This guide will help you to set up and run the XR sims. JoinXR is very flexible and will allow
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multiple headsets in a simulation, but this guide will focus on a fast setup using a single headset and laptop
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You will need
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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 - Meta Quest or HoloLens 2)
A Windows Laptop + 🎧 Headphones
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A JoinXR Account.
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Internet access
If you came through the HEE XR hubs then you should have already been provided with headsets and JoinXR accounts. If this doesnt apply then please goto the support section.
min spec
i5, 8GB Win10/11
i3, 4GB Win 10
16 GB ram
11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-11800H @ 2.30GHz
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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. |
3️⃣ Pair your Meta Quest or HoloLens 2 with your JoinXR account
First:
Run JoinXR on your Meta Quest
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 Quest 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