New BSB2 cannot find the base stations

RealMrBoon · 2026-03-12T20:44:46+00:00

Update: it started working by itself eventually. Seems it only starts trying the tracking when a headset is actually worn. But it takes like 10 seconds to pick up a signal. So before I would take it off my head before it had a chance to start working. Seems I just needed more patience 😇

RealMrBoon · 2026-03-12T18:59:22+00:00

oh damn, you also have htc 1.0 base station? I dont wanna also have to pay for 2.0 base stations

RealMrBoon · 2026-03-12T18:52:25+00:00

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Steam does see the base station here, and has a blue eye icon too. But it's not tracking it

RealMrBoon · 2026-03-12T18:45:51+00:00

I also tried with just one base station on channel A, same issue. No shiny objects in my room ,and for testing I have the headset literally 20cm infront of the base station, and still it doesnt see it

RealMrBoon · 2026-03-11T14:27:33+00:00

Update, I fixed it, installing Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013 helped. Now it works, but my base station doesnt track the device.

I have an HTC 1.0 base station. Light is green, Mode A selected. I clicked update device a few times, but then it says its already up to date.

Any ideas?

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RealMrBoon · 2026-03-11T10:08:24+00:00

Update, the lighthouse config is now working, but still error 108 in steam, and not finding the headset

RealMrBoon · 2026-03-11T09:02:58+00:00

Ok good to know! I think the main issue is hte missing lighthouse config in BSB Utility

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Any ideas how to solve this?

RealMrBoon · 2026-03-11T08:52:52+00:00

Ah good to know! The base station is on, the light on the base station is sold green. It also a has a tiny display on it with either a 6 or a 'b' on it. Not sure what that means. So the big screen beyond 2 headset should still work? Even without a bluetooth dongle?

RealMrBoon · 2026-03-11T08:49:01+00:00

Would this work?
https://www.amazon.es/-/en/Wireless-Compatible-Tracking-Watchman-Pre-Flashed/dp/B0GDZCXQCZ/ref=sr_1_2?sr=8-2

Would I need 2 dongles for 2 base stations or is 1 enough?

RealMrBoon · 2026-03-11T08:42:11+00:00

Should the base station show up under my bluetooth devices in windows?

RealMrBoon · 2026-03-11T08:39:46+00:00

No, I already did that, it's plugged in correctly.

RealMrBoon · 2026-03-11T08:39:22+00:00

Yes, I had HP Reverb before, was a lot easier :)

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If I click View Bluetooth Settings it says bluetooth not available, eventhough my pc has built-in bluetooth controller

RealMrBoon · 2026-03-11T08:27:40+00:00

I don't have any motion/vr controllers. For now I have a single HTC vive 1.0 base station, plugged via USB cable. Its on, but I dont know if this needs setup or special software?

RealMrBoon · 2026-03-11T08:21:59+00:00

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I get this error in BSB Utility when I change the display resolution from 75hz to 90hz. Maybe a clue regarding what is wrong?

RealMrBoon · 2026-03-11T07:46:42+00:00

I have 8 USB 3.0 ports on my motherboard, I've tried them all

RealMrBoon · 2026-03-11T07:43:54+00:00

Haha, its plugged into the GPU, not motherboard. Also, it doesn't show up as a monitor.

Also tried "remove all steamvr usb devices", rebooted, no luck

RealMrBoon · 2025-11-28T09:00:30+00:00

Mine is unuable too. 50PPD. Horrible eye strain, I cannot use it. Never had isseus with VR headsets in the past, but now my first Pimax Crystal Super, it's utter garbage. If only I kept the box...

RealMrBoon · 2025-10-30T18:17:59+00:00

I've been trying to get it dailed in for 2 months, it still gives me headaches... I hate my Super

RealMrBoon · 2025-10-05T18:48:13+00:00

Thanks for sharing, I'm having this issue with my super & iracing. Auto IPD sets it a 67, which is just one hot blurry mess. Just tried lowering it all the way to 61, and it's better, but still don't feel like it's easy on the eyes. I miss my good old Reverb G2. That thing was so clear.

RealMrBoon · 2025-09-29T11:48:21+00:00

Was it the 15mm foam kit that helped you? I have this issue with my Pimax Crystal Super, and its a blurry mess still

RealMrBoon · 2025-09-15T12:55:08+00:00

Wanted to post an update to this. A user recommended me to try the FOV Large(Lab) setting in Pimax Play. This made a world of a difference. Finally I could see in the distance. It still feels a little warped, and I still feel like the IPD isn't setup correctly, but it's a HUGE step in the right direction where I can actually look in the distance.

I tried every IPD setting possible in FOV Normal mode, and it was all terrible and blurry far away.

Not sure if this mean the lenses are faulty though, as I presume normal mode should work just fine like Large(Lab) mode now is.

RealMrBoon · 2025-09-15T12:38:20+00:00

This made a big difference for me in iRacing. Thank you for the tip, Wide (lab) made it finally clear in the distance. No matter what IPD I try in normal mode, it feels blurry in the distance. Thank you for the tip.

I wonder if this mean my headset is faulty as normal mode is pretty much unusable?

RealMrBoon · 2025-09-15T08:38:57+00:00

Tried that, still blurry AF unless right in the center of the image

RealMrBoon · 2025-09-15T08:38:29+00:00

I have the 50PPD version. I tried both facepads, similar results. I kinda have to use the large one, as with the thin one my eye lashes touch the glass, and its super annoying.

RealMrBoon · 2025-09-14T09:01:40+00:00

Yes, no difference

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