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@JCatNY is using external backglass is checked in vr options? My cabinet uses three monitors and displays pups. I can hook up my quest 3 to the cabinet launch vpxgl and the pups display in vr and on my cabinet. If it still isn't working, it could be your gpu. I have a gtx 3050 on my test rig and amd 6500 in my cabinet. The 6500 struggles with more than 3 monitors, and I have to turn off the dmd and backglass monitors off to get it to work. Leave them connected just turn them off. If none of that works it may be a setting in the software or software version you are using. Try a reinstall of the software or an earlier. Build. I'm still rocking the 10.8 beta 5 build in my cabinet. When testing later builds, I lose features like color dmds and pup packs. Hope this helps.

@SOCIALCREDITSCOREOVER Make sure steam vr is running properly in you headset first. If not it's a compatibility issue with your headset. If it is make sure you are running the gl version of the vpx software. 10.8.xgl.exe Not 10.8.x.exe. that is more than likely your issues if not try running an earlier version of the software like beta 5.

@@chipgt81 Turns out downgrading to beta 5 was the move. Thank you!

@SOCIALCREDITSCOREOVER Beta 5 is my all-around to go to right now for pc, cabinet, VR modes. It works great with all three. Later, release you loose various features like color dmds or vr support or the require betas of pinup popper and other software. I will test out the next canadate release when it drops and do an update video if it works with all three modes I play in.

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It sounds like a setting is wrong somewhere. Try reinstalling popper.

Yes, the matrix and left and right playfield strips are on one port. You just have to power inject. I have under cab on port 3 and backbox speakers and back glow on port 2. Check out my video here. czcams.com/users/liveA00lQOmQXKQ?si=Cswgh2BrqZC7nT36 Every table is a little different. Batman 66 really shows it off

@@chipgt81 Thx... I use a WEMOS D1 Mini with 8 Ports. Now i want to upgrade my led matrix to a HD Matrix (3x parts, every uses 1 port). Actually my Matrix, Playfield right and left uses 3 ports. Your video showed me that i can reduce all 3 items to 1 port. 👍🏻 I thought all the time the signal cant control 3 item with one port...

@Affenkopp-uq6kp you can do it however you want. I was thinking logistically what makes sense. I like the idea of having different lines that go to different places. Playfield, backbox, and lower cab. I have 5 more ports available. And ran one wire for a topper if I choose to do one...

@@chipgt81 Thx... I think ive got a New mission for now. 😉 Do you know, whats the maximum of LEDs per port for the WEMOS D1?

@Affenkopp-uq6kp I don't think there is a maximum number for adressable rgb leds a single channel. The dumb rgb leds are all on one color at a time, which is what eats channels and why most controllers support 8 ports at a minimum. They are an older tech. For adressable rbg leds, it is more what your power supply can provide power to. This is where the calculator i talk about comes in handy. The max I have run is 556 on a single channel. That's my matrix, lefT, and right playfield. I have seen no issues or delays. However, you may be limited on the number of effects that can be processed and sent out on a channel. I run 4 effects on my matrix, 4 on the right playfield, and 3 on the left. Ranging from animated plunger to flashers and strobes. It's better to mix effects using the dof tool. If you add too many effects for different features like speakers, underglow, back glow, matrix, and playfield, you may see lag or choppy lights. I never pushed the limits to find out. The d0 and d1 mini have 8 channels. To me, it just makes sense to split up features based on location. Plus, if you add a switch on the power line positive, you can turn off sections of lights if you don't want them on. I mean, you have 8 channels. Why not use them... if you want them all on one channel, that's fine too. It is the same amount of work to install, configure, and set them up in the software.

Depending on your hardware and how many displays your gpu can support at one time. It really doesn't matter how baller is set up. I use mine with my 3 monitor cabinet and on a seperate test pc with one monitor. If you are going to use a cabinet, you may want to power off the dmd and backbox monitors when using vr for better performance. You will just need to play with settings to see what works best for you.

Are you talking about a non configured vr room table, the black nothingness? If so, yes. You can create a basic two wall, floor and ceiling vr room and under textures make them whatever color you want. Check out my video in building a vr room here. czcams.com/video/2bBw_-Tm7rI/video.htmlsi=ZqOaEZne4LFPwWNy All you would need is the walls, really. Instead of using the pictures, you can create a material that is whatever color you want and apply it to the walls. Even for a table that has vr, you can create a new vr option called a green room or something to make that work. Unfortunately, you would need to do this for every table you want. If you're still unsure, email me at casualgameralg@gmail.com and I can help you through making a green room. The only thing I'm not sure how to set up is the pass through. Maybe a 30 min job per table once you know what you're doing.

@@chipgt81 Thank you for the candid response. If you want to try this, Virtual Desktop has a passthrough option you can turn on by selecting a color to mask which allows the mixed reality gameplay.

@FoxoticTV I'm down for giving it a try. So you do virtual desktop select the color, and launch visual pinball vr?

that's what I WILL do once I figure out the basic room thing it's pretty in depth , would have to dedicate an afternoon to figure it out unless you'd be interested in making a room. I'd say getting a sphere mesh with a material color variable would make the most sense

@chipgt81 But there is an app someone else made that lets you see your hands in mixed reality on pc by having hot pink orbs track on your hands and that can then be masked out to allow the pass-through

What headset are you using? What connection type are you using? (Heaset to pc). What version of vpx vr are you using? The key is that your headset must work with Steam Vr.

@@chipgt81 quest 3 using link cable, steam vr works I use it all the time. Latest version of vpx 4hrs I tried yesterday to get it running 🙁

At this point, there is no official support to use them. The connect through Bluetooth to the headset, then from headset to pc. There are way that they could potentially work, but I have not tested them as they cost money, and it's not well supported. You can use an Xbox controller, though.

At this point, there is no official support to use them. They connect through Bluetooth to the headset, then from headset to pc. There are ways that they could potentially work, but I have not tested them as they cost money, and it's not well supported. From what I understand, it's not recommended yet. You can use an Xbox controller, though.

@@chipgt81 thank you so much

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First check to make sure it works on another confirmed vr room puppack like the one I show. It's the same install that you would do with non vr. However, not every table is configured for vr. Check the script for rv room settings. If there aren't any, then it won't work without you building it yourself the vr room yourself. It's about a 4 hour process. I have a video on how to build a vr room in my vpx vr series. That or search for a version of the table in vr. They can be hard to find. I recommend the table spreadsheet tool on vp universe. If there are settings, make sure the two checkboxes for external backglass and dmd are set. Check this video at the 24:30 marker.

How are you connecting the headset to the pc?

Airlink

@adrianoparrotta I used airlink over my my wifi for a week and experienced similar issues. If you are using your wifi router, make sure the connection is 5Ghz. Also, make sure it is set to dynamic. And the slider is to the right. Keep in mind the flow of traffic that is happening and the amount of information between all the software and hardware. It won't be perfect. For a more stable connection, you can try the wifi bridge. I have not tried this due to cost. I have had the most success with a wired connection. Sometimes, there is blackout along the edges as I move my head, but it is rock solid. Also the cables are not as expensive as the bridge. See the video links for the cables I use. If you want to try it.

Actually, yes, you may be able to. I is pretty recent, but there is now a tool that allows you to use your VR controllers to emulate gamepads or virtual steering wheels to control non VR games. I haven't tried it myself yet, and it costs $30 on Steam. I'm looking for an alternative, but if you want to give it a try, you can get it here. You may need a controller to keyboard emulator too. here : percnops.com/

It's a common problem I covered in my first video. 1. Make sure you are using Vpx version 10.8 beta 5 2. Not all tables are configured for vr. Check the script and see if there is a vr room setting. If not, the table you are trying to play has not been set up for vr play. I just released two videos this weekend that cover how to setup a vr room. You can also Search for a table that says the vr room in the name or on the database page of the vpuniverse here: virtual-pinball-spreadsheet.web.app/ There may be a vr room version available. 3. Remove your table specific b2s file if you are using one from your tables folder. 4. Watch min marker 24:34 of my first video. Here: czcams.com/video/zAl1LlCCk3s/video.htmlsi=N5Qs1YthPBWhh1Z7 There are two boxes you need to check. Open vr settings Check capture external dmd and capture external backbox. 5. This should cover all the issues that may apply to you and hopefully fix your problem. If not, send me the link to the table you are trying to play. If this fixes your issue, enjoy.

@@chipgt81great video thanks, any ideas why the popper vr does not work ? cheers ed

In my test pc, I have a Gforce 3060ti. In my pincab I'm using an AMD Radeon 6650. They are about the same performance wise. The amd may have a slight leg up on the nvidea.

Not every table is configured to work in VR. I've had the best luck with tables that have the vr room in the name. I'm currently working on a video that shows how to get a non-configured table set up as this is the biggest question I get. Hopefully, it will be good to go for next friday.

It could be a few things, but i suspect it is a combination of different software versions. What version of vpx and Popper and dmd are you running? I haven't been using the batapaloza baller installer. I recommend vpx version 10.8 beta 5 no higher till issues are resolved. This may trip an error stating the game was built on a later version. Just save the table for version 10.8 beta 5, and that will go away. You can install the latest popper and dmd software. This is probably the issue. Also try disableing the color dmd check box and only check puppacks to troubleshoot what may be causing the issue. Then switch the check boxes. This will let you know what software is giving you a hard time could be both. Let me k ow if this helps.

@@chipgt81 i downgraded to beta 5 from candidate release 1 same error most of the dmd don't work out of 10 table only 2 show the dmd party zone and avatar :(

@clementrousseau9431 Not all tables are configured for V/R. I have had the best results with ones that say vr room in the title. You can use the spreadsheet tool on vp universes to find the table you want and filter all tables to see the ones that work in vr. Some tables will have script options for vr, and you will need to check. Just to make sure it's not a software issue, let's troubleshoot with the avitar table i know works for me. Click here. vpuniverse.com/files/file/6408-avatar-stern-2012oqqsanmod/ Don't forget the rom, dmd, and pup. Save the files as you would for non vr tables Vpx table file to tables folder Alt Dmd to alt color folder Pup to video file Connect your headset, open steam, launch steam vr, Open vpxgl make sure you have both check boxes enabled for external dmd and backglass. Launch the table. Press num pad 5 to center. 5 key to coin in, 1 to start, enter to launch ball, left/ right shift for flipper. Or whatever you may have set your keys to. You should be able to see the pup pack running. Alt color dmd you may need to press F1 and enable color dmd. If not let me know what it says, and we will continue troubleshooting.

Yep, It's a common problem I covered in my first video. 1. Make sure you are using Vpx version 10.8 beta 5 2. Not all tables are configured for vr. Check the script and see if there is a vr room setting. If not, the table you are trying to play has not been set up for vr play. Search for a table that says the vr room in the name or on the database page of the vpuniverse here: virtual-pinball-spreadsheet.web.app/ There may be a vr room version available. 3. Remove your table specific b2s file if you are using one from your tables folder. 4. Watch min marker 24:34 of my first video. Here: czcams.com/video/zAl1LlCCk3s/video.htmlsi=N5Qs1YthPBWhh1Z7 There are two boxes you need to check. Open vr settings Check capture external dmd and capture external backbox. 5. This should cover all the issues that may apply to you and hopefully fix your problem. If not, send me the link to the table you are trying to play. If this fixes your issue, enjoy.

Thanks for the feedback.

Check video/graphics in vpx gl. Window checked, Aspect ratio 16:9 landscape. Width 2556 height 1440. View mode desktop and fss

@@chipgt81 I am not possible to select anything higher than 1920x1080 😒

@@Massenkompatibel1980 let me do some research and I'll get back to you.

I'm saving for a 4k upgrade that does 144 hz.

@chipgt81 this is the way!

@chipgt81 That being said, there is some room for 60hz frame pacing experimentation. I feel like you can get the best bang for your buck that way. But once you see the ball roll at 120hz, there's no going back imo

Yes, you can use a mapped game pad or keyboard emulator like x360. This issue with the touch controllers is that they connect to the headset first. Then, through the headset to the pc. You may be able to use the steam controller software to map to a keyboard button. I will need to look I to this though.

Man if I can't use my VR controllers I can't see this being very immersive on my Vive. I wanted to really feel like I was slapping the machine with motion controls on my wands

@guidosaur7506 yeah it is a bummer. There is fx pinball has an app for vr but it is based on fx3 and you have to rebuild all your tables.

I'm a little confused with what you're asking. Are you in the media manager trying to add a wheel image for adams family and Getting an 1.1 404 not found? 404 codes are tags to servers, and not finding what you're looking for. It could be a broken link, or the file was removed. Try downloading the wheel image directly from vpin universe here. vpuniverse.com/files/file/17075-the-addams-family-bally-1992-wheel/ Then drag and drop it onto the wheel box.

Sorry, in media manager when I’m trying to browse wheel images is when I get the error. In your video at 25:10, you’re able to browse for any image you’d like. How do I configure mine like that so I can browse for artwork? Not sure why I’m receiving the error when initially clicking on it. It doesn’t give me the chance to browse and search anything. Thanks for your help!

@dirkdex that should work as long as you're connected to the internet. Also once you click the wheel box look in the upper right corner of the box and make sure it is searching for the correct name. Sometimes the name is wrong. Then check to see if it finds other tables? Try searching for Avengers in that search box or another table and see if you're still getting the error. If so you may need to reinstall the baller installer. Before doing that Search for Gilligan, or gil in the search box. If you don't want to do a reinstall. I looked on vp universe and found this wheel. vpuniverse.com/files/file/13891-gilligans-island-bally-1991-wheel/ you can also download it then drag, and drop it on the box.

@@chipgt81 I’ll give it a try - thanks for your help!

I have 4 tables I used altmode 2 for. Red and Ted roadshow, t2, Addams, and theater of magic. All of these are bally/Williams. All my stern and data east tables that I want alt audio for use altmode 1, and there are specific files on the vpin universe for. Like back to the future, hook, simpsons, and so on. What tables do you want to use alt mode 2 for?

I have about 15 DE/Stern/Sega titles, and a couple of them have great PinSound mixes available (e.g. Jurassic Park). As far as Bally/Williams goes, I have 25 of those working with PinSound orchestrations using your video method. @@chipgt81

FYI, I figured things out. Pinsound for DE/Sega/Stern is only compatible with VPX x86. For these games I just set the alternate launcher in popper as VPX x86 exe file and now those games work perfectly with PinSound orchestrations configured as you outline in your video. As far as Bally/Williams, those work perfectly with VPX x64.

@@mr_tantrum5051 I'm glad you were able to figure it out.

I dont have my own channel on vp chat. I could start a vpin wizardry channel, though. That may be a good idea so you all can ask questions. I have a mega drive setup with various resources and will make that available as we go.

What version of vpx vr are you using. As of this time i only recommend v10.8 beta 5. What are you using as your button controller? (X360, pinscape board, keyboard). Make sure its configured right in vpx vr under inputs.

@@chipgt81 I'm using 10.8 beta 5. Im using a keyboard and that's already configured in preferences > Configure keys, nudge etc. . Setup was as follows: 1. Baller install. 2. Baller update 3. VPX install. Have I missed anything?

@joedunleavy841 What tables are you trying to run? Check the script. And follow this guide. It's a bit old, but hopefully, this will help. www.vpforums.org/index.php?showtopic=33453 if this doesn't work send me you tables in an email. Casualgameralg@gmail.com.

@@chipgt81 I managed to fix the issue by going into the vpinmame folder and running the setup.exe. Thanks again for your help

This helped me also!@@joedunleavy841

Those are all awesome features that add a lot to a game and separate the pro versions from the le. Thanks for the feedback. Maybe I can incorporate one of those into our theme.

@@chipgt81 Also cool, nice integrated SSF Sounds (Spongebob, Darkest Dungeons, Aliens) 👍

@sam27753 Yes, I plan to add fleep sounds, fnozzy physics, and dof links.

The vr controllers will sadly not work at this time. You can use keyboard keys, or an Xbox controller, you and controller that works with vpx.

It depends on the mic quality. I have a cheep one. I don't get paid for the content I make. Davinci resolve has features like gain levels, noise reduction, and so on. It is a tweaking game with free software, I will work on getting a better setup in the future. If you would like to contribute to a better setup, I have a Twitch account, and tips would help. Search for vpinwizardry.