do a search in the forum, someone else solved the problem.

Originally posted by --ranXerox--:

do a search in the forum, someone else solved the problem.

Searched. Have not found.

http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/250820/discussions/0/1326718197212913640/

Should be getting mine next week, hopefully I don't get these problems but have joined that discord in the other thread ranx linked to in case I do.

Originally posted by --ranXerox--:

http://gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/250820/discussions/0/1326718197212913640/

I tried everything from this. nothing helped. =(

I wish I can help. In still waiting on to cast updates to see if direct mode works.


Try turning off direct mode

Not work for me (failed last verification System Load).

After WhatsApp with seller, I join https://discordapp.com/channels/322441515639111680/329182234139557888 for try to find solution of my problem.

Has anyone found the solution to this problem? I am having the same issue. Everything appears to work up until the connection assistant for Vive runs. It fails on the last System Load step.

If I connect the headset with the normal cables and get it running where SteamVR sees it, then take the cables off and plug the TPCast to it, SteamVR kinda-sorta sees it. No other equipment can be seen from SteamVR.

When I plug all cables back in, everything works.

Originally posted by LG-PolypeteFR:

Not work for me (failed last verification System Load).

After WhatsApp with seller, I join https://discordapp.com/channels/322441515639111680/329182234139557888 for try to find solution of my problem.

I used to have this problem (system load failure) . I changed these 2 things now everything works fine!

1 - Dont use the vive linkbox and the long cables that to run to the HMD. Run an HDMI cable
from your GPU and plug the other end directly into the little square TPCast transmitter box. Plug the vive linkbox power cable directly into the TPCast transmitter as well. Do not worry about the link box usb cable, it's not needed.

2 - Use the older 1.1.2.0 software (availiable here: https://www.tpcast.cn/h_en/download.html?p1=4&p2=1), instead of the 1.1.4 software.

Originally posted by blackflag1981:

Originally posted by LG-PolypeteFR:

Not work for me (failed last verification System Load).

After WhatsApp with seller, I join https://discordapp.com/channels/322441515639111680/329182234139557888 for try to find solution of my problem.

I used to have this problem (system load failure) . I changed these 2 things now everything works fine!

1 - Dont use the vive linkbox and the long cables that to run to the HMD. Run an HDMI cable
from your GPU and plug the other end directly into the little square TPCast transmitter box. Plug the vive linkbox power cable directly into the TPCast transmitter as well. Do not worry about the link box usb cable, it's not needed.

2 - Use the older 1.1.2.0 software (availiable here: https://www.tpcast.cn/h_en/download.html?p1=4&p2=1), instead of the 1.1.4 software.

blackflag1981, You sir are a gentleman and a scholar! I was so ready to send this thing back but not now. Working perfect, Thanks man!

Before you resort to bypassing the link box - make sure you're using the ORIGINAL HDMI and USB cables that came with the vive to connect the linkbox to the PC. Not doing so is what was causing this problem for me - I'd previously replaced those cables with longer ones for better linkbox placement. After switching back I was able to set up the TPCast as directed by the instructions and it works fine (TPCast Transmitter->LinkBox->PC).

The nice long tether cable is great for optimally placing the transmitter.

Actually not sure if the USB to the linkbox from the pc still does anything - I was hoping it would let me continue using the blue-tooth lighthouse power management but I'm not sure if that's working or not. I have to go back and check later.

Also the latest version of the TPCast software seems to work fine for me on Win10.

Thanks for the responses. I wanted to provide some feedback in case it is helpful for others. After eliminating the linkbox and going straight to TPCast, I have gotten better performance and less issues.

The main issue was that I have the Chinese version that requires version 1.1.2 instead of 1.1.4. I need to get the TPCast a little higher for optimal reception, but overall, I am much happier with how it works.

There have been a few occasions when the headset goes gray, rather than cutting out completely. When that happens, you will need to let the TPCast software reconnect.

(2017, December)
Short summary of "what kept me up the last two hours".

I've bought the European version of tpcast and on the tpcast-webside at "software donwload" software version 1.1.2 was available only.

Did not work at all, it always failed at the "system load" step and claimed that the Vive HMD was not connected.

Wachted tons of videos on youtube, tried all was written above - nothing helped.

At

https://www.tpcastvr.com/support

I've finally found the link to the 1.1.4 version, installed it - works like a charm!

So, if you're sure you've conneted everything right and it is not working, try both software versions!

HTC Vive 1.1.4:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B719brE8p6BUa2xpQ09vNTFvQUU/view

HTC Vive 1.1.2:
http://updated.tpcast.cn/0712/TPCAST.exe

Posted this in another thread but I will repeat it here. I have had mine for almost 2 weeks. 2 problems. 1. It never works the 1st time after booting. I have to restart the PC and then it works. By never works I mean the Tpcast connects but the Vive VR cannot find the headset. 2. After playing games the windows button on the status bar and the windows key on the keyboard do nothing. I have to ctrl-alt-del to get to a shutdown icon.
Other than that I like it. Decided to go for it after tripping on the cord and falling while playing bowling.

To the original poster: Sync it up by pressing and holding both the transmitter button on the bottom of the headset box and the button on the link box until the lights turn off. Then let up the buttons, and wait until the lights start rapidly blinking again. I've got two of these at my arcade, one of them worked perfectly, the other was VERY problematic. But syncing it again fixed it!