# Pimax Discussion **URL:** https://forum.openmr.com/c/pimax-hmd/pi-discuss/48.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.openmr.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.openmr.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.openmr.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [MRTV Live stream with Kevin, showing off the 12k, link now up (for Friday)](https://forum.openmr.com/t/mrtv-live-stream-with-kevin-showing-off-the-12k-link-now-up-for-friday/38327)
**Author:** [@SmallBaguette](https://forum.openmr.com/u/SmallBaguette)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/mrtv-live-stream-with-kevin-showing-off-the-12k-link-now-up-for-friday/38327 "2022-03-23T20:18:55Z")
Find it here: PIMAX 12K - Live Unveiling & AMA - YouTube Just putting this here as a place for us to discuss this live stream. I’m looking forward to it, finally going to see something physical and real. Ideally Sebasti… --- ## [Masterpiece Studio Pro with Sword Controllers](https://forum.openmr.com/t/masterpiece-studio-pro-with-sword-controllers/38339)
**Author:** [@TheLastSipper](https://forum.openmr.com/u/TheLastSipper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/masterpiece-studio-pro-with-sword-controllers/38339 "2022-03-23T17:22:06Z")
I tried to run Masterpiece Studio Pro (free on steam) on my Pimax 8k X with Sword Controllers, but when I’m in the software I can’t see the controllers and can’t do anything. It looks like this: Any ideas on how to f… --- ## [Will the 12K still be cutting edge by the time it launches?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/will-the-12k-still-be-cutting-edge-by-the-time-it-launches/38153)
**Author:** [@tykey6](https://forum.openmr.com/u/tykey6)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2022, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/will-the-12k-still-be-cutting-edge-by-the-time-it-launches/38153 "2022-03-16T20:14:58Z")
Who thinks the 12K’s 35ppd will be outclassed by the time it launches? I think it might. We already have 35ppd (Aero) and the coming soon Arpara is 32ppd. 12K won’t launch until Q4 22 but most predict 23. Competitors wi… --- ## [Discussion: Pimax Sword Controller Updates](https://forum.openmr.com/t/discussion-pimax-sword-controller-updates/37996)
**Author:** [@drowhunter](https://forum.openmr.com/u/drowhunter)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/discussion-pimax-sword-controller-updates/37996 "2022-03-11T01:23:21Z")
Topic to discuss the Pimax Sword Controller Updates. https://community.openmr.ai/t/update-20th-january-2022/37943 --- ## [I'm a backer. Can someone help me get up to date? Coupons?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/im-a-backer-can-someone-help-me-get-up-to-date-coupons/38252)
**Author:** [@celt](https://forum.openmr.com/u/celt)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/im-a-backer-can-someone-help-me-get-up-to-date-coupons/38252 "2022-03-10T19:39:07Z")
I’m a Kickstarter backer. I used to check these forums everyday for years, but eventually I was waiting so long for updates that I just quit checking, knowing I’d check back later. That’s now. Is there anyone that can… --- ## [Why no VRR headsets?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/why-no-vrr-headsets/38196)
**Author:** [@DJSlanr](https://forum.openmr.com/u/DJSlanr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/why-no-vrr-headsets/38196 "2022-03-01T05:35:10Z")
Why doesn’t a headset support freesync or VRR… I mean VRR is in the new HDMI 2.1x standard. Freesync is, well, free. PIMAX loves to incorporate open-source or free-license tech to improve performance. Admittedly, I do … --- ## [DC Brightness control option possible for Pimax headsets? May fix some people's eye strain](https://forum.openmr.com/t/dc-brightness-control-option-possible-for-pimax-headsets-may-fix-some-peoples-eye-strain/36716)
**Author:** [@asimc](https://forum.openmr.com/u/asimc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/dc-brightness-control-option-possible-for-pimax-headsets-may-fix-some-peoples-eye-strain/36716 "2021-08-11T11:49:17Z")
Hi, I have a 8kx (and previously a 5k) and been thinking that I get eye strain/headaches in the VR headset due to incorrect IPD adjustment. However, I recently realised that my eyes don’t get on with PWM brightness contr… --- ## [12K-X aka Reality serie : Steam controler support without Valve sensor tracking faceplate](https://forum.openmr.com/t/12k-x-aka-reality-serie-steam-controler-support-without-valve-sensor-tracking-faceplate/37869)
**Author:** [@Frc](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Frc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/12k-x-aka-reality-serie-steam-controler-support-without-valve-sensor-tracking-faceplate/37869 "2022-02-13T00:48:21Z")
@PimaxUSA @PimaxVR @Heliosurge @jojon Hi Kevin, a suggestion here: Would be nice if the Pimax Reality could have external Valve tracking controller support without the dedicated sensor face plate. Having much contr… --- ## [BSManager error, won't find base station - "Object reference not set to an instance of an object"](https://forum.openmr.com/t/bsmanager-error-wont-find-base-station-object-reference-not-set-to-an-instance-of-an-object/38091)
**Author:** [@Wibble](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Wibble)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 8:38am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/bsmanager-error-wont-find-base-station-object-reference-not-set-to-an-instance-of-an-object/38091 "2022-02-11T08:38:03Z")
Hi, new Pimax 5k super owner here, I’m trying to get BSManager working but I get the following error when I open it “Object reference not set to an instance of an object”. BSManager doesn’t see any base stations (discov… --- ## [12k demo/update at CES or shortly after](https://forum.openmr.com/t/12k-demo-update-at-ces-or-shortly-after/38073)
**Author:** [@Bowman1234](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Bowman1234)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/12k-demo-update-at-ces-or-shortly-after/38073 "2022-02-10T23:25:56Z")
What happened to the 12k demo/update that was supposed to happen at CES or shortly afterwards? Did this ever occur? --- ## [Is there a way to stop my headset turning on with my computer? (5KS)](https://forum.openmr.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-stop-my-headset-turning-on-with-my-computer-5ks/38078)
**Author:** [@SmallBaguette](https://forum.openmr.com/u/SmallBaguette)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-stop-my-headset-turning-on-with-my-computer-5ks/38078 "2022-02-10T13:17:07Z")
As the title, when I turn on my PC my headset turns on. I almost never remember to turn it off, so it’s sitting there getting warm and wasting energy and potentially life span of the device. I don’t want to need to crawl… --- ## [My Review Of The Pimax Sword Controllers! - A Serious Competitor To Index Controllers?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/my-review-of-the-pimax-sword-controllers-a-serious-competitor-to-index-controllers/37305)
**Author:** [@NextGenVR](https://forum.openmr.com/u/NextGenVR)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/my-review-of-the-pimax-sword-controllers-a-serious-competitor-to-index-controllers/37305 "2022-01-19T22:41:54Z")
In this video I will be providing a thorough review of the Pimax Sword Controllers! Pimax is still working on the software side to get the finger tracking functioning. Are these a serious competitor to the … --- ## [Artisan Review with some insights!](https://forum.openmr.com/t/artisan-review-with-some-insights/37903)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/artisan-review-with-some-insights/37903 "2022-01-16T04:26:13Z")
This video may have something to try with the 1 eye blurred. Very balanced honest review. --- ## [12k Upgrade Program - What about those of us that JUST got an 8Kx before this program?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/12k-upgrade-program-what-about-those-of-us-that-just-got-an-8kx-before-this-program/37618)
**Author:** [@Rygar1976](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Rygar1976)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/12k-upgrade-program-what-about-those-of-us-that-just-got-an-8kx-before-this-program/37618 "2021-12-27T20:20:48Z")
Curious if Pimax will be extending this offer to those of us who purchased our 8Kx RIGHT before they announced the 12k and the offer to put the cost of an 8Kx towards the cost of a new 12k when it arrives? I would like … --- ## [Will we get a bionic lense and distortion algorithm for our older headsets?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/will-we-get-a-bionic-lense-and-distortion-algorithm-for-our-older-headsets/37356)
**Author:** [@VR247](https://forum.openmr.com/u/VR247)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/will-we-get-a-bionic-lense-and-distortion-algorithm-for-our-older-headsets/37356 "2021-12-26T19:39:56Z")
If they want to impress us build an adapter or bionic lense that fits our headset now. Rebuild the distortion profile and let us talk their product up. I hope they deliver on these promises. --- ## [Nov 30 2021 Update Discussion](https://forum.openmr.com/t/nov-30-2021-update-discussion/37595)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/nov-30-2021-update-discussion/37595 "2021-12-17T13:39:24Z")
Since all Backers recently confirmed there Address for Backer Boxes and/or DMAS; there shouldn’t be many that need to confirm there address again so soon Can you confirm this @PimaxQuorra ? --- ## [\[NextGenVR\] Picture Quality vs Field of View! - Which is MOST Important for VR Immersion?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/nextgenvr-picture-quality-vs-field-of-view-which-is-most-important-for-vr-immersion/37442)
**Author:** [@NextGenVR](https://forum.openmr.com/u/NextGenVR)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/nextgenvr-picture-quality-vs-field-of-view-which-is-most-important-for-vr-immersion/37442 "2021-12-08T01:27:50Z")
In this video I will be answering a very common question, which is, what is most important when it comes to VR immersion? Is it having a really wide Field of View or a Super high picture quality? As someone with extensiv… --- ## [Sword controller issues](https://forum.openmr.com/t/sword-controller-issues/37611)
**Author:** [@sikjar](https://forum.openmr.com/u/sikjar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/sword-controller-issues/37611 "2021-12-07T13:47:51Z")
So I received my Sword controllers, and tested them out in a number of games. They work just fine in most games, but there have been a few problems with the button mapping. I don’t have any other controllers, so I can’t… --- ## [BSManager Ver 2.4.1 - Wakeup and sleep Base Stations auto with HMD](https://forum.openmr.com/t/bsmanager-ver-2-4-1-wakeup-and-sleep-base-stations-auto-with-hmd/36977)
**Author:** [@ManniX](https://forum.openmr.com/u/ManniX)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/bsmanager-ver-2-4-1-wakeup-and-sleep-base-stations-auto-with-hmd/36977 "2021-12-05T20:49:55Z")
Thanks to @SparkerInVR for the patient testing! Currently supports Pimax and Vive Pro HS. v2.4.1 Fix: Bug in Run at Startup (watch out the AutoUpdater is impacted as well, you may need to update manually!) v2.4… --- ## [\[NextGenVR\] My Review of the Pimax DMAS Earphones - The New King of Off-Ear VR Sound Quality!](https://forum.openmr.com/t/nextgenvr-my-review-of-the-pimax-dmas-earphones-the-new-king-of-off-ear-vr-sound-quality/37600)
**Author:** [@NextGenVR](https://forum.openmr.com/u/NextGenVR)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/nextgenvr-my-review-of-the-pimax-dmas-earphones-the-new-king-of-off-ear-vr-sound-quality/37600 "2021-12-02T19:15:51Z")
--- ## [\[NextGenVR\] Pimax Announces the Pimax Reality 12K QLED Headset - All The Insane Specs, Plus My Thoughts!](https://forum.openmr.com/t/nextgenvr-pimax-announces-the-pimax-reality-12k-qled-headset-all-the-insane-specs-plus-my-thoughts/37329)
**Author:** [@NextGenVR](https://forum.openmr.com/u/NextGenVR)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/nextgenvr-pimax-announces-the-pimax-reality-12k-qled-headset-all-the-insane-specs-plus-my-thoughts/37329 "2021-12-01T23:34:21Z")
Today has been a huge news day for VR. Pimax held their Frontier Conference where they announced a new headset called the Pimax Reality 12K QLED. In this video I will be summarizing the insane amount of specs and my thou… --- ## [Exclusive Sword Beta Opportunity](https://forum.openmr.com/t/exclusive-sword-beta-opportunity/36730)
**Author:** [@PimaxQuorra](https://forum.openmr.com/u/PimaxQuorra)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2021, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/exclusive-sword-beta-opportunity/36730 "2021-11-27T15:41:02Z")
Dear Backers, Subject Line : Exclusive Sword Beta Opportunity The Pimax Sword Controller is officially here. We are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to be one of the first people to experience and give feedback on… --- ## [So what is pimax support gonne do about all those people with there problems with the DMAS?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/so-what-is-pimax-support-gonne-do-about-all-those-people-with-there-problems-with-the-dmas/37514)
**Author:** [@john2910](https://forum.openmr.com/u/john2910)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/so-what-is-pimax-support-gonne-do-about-all-those-people-with-there-problems-with-the-dmas/37514 "2021-11-19T09:08:07Z")
So what is pimax support gonne do about all those people with there problems with the DMAS? Those people need to get it fixed as soon as possible!Otherwise how can we trust the upcoming pimax12k? @PimaxQuorra @PimaxUSA … --- ## [DiY DMAS Audio (Reddit)](https://forum.openmr.com/t/diy-dmas-audio-reddit/37194)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/diy-dmas-audio-reddit/37194 "2021-10-13T02:36:41Z")
--- ## [8KX 90hz Engineer Test Discussion](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-90hz-engineer-test-discussion/36589)
**Author:** [@PimaxQuorra](https://forum.openmr.com/u/PimaxQuorra)\ **Replies:** 269\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/8kx-90hz-engineer-test-discussion/36589 "2021-11-09T21:49:30Z")
Dear all, If you have any issues towards the recent 90hz firmware, please leave your comment here! Regards, Your Pimax Team. --- ## [Installation considerations for new users and future clients](https://forum.openmr.com/t/installation-considerations-for-new-users-and-future-clients/37461)
**Author:** [@Frc](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Frc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/installation-considerations-for-new-users-and-future-clients/37461 "2021-11-08T12:44:53Z")
@PimaxQuorra @PimaxUSA Hi this week I have loan my Pimax 5K+ to a friend following is interest in the new reality headset serie. Would it be possible that Pimax iron out the installation process of Pitools using freshl… --- ## [Pimax DMAS, a big dissapointment](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-dmas-a-big-dissapointment/37427)
**Author:** [@dartsman\_501](https://forum.openmr.com/u/dartsman_501)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-dmas-a-big-dissapointment/37427 "2021-11-05T19:41:56Z")
Just had my DMAS after 2 years of waiting , I have a 8KX with DAS (deluxe audio strap from VIVE) must say the HMD works great and the DAS audio is outstanding but I invested in the DMAS too for "it’s pure sound quality "… --- ## [Has Pimax fixed the lens sweetspot issue on the 12k QLED?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/has-pimax-fixed-the-lens-sweetspot-issue-on-the-12k-qled/37341)
**Author:** [@shinytomb](https://forum.openmr.com/u/shinytomb)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 8:04am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/has-pimax-fixed-the-lens-sweetspot-issue-on-the-12k-qled/37341 "2021-10-31T08:04:53Z")
There is a problem with the lens positioning on the 8k X and all other Pimax Vision series headsets. Another user posted an illustration of this problem back in 2019. The problem is kind of hard to explain so let me lin… --- ## [What will the next generation of Pimax HMD’s bring us?](https://forum.openmr.com/t/what-will-the-next-generation-of-pimax-hmd-s-bring-us/36714)
**Author:** [@Finn](https://forum.openmr.com/u/Finn)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/what-will-the-next-generation-of-pimax-hmd-s-bring-us/36714 "2021-10-25T18:21:18Z")
Pure speculation and wish list thread! I’d like more bandwidth to the HMD and a higher pixel density to sharpen the image at large FOV. Maybe a larger vertical resolution? --- ## [\[NextGenVR\] The Next Generation of VR is Finally Being Revealed! - Latest VR Announcements](https://forum.openmr.com/t/nextgenvr-the-next-generation-of-vr-is-finally-being-revealed-latest-vr-announcements/37233)
**Author:** [@NextGenVR](https://forum.openmr.com/u/NextGenVR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/nextgenvr-the-next-generation-of-vr-is-finally-being-revealed-latest-vr-announcements/37233 "2021-10-17T17:53:00Z")
It’s been many months since we’ve seen anything significant announced for Virtual Reality. Finally, October appears to be the month when all the VR companies are clamoring to announce their new VR headsets! … [Previous page](https://forum.openmr.com/c/pimax-hmd/pi-discuss/48.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.openmr.com/c/pimax-hmd/pi-discuss/48.md?page=4)