Version 1.1 plugin fails to start (Occasionally shows that the port is occupied during initialization)

[TheBug233]

Maybe there are some bugs in the plugin initialization detection in 1.1? Now the plugin will only start properly if you open Streaming Assistant and start steamvr while the plugin is showing "initializing".
If the streaming assistant is opened before starting the plug-in, It may show that the port is occupied, but only VRCFaceTracking is using this port after command query, We have confirmed that pico_et_ft_bt_bridge.exe has been deleted
If the streaming assistant and steamvr are not started within a period of time after this message is displayed, 10060 error will be displayed.

[regzo2]

I can't seem to replicate this on my own setup (I don't have the hardware or Streaming Assistant to verify if it works correctly, I am using an emulator app I wrote to make sure the data is sent correctly). The module listens on the port for any face tracking data during the initialization process for 15 seconds, all you should have to do is use the headset during initialization to successfully handshake with the Streaming Assistant. It's the same as before except now the module listens for any face tracking data on initialization as well to verify if the module needs to be active.

The way that VRCFT's module system works means I have to account for any other modules being loaded as well, so unfortunately I can't indefinitely halt the initialization to wait for the Streaming Assistant to send data.

I am actually going to have my hands on a Pico 4 Enterprise over the next several days pretty soon so I will make sure that the handshaking process works as intended.

[frg2089]

In version 1.1, you should run Streaming Assistant and then VRCFT, making sure your Pico device is always on during this time. It will not send data when the screen is off.

If Streaming Assistant does not send data to VRCFT within 15 seconds, then the initialization will fail.

and 10060 is the connection timeout.

So.

1. Make sure the pico_et_ft_bt_bridge.exe has been deleted.
2. Make sure your Pico device's screen is on.
3. run Streaming Assistant.
4. run VRCFaceTracking.
5. Done and Enjoy it.

[altunidev]

Hey there,

I've just gone and done some testing on my own hardware. It seems to act pretty consistently in the following way:

• Connect with the Business Streamer App via WiFi
  • ET/FT doesn't work, but everything else does (if configured correctly)
  • Looking at the logs, it seems that it's still waiting to initate
• Connect with the Business Streamer App via USB
  • Module initiates as expected
  • ET/FT works nicely

As noted above, I've attempted to delete the .exe file (renamed and moved to a completely different directory, in case I might need it later) and it seems to have pretty similar results regardless. I was just wondering if there was any knowledge here on what the discrepancy may be in terms of wireless vs wired connectivity, especially with the emulated version (as noted above by regzo2).

If any further testing could be done with this plugin, I'd be happy to help!

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Further details:

• Hardware: Pico 4 Enterprise
• Software: Pico Business Streamer v1.1.0.1

RVRPlugin.ini config file:

[PICO]
...
FtMode=2      # <---- should be the same as on the non-business software
...

GUI reflecting this option

[miranda1000]

@altunidev all my tests with Business Streaming were with wifi, and they work. What order are you following in launching the programs (VRCFT&BS)?

[altunidev]

I've been always starting with the Pico Business Streamer -> SteamVR -> VRChat -> VRCFT. I assumed that was the correct way to do things, right?

My next idea is to ask around and try ET/FT in Resonite (I heard it's natively integrated some time ago), just to double check that it may be my streamer app instead of this plugin. If it does end up being my streamer app, I might as well try reinstalling and seeing if that helps at all... All things for tomorrow and later this week though, I suppose.

[miranda1000]

@altunidev today I've got a bug report and I'd like to check something just in case... are you using a VPN? That could explain why the wifi doesn't work but usb does

[altunidev]

@rogermiranda1000 Not actively using a VPN, no. I have one installed, but I imagine that if it's not running, it shouldn't affect the wifi connectivity, right? Especially if all other features (normal streaming, audio, etc.) works as expected via wifi.

My next thought (at the moment) is to uninstall everything Pico related on my PC (as I originally tried connecting my Enterprise headset to the consumer variant of the Streamer app), and reinstall fresh. However, if my current setup exhibits a bug you'd like to test a little more, feel free to let me know and I'd be more than happy to try and help figure things out!

[altunidev]

Quick update -- I tried removing everything from my PC pico streamer related, reinstalling the Business Streamer, and trying again. Unfortunately, it seems the behaviour remains the same (only working over USB).

I could very likely try on a different PC (have a VR-capable laptop), although the same VPN software is installed on that one (also not used most the time). Could also try uninstalling the VPN and all network related things to the VPN, but that may be more effort than what it's worth.

Any other ideas or suggestions? Already, your willingness to help is greatly appreciated! @rogermiranda1000