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Chunky Orbits Beta1 - tracked controller support

Howdy folks. I've posted the Early Access Beta1 version of Chunky Orbits - the beginnings of tracked controller support. Should work with your Vive wands or Oculus Touch.

I'm experimenting with a new way to move around the space, something I'm calling 'Pinch and Pull'. It's a little weird, but it works well and seems to reduce that feeling of motion sickness that some people feel in VR.

To move around:

  • Press both of the Grip buttons - one on each hand.
  • Pull your hands apart to move forward.
  • Pinch your hands together to move backward.
  • Release the Grip buttons to stop.

The direction you move is controlled by pointing your hands. While holding the grip buttons you'll see a Green Arrow. That arrow shows the current front/back direction. When you move your hands farther apart or closer together you'll follow the direction of that arrow.

Much harder to describe than it is to use. :csdsmile: I'll make a short demo video soon.

The gamepad version of the sim is still available. Just press A on your gamepad during the title screen to launch that version. Touch users will see the Vive wands in their gameview for now. I'll have the proper Touch models in there soon.

Head on over to the Beta Builds forum to leave feedback, offer suggestions, or get some help.