Observed arrival · 2026-10-24

RiftLinux: Rift CV1 tracking on Linux

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An open-source Linux driver for using the Oculus Rift CV1 headset, sensors, and Touch controllers with SteamVR and OpenXR.

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For: Linux users trying to keep an Oculus Rift CV1 usable
Worth noticing: The page says tracking was scored against Oculus runtime poses using the same USB-captured sensor frames, split by movement and lighting.

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Release 0.1.0 is listed for .deb, Arch, .rpm, and tarball installs, with clean-system checks stated for Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch. The site says package installation registers the driver with SteamVR and includes guides for setup, sensors, controllers, OpenXR, and troubleshooting. Its stated hardware tests use NVIDIA graphics; AMD and Intel remain untested.

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