Set up a Vive experience using a wired low-latency thin client with Thunderbolt connectivity.
Set up a Vive experience using a wired low-latency thin client with Thunderbolt connectivity.
I’m planning to relocate in a few months and noticed my current space won’t fit my Vive setup. I don’t have the budget for a separate VR room, so I’m considering using my main computer upstairs to power the Vive downstairs. The distance between the two areas is about 100 feet, which makes a long cable tricky. I’m thinking a 200-foot optical Thunderbolt might work, but I only have around $1000 left. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.
The setup mainly uses USB 3.0 and HDMI connections. You might want to add wall jacks for HDMI and USB 3.0 to maintain a tidy space. It seems you don’t have to worry much about wired delays at home. Interestingly, I initially imagined this post was about streaming from another PC via Steam.
I would handle it, but you may require an active repeater for the USB and HDMI connections.
The path is 100 feet long and passes through open walkways; there are no walls to cross.
the device supports usb 3, hdmi or displayport connections. i referenced thunderbolt since it bundles both usb and displayport in one cable, which would be useful for building a terminal. the limitation with usb and hdmi is that signal clarity over such distances can't maintain the required resolution and frame rate for the vive. latency isn’t an issue here. i’m wondering if anyone knows about a budget-friendly cable that can transmit both usb and hdmi effectively.
I don’t think I’d be able to find a single option right now. I’m considering building two setups with comparable features, likely opting for the Thunderbolt approach. I’ve been exploring thin client networking ideas, but bandwidth demands and latency concerns remain challenges.