Inspace is a third party app supported by through Steam. To get your Vive or Vive Pro running for Inspace you will need to install Steam and SteamVR.
1. Install Steam
- Go to Steam and click Install Steam to begin download
- Run SteamSetup.exe
- Open Steam and sign up for a Steam account (tip: use a shared team email address)
2. Install SteamVR
SteamVR is an application within Steam. You will need to have installed Steam prior to installing SteamVR (see previous step).
- Open the Steam app on your computer
- In Store tab navigate to the search bar and look up SteamVR
- Click SteamVR > Install
Once you have successfully installed Steam and SteamVR you are ready to use your Vive/ Vive Pro headset for Inspace.
Room Set Up
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Pick a room with at least 1.5m X 2m of free space. To ensure that the Base Stations (sensors) track properly, make sure that your space it's not in direct sunlight or have too many reflective surfaces.
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Plug in the Base Stations in opposite corners of the play area.
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Connect the HTC headset to the computer via the link box.
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Plug in your controllers via the USB cables to charge
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Open Steam > Steam VR > Run Room Setup
(For a more detailed tutorial or troubleshooting questions, visit the HTC Vive support page here.)