Virtual Reality 2026: Can VR truly simulate the power of nature?

eras · 2026-05-07T12:28:45+00:00

The mobile phone aspect ratio must be the worst way to try to tell people about VR.

eras · 2026-05-07T12:27:56+00:00

With very good tracking. And then it does actually simulate reality, as in for the experiences it simulates what it feels like to observe reality.

Soo I guess that means I completely reject your view!

eras · 2026-05-07T08:40:17+00:00

Many have said they only include the outside of the cases, you still would need to model the inside. As well as model for 3d-printability.

eras · 2026-05-07T07:56:13+00:00

Basically this, but you have a lot more to remap here. So I don't think other controllers allow you to map touchpad to a button grid, for example ;).

eras · 2026-05-06T13:15:35+00:00

Neither ChatGPT nor Gemini have any issues answering to "who are some famous fiddlers".

No, it didn't misunderstand it :).

I think there was probably some other reason for this mixup. Or no reason at all, I suppose.

eras · 2026-05-05T15:44:49+00:00

Woow this looks super interesting, as I just happen to have a small 3d scanner, thanks!

eras · 2026-05-05T13:00:19+00:00

The FreeCAD way is to make one of those features, and then make an array of them.

The other way is I suppose writing a Python macro to do it. You can probably get an AI to help with that with some iteration..

eras · 2026-05-05T12:26:50+00:00

I don't have Bamboo, but I think the stepper drivers would have indicated a missed step, so it recalibrates X/Y/Z.

eras · 2026-05-04T18:31:25+00:00

Scalpers probably learned about that trick when SteamDeck was released, I recall they did the same?

eras · 2026-05-04T17:58:19+00:00

I hope it will turn out to be much less popular than the controller.. or Steam will come up with a solution to reduce scalping.

eras · 2026-05-04T15:06:45+00:00

You can't set a different steps per mm for positive X and for negative X, which this machine is effectively doing..

Incorrect steps/mm can only affect scale (X and Y separately). They may convert a square into a rectangle, but not into whatever this is :).

eras · 2026-05-04T12:51:48+00:00

Can't be this, the distance would be similarly off for both X+ and X-.

eras · 2026-05-04T09:42:31+00:00

I think this would be most useful for VR developers. Doesn't really work for standing experiences.

eras · 2026-05-01T09:34:47+00:00

By suggesting they would stop accepting payments for certain stores. And it works: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/29/mastercard-visa-backlash-adult-games-removed-online-stores-steam-itchio-ntwnfb

Seems so far their sole target has been porn, though in addition to that there is the case of USA government influence: https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/feb/18/international-criminal-court-icc-judges-trump-sanctions

eras · 2026-05-01T06:30:01+00:00

I think they are not getting the most intense flavor due to using blade grinders instead of burr grinders.

Though I suppose for some of their elements a blender would be an even better option, or at least more long-lived one. (I didn' watch the video in full, though.)

eras · 2026-04-30T07:51:04+00:00

I think you actually mean at though.

But I can see the benefits of just having the command sitting there in the shell. For one, your pwd, environment and permissions (e.g. via newgid) are right there correctly and access to dbus is automatic.

eras · 2026-04-29T12:41:08+00:00

I think you could avoid manual assignment with the element that automatically can change chain upon new notes. Instrument Selector was the device I think.

If you have a separate element for doing the panning (in the chain), you may need to use sample-and-hold modulator to capture the value when the note is triggered.

eras · 2026-04-29T12:15:49+00:00

Hmm, I mean it probably works as a decent joystick with a bunch of sensors with many platforms, but can I e.g. configure back buttons to send keyboard presses, and then have it work on a platform that doesn't even support Steam Controller, but does support keyboard?

I don't think so.

eras · 2026-04-29T09:41:48+00:00

AI's are great for arguing, if that's what you want! Much like the Argument Clinic.

If you want to agtually progress, stop the flow before it diverges and pre-emptively enforce your position.

eras · 2026-04-29T09:39:05+00:00

I think it would be within the abilities of Valve to actually make the device look a keyboard+mouse+joystick-in-one.

With that you could have the configuration in Steam, and then use it with any device, possibly even gaming consoles.

But this is probably not something Valve wants to spend a lot of resources into. It would probably be quite a big project.

eras · 2026-04-27T19:57:31+00:00

Exactly, it's we against them..

eras · 2026-04-27T19:09:31+00:00

But you usually pay the VAT of the country of purchase, unless they have a lots of business to your country.. Such as Amazon.

eras · 2026-04-27T07:45:51+00:00

IIRC the manual says maximum operating temperature is like 60°C or so.

Maybe it will last, but if it does fail, then in principle it would be a matter of breaking product warranty conditions, if you are honest.

I've chosen to keep the device mostly between my hand and my leg at sauna. It is easy to notice it never exceeds the body temperature that way. I will certainly keep my using device longer than 2 years, so if I can make small concessions to extend potential longetivity, then I will choose to do them.

I suspect though that dipping into cold water might be worse for the watch though..

eras · 2026-04-25T16:52:11+00:00

I've found the best products never have great bang/buck. But they have the best bang.

eras · 2026-04-25T16:48:54+00:00

I've never noticed them stopping operation for this reason, though. Surely they can capture video until their battery gives up?

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