel like you're holding back and you just speak facts about every product you talk about. Cheers dude! 🤔
Huh... I use my Index at 120-144 FPS for hours at a time, full brightness and all... It never gets all that hot, just slightly warm.
How's it still holding up, got mine coming tomorrow. A little late to the VR party but still went with the Index. Anything break or go wrong with yours?
@@matto1475
Nope, I've put upwards of another hundred hours on it since this last comment and not a single thing has gone wrong with it.
I've had my share of accidentally stepping on/tugging the cable, hitting my TV or light stands (for streaming) with the controllers, etc. Still holding up strong and with no overheating or any other issues whatsoever.
I really feel like big improvements were made over the first 6-10 months of the set's release, because all of the consistent issues people first complained about are nonexistent for me. I also noticed that nobody has posted any new videos detailing these issues in the last several months either, leading me to believe that the more recent units have been highly improved over the release models.
I stressed a lot and wondered if I was making a bad decision when I bought it based on the horrific number of issues people reported early on, but do yourself a favor and try not to worry. I think these issues are in the past. So have fun and enjoy it my friend!
@@DylanKelleyVA Damn alright, that gives me some hope that it should be a good investment. I feel like a little kid on Christmas waiting for this shit man, I can't wait anymore lol
@@matto1475
I was the same way! Beside my car, I haven't been that excited about a purchase in a long time! It definitely lives up to it, the game selection just needs to keep on growing.
Other than that, the one thing I'm set on now is full body tracking!
@@DylanKelleyVA hell yeah man, I want full body tracking as well, just not in the budget right now since the since the Index Kit alone is 1000 lol. Quick question though, did you experience anything with your PSU yet? I don't even understand how it would effect it but apparently some have had issues. What wattage do you have? I have a 750 Platinum rated PSU and it's currently running an 8700k with an oc and a 3080 with an oc so I'm hoping I don't rn into any issues there since it's probably pushing it close to max. Have you had any?
I have a window mixed reality. I was thinking of either upgrading to the Rift s or the index. I was just going to but the index controllers because the real issue I have with my vr is the tracking because it’s good but very shaky and irritating. It’s easy to ignore if your using it for a long period of time. But for games like Pavlov it never stops bugging you. But after doing a bit of research I figured out that the valve index controllers aren’t compatible with my vr which I sort of expected but just wanted to make sure. My great is also incredibly uncomfortable if you plan to use it for more than an hour. But with my mixed reality I’ve never had problems with the cord other than it being a bit short. But I’ve never stepped on it. So if you know the size or length of the cord that would be good to know.
Edit: I had just bought the Index yesterday. I'm waiting for it to deliver but I will update if any problems with shipping or the Vr occur.
how has two years with the index been?
For Pavlov. Rebinding the buy wheel to the A button is the most important binding setup u should do.
🤔 Love the do's and don'ts, hope to get my Index someday soon and use all these tips!
idk, when I just got an Index both me and my friends smashed controllers pretty damn hard both against concrete walls and against each other in beat saber and super hot. About 700 hours in (and some by previous owner, I bought it used) and still no complaints, no drift
Turn down your brightness... everybody probably doesn't realise that having your headest set to 130% brightness can cause major damage and probably that overheating, there are some pretty good settings you can use that prevent harm and you can get lens covers, controller covers and the like to prevent harm. Like any piece of high-end tech, use all the protective shit you can get your hands on.
Just ordered my Index yesterday and truly appreciate your video giving me a tip because I'm a very clumsy individual.
I literally do everything wrong... I kink my cable, I unplug it constantly, I keep the faceplate on, I have _never_ turned my base stations off in over a year of use, I've banged the controllers into each other countless times playing Beat Saber, I even punched a ceramic pot with them while playing and I've never had any issues. Maybe I just got some crazy durable kit...
Edit: Two hours after posting this comment, my headset is getting a shit ton of display errors and is pretty much unusable.
Fuck.
its weird how disparate the quality of the headsets seem to be from user to user. Gopher made the Index out to be high quality and reasonably sturdy, with the controllers suffering bumps being the only wince inducing issues.
Thanks alot ! My Index is getting shipped soon and this vid really helped.Thanks again !
hey i know you guys might be worried but dont worry about the cable and drift theres fixes for them on youtube that arent that complicated. although the base stations dont have a fix yet the over heating thing all i can recomend is take of the front cover and get a fan for the index headset. thats all my advice for you and now you wont have to replace a whole controller or the headset although these avoid warranty so yeah otherwise you should be fine cya.
Have had my Vive for the 5 years now and i switch the BS off and on all the time and i never leave them on standby ever, and they still work as they did out of the box from 5 years ago, and i just ordered Index knuckle to replace my old Vive wands as a treat. ;)
I'm still sticking with my Vive for now and am thinking of getting some Index knuckles as well. While I am 7 months behind, would be great to get the opinion of someone who has done what I would like to do.
@@conroygreyfin7011 Do it, the knuckles work flawlessly with the Vive tracking, i love them to bits, and they make your vive wands look completly useless, so get and make your Vive even better. ;)
@@bob23301 Awesome. I have wanted them for a while and that opinion is the cherry on the cake. Cheers.
@@conroygreyfin7011 You Vive has many years of VR enjoyment to come, and those knuckles just make it all the better, and remember when you do buy them you get the greatest VR game ever, HL:Alyx, that game is worth the knuckles alone in my view. :)
@@bob23301 I ordered some this morning, it'll still be at least a month. Could have bought them from Australia where I live but that is almost double the price. I have played through HL:Alyx but I really want to go through it again and then get into some of the mods. Plus every game that supports knuckles is just going to be so much better. No more accidently throwing a sword in Blade and Sorcery because of the stupid grip button.
I've never had any overheating issues, might be caused by using the headset on 144hz all the time as it is an overclock.
#1 NEVER BUY A VALVE INDEX!!! IT SUCKS!!!
Thanks for the video man. Getting an index pretty soon and I found this video very interesting 🤔
Have had mine for about a year and thankfully no issues with it. My only "problem" is I need to restart my PC before going into VR. If I don't, I get a ton of stuttering. But if I restart I get none at all. I'll need to look at my cable, though it seems fine. It feels pretty solid, but I might also just not be putting it through a lot of abuse, which is a good thing. :) Thanks for the video and things to look out for.
🤔Dope content! Thanks from a new index owner🤔
Now I've actually recommend not turning your base stations off.... Ever. I still have my OG vive base stations running strong with no noise. When I haven't played VR in a week, I'll power them both down until I get back into VR
2:48 I've gotten an index literally just yesterday and I'm glad I never found out you could do that. I've just been untightening the headset to put it on this whole time.
im just gonna try my index that i recently bought. this was very a very useful video... thank you! 🤔
About the PSU issues. The index runs externally so what your saying and that post isn't true. The reason that was happening is because the card was at max and was pulling more wats then the PSU could handle resulting in lower fps and also PSU whining it has nothing to do with the index itself. Now if this is the case you do not need to upgrade to a new PSU all you need to do is perhaps underclock your GPU a little bit resulting in lower fps but this will fix your PSU whining and should result in more stable frames
I really want to get a valve index as I currently use a oculus rift S which is on its way out (planned obsolescence) but I’m so worried about how cheap index’s seem to be, I’ve heard they are by far the best headsets available with the finger tracking controllers and the ability to do full body tracking, but in terms of build they are made of like cheap abs plastic.
@@benny7569hey Benny please stop. Thanks buddy
this video was really helpful since i just got my headset back from warrenty and i dont want to break again, thanks!
Good to know, great informative video dude thanks i just got the index so this great advice
Biggest tip I can give to anyone with an Index is to never let anyone else touch it who doesn't understand how much the thing costs and how fragile it can be. The first time I let someone else use my Index they punched a wall while playing boneworks and the trigger has never been the same since. (Trigger is permanently pressed in a little bit.)
I can imagine how much that costs
As a last resort there is a company in china that sells the index cable. I do believe it's the manufacturer of the cable since it's identical to the one you get from valve. It will cost you 100-150$ though.
are you able to post a link to it?
they have child slavery in china. do not buy from them
I have owned my Headset for a year, and I have never had a single issue with my index or PSU. But I will keep these in mind.
tysm for this video! currently thinking abt buying the index so wit this video i know what to do and dont do 🤔
99.99 % of people watching this video dont have a valve index
I’m gonna ina few days
@@Avertsplyou should of just bought a quest 3 to this day
I might get a valve index also
Nothing wierd Vi is shit... Overpriced noisy weak heavy expensive and its only pcvr WTF if u want just buy quest 3 buy some accesories like knuckle bands and better head strap and here u go you have so much better thing than Vi and its cheaper and better without some fucked up stations and wires
@@poprostuteeq5522 Do you have a valve index?
I've used my Index for over 770 hours now and I can tell you that it's not all that bad. My headset has fallen as well as the controllers multiple times on tile floors, but I can speak for myself that I've never had the issues he's talking about. The only drawback is simply the fact that you need to tether to pc.
Tethered will always be the best way to experience low latency, no compression VR. I'm sure in the future, they will figure out how to offer almost lossless image.
This video was quite helpful 🤔 because I am about to buy a index And to be honest I was no fully aware of its fragility so very help👍😁
🤔hmm...just got my index these are good tips man..thankyou . I didn't know about the cable pinch when adjusting so thankyou:)
Yah I own an oculus But still I find this entertaining 🤔
Same bruh
Huge question can you do a valve index compatible pc video for 2021 low end 🤔 to mid to high end 🤔 I have a valve index and would like to know what's a good pc to havdel it oh and pre built would be nice if possible
God no. Don't get a prebuilt. Please. You can get a much better deal on a custom built.
@@notnicknamed thanks 😊do you have Andy good sites that makes custom pcs
@@kentongamer Custom built is when you build your own. It's like lego for adults. Fairly simple and there is thousands of tutorials out there.
@@notnicknamed thanks 😊
Unless you want to overpay due to parts going way about it’s retail price I’d honestly say prebuilt is the only way to go for a decently nice build. Trust me building your on is the way to go, but right now it’s really not unless you want to put more of a dent in your pocket buying off scalpers or inflated priced parts due to scalping.
I never noticed the cable crease while putting on my index, I'll definitely be more aware next time, thanks!
also is the overheat a big problem or just discomfort? I don't have issues with it, and I don't think I need to buy the usb fans, maybe it's just some hot climate areas?
Thank God they seen this video this is really going to help me out to protect my valve index when I get it! thank you so much! ❤
1:34 what game is this and is it on the quest 2?
Pavlov and it is available on the Quest through Sidequest :)
@@GetHip thanks bro
Cable: Please be gentle Owner chan
It’s very nice to know about these tips.
Even when I don’t have a VR headset.
6:25 THIS EXPLAINS SO MUCH THANK YOU
i dont know how to post a thinking emoji
I have absolutely no idea how to make emojis in UA-cam :D
Usually your keyboard has the emoji icon (smily face)
Great vid really makes you think how easily some things can break on the index 🤔
🤔love you content I going to get a valve index soon so thanks for the information
I really really wanted an Index but thank you! You have saved me a £1000! I will stick with my Quest 2 :)
Just got my index great video! Maybe valve could open up user purchasable parts and repair options 🤔
Just ordered the index kit with everything in it Ik I’m a bit late on the vid but it really helped me out
The most informative video about this topic, thank you
🤔
(P.S love your videos! I’m new to vr and your channel has helped me a lot to figure all this stuff out so thank you for that 😁)
Gotta say I've had the index for a little over a year or so now and I have not once had an issue with overheating, even when playing on the occasional 6-8 hours in a row. I did have the front cover off because I put one of my tracker usbs there, but I've never had it get to a point where it's anywhere close to too hot to touch.
The only things I've had break on me is the little clip holding the cable to the headset, which I replaced with some duct tape and works better than before honestly, and after about a year of almost using it every day, only now are the controllers starting to drift. I'm hoping to get them replaced but the serial code is literally in the worst place ever on the controllers and has rubbed off on one of them completely.
So with the base stations turning steamvr on and off all the time, theres a fix for that. You can go into your settings and there should be an option for it. I can't look at it right now, but I think it was under one of the developer options. Turning that off, and additionally unplugging your headset (from the USB if possible, or the quick-disconnect if you're careful) will prevent steamvr from starting randomly. Also try to make sure you turn off any of your trackers either by leaving them on and in the vicinity of your headset/stations and closing steamvr so everything closes, or turning them off manually before charging. I've found that the trackers, even when they aren't tracking, will force turn on steamvr even if they aren't anywhere near my setup.
a good tip for the "enter standby mode on shutdown" option for steamVR - If you force close the program, the base stations will not enter standby mode. If I plan on hopping back into VR within an hour or so, I'll simply alt+f4 steamVR to keep my base stations on. That way I get the best of both worlds when it comes to longevity and silence.
🤔 thanks for the tips, i’m grabbing the Index today but as i’m in Australia it’s imported, so the lack of warranty is a little nerve racking
As always Great video👍👍👍
Thanks, homie. I got my Index just last week and these are all pretty useful tips, most of which I hadn't thought of. You get a like and subscribe for that.
I recently got my index and this really helped
Thank you so much. I really want to get a vive pro 2 with the index controllers and this really helps. It will probably take a year or 2 to save up for, but it will DEFINITELY be worth it.
edit: I’m also saving for a pc.
these tips are very helpful i really need to start using them more🤔
to comment about the power supplies. it is probably from maxxing out the power supply causing the fans to not only turn on but hit max speed. especialy with the system specs in shown in the vid, a 750 is usualy enough for basic use. but when all components are obtaining high draw especialy with a power hungry vr you are going to max that small PSU. it is good to take your max power needed for your rig (including your VR) and add 40%. this will keep you in the most efficient range of the power supply, keep fan from needing to kick on, and make sure max power draw does not cause system issues or extra noise.
I'm pretty sure I'm getting a quest 2 for Christmas, so Its interesting 🤔 how much I enjoy all of your content considering I don't have a VR headset yet
JUST got a Valve index today. Glad I found this. Could you point me to a vid or guidance on establishing physical "play space". Should I hang cables from ceiling to prevent from stepping on them? Should I put carpet to identify boundaries that I might step out of? Anything else that I am not thinking of?
def hang the cables off the ceiling 100% and if you have an own room for the index no carpet required you will know and if you dont then if you have enough money get a carpet or some kind of different material for the ground
I have my base stations plugged into a couple of Wyze smart plugs . . . I just tell Google to turn them on when I'm getting ready to play and off when I'm done. I highly recommend that setup!
Thanks, very helpful! Especially for such an expensive headset. o-o
me: do lots of research and finally decide on index
this video: its going to break in 15 seconds
me: maybe i'll get a vive...
🤔 thanks for the tips, I'll keep this in mind
Current Index holder here, I have basically had to RMA every component from the Index, and jus the other day the left side stick started to drift, I really hate having to RMA stuff, and I NEVER had any issues with the Oculus Rift.
Thanks, this helped a lot. 🤔
🤔 thank you man, I just got the valve index and this has been useful for teaching my siblings not to destroy my new setup
Just bought a used Index kit for $450. Had trouble with the headset being seen by the pc, so after some troubleshooting I realized I may need a new cable. I had heard here that they don't sell replacement cables, so I thought I had made a mistake. However, Upon visiting steam website, I can confirm they do sell it. About $130 for the replacement tether. It fixed my issue too.
thanks for the tips! 🤔
im about to get an index, thx for this vid :)
Here’s a tip
If you don’t like the elastic that sticks out you can wrap it around 1 time and hook it on the tracking ring
Hey comment about the PSU thing.
I used to have that PSU in my old build, apparently that corsair 750 watt one (the one we both had) is relatively known to be hit or miss. Some are good, others are duds. When I had my rift s I would put my headset on and it would kill all of the USBs in my PC. The USB power delivery couldn't keep up, and it was attributed to the older PSU, and the power draw of it. I switched PSUs and never saw the issue again. So be mindful, brand name doesn't always mean it's good!
I have an index in the post rn thanks for the tips I just hope I don’t have issues
It's pretty easy to predict where your headset cable will fail. It's where it bends back and forth most often while moving. Mine bends most severely where the cable attaches to the headset. You can protect the cable by ruggedizing the cable at that point to prevent it from bending sharply. I wrap 6" of rubber tube around the cable at that point. It's not pretty, but it saved an oculus rift cable that was already going bad (my third). I did that to my index as well and have had no problems.
hey bud is there any way you can post a pic of this and say where you got the rubber tube?
@@lekswill9828
If you search for "Clear Vinyl Tubing, 1/4-Inch ID x 3/8-Inch OD" on Amazon, any of the top results will work.
Cut a 6" piece. Then cut the tube length wise in a spiral pattern. Wrap it around the cable where you need it (there should be a gap where you cut the spiral) and then secure it in place with duct tape.
Then zip tie it to the head strap and you're done.
UA-cam deletes everything that looks remotely like a URL, so no picture.
Thanks for the tips, i'll make sure to stay away from those bad things🤔
Really sucks bc as a teenager who bought the Index over a year ago with some savings, I can't afford my Index breaking in any way at all. I haven't encountered any hardware failures as of yet, and I've put well over a thousand hours into it. Knowing that it's just a matter of time really sucks, but I've treated it well since day one of having it and I've babied it just as much as my og vive (over 3000 hrs). Great video though!
Recived my index today, made sure to watch this🤔
had an index over 2 years and 3k hours and a common drunkard in VRC. i have only ever replaced the cable about once a year. i hooked my base stations up and they have never been powered off minus moving stuff or power outages. my controllers are cracked but work fine with zero stick drift so far even with a once or twice beer spill. my headset seems fine and has never over heated even before i had AC in here and it would get 85+f/29+c in my room. the room temp made me quit long before the headset. my left ear piece did die with no luck fixing it so headset required now. i think i have had good luck with my headset considering but my hope for an index 2 is dying haha.
holy crap that boneworks music at the end just gave me the best nostalgic feeling im gonna go replay it now
Is it even worth buying now? Does the Vive or other headsets have the same issue or different ones?
thank you for the great tips! i just got a new VR headset! (Valve Index) 🤔