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.

This setup should take a approximately 30 mins. It only needs to be completed once.

What you will need

  • A JoinXR Account.

  • Headset - HTC Focus (or Quest2 or Hololens2)

  • A Windows Laptop + (blue star) Headphones

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

(blue star) On your Laptop’s browser login to your JoinXR account here, using the details provided by HEE.

(blue star) Create a Dropin (a permanent meeting space for you and your students)

  1. Select "Drop-ins" from the top bar.

  2. Click "Add Drop-in".

  3. Name your Dropin. (i.e. LEEDS XR simulation)

  4. Click "Save Change"

(blue star) Download and pair the JoinXR Windows Application

  1. In your laptops browser select "Windows"

  2. Download “JoinXR”

  3. The JoinXR application will download , install and run.

  4. Copy the code and “Pair”

  5. “Close” the JoinXR Windows application for now

Press Start Key and type JoinXR to run next time.

(blue star) Pair your HTC Focus (or Quest2 or Hololens2) with your JoinXR account

note

Its a good habit to leave your HTC + Controllers connected and charging when not being used.

Its a good habit to leave your HTC + Controllers connected and charging when not being used.