alvr-org/ALVR

Add more headset and controller emulation modes

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#262 opened on Aug 1, 2020

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Description

String for vive controller are listed here: https://github.com/polygraphene/ALVR/blob/00c88fb6c3ae81c9380832723a70401ba06d7751/ALVR/ServerConfig.cs#L204

  • Vive controllers emulation mode (thanks @maxer456!)
  • Index headset emulation mode

Contributor guide

Research direction
Study the existing implementation for Vive controller emulation in ALVR/ServerConfig.cs and related files. Identify the interface and protocol used for emulation. Then implement the Index headset emulation mode following the same patterns, ensuring compatibility with the existing streaming pipeline.
Tech stack
rust
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GitRustbasic VR concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40