Introduction
This guide is mentioned for all the people who want to use scripts with their VR setups. However, you can use Heresphere and Whirligig without VR headset on your PC as well.
Descripted methods don’t require any account creation beside the ones used for headsets to operate. Step by step, picture after picture for even the most refractory people
If you are looking for a guide to connect your toy to SLR app / DeoVR check this thread instead.
For the list of free VR scripts that you can use with methods below check this topic.
Heresphere setup
You can get the full, paid version of the HereSphere here: Quest 2 | Steam.
You can also use completely functional, free demo if you can’t afford it: Quest 2 | Steam
Quest 2 with the Handy
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Start with sideloading the HereSphere to you Quest. Here is a youtube video that shows how to do it.
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Place your scripts and videos in the same folder on your Quest 2. Make sure that both files have the same name:
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Open HereSphere and go to the “User Settings” as shown below:
In new version of Heresphere the menu is hidden in the movie toolbar:
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Type your Handy connection key and use the toggle to make it connected. You should see “Connected” message:
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Open the video with a script. You should be able to enjoy your scripts now
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(Optional) You can also use this method with any media sharing platform you own (SMB / XBVR). Check the “Quest 2 with any device over Wi-Fi” method for SMB setup instructions.
Quest 2 with any device over Wi-Fi
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This method requires a PC with Windows to work. You can connect your Launch, Keon, Handy, OSR or any device supported by buttplug this way wirelessly to your Quest 2 (see supported devices here). This method is for advanced users only.
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Start with sideloading the HereSphere to you Quest. Here is a youtube video that shows how to do it.
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Place your scripts and videos in the same folder on your PC. Make sure that both files have the same name.
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Setup the SMB server. As alternative you can use XBVR server, but due to my limited knowledge I will only explain the SMB setup as I know it 100% works with Quest 2. If you are XBVR user you can check their discord for help and instructions.
4.1. Follow the instructions in the picture below. Open the image in the new tab for better quality:
4.2. Open HereSphere on your Quest 2 while your PC is running and go to “SMB Network Shares”:
4.3. Put your windows credentials and IP from the step (4.1):
4.4. If everything works you should be able to see your shared folder. Note that you will only be able to see the video files. Use the favourite button to save the SMB path for future usage:
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Open HereSphere and go to the “User Settings” as shown below:
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Toggle the timestamp server and type the IP address you want to use on your network:
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Install Scriptplayer or MultiFunPlayer. For Scriptplayer follow step (8), for MultiFunPlayer follow step (9).
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Scriptplayer instructions:
8.1. Go to Scriptplayer’s settings and under “Player” in the “DeoVR” tab type the IP address and Port from step (6):
8.2. Close the settings. Under “Video Player” tab select “DeoVR”. If everything worked you should see a connected message on screen. If you don’t see it you might want to switch between video players in Scriptplayer a few times or toggle the timestamp server button in Heresphere (see step 6). If you still encounter issues check the IP address or your firewall settings.
8.3. Connect your device to Scriptplayer. For instructions refer to Scriptplayer’s github wiki and this topic.
8.4. Open the video in HereSphere and enjoy your scripts Make sure that each time you use Heresphere on your Quest you have Scriptplayer opened with “DeoVR Connected” message.
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MultiFunPlayer instructions:
9.1. Start by adding Heresphere as a player of your choice:
9.2. Expand the menu and type the IP address and Port from step (6). Press the button to connect to HereSphere:
9.3. You should see the green “Connected” message under Heresphere now. Add your stroker device. For further help and instructions please refer to the Dev’s topic:
9.4. Open the video in HereSphere and enjoy your scripts
Any VR headset connected to the PC via cable
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Install HereSphere on your PC. Steam version here: Paid version | Free demo
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Open HereSphere and go to the “User Settings” as shown below:
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Toggle the timestamp server and type the IP address you want to use on your network:
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Install Scriptplayer or MultiFunPlayer. For Scriptplayer follow step (5), for MultiFunPlayer follow step (6).
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Scriptplayer instructions:
5.1. Go to Scriptplayer’s settings and under “Player” in the “DeoVR” tab type the IP address and Port from step (6):
5.2. Close the settings. Under “Video Player” tab select “DeoVR”. If everything worked you should see a connected message on screen. If you don’t see it you might want to switch between video players in Scriptplayer a few times or toggle the timestamp server button in Heresphere (see step 6). If you still encounter issues check the IP address or your firewall settings.
5.3. Connect your device to Scriptplayer. For instructions refer to Scriptplayer’s github wiki and this topic.
5.4. Open the video in HereSphere and enjoy your scripts Make sure that each time you use Heresphere on your Quest you have Scriptplayer opened with “DeoVR Connected” message.
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MultiFunPlayer instructions:
6.1. Start by adding Heresphere as a player of your choice:
6.2. Expand the menu and type the IP address and Port from step (6). Press the button to connect to HereSphere:
6.3. You should see the green “Connected” message under Heresphere now. Add your stroker device. For further help and instructions please refer to the Dev’s topic:
6.4. Open the video in HereSphere and enjoy your scripts
I don’t have a VR headset
That’s not a problem at all! You can use HereSphere without VR headset. Just follow the same instructions as for the VR headsets connected via cable. Once you open HereSphere on Steam you should be able to move around with your mouse. Just make sure that you have graphics card that allows you to play VR videos.
Whirligig setup
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This method only works for headsets connected directly to the PC.
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Install Whirligig on your PC. You can find different purchase options on their official page here.
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Open Whirligig and enable “TimeCode Server” under “Playback” settings:
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Install Scriptplayer or MultiFunPlayer. For Scriptplayer follow step (5), for MultiFunPlayer follow step (6).
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Scriptplayer instructions:
5.1. Open Scriptplayer. Under “Video Player” tab select “Whirligig”. You should see a connected message on screen. If you don’t see it you might want to switch between video players in Scriptplayer a few times. If you still encounter issues check your firewall settings.
5.2. Connect your device to Scriptplayer. For instructions refer to Scriptplayer’s github wiki and this topic.
5.4. Open the video in Whirligig and enjoy your scripts
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MultiFunPlayer instructions:
6.1. Start by adding Whirligig as a player of your choice and press the button to connect to Whirlgig. You should see the green “Connected” message. :
6.2. Add your stroker device. For further help and instructions please refer to the Dev’s topic:
6.3. Open the video in Whirligig and enjoy your scripts
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