6 Packs VR Pulley System

Pretty good VR cable manager, I can see myself using this with the KAT VR treadmill in the future!

I had previously bought the $20 VR Cable Management from KIWI, and I'm replacing them for multiple reasons, which the pro version has improvements for: The wire - steel vs dyneema: The pro version has a dyneema wire, which is stronger than steel, more flexible, cannot rust, cannot weaken from bending, cannot weaken from twisting. These are all problems that I experienced with the thin steel wire, which broke after 150-200 hours of use, and I'm confident the dyneema will handle constant movement and bending far better than steel. The cable holder - silicone strap vs rubber o-ring: The pro version has a plastic cable holder with a silicone strap to buckle the cable in. On the standard version, they give you a rubber o-ring, which you wrap around your cable, and attach to a tiny metal clip with sharp edges. The metal clip wears into the o-rings and causes them to break. On the pro version, the silicone strap is far thicker than the o-ring, and is held straight by the plastic buckle, so it cannot twist or wear down. The wall attachment is identical to the standard version, which is fine. It worked well for me in the past, and I don't mind that nothing changed. Though the standard version also used the metal clips and o-ring to attach to the wall. The pro version has a silicone loop built into the reels, which again, is much better because the o-rings can break. The overall construction is also much nicer. The reel is a custom plastic mold for the brand with a higher quality plastic, as opposed to the standard version, which looks and feels like a generic part, made with cheap materials. The higher quality materials do make the pro version quieter than the standard version, but I would not call it silent. There is still the sound of the the reel (think of how a retractable badge, or key holder sounds). I look forward to using the pro version of this product for a long time, and I would recommend anyone considering the standard version to upgrade. The standard version will work ok, but it will wear down after a while.

So, it works as advertised and I love it. Makes it very easy to play games without a wire interrupting you. Here is the downside: you will feel a tug when you move too far from center. Depending on how you set it up, you can mitigate this pretty well, but the fact is, you will always feel it. I got this along with a few friends. We all prefer having our set up this way, however, for one of my friends it’s a close call. I think it’s great for games where you are consistently turning, and especially for games where you are sitting down. When you are sitting, if you set it up correctly, there is no tug and no wire going down your shoulder or back. When you are standing, and moving around to bend over, etc… you will feel a tug. Again, it can be mitigated, but only to a certain extent. Ultimately, you have to ask yourself whether you prefer feeling a cable going down your side, or a tugging when walking too far. I have a small play area so the tug is a helpful reminder that I am almost out of my play area. It is a plus for me, but perhaps, you might not feel the same way if you have an extremely large room. Also, it’s extremely easy to take down and put back up (after you have initially set it up) if you need the area to look cleaner when you have guests. Lastly, and this is more of a tip: depending on what game I’m playing, I do a lot of turning in the same direction. This can lead to the wire twisting significantly. I learned to provide some slack on the loops closest to me so the cable is free to turn as needed. After, I play this game, I usually disconnect my link cable and ensure that it is not under tension. Personally, I prefer having to do this than having the cable dangling by my side when playing, or having to be aware of its presence and having to account for stepping over it when playing. At the end of the day it works.

I got this not too long after getting into VR. After several sessions over several months, I can say these are convenient and work great. They are easy set up and are built quite well. The only issues I ever have are the occasional tangle, but that is hard to avoid when you have tethered VR, so I don’t fault the pulleys for that. Other than what I have stated, I can say they are worth the money if you are tired of your tether dragging on the ground.

Das Kabelmanagement hält was es verspricht. Nachdem alles richtig eingestellt ist, merkt man gar nicht, dass die Brille ein Kabel hat. Das auf und abrollen funktioniert einwandfrei und ist leise. Außerdem sind Schraubharken,Dübel und die Möglichkeit Harken mit Klebestickern zu nutzen dem Paket beigefügt.

Es gibt nichts schlimmeres, als während einer hitzigen Runde auf einmal in seinem Kabel verknotet zu sein und im schlimmsten Fall dieses durchreißt. Die 6 Pulleys kann man entweder per Schraubhaken oder (sehr klebrigen) Pads an der Decke anbringen. Ich empfehle eine Montage in Dreiecksformation mit insgesamt 4 Pulleys + Metallring (siehe Bild). Spiele damit ziemlich angenehm mit meiner Rift S auf 3x3m Fläche. Die Pulleys sind leise und ziehen sehr gleichmäßig ohne zu sehr am VR-Headset zu ziehen. Habe noch mit meinem 3D-Drucker eine Kabelhalterung für den Hinterkopf gemacht. Wenn es mal zieht, dann wenigstens nicht schräg links.

Excelente calidad y las opciones de montaje son muy buenas. Use el aro incluido para hacer una polea triple y en verdad mejora el uso del VR al no sentir el cable al moverse. Puedes agacharte y mover sin la sensación de tropezar. También se desmonta fácilmente por si no puedes dejar permanente tu VR.

The product is a worthwhile investment. For a wired VR headset, this accessory is essential; while I find the pricing somewhat excessive, the superior comfort justifies the cost. There is no comparable alternative currently available.

[Pro Version] KIWI design VR Cable Management (Version 2) At 50 bucks a pop they aren’t cheap, but they are good quality, well constructed and include a variety of mounting hardware for standard setup. I have a very high ceiling so we had to build a frame to support the system. The frame only took about 15 minutes and the installation of the Cable Management system took only 10 minutes including fiddling with the slack to get it right. (Installation might be longer if you are screwing hooks into your ceiling.) When you set this up with the right amount of slack, it is a game changer, no more cables underfoot it is very close to wireless play on the Oculus Quest. * Edit * Just bought a third set of these for a different application and noticed they were on sale for just over $40.