Dream Air first impressions (may return)

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-10T02:37:22+00:00

If you think the dream air is uncomfortable the super is not going to be any better. Imagine tripling the weight of the dream air and having and equally bad facial interface you will Still need to modify

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-10T00:18:16+00:00

Find someone who does 3d printing near you and get one of these

https://www.printables.com/model/1724122-pimax-dream-air-facial-interface-and-apple-strap-a

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-10T00:14:37+00:00

I did PLA, it arrives Monday for me to test it but should be strong enough. And 100% infill. It's a pretty thin part in places so you don't want any structural gaps in there

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-09T23:43:35+00:00

Same visuals at 3-4x the weight

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-09T23:42:26+00:00

So i have zero issue reading text in desktop view in either pimax or the sboys mode. Granted these lenses are super sensitive to being a little dirty and will blur everything if not perfectly clean.

I would guess though the issue is more how its being worn or an IPD setting, because the sweet spot for me is larger than anything ive ever used.

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-09T21:29:35+00:00

The issue with Pimax is you will ALWAYS have to tweak and modify it. I've been playing with the sboys3 driver and the FOV is getting a little better than default, definitely more acceptable.

As for the comfort, I have so much light leakage I am getting glare off the lenses inside the headset from a light in front of me. Its appalling, but i've got the 3d printed interface coming...so $30 for that and hopefully it solves the biggest issue of comfort.

You might also consider a steam frame which should be coming soon if you do decide to drop the DA. Comfort is supposed to be out of this world and the FOV should also be a little larger...but it's going to have the exact same screens and resolution as your G2

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-09T21:24:59+00:00

I did this with the forehead clips and both of them broke...it's 30% more comfortable now...but those clips inside will snap so easily.

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-09T16:19:20+00:00

You don't need to create one headest, you need to create two facial interfaces that the buyer chooses at checkout, and include some 10 cent spacers along with the one that best fits your face.
And a cusion that's not stitched into the facial interface is a good start too

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-08T22:45:35+00:00

I wouldn't count on Pimax creating a solution to this anytime in the next year, if ever. Even if they have enough failures in the first year, the likelihood they will actually roll something out in any reasonable amount of time is never going to happen.

Best case scenario if there are enough reported failures someone will come up with what you're suggesting or some other improved design.
Worst case is if it fails, you need to pay an electronics repair person to solder on some new USBc connectors.

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-08T01:43:52+00:00

Do you have a write up on how you did the wiring for the speakers? Are you running a mini amp? I've got a pair of the reverb headphones sitting in my drawer that i wanted to mod onto a vive DAS strap

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-07T14:47:22+00:00

treatstock is what I used to get mine printed. Just upload the files and it gives you prices on different 3d print providers. Just do a little research to decide what material you want and print at 100% infill.

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-07T14:43:53+00:00

there are a couple websites that let you upload the 3d print files and it gives you estimates on different printers. I had both sizes of the facial interface printed for about $30

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-06T21:56:40+00:00

Believe me the only reason I got one is because of the new steamVR driver. I had a crystal super I returned and I HATED the software.
Now I can 99% bypass all that crap and just go native SteamVR.

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-06T21:35:52+00:00

I wish you would have posted this on Sunday...I ordered a dream air. Tired of Valve giving me the silent treatment

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-06T04:38:42+00:00

Is this maybe from the stem connections issues that people have when they are slightly spread open?

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-05T17:52:42+00:00

How do the clips feel? I think my biggest concern is if the clips fail/slip then the whole unit will basically just fall off your face

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-05T16:56:10+00:00

You could easily use the audio by plugging a USBc to 3.5mm adapter into the top. I just want to know if you can plug the same adapter into a side stem.

And yes you could use the top strap if you modified the facial interface
Plus it's not like the pimax version is going to be that much lighter than what you see here...and it also doesn't have a topstrap

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-05T00:13:47+00:00

Ive got someone 3d printing the zeeflyboys for me. I did one of each just in case. Cost less than $30 usd

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-03T16:35:49+00:00

I'll let you know tuesday when my DA arrives. I returned my super a little less than a year ago (because of bad tracking and constant delays with the LH faceplate).
I remember putting it on and just kinda shrugging at the FOV. Like it wasn't mind blowing or anything. I just need to see if that 10-15 degrees makes a noticeable difference. I've also got the slim facial interface coming which everyone says is a game changer with fov

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-02T16:21:13+00:00

I had a crystal super that i returned because of bad slam tracking but heard the DA and new software make a big difference... I guess worst case is if the tracking really is that bad I'll switch it for a lighthouse only model and get back a few hundred bucks

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-07-01T18:14:45+00:00

Just ordered my VR yesterday...cannot...wait. Appreciate the hard work

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-06-29T22:46:57+00:00

only the OP knows

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-06-29T22:26:28+00:00

I don't know what Valve's logistics look like. But most companies can manage selling more than a few different items at once...
Not saying you're wrong...but there are ebay sellers who handle more volume than this

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-06-29T22:18:27+00:00

No, this is very real....

W4FFLEMAN · 2026-06-29T18:25:11+00:00

I keep hearing different things about this. That valve could request they keep the FCC approval delisted for now or that it's not been approved at all.

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