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Topic: Engineering
What is VR?
A system of motion-tracking infrared base stations, controllers, and a headset
With advanced programming it allows you to visit, interact, and create in a virtual space
You will be using an HTC Vive Pro 2 with SteamVR to launch games
If you want to use the VR, you must promise to follow these rules:
Setting Up
Grab a cleaning wipe and wipe down the headset face mask, nose piece, earpads, and controllers
Turn on the
LINK BOX
Unplug and turn on controllers (hold the button by the charging light until it beeps and turns
GREEN
)
Open SteamVR in the top right of the desktop
Once all parts
are
BLUE
,
open
Fantastic Contraption
Put on the headset
Use the teleport tool instead of walking around
Cleaning Up
TURN OFF THE LINK BOX
Hang up the headset on the 2 middle hooks
Plug in controllers and hang blue straps on outer hooks
turn on link box
SteamVR all parts
are
blue
SMART GOAL S
PECIFIC SENTENCE
:
I will learn about
Engineering
using
Fantastic Contraption
HOW TO SAVE:
The game does not save > I have to click 'Reset Game' every day > then skip to the level I left off at
With Fantastic Contraption, you are tasked with designing a machine that will carry a pink orb to a goal area
Every level increases the challenge. Use creative thinking to solve your problems!
What I'll Learn
I CAN
use
the engineering design process to create a working contraption/machine
I CAN
build and test a machine to complete a task
I CAN
troubleshoot and solve problems when my
machine
does not work as intended
Stuff I'll Need
HTC Vive VR Headset & Controllers
Fantastic Contraptions
Software
Tutorial videos to learn the tools
Patience and resilience to push through
Day 1
Watch the tutorial! The tools and buttons
can be tricky
Day 3
Continue working
toward your goal, be creative with your designs!
Day 2
Skim through the tutorial again, reminding yourself of the tools
Day 4
Get as many
levels done
as possible! Not all contraptions have to be cars!
Where is
this
used in the real world?
Engineering
Engineers can use VR to help them solve problems in a virtual reality, before trying it in actual reality
Simulations
VR allows scientists and engineers to visualize and simulate different interactions
Collaboration
VR allows people to collaborate on 3D projects from far away. These astronauts are working with people on Earth!
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