8KX User Reviews

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@Genesis receives 8kX. August 2, 2020

@Genesis

I just recently got my Pimax 8KX set up running with various modifications and I thought I would document some of my findings here in case it was useful for anyone else.

End Result

https://i.imgur.com/2ou4Byw.jpg

Unboxing the Pimax 8KX

https://imgur.com/a/nvE5ZoE

Unboxing and installing the eye tracking module on an Pimax 8KX with original rubber front cowling used from a Pimax 8K

https://imgur.com/a/luXHim9

Designing a new Vive DAS adapter that supports the eye tracking module, installing the VR n CHILL fan modules and USB-C hub

https://imgur.com/a/5WXM278

Parts List
1x Pimax 8K or 5K+ Rubber Front Cowling
1x Pimax / 7invenson Droolon Pi1 Eye Tracking Module
1x Sitecom CN-388 USB Hub 4 Port | USB 3.1 Male to 4x USB-C 3.1 Female Ports
2x Maxhood (2-Pack) 90 Degree USB C Type C Male to Female Adapter
1x USB C to USB 3.1 Adapter - USB C Male to USB Female
1x VR n CHILL
1x HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap
1x VR Cover for HTC Vive
1x VR Cover for HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap (Thick 20mm)

Eye Tracker Compatible DAS Adapter
Download

https://i.imgur.com/Ev2UQY7.jpg
Credit for the original design goes to Drcube

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@Teigue

Do you prefer Vive DAS to SMAS? Any particular reasons? Please elaborate more on this.

@Genesis

I definitely prefer the Vive DAS over the SMAS.

The speakers on the SMAS sound awful (think like turning an AM radio on in the background), don’t isolate you at all from outside audio, and blast audio into the open environment.

The MAS headstrap itself feels cheap in build quality and does not hold the headset securely enough on my head without the headset shifting out of the sweet spot when I turn my head even slightly during use, no matter how far up or down my head the headstrap is positioned, or how much I can tighten the headstrap. The instability is due to a huge gap between the side of my head and the side of the headstrap which is large enough for me to stick my whole hand through, so it has no support at all from the sides to keep the headset secured. With that aside, the headstrap doesn’t even feel more comfortable compared to the Vive DAS with all of its added complexity.

I was excited to eventually buy the KDMAS later after backers received theirs since I opted out of stretchgoals, however after trying out the SMAS I have no plans to get the KDMAS now.