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Software components
This section describes software components for the HTC Vive Tracker.
If you are an accessory maker, you can transfer data through Vive Tracker. You may refer to
the detailed data format transfer between an accessory and Vive Tracker in the Data format
section.
If you are a content developer, you can refer to Unity integration and Accessory integration
sections to create virtual reality content for an accessory attached with Vive Tracker.
When new firmware for Vive Tracker is released, you can upgrade the firmware using a PC
tool through USB cable. You can find the steps in the Firmware upgrade section.
System requirements
For both content developers and accessory makers:
1. To test Vive Tracker with your content or accessory, you need to have HTC Vive and
the relevant hardware and software environments to run it. You can find more
information on HTC Vive in www.htcvive.com
2. You need to have a PC with at least one available USB 2.0 port to plug in the dongle
(for use cases with the dongle mentioned in previous section) or Vive Tracker (for
firmware upgrade purpose). This PC should also run SteamVR for HTC Vive.
Figure: Vive Tracker and PC
Vive Tracker
PC
USB
Firmware Upgrade
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