Quest 3 VR Setup

# Quest 3 VR Setup for Dance Dash

**Meta Quest 3** is a virtual reality (VR) headset developed by Reality Labs, a division of Meta Platforms. It was unveiled on June 1, 2023, and released on October 10 as a successor to the Quest 2.

The headset features updated hardware with elements of the Quest Pro, including a thinner form factor and lenses, and additional sensors and color passthrough cameras intended for mixed reality software.

## Quest 3 Guide with SteamLink and Vive Trackers

Here I explain how to set up the Quest 3 with Vive trackers for Dance Dash. Of course, many things are already covered in other guides and I have only summarized it for Dance Dash.

*Note: Alternatively, the Quest 3 controllers can also be used with the official Rebuff Reality trackstraps for Quest 2, but currently I cannot recommend this as tracking with the Quest 3 alone does not work well.*

*Note from the Quest 2 article: Dance Dash requires a large amount of space, and although you can play it using the stationary mode, you will easily touch the boundaries while moving. Therefore, if you are playing in stationary mode, it is recommended to lower the sensitivity and intensity of the safe zone alerts to avoid frequent boundary alerts.*

### What you need

Short and sweet:

* A VR-capable gaming PC with Steam VR installed
* Quest 3 headset (you can use the Quest controllers for the hand notes)
* At least one Steam VR capable base station (I recommend two)
* At least two Vive trackers (I recommend the current 3.0 trackers)
* Suitable trackstraps
* SteamLink (available for free in the Meta Store https://www.meta.com/de-de/experiences/5841245619310585/)
* OpenVR Space Calibrator (https://github.com/pushrax/OpenVR-SpaceCalibrator/releases)

### PC Setup

* Steam and Steam VR must be installed
* Remote play must be activated in the Steam settings, for simplification allow a direct connection (see screenshot)

* Download & Install OpenVR Space Calibrator

### Quest 3 Setup / SteamLink

As soon as your Quest 3 is set up, you can download SteamLink from the Meta Store (via app or directly in the headset). The setup is simple, if you have allowed the direct connection you only need to verify a code and the connection will be established. Just follow the instructions. Your PC should now be recognized and when you press "Connect" Steam VR will open. Quest 3 and controller should be detected directly.

### Vive Tracker Setup

Trackers must be paired (dongle must of course be connected to the PC). The trackers should be recognized directly in SteamVR as soon as you have established a connection via the Quest 3, but the trackers are not in the right positions, so jump to the next step below.

The trackers can be worn directly on the feet as well as on the shin and it works perfectly.

Here are a few pictures for demonstration:

Tracker 2.0 vs. 3.0:

Trackstraps, Tracker on shin, Tracker on foot:

For me, playing in socks works perfectly. But please make sure that everything fits tightly and that you have enough space.

### OpenVR Space Calibrator Setup

Once the trackers are connected you can proceed with the setup in OpenVR Space Calibrator directly in your headset. Open SteamLink, connect with your pc and in the Steam Dashboard open OpenVR Space Calibrator. Now follow these steps:

* Match a controller with a tracker (you need the right tracker)

* Choose calibration speed slow (wait for the next step before click on start calibration)

* Attach a tracker to your wrist, click on start calibration and draw an eight in the air

* After the calibration all trackers should be on the right place

### Youre ready

Everything should be ready and you can start Dance Dash. Have fun and I hope this little guide was helpful.