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Meta Quest 3

Meta Quest 3 is a wireless virtual reality (VR) headset created by Meta. Explore extraordinary new experiences in mixed reality with their most powerful Meta Quest yet.

These headsets may be reserved for up to four hours for use within Studio X. This headset may not leave Studio X. 

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Reservation & Usage Policies

Making Reservations
  • Borrowers may check out headsets for use within Studio X for up to four hours
  • Last call for equipment is 30 minutes prior to Studio X’s closing.
  • Reservations that are not picked up on time (~2 hours) will be made available to other patrons.
  • Requests for more than two items of the same kind require approval from a Studio X staff member.
  • No more than three items may be checked out to one person at the same time.
  • Patrons are limited to booking equipment up to nine days a month.
  • Equipment may be booked up to 21 days in advance.
  • Equipment is available to currently enrolled UR students, faculty, and staff. Priority is given to borrowers using the equipment for course purposes.
  • Studio X does not provide disposable accessories such as batteries.
  • Renewing Reservations:
    • Renewals are not automatic. You must check with Studio X staff to extend reservations.
  • Picking Up Equipment:
    • A valid UR ID is required to check out equipment and must be presented at time of checkout.
    • Equipment must be picked up by the individual who made the reservation.
  • Returning Equipment:
    • Equipment must be returned directly to Studio X.
    • Please do not attempt to sanitize equipment. Borrowers may inadvertently damage the equipment. Studio X staff will sanitize the equipment following this process before its next use.
Late Fees & Fines
  • External Lending
    • $25.00/day for seven days 
    • After seven days, the equipment is considered to be lost, and the replacement cost (item cost) is charged to the borrower’s account. Upon return, the replacement cost will be waived.
  • Internal Lending
    • $5.00/per hour until $25.00
    • After one day, the equipment is considered to be lost, and the replacement cost (item cost) is charged to the borrower’s account. Upon return, the replacement cost will be waived.
  • Fines and fees may be paid at the Carlson Q&i Desk using a credit card. Cash and checks are not accepted. Unpaid bills will be reported to the Bursar or other appropriate authority.
  • When fines accrue to $100, patrons will be unable to reserve equipment until the fines are resolved.
Meta Quest 3 Specifications
  • DISPLAY: LCD RGB
  • LENSES: Pancake
  • RESOLUTION (per eye): 2.064 x 2.208
  • FRAMERATE: 72 | 90 | 120 Hz
  • FIELD OF VIEW: 110°
  • IPD: 58-70 mm
  • PROCESSOR / GPU: Snapdragon XR2 Gen2
  • HANDTRACKING: Yes, integrated
  • MIXED REALITY: 2x 4MP RGB Cameras + Depth Sensor
  • CONNECTIONS: Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | USB-C 3.0
  • AUDIO: Integr. Speaker | 2x 3,5mm Jack | Microphone
  • WEIGHT: 537 g

Documentation & Tutorials

Studio X Equipment Usage Guide
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Miles Vilke, XR Specialist

Miles Vilke sitting and smiling near the water
Miles VIlke smiling by the water

Miles Vilke (’24) is an XR Specialist for Studio X. As a Digital Media Studies major pursuing a UX Certificate, he has grown a passion for multi-medial projects through UX design, 3D modeling, sound design, and more. In his free time, Miles enjoys playing video games with his friends, reading, watching movies and TV, and video editing

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Rachel Smith, Marketing Assistant

Rachel standing in front of chicago bean

Hey there, my name is Rachel and I earned my degree in Film and Media Studies at UC Santa Barbara. Currently, I’m a first-year student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at UR. I’ve always been passionate about channeling my creativity, whether it’s through contributions to campus magazines or crafting vibrant display boards at Trader Joe’s. During my free time, you can often find me running along the river, walking my dog around campus, or transforming an ordinary class presentation into a creative masterpiece

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Meta Quest Pro

meta quest pro black

Meta Quest Pro is an untethered, mixed-reality headset created by Meta. 

Black Meta Quest Pro with 2 controllers

Patrons can demo the headsets within Studio X. Patrons can also request to reserve these headsets for up to a week of time outside of Studio X. Patrons may also request to use these headsets for a custom period, if interested please email ” studioX@library.rochester.edu ” This equipment is intended for XR development work. Patrons must provide a reason for using this equipment.

Reserve

Reservation & Usage Policies

Making Reservations
  • Borrowers may check out headsets for use within Studio X. Borrowers can also request to reserve the headsets out of Studio X for up to a week if available.
  • Last call for equipment is 30 minutes prior to Studio X’s closing.
  • Reservations that are not picked up on time (~two hours) will be made available to other patrons.
  • Requests for more than two items of the same kind require approval from a Studio X staff member.
  • No more than three items may be checked out to one person at the same time.
  • Patrons are limited to booking equipment up to nine days a month.
  • Equipment may be booked up to 21 days in advance.
  • Equipment is available to currently enrolled UR students, faculty, and staff. Priority is given to borrowers using the equipment for course purposes.
  • Studio X does not provide disposable accessories such as batteries.
  • Renewing Reservations
    • Renewals are not automatic. You must check with Studio X staff to extend reservations.
    • Hourly equipment may be renewed for up to an additional four hours or until closing time (if available).
  • Picking Up Equipment:
    • A valid UR ID is required to check out equipment and must be presented at time of checkout.
    • Equipment must be picked up by the individual who made the reservation.
  • Returning Equipment
    • Equipment must be returned directly to Studio X.
  • Please do not attempt to sanitize equipment. Borrowers may inadvertently damage the equipment. Studio X staff will sanitize the equipment following this process before its next use.
Late Fees & Fines
  • Hourly bookings: $5.00/per hour until $25.00
  • Day bookings: $25.00/day for seven days 
  • After one day, the equipment is considered to be lost, and the replacement cost (item cost) is charged to the borrower’s account. Upon return, the replacement cost will be waived.
  • Fines and fees may be paid at the Carlson Q&i Desk using a credit card. Cash and checks are not accepted. Unpaid bills will be reported to the Bursar or other appropriate authority.
  • When fines accrue to $100, patrons will be unable to reserve equipment until the fines are resolved.
Loss & Damages
  • If the equipment is lost, damaged, or stolen, the borrower is required to pay its replacement cost.
  • All pieces of the equipment must be returned and in the same condition as in which they were lent. Please check the equipment tag for full list.
Health & Safety
  • Prior to each reservation, Studio X sanitizes its equipment using a combination of UVC light technology, nanotechnology spray, and alcohol-based sanitizers. Read more about this process here.
  • If you are experiencing any symptoms of a cold, like a sore throat, coughing, or sinus issues, please do not use the equipment.
  • Wash your hands or use an alcohol-based disinfectant. Let your hands dry completely before using the equipment.
Meta Quest Pro Technical Specifications

Read about Meta Quest Pro technical specifications here.

Documentation & Tutorials

Studio X Equipment Usage Guide
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Scare Fair 2022

Scare fair on old film

Do you love Halloween? Do you love VR? Yes?!!!?!! We have the perfect spooky afternoon planned for you…. if you dare. Stop by this Friday during Scare Fair to try the spookiest VR experiences.

Some options will include…

1. Beat Saber Spooky Beat

2. Haunted Halloween roller coaster

Promotional image for Scare Fair Shows Scare Fair text on burnt film

When: Friday, 10/28 from 1 to 4pm

Where: Studio X, Carlson Library, First Floor

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Valve Index tethered in Studio X (with optional VR treadmill)

Valve index with accompanying controllers

To guarantee the use of this headset, you must reserve Collaboration Room D. Patrons must close the blinds to avoid any direct sunlight on Valve Index lenses. Direct sunlight on the lens will burn the display permanently.

The Valve Index is a high-end, tethered virtual reality headset. This headset is reservable in Collaboration Room D. Because it is tethered to a high-end computer, you can experience more immersive VR experiences.

The Kat Walk C2 + is an omnidirectional VR treadmill. Using their shoes, you can walk and move in the real world and have that reflected in the virtual experience. To use this equipment, you must wear VR treadmill shoes. Here are the available sizes: US 5, US 7, US 9, US 11, US 13. Please tell our staff what size you would like when you arrive to use the treadmill. We pair the treadmill with the Valve Index headset.

Valve Index virtual reality headset.
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Reservation & Usage Policies

Making Reservations
  • This headset does not leave Studio X.
  • You must reserve Collaboration Room D as well to use the headset.
  • Hourly equipment must remain in Studio X.
  • Last call for equipment is 30 minutes prior to Studio X’s closing.
  • Reservations that are not picked up on time (~two hours) will be made available to other patrons.
  • Requests for more than two items of the same kind require approval from a Studio X staff member.
  • No more than three items may be checked out to one person at the same time.
  • Equipment may be booked up to 21 days in advance. 
  • Equipment is available to currently enrolled UR students, faculty, and staff. Priority is given to borrowers using the equipment for course purposes.
  • Studio X does not provide disposable accessories such as batteries.
  • Renewing Reservations: Renewals are not automatic. You must check with Studio X staff to extend reservations and renew equipment up to an additional four hours or until closing that day (if available).
  • Picking Up Equipment: A valid UR ID is required to check out equipment and must be presented at time of checkout.
  • Equipment must be picked up by the individual who made the reservation.
  • Returning Equipment: Equipment must be returned directly to Studio X.
  • Please do not attempt to sanitize equipment. Borrowers may inadvertently damage the equipment. Studio X staff will sanitize the equipment following this process before its next use.
Late Fees & Fines
  • External Lending
    • $25.00/day for seven days 
    • After seven days, the equipment is considered to be lost, and the replacement cost (item cost) is charged to the borrower’s account. Upon return, the replacement cost will be waived.
  • Internal Lending
    • $5.00/per hour until $25.00
    • After one day, the equipment is considered to be lost, and the replacement cost (item cost) is charged to the borrower’s account. Upon return, the replacement cost will be waived.
  • Fines and fees may be paid at the Carlson Q&i Desk using a credit card. Cash and checks are not accepted. Unpaid bills will be reported to the Bursar or other appropriate authority.
  • When fines accrue to $100, patrons will be unable to reserve equipment until the fines are resolved.
Valve Index Specifications
  • Type Tethered
  • Resolution 1,600 by 1440 (per eye)
  • Refresh Rate  up to 144Hz
  • Motion Detection 6DOF
  • Field of View 110 degrees
  • Controls  Valve Index Controllers
  • Hardware Platform PC
  • Software Platform SteamVR
  • Sound Integrated headphones, 3.5mm audio jack, built-in dual microphone array

Documentation & Tutorials

Studio X Equipment Usage Guide
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3D Scanner

The EinScan-SE is a user-friendly, desktop 3D scanner with a turntable. It can scan small objects (250 x 250 x 250 mm (9.84 x 9.84 x 9.84 in)) in a short amount of time.

This 3D scanner can only be used inside of Studio X.

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Reservation & Usage Policies

Making Reservations
  • Borrowers may check out the 3D Scanner for up to 4 hours if available.
  • Last call for equipment is 30 minutes prior to Studio X’s closing.
  • Reservations that are not picked up on time (~2 hours) will be made available to other patrons.
  • Requests for more than two items of the same kind require approval from a Studio X staff member.
  • No more than three items may be checked out to one person at the same time.
  • Patrons are limited to booking equipment up to nine days a month.
  • Equipment may be booked up to 21 days in advance.
  • Equipment is available to currently enrolled UR students, faculty, and staff. Priority is given to borrowers using the equipment for course purposes.
  • Studio X does not provide disposable accessories such as batteries.
  • Renewing Reservations:
    • Renewals are not automatic. You must check with Studio X staff to extend reservations.
  • Picking Up Equipment:
    • A valid UR ID is required to check out equipment and must be presented at time of checkout.
    • Equipment must be picked up by the individual who made the reservation.
  • Returning Equipment:
    • Equipment must be returned directly to Studio X.
    • Please do not attempt to sanitize equipment. Borrowers may inadvertently damage the equipment.
Late Fees & Fines
  • External Lending
    • $25.00/day for seven days 
    • After seven days, the equipment is considered to be lost, and the replacement cost (item cost) is charged to the borrower’s account. Upon return, the replacement cost will be waived.
    • Once a fee is charged the account will be blocked until the equipment is returned.
  • Internal Lending
    • $5.00/per hour until $25.00
    • After one day, the equipment is considered to be lost, and the replacement cost (item cost) is charged to the borrower’s account. Upon return, the replacement cost will be waived.
  • Fines and fees may be paid at the Carlson Q&i Desk using a credit card. Cash and checks are not accepted. Unpaid bills will be reported to the Bursar or other appropriate authority.
  • When fines accrue to $100, patrons will be unable to reserve equipment until the fines are resolved.
3D Scanner Specifications
  • Single Scan Range 200×150 mm
  • Maximum Scan Volume (Turntable)   250 x 250 x 250 mm (9.84 x 9.84 x 9.84 in)
  • Scan Speed Single Scan <8 s
  • Point Distance 0.17 mm ~ 0.2 mm
  • File Format OBJ, STL, ASC, PLY, 3MF
  • Camera Resolution 1.3 Mega Pixels
  • Computer Requirements (Required) USB:1 ×USB 2.0 or 3.0; OS: Win10 (64 bit); CPU: Dual-core i5 ; RAM: 8G
  • Computer Requirements (Recommended) Graphics card: Nvidia series;Graphics memory > 1G
  • Load Capacity of Turntable 5 kg (11 lbs)
  • To view the full spec list click this link 

Documentation & Tutorials

Studio X Equipment Usage Guide
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Studio X – Headphones

Black over ear headphones

These studio monitor over-ear headphones are perfect for working on audio in XR projects

Black over ear headphones

These headphones may be used inside Studio X

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Reservation & Usage Policies

Making Reservations
  • Borrowers may check out the Headphones for up to 4 hours at a time.
  • Last call for equipment is 30 minutes prior to Studio X’s closing.
  • Reservations that are not picked up on time (~2 hours) will be made available to other patrons.
  • Requests for more than two items of the same kind require approval from a Studio X staff member.
  • No more than three items may be checked out to one person at the same time.
  • Patrons are limited to booking equipment up to nine days a month.
  • Equipment may be booked up to 21 days in advance.
  • Equipment is available to currently enrolled UR students, faculty, and staff. Priority is given to borrowers using the equipment for course purposes.
  • Studio X does not provide disposable accessories such as batteries.
  • Renewing Reservations:
    • Renewals are not automatic. You must check with Studio X staff to extend reservations.
    • The headphones may be renewed for up to an additional three days (if available).
  • Picking Up Equipment:
    • A valid UR ID is required to check out equipment and must be presented at time of checkout.
    • Equipment must be picked up by the individual who made the reservation.
  • Returning Equipment:
    • Equipment must be returned directly to Studio X.
    • Please do not attempt to sanitize equipment. Borrowers may inadvertently damage the equipment.
Late Fees & Fines
  • External Lending
    • $25.00/day for seven days 
    • After seven days, the equipment is considered to be lost, and the replacement cost (item cost) is charged to the borrower’s account. Upon return, the replacement cost will be waived.
  • Internal Lending
    • $5.00/per hour until $25.00
    • After one day, the equipment is considered to be lost, and the replacement cost (item cost) is charged to the borrower’s account. Upon return, the replacement cost will be waived.
  • Fines and fees may be paid at the Carlson Q&i Desk using a credit card. Cash and checks are not accepted. Unpaid bills will be reported to the Bursar or other appropriate authority.
  • When fines accrue to $100, patrons will be unable to reserve equipment until the fines are resolved.
Headphones Specifications
  • Over-ear Cup Design for better isolation from outside noise
  • Ideal for studio, field, and content creation applications
  • Distortion-free sound
  • The low impedance is ideal for mobile devices
  • Comfortable padded, folding, pivoting ear cups
  • Durable and lightweight headband padding
  • Attached cable with a 1/8″ (3.5mm) connector

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Android Phones

OnePlus phone picture "never Settle" text on phone

This is an android phone that supports all apps from Google Play it can be used to access and run developed apps, games, or websites being created.

OnePlus phone picture "never Settle" text on phone

This specific device is the Oneplus Nord N100 it can only be used inside of Studio X. This equipment is mediated; patrons must provide a reason for using this equipment.

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Reservation & Usage Policies

Making Reservations
  • Borrowers may check out the Android phones for up to 4 hours if available.
  • Last call for equipment is 30 minutes prior to Studio X’s closing.
  • Reservations that are not picked up on time (~2 hours) will be made available to other patrons.
  • Requests for more than two items of the same kind require approval from a Studio X staff member.
  • No more than three items may be checked out to one person at the same time.
  • Patrons are limited to booking equipment up to nine days a month.
  • Equipment may be booked up to 21 days in advance.
  • Equipment is available to currently enrolled UR students, faculty, and staff. Priority is given to borrowers using the equipment for course purposes.
  • Studio X does not provide disposable accessories such as batteries.
  • Renewing Reservations:
    • Renewals are not automatic. You must check with Studio X staff to extend reservations.
    • Lume Pad may be renewed for up to an additional three days (if available).
  • Picking Up Equipment:
    • A valid UR ID is required to check out equipment and must be presented at time of checkout.
    • Equipment must be picked up by the individual who made the reservation.
  • Returning Equipment:
    • Equipment must be returned directly to Studio X.
    • Please do not attempt to sanitize equipment. Borrowers may inadvertently damage the equipment.
Late Fees & Fines
  • External Lending
    • $25.00/day for seven days 
    • After seven days, the equipment is considered to be lost, and the replacement cost (item cost) is charged to the borrower’s account. Upon return, the replacement cost will be waived.
    • Once a fee is charged the account will be blocked until the equipment is returned.
  • Internal Lending
    • $5.00/per hour until $25.00
    • After one day, the equipment is considered to be lost, and the replacement cost (item cost) is charged to the borrower’s account. Upon return, the replacement cost will be waived.
  • Fines and fees may be paid at the Carlson Q&i Desk using a credit card. Cash and checks are not accepted. Unpaid bills will be reported to the Bursar or other appropriate authority.
  • When fines accrue to $100, patrons will be unable to reserve equipment until the fines are resolved.
Android Phone Specifications
  • Display Type Dynamic IPS LCD, 90Hz
  • Display Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
  • Display Size 6.52 inches
  • Display Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Body Dimensions 164.9 x 75.1 x 8.5 mm (6.49 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
  • Body Weight 188 g (6.63 oz)
  • Body Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame
  • Platform OS Android 10, OxygenOS 10.5.9
  • Platform Chipset Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm)
  • Platform CPU Octa-core (4×1.8 GHz Kryo 240 & 4×1.6 GHz Kryo 240)
  • Platform Memory 4GB RAM
  • Platform Storage 64GB
  • Main Camera Triple 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth))
  • Main Camera Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • Main Camera Video Recording 1080p@30fps in 2D | (2x)1080p@30fps in 3D
    View Full specs here

Documentation & Tutorials

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High-End Laptop

This high-end ThinkPad laptop is specked with some of the latest and greatest software and hardware so that you can create XR experiences.

Black ThinkPad laptop

The Laptop may be checked out and taken outside of the library. This equipment is mediated; patrons must provide a reason for using this equipment.

Reserve

Reservation & Usage Policies

Making Reservations
  • Borrowers may check out the Laptop for up to 3 days if available.
  • Last call for equipment is 30 minutes prior to Studio X’s closing.
  • Reservations that are not picked up on time (~2 hours) will be made available to other patrons.
  • Requests for more than two items of the same kind require approval from a Studio X staff member.
  • No more than three items may be checked out to one person at the same time.
  • Patrons are limited to booking equipment up to nine days a month.
  • Equipment may be booked up to 21 days in advance.
  • Equipment is available to currently enrolled UR students, faculty, and staff. Priority is given to borrowers using the equipment for course purposes.
  • Studio X does not provide disposable accessories such as batteries.
  • Renewing Reservations:
    • Renewals are not automatic. You must check with Studio X staff to extend reservations.
    • The Laptop may be renewed for up to an additional three days (if available).
  • Picking Up Equipment:
    • A valid UR ID is required to check out equipment and must be presented at time of checkout.
    • Equipment must be picked up by the individual who made the reservation.
  • Returning Equipment:
    • Equipment must be returned directly to Studio X.
    • Please do not attempt to sanitize equipment. Borrowers may inadvertently damage the equipment.
Late Fees & Fines
  • External Lending
    • $25.00/day for seven days 
    • After seven days, the equipment is considered to be lost, and the replacement cost (item cost) is charged to the borrower’s account. Upon return, the replacement cost will be waived.
  • Internal Lending
    • $5.00/per hour until $25.00
    • After one day, the equipment is considered to be lost, and the replacement cost (item cost) is charged to the borrower’s account. Upon return, the replacement cost will be waived.
  • Fines and fees may be paid at the Carlson Q&i Desk using a credit card. Cash and checks are not accepted. Unpaid bills will be reported to the Bursar or other appropriate authority.
  • When fines accrue to $100, patrons will be unable to reserve equipment until the fines are resolved.
Laptop Specifications

This high-end ThinkPad laptop is specked with some of the latest and greatest software and hardware so that you can create XR experiences.

  • Preload OS Windows 10 Pro 64
  • Display 15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Anti-Glare 500nits Non-Touch
  • Processor 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-10750H Processor (2.60 GHz, up to 5.00 GHz with Turbo
    Boost, 6 Cores, 12 MB Cache)
  • Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q 8GB GDDR6 256bits
  • Dimm Memory 32GB(16+16) DDR4 3200MHz SoDIMM
  • Storage Selection 512 GB SSD, M.2 2280, PCIe NVMe, OPAL, TLC
  • Wireless Lan Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2×2 AX, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above, vPro
  • Keyboard Backlit Keyboard Black English with Number Pad
  • Available Software:
    • Blender – free and open-source 3D computer graphics software tool set used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, virtual reality, and computer games
    • Unity – an all-purpose game engine that supports 2D and 3D graphics, drag and drops functionality, and scripting through C#. Unity is particularly popular for mobile game development and much of their focus is on mobile platforms
    • Agisoft Metashape Pro – a stand-alone software product that performs photogrammetric processing of digital images and generates 3D spatial data to be used in GIS applications