What kind of power system will be in the new controllers?
I propose to get away from the built-in rechargeable batteries, which have few hours of operation, and this is very small, compared to capacious AA-type external batteries.
For example:
in Oculus-touch the cheapest alkaline batteries were enough for 12-14 days of daily work for 3-4 hours a day.
In controllers HTC-Vive built-in batteries work only 6-7 hours on one charge, and after that they have to charge for 2 more hours. And, in time they will lose their capacity.
This is an unacceptable time to work in my opinion, not optimal
In the oculus-touch it was possible to forget that about charging for controllers for 1.5 - 2 weeks.
Please attach a vote between the choice: AA - batteries vs built-in batteries.
Generic Quad copter 600mAh lipo, easy to buy and have a pile charged up, rechargeable AA are too naff. The oculus controllers sip power because they are mostly driving an infrared remote control, VIVE controllers are mini PCs.
I prefer li-ion batteries, I don’t understand the battery complaint at all from anyone, AAA batteries just means more hassle, my Vive wands are always charged and in the event I would forget I can just charge one for 10 minutes or so to get enough for whatever game I want to play.
And my Vive wands lasted for a year since I could just plug it into a usb.
I have AAA batteries in my headphones and they are super annoying and cost a bunch, I wish I could just plug it in and charge whenever I’m not using it instead.
Vive-wands only work for 6-7 hours and say hello to the usb-cord for 2 hours.
Batteries AA Eneloop Pro 2500 have a canceled capacity and low self-discharge in the course of many years. They are eternal almost. More on you no need to spend on batteries, buying a kit + charger. All economical people do this
I could be wrong but
3.7v * 960mAh = 3552mWh
1.2v * 2500mAh = 3000mWh
The Oculus controllers are a lot happier @ 1.2v than the wands microcontrollers, though who knows i’m no expert?
Yes, my point, AAA batteries take effort, you need to take them out have spares, buy charging stations etc, they are terrible.
I have never played seven hours with no break, and even if you do run out you have a 15 minute break (which you’ll need anyway) and you are back to playing again. I’ve run big events with the Vive wands and battery has never ever been an issue that I have ever even thought about.