1. Do not share user accounts! Any account that is shared by another person will be blocked and closed. This means: we will close not only the account that is shared, but also the main account of the user who uses another person's account. We have the ability to detect account sharing, so please do not try to cheat the system. This action will take place on 04/18/2023. Read all forum rules.
    Dismiss Notice
  2. For downloading SimTools plugins you need a Download Package. Get it with virtual coins that you receive for forum activity or Buy Download Package - We have a zero Spam tolerance so read our forum rules first.

    Buy Now a Download Plan!
  3. Do not try to cheat our system and do not post an unnecessary amount of useless posts only to earn credits here. We have a zero spam tolerance policy and this will cause a ban of your user account. Otherwise we wish you a pleasant stay here! Read the forum rules
  4. We have a few rules which you need to read and accept before posting anything here! Following these rules will keep the forum clean and your stay pleasant. Do not follow these rules can lead to permanent exclusion from this website: Read the forum rules.
    Are you a company? Read our company rules
Shared accounts will be removed Plugin Downloads Zero spam policy Forum Rules

BASE stations and PIMAX 5k PROBLEMS

Discussion in 'VR Headsets and Sim Gaming - Virtual Reality' started by Fahim, May 13, 2025.

  1. Fahim

    Fahim Member

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 2008
    Messages:
    456
    Balance:
    427Coins
    Ratings:
    +3 / 0 / -0
    I purchased a pair of base stations and a vive tracker 2.0 from ebay.
    The seller on ebay is certain they work as he used them on a reverb G2.

    On pi tools the tracker is paired but one of the lighthouses blinks BLUE. It just will not sync on either pi tools, Pimax play or STEAM vr.

    I change the frequency to B & C on the light house and only ONE of the two lighthouse will work.

    It is random, soon as the right one syncs the left one blinks lol, when the left one syncs, the right one starts blinking haha.

    The light house are mounted securely in front 2 corners , 1.3 metres apart and 2 metres from the ground pointing at an angle of 35 degrees to the VR headset.

    I have deleted the lighthouse.jsn file in the program data folder.

    So to confirm , each light house is mounted in the corner. so both pointing towards the headset.
    Is there a possibility the infrared of each base station is crossing over and causing interfearance?
    Fahim, May 13, 2025
    #1
  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2014
    Messages:
    21,555
    Occupation:
    Innovative tech specialist for NGOs
    Location:
    St Helens, Tasmania, Australia
    Balance:
    150,950Coins
    Ratings:
    +11,025 / 56 / -2
    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    Reflections, like widows or reflective surfaces, can create interference, which may be one possibility to explore, particularly if the issue shifts between base stations.
    noorbeast, May 13, 2025
    #2
  3. Fahim

    Fahim Member

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 2008
    Messages:
    456
    Balance:
    427Coins
    Ratings:
    +3 / 0 / -0
    hmm interesting. there is a window behind lol.
    Fahim, May 13, 2025
    #3
  4. Fahim

    Fahim Member

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 2008
    Messages:
    456
    Balance:
    427Coins
    Ratings:
    +3 / 0 / -0
    hmm nope still one base station keeps flashing the blue icon on pitools or pimax play .no reflections. line of site okay. ebay seller admantant problem is at my end:(
    Fahim, May 13, 2025
    #4
  5. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2014
    Messages:
    21,555
    Occupation:
    Innovative tech specialist for NGOs
    Location:
    St Helens, Tasmania, Australia
    Balance:
    150,950Coins
    Ratings:
    +11,025 / 56 / -2
    My Motion Simulator:
    3DOF, DC motor, JRK
    Base station vibration could be an issue, how are they mounted?
    noorbeast, May 14, 2025
    #5
  6. Fahim

    Fahim Member

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 2008
    Messages:
    456
    Balance:
    427Coins
    Ratings:
    +3 / 0 / -0
    They are mounted securely. 2 metres off ground; angled perfect 35 degrees.

    I have now decided to use only one station for sim racing.

    So I have set the base station to channel A. It is now tracking _ stable blue icon on pimax. the vive tracker is also working.

    however in steamVR it says HEADSET not tracking.
    Even in pi tools and pimax play it says "not tracked" under the head set.

    Could there be something wrong with the pimax 5K?

    I am happy to use just one base station. Is this allowed through the software?
    Fahim, May 14, 2025
    #6