DVR Simulator 2.1.0 is out, now with Helicopters!

Hello everyone,

A new update just before Christmas! The version 2.1.0 brings many fixes, it also brings back the helicopter integration, which was previously in BETA in the Unity build. Now it's ported to Unreal with its improved physics engine. This version is also the foundation of the new version on Oculus AppLab, which will introduce even more new features, such as... Mixed Reality!

What's news?

Added

• Helicopter Mode (two helicopters for now)
  
• [Windows] Added an option to change the rendering API (needs game reload)
  
• Added an option to select what kind of map you want: Medium Quality (VR, mobile) or HQ
  
• Added an option to enable/disable VR from the main menu
  
• Added a deadzone value applied on yaw/pitch/roll
  

Changed / Fixed

• Fixed the external player spawn
  
• Fixed the center of mass of the TBS Source One V3
  
• Using Vulkan by default
  
• Removed Hand Tracking support (for now)
  
• [Oculus Quest] Added Passthrough support
  
• [Oculus Quest] Added official support for Quest with the Unreal Build (see itch.io)

The Helicopter Mod

When you select an Helicopter you can tweak it using the drone editor. To open the editor, enter in pause mode (Escape, Start button) and select Editor. The parameters that are interesting for you are:

• Engine Power
  
• Stabilization Speed
  
• Drag Factor
  

I don't think that it's relevant to explain the Engine Power right :) ? The Stabilization speed allows you to get a totally robotic helicopter (when put to 10) or a slow flybar style helicopter (when set to 4).
The drag factor is how the helicopter is affected by the air when moving. A slow value will make it fast, but hard to control. A higher value will make it float.

Finally the Rates are SUPER important. Most gyros have values like:

• Pitch/Roll: rotation 300°/sec
  
• Yaw: rotation 600°/sec
  

You can reach those values by changing the value of RCRate. Finally it's recommanded to add some RCExpo, especially if you use a gamepad!

What's next?

In a next update I'll more control on the calibration process, allowing multiple systems to work together to provided a better compatibility. New maps are coming too ;)

Join us on Discord to talk about FPV, Simulator, Robot, Helicopters, Airplane, well, about a lot of things ;)

Merry Christmas and best wishes and fly safe,

demonixis