Frequently Asked Questions

Updated: Dec 20, 2024

General


What is Standable Full Body Estimation?

Standable Full Body Estimation a SteamVR plugin that provides a method of estimating points of your body that are not currently tracked by 3-point tracking solutions or other FBT tracking devices. Using the continuous positional data from any VR headset / HMD, Standable FBE can emulate the general movement of an 11-point tracking solution.

Do I need extra hardware like cameras or a Kinect?

Nope! Just two controllers and a VR Headset.

Standable uses mathmatical algorithms (not AI/ML) to estimate your body position in real time without ANY extra hardware or camera access.

How do I install Standable?

Standable is a SteamVR program, so if you havn't already, you can get Standable on Steam!

How can I install the Standable BETA?

To join the Standable BETA and be part of the development of future updates:

  1. Join the Offical Standable Discord (invite link)
  2. Grab the Beta Tester Role to get access to the BETA channels
  3. Follow the Instructions on installing and participating in the BETA
Note: Depending on when you join, there may not be an active BETA going on.

Mixed Tracking


Can I use Standable with SlimeVR?

Kind of... Let me explain.

Standable can connect/link to any type of tracker as long as the tracker shows up in SteamVR. If SteamVR recognizes it Standable can link to it. This includes SlimeVR trackers.

Despite Standable being able to link with SlimeVR trackers, Standable (in it's current state) cannot drastically improve SlimeVR tracking quality the same way Standable improves 6DOF trackers. This is because 3DOF trackers (SlimeVR) work fundamentally different to 6DOF trackers and as a result would require adding yet another layer of complexity (to the already complex codebase) and some core changes would have to be made to the current Standable framework.

While there is not a perfect solution, some users in the community (Discord invite link) have found some workarounds that allow for some basic functionality while using Standable with SlimeVR (if you turn off the SlimeVR feeder app).

I hope to add complete SlimeVR and 3DOF tracker support in the future, though it is not high on my priority list as it would take a considerable amount of time to implement properly.

Can I use Standable with FBT apps like PinoQuest?

To put it simply, no.

FBT Apps like PinoQuest work through OSC and talk directly with VRChat and skips over SteamVR. Since Standable is based within SteamVR, if the trackers never appear in SteamVR then Standable cannot link with them.

Standalone Support?


Can I download Standable without PCVR (Meta Quest, Pico, etc)?

Standable is a SteamVR plugin and (currently) only can be used within SteamVR using PCVR.

Technically there is an OLD demo of Standable v1.0 on Sidequest that works on standalone Quest. The demo only works within the app (so no VRChat support) but feel free to try it out (if you can find it)

Is there an OSC version of Standable?

Not yet.

Future


Will Standable ever become open source?

In it's current state, the Standable project as a whole is not organized in a way that would make open-sourcing fun. I would need to spend a long while getting it properly documented and ready in a way that it would actually be useful to the VR community.

But that doesn't mean I want to hoard all of the knowledge I've gained from building something as advanced complex as Full Body Estimation. I beleive there is a LOT of innovations I've discovered that could be useful in not just body IK that I would like to publish publically. How I am going to go about this is to be seen, but I hope to do it in a way that is most beneficial for the VR industry.

When can we expect the next update?

Standable is not on a pre-defined roadmap for updates, so the best way to know what is going on is to Join the Discord and follow Standable related Socials.

Other


Who made/owns Standable?

It twas I!

Standable and it's associated LLC is 100% owned and operated by me (I3Llamas). Apart from offical Tech Support (which are basically just friends of mine) I am the sole developer, marketer, organizer, product designer, community manager, and content creator for Standable.

How can I support Standable?

Feedback!

Standable has been fortunate enough to be self sustainable financially (for the forseeable future) so really all I ask is for is feedback on updates and be patient with me (programmering is hard okay?).

I can't thank you all enough for what has been a defining turning point in my life, and I am excited to see where it takes us next! <3

Is I3Llamas Single?

huh?

Join Our Community on Discord!

Whether you're looking for answers, tips, or just want to chat with fellow users, our Discord community is the perfect place to be. Share your experiences, ask questions, and stay up-to-date with the latest updates!

Official Standable Discord