This guide will help you to set up and run the XR sims. JoinXR is very flexible and will allow multiple headsets in a simulation, but this guide will focus on a fast setup using a single headset and laptop.
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This setup should take a approximately 30 mins. It only needs to be completed once! |
To prepare you will need:
A JoinXR Account.
Headset - HTC Focus (or Quest2 or Hololens2)
A Windows Laptop + 🎧 Headphones
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A fast internet connection with no firewall is advised. A reliable fallback is to use a strong 4G/5G mobile hotspot. |
Please complete the following steps in order
1️⃣ Create a Dropin (a permanent meeting space for you and your students)
On your Laptop’s browser login to your JoinXR account here, using the details provided by HEE. Then:
Select "Drop-ins" from the top bar.
Click "Add Drop-in".
Name your Dropin. (i.e. LEEDS XR simulation)
Click "Save Change"
2️⃣ Download and pair the JoinXR Windows Application
In your laptop's browser select "Windows"
Download“JoinXR”
The JoinXR application will download , install and run.
Copy and paste the code and “Pair”
“Close” the JoinXR Windows application for now
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Press Start Key and type JoinXR to run next time. |
4️⃣ Pair your HTC Focus (or Quest2 or Hololens2) with your JoinXR account
First:
Run JoinXR on your HTC Focus
Select ‘Add new User’ and copy the code
Then:
On your Laptop Goto Menu / Devices / Pair New Device
Enter the code from your HTC and ‘Pair New Device’
Its a good habit to leave your HTC + Controllers connected and charging when not being used.
🥳 Well done everything is now setup! When you're ready we can move on to Running a Sim