Software Setup

Software Setup Options

Choose one of the following methods to install and run the BodyPress application:

Option A: Work Directly in VR

Install the native VR app from the Meta Quest Store to view and analyze your bio-signal data directly inside your headset.

• 📱 App Store: BodyPress on Meta Quest Store (opens in a new tab)

Option B: Mobile Setup (Android)

Alternatively, test and stream device data on your Android mobile device using the official Google Play application.

• 📱 Google Play: BodyPress on Google Play Store (opens in a new tab)

🚀 VRChat Fast start

1. Running Aura VR on Meta Quest

Learn how to deploy and configure PiEEG XR on Meta Quest. This covers hardware setup, software dependencies, and running real-time EEG processing in XR. Same steps as and for PiEEG XR

• Guide: PiEEG XR Meta Quest Tutorial (opens in a new tab)

2. Brain-Reactive VRChat Avatar (OSC Configuration)

Configure Open Sound Control (OSC) to send real-time EEG brainwave metrics into VRChat to control avatar animations, parameters, and visual effects dynamically. Same steps as for PiEEG XR

• Manual: Brain-Reactive VRChat Avatar Manual (opens in a new tab)
• Video: YouTube Setup Guide (opens in a new tab)

Device test

1. Connect via the Live Demo

1. Open pieeg.com (opens in a new tab) and click Try Live Demo.
2. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on your device.
3. Connect to the Aura VR device over BLE.

Once connected, live data begins streaming.

2. Test the Signal

1. Put Device on your Arm.
2. Watch the incoming data and run a few simple tests — muscle activity produces clear, visible signals.
3. Experiment with the band-pass filter and other settings.
4. Save your data, or test muscle through the built-in mini-games.

For a labelled EMG + IMU dataset (guided 3-2-1 rest/hold, optional camera autolabel, native-rate JSON/ZIP), see Aura Dataset Lab in the cloud experiences gallery.

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