What is TrinusVR?
TrinusVR is a utility software that allows you to convert your Android smartphone into a virtual reality headset to be used with PC games and applications. It works by streaming the content from your computer screen directly to your phone, then using the built-in motion sensors in your phone to track head movements and orientation.
Once launched, TrinusVR establishes a low latency connection between your PC and phone over WiFi or USB tethering. It then splits the PC screen into two images, one for each eye, and streams them to your phone which is mounted into a compatible VR headset enclosure. As you look around, TrinusVR uses the gyroscope and accelerometer sensors in your phone to track motion and adjust the PC view accordingly, creating an immersive 3D stereoscopic experience.
In addition to head tracking, TrinusVR also allows you to use VR controllers like the PS Move, Joycons from the Nintendo Switch, or other third party options. It maps inputs from these controllers to simulated keyboard and mouse inputs, allowing you to interact with VR games and applications on your computer. This provides hand presence and intuitive control schemes for software not specifically built for VR.
While the VR experience from TrinusVR cannot match dedicated PC VR headsets, it provides an inexpensive way to explore basic virtual reality on an existing smartphone. The software is in ongoing development and aims to reduce latency and improve head tracking accuracy over time. Overall, it's a useful utility for VR enthusiasts on a budget.