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new 'steam-devices' package in Debian Sid. (udev rules for Steam Controller and HTC Vive!)
slaapliedje Jan 31, 2016
Noticed today a new package within Debian Sid called 'steam-devices'

"This package provides udev rules for various Steam-related hardware devices
such as the Steam Controller (gamepad) and the HTC Vive (virtual reality
headset)."

Inside is pretty much just /lib/udev/rules.d/99-steam-controller-perms.rules which shows;

# Valve USB devices
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="28de", MODE="0666"
# Steam Controller udev write access
KERNEL=="uinput", SUBSYSTEM=="misc", TAG+="uaccess"
# HTC Vive HID Sensor naming and permissioning
KERNEL=="hidraw*", SUBSYSTEM=="hidraw", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0bb4", ATTRS{idProduct}=="2c87", MODE="0666"

So it looks like we have the vendor id for the HTC Vive! Dying for some VR love.
nox Jan 31, 2016
Oh god. I wanted to wait a while before even getting excited about it. You ruined it. ^_^
slaapliedje Feb 1, 2016
Ha, in theory the pre-order is supposed to open up in February some time.
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