Use your HTC VIVE Controllers as Body or Feet Trackers!

You can actually very easily convert the HTC VIVE Controllers to VIVE Trackers so that you can use them as full-body trackers. ► Check out our VR equipment → https://www.amazon.com/shop/caschary ► Subscribe to join our VR adventures! → https://goo.gl/bSJ6L8 If you went for the Valve Index or other VR headset coming from an HTC VIVE, then you probably have some VIVE Controllers lying around somewhere. So why not use it for something else? This video is a guide on how to transform your VIVE Controllers into VIVE Trackers. TIMESTAMPS 00:55 - What do you need? Note VIVE Controller 1.0 don't work with the Valve Base Stations. Only with the HTC 1.0 base stations. Check your compatibility! ★ Steps for converting the VIVE Controllers to VIVE Trackers ★ 01:20 - Step 1 01:57 - Step 2 03:10 - Step 3 "model_name": "Vive Tracker PVT", "render_model": "vr_tracker_vive_1_0", "revision": 1, "tracked_controller_role": "", 04:43 - Step 4 ★ Steps for update the Steam Controller Dongles firmware ★ 06:03 - Step 5 07:29 - Step 6 07:46 - Step 7 tools\bin\win32\lighthouse_watchman_update.exe -D firmware\dongle\watchman_dongle.bin 09:30 - Step 8 10:50 - Extra info (about compatibility etc) LINKS Steam Controller dongle → https://store.steampowered.com/app/53... EDIT: A few people pointed out that the Steam Controller Dongles are sold out in the US. I didn't know because they are still being sold in EU. For those in the US, you can buy a dongle from https://www.virtualbuilds.com/product... I have not tried theirs out myself but they look good. SUPPORT US ► Become our Patron (includes exclusive rewards) →   / casandchary   ► Become a Sponsor on YouTube (includes rewards, like a Champion's badge next to your name) → https://goo.gl/8Ji5dp ► VRcovers for your headset → https://goo.gl/U3ZSRD ► WidmoVR prescription lens adapters for your headset → http://bit.ly/2VOlrtD (5% discount code: "CAS&CHARY") ► Studioform VR head strap against front-heaviness → http://bit.ly/2W7eu6v (5% discount code: "CAS&CHARY") ► Play PC VR games with your Quest → https://go.riftcat.com/casandchary (10% discount code: "JWGTCASCHARY") ► MORE discount codes & affiliate links → https://casandchary.com/discount-code... OUR EQUIPMENT Our VR equipment → https://www.amazon.com/shop/caschary Full PC Specs → https://casandchary.com/vr-equipment/ SOCIAL MEDIA 💬 Twitter →   / casandchary   💬 Facebook →   / casandchary   💬 Instagram →   / casandchary   💬 Join our Discord →   / discord   A special thanks to these Patreon Champs for their amazing support: artArmin Baxorn Olemartinorg Studioform VR Wintceas Andy Albert Ben P. D Coetzee VR on! Cas and Chary VR Links in this description may contain affiliate links. You don't have to use them but if you do, a small referral fee will go to the channel, supporting the content at no extra cost to you. If you use it, thank you very much. MUSIC Music used in this video is from Epidemic Sound: http://share.epidemicsound.com/zqM3g #htcvivecontrollers #vivetrackers #fullbodytracking DISCLAIMER Links in this description may contain affiliate links. We may earn from qualifying purchases from these links (without costing you more).