VR – SOJC Immersive Media Lab & Equipment

How to set up the Oculus Go

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by tessanf

Step 1: Don't Panic

The Oculus Go is the easiest and most comfortable VR headset to choose from! It can be used mainly from a sitting position. Everything you need is in the Oculus Go kit available at the J-Cage in Allen Hall! Make sure to read and follow any instructions included in the kit.

Please keep the Go out of direct sunlight and only use the cleaning supplies that come with the kit.

Take frequent breaks while using the Go, VR can be disorienting for newcomers and cause eyestrain.

Close up of the Go's body with a power button and volume buttons on the top.

Step 2: Power On

Power on the headset by pressing and holding the button on the top of the headset (A, in top image), you will hear a tune and it will light up.

The picture above shows a close up of the Go’s power button, volume buttons and what it will look like when turned on.

An image of an Oculus Go controller being held in the left hand, shows how to properly hold the controller.

Step 3: Suit Up

Unlike other headsets the Go only has one controller that can be used in either hand, pretty nifty right? (B, in the top picture). Slip the strap (D, in the top picture) around your wrist and tighten it so that it doesn’t slip off. The picture directly above shows how to hold the controller in your left hand.

Power on the controller by pressing the Oculus Button (see top picture). Holding the Oculus button will also reorient the dashboard toward where you are pointing. Pressing the same button will return you to the dashboard at any point.

This controller works as a touchpad, move your thumb over it to scroll.

Now put on the headset.

Step 4: Fit

The headset should rest comfortably over your eyes and on the bridge of your nose and cheekbones without too much weight.

To adjust the fit make sure the straps sit at the back of your head then tighten or loosen the velcro to each side (E & C, in top picture).

Step 5: Game On

Once set up is completed you will see a home view similar to the one shown above. From here you can choose your game or experience. Pressing the Oculus Button on the controller will always bring you back to this view.

If you’re new to VR I recommend trying out the tutorial or ‘A Night Sky’ to learn more about what you can do!

Step 6: Powering Off

When you’re finished using the Oculus Go please shut it down, if you just take it off it will go into sleep mode.

To shut it off, while still wearing the Go press the power button on the top of the headset. A prompt will appear on-screen with options to ‘Restart’ or ‘Shut-down’, choose ‘Shut-down’.

The light next to the power button should be dark if done properly.

When returning the Oculus Go kit please make sure everything that came with it is in the bag and returned together.

Accessing Files on the Go

Posted on May 27, 2020 by tessanf

For this method you will need the USB to micro-USB cable (charging cable) that comes with the SOJC Oculus Go Kit.

Have your computer and the Go in front of you and turned on.
Insert the USB end of the cable into the correct port on your computer.
Insert the micro-USB end of the cable into the charging port on the left side of the Go headset.
Put on the headset, you should see a prompt asking if you want to allow the Go’s data to be accessed, select ‘Allow’.
On the computer a window should open showing you the data on the Go. Here’s the file path to find your screenshots and videos: Go > Internal Shared Storage > Oculus > Screenshots or VideoShots.
When finished transferring your files remember to safely disconnect the Quest before unplugging it.

This method can post screenshots or videos directly to Facebook from the sharing option in the Oculus Go.

Please be aware if you use this method that it may cause your Facebook account to lock and that it is a public device.

You may need an administrator’s help to disconnect your account from the Go.

Streaming from the Quest and Go

Posted on May 26, 2020May 28, 2020 by tessanf

Streaming from the Oculus Quest and Go

Wanna share the fun with everyone else in the room? We’ve got you covered!

Choose from one of the methods below and make sure to request any peripherals you need when you check out the Oculus Quest or Oculus Go.

1. While wearing the Quest, look down at the menu, select the ‘Sharing’ tab.

2. Next select the ‘Cast’ option.

3. A list of devices the Quest can connect to will appear, these will most commonly be Chromecast enabled devices or mobile devices. Select which device you want to stream to and the stream should appear on the screen. A red recording dot will appear in the upper right corner of the Quest’s screen.

4. To stop casting, select the ‘Cast’ option again.

For this method you will need an AirPlay enabled device, most current Apple products and smart TV’s will be AirPlay compatible. This is another good method for streaming in the Immersive Media Lab or other classrooms in Allen Hall.

1. Using a phone or tablet with the Oculus app installed, open the app. In the upper right hand corner there will be an icon of a headset and wifi (see above picture), select this.

2. A screen with a list of the headsets your account is connected to will appear, in the ‘Cast From’ section it will say beneath each option if the headset is nearby and turned on. Select the headset you want to connect to (the connecting process can take several minutes).

3. In the ‘Cast To’ section you will see any nearby devices available to connect to, this should include the phone/tablet you are accessing the app from and any Chromecast enabled devices.

Select the device you want to cast to and then select ‘Start’ at the bottom of the screen. The stream will appear momentarily on the selected device.

4. The person wearing the headset may see a notification appear in the headset requesting casting access, accept this request. The stream will now appear on the Apple phone/tablet.

5. On the Apple phone/tablet, pull down from the top right of the screen and select ‘AirPlay Screen Mirroring’ from the menu. Choose the device you want to stream to and input the code that appears on the screen of the selected device. Your stream should now appear on that device.

For this method you will need a Chromecast or Chromecast enabled device. This is a good method for streaming in the Immersive Media Lab or to an Android phone/tablet.

1. Using a phone or tablet with the Oculus app installed, open the app. In the upper right hand corner there will be an icon of a headset and wifi, select this.

3. In the ‘Cast To’ section you will see any nearby devices available to connect to, this should include the phone/tablet you are accessing the app from and any Chromecast enabled devices.

Select the device you want to cast to and then select ‘Start’ at the bottom of the screen. In the headset a request for streaming access will appear, accept this. The stream will appear momentarily on the selected device.

This method will stream to your PC and is the same method as streaming to a Chromecast but with a few extra steps. This method works best with a newer Android phone or tablet.

1. Using a phone or tablet with the Oculus app installed, open the app. In the upper right hand corner there will be an icon of a headset and wifi, select this.

3. In the ‘Cast To’ section you will see any nearby devices available to connect to, this should include the phone/tablet you are accessing the app from. Select the phone/tablet and then select ‘Start’ at the bottom of the screen. In the headset a request for streaming access will appear, accept this. The stream will appear momentarily on the selected device.

4. On the phone, navigate through the phone’s pull down menu to find ‘Screencast’, select this and it will begin searching for nearby devices.

5. On PC open the program ‘Connect’. Now on the phone you will see an option to connect to the computer. Select the computer and your stream will now show up on the computer’s screen.

Accessing Files on the Quest

Posted on May 14, 2020May 20, 2020 by tessanf

For this method you will need the USB C to USB 3 cable that comes with the SOJC Oculus Quest Kit.

Have your computer and the Quest in front of you and turned on.
Insert the USB 3 end of the cable into the correct port on your computer.
Insert the USB C end of the cable into the charging port on the left side of the Quest headset.
Put on the headset, you should see a prompt asking if you want to allow the Quest’s data to be accessed, select ‘Allow’.
On the computer a window should open showing you the data on the Quest. Here’s the file path to find your screenshots and videos: Quest > Internal Shared Storage > Oculus > Screenshots or VideoShots.
When finished transferring your files remember to safely disconnect the Quest before unplugging it.

This method can post screenshots or videos directly to Facebook from the sharing option in the Oculus Quest.