# One-time Software Setup One-time setup of the trackers in SlimeVR and VRChat settings. Difficulty: moderate ยท Time: 30 minutes > Illustrated web version: https://docs.openpawlabs.com/projects/bb-lsm6dsv/onetime-setup This guide contains all the steps required to get SlimeVR and VRChat fully setup to use with your trackers. You only need to perform these steps a single time. ## Step 1: Install SlimeVR on Steam - Open the Steam store and add SlimeVR to your library, its completely free! - Install SlimeVR on your computer from your Steam Library. - [SlimeVR Download (Opens in Steam)](steam://advertise/3245490) - [SlimeVR Download (Steam Store Webpage)](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3245490/SlimeVR/) - [SlimeVR Server GitHub](https://github.com/SlimeVR/SlimeVR-Server) - **Optional Hint:** You can hide this game from your Steam History by marking the game as "Private". This will stop friends being notified each time you launch SlimeVR. ## Step 2: Open SlimeVR - [Launch SlimeVR (Steam Link)](steam://rungameid/3245490) - Open SlimeVR and you should see a Setup screen appear. Click on "**Let's get set up!**" to continue on to the next step. - **Note:** If you have run SlimeVR before you can get back to this setup screen by going to **Settings > Utilities > Setup Wizard** ## Step 3: Tracker type & Wi-Fi info - Select "**WiFi-based Slime**" under the "**Third-party or DIY Trackers**" section. - Enter your Wi-Fi name and Password into the fields, then click "**Submit!**" to move on to the next step. - **Note:** If you have have an **advanced/custom Wi-Fi setup** where you have **manually split your Wi-Fi** into separate networks for 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz make sure to input the network name for your 2.4Ghz network. ## Step 4: Connect Tracker with USB-C - Connect a tracker using a USB-C cable that is connected to your computer, then turn the tracker on using the power switch. - If the tracker does not appear after being plugged in and turned on, try using a different USB-C cable. You need to use a USB-C cable that supports data transfer, some cables may not work if they are **charging-only cables**. ## Step 5: Wait for Tracker Success - Wait for the tracker to connect to your Wi-Fi and show up in SlimeVR Server. - If you are getting an error where the tracker is unable to connect to Wi-Fi, click on the "**Previous step**" button and double check your Wi-Fi name and Password are correct. - If you are still having issues, please hop into the Discord server and we will be happy to help you! ## Step 6: Connect all Trackers - Once the tracker is connected and showing up in SlimeVR unplug it, leaving it turned on. Plug in the next tracker and repeat until all of your trackers are connected. - Once they are all connected click on "**I connected all my trackers**" then confirm that you have connected all of your trackers in the popup. ## Step 7: Assign Trackers to Body Parts - Select the option "**x10 Full-Body Set + Elbow tracking**" from the menu on the left - Click on a body part to assign a tracker to it - Pickup and move the correct tracker around, this will make it highlight itself in the list. Click on the tracker to assign it to the body part. - Repeat until all trackers have been assigned to a body part, then click on "**Continue**" ## Step 8: Automatic Mounting Calibration - Select "**Automatic mounting**" then put on your trackers and follow each of the mounting calibration steps. - Once you have completed the automatic mounting calibration guide select "**Next Step**" to continue. - On the next step input your height then click "**Continue and save**". ## Step 9: Select Use Type - Select "**VR Gaming**" on the first screen, and then "**SteamVR**" on the second screen. - **Note:** If you do not use your PC to run VRChat then you will need to select "**Standalone**" and follow those setup steps. - The setup wizard should now be complete! ## Step 10: Launch SteamVR & Recalibrate - Launch SteamVR and put on your headset. - Perform a full reset and mounting calibration now that your headset is on. - Open up the VRChat Settings wizard by clicking on "**Go to VRChat Warnings**" then go to the next step. ## Step 11: VRChat Settings (Big Menu) - Open up VRChat, then open up your "**Big Menu**" and go to "**Settings > Tracking & IK**" - Adjust the settings to fix the warnings in SlimeVR. Once you complete the "**Big Menu**" section you can move on to the next step. ## Step 12: VRChat Settings (Wrist & Radial Menu) - Open up the small/wrist menu in VRChat, select the Settings cog, then scroll down to "**Tracking & IK**". Adjust the settings to fix the warnings in SlimeVR. - Open up the Radial Menu and turn on your "**Calibration Mirror**" by going to "**Options > Personal Mirror > Settings > Calibration Mirror**". ## Step 13: SlimeVR "Stay Aligned" Wizard - Go back to SlimeVR and you should now see an option to "**Configure Stay Aligned**" in the Checklist on the right side. Click on the "**Open Stay Aligned Wizard**" button. - Follow the steps in the **Stay Aligned Wizard** and save each of the poses requested. Stay Aligned helps improve the tracking quality and allows you to go longer before your trackers have any drift. - **Note:** If you do not see it as an option in the Checklist you can open it up by going to "**Settings > General > Stay Aligned > Setup Stay Aligned**". ## Step 14: VRChat Quick Calibration - Back in VRChat open up the small menu and click on the "**Calibrate**" button. - Go into a T-Pose to match your avatar in game, then press both triggers on your controllers at the same time to confirm the calibration pose. ## Step 15: Setup Done! - Congratulations! You are now done with all of the one-time setup steps! Your full body tracking should now be working! - Read the next guide to see the "Daily" setup steps for your future sessions and tips!