# Controller Facial Expression Control with VMC

You can send controller input and hand sign input of the ContactGlove to VMC via the DivingStation VMC Protocol.

  • Here, we will explain the setting of facial expression control of the VRM model using the VMC Protocol.

# Supported versions

Software Version
DivingStation v1.4.2 and later
Virtual Motion Capture v0.58r1 and later

# Procedure

  1. Perform the following settings in advance:

  2. From the settings of DivingStation (gear icon), ensure that Sent by Virtual Motion Capture Protocol.

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  3. Start VMC.

  4. If using mocopi, check the following settings from VMC Control Panel > Advanced Settings:

  • Uncheck "Automatically start SteamVR at startup" under Tracking Options.

  • Under VMC Protocol Reception > Receiver List, check "Receiver 1 | 39540".

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  1. Open VMC Control Panel > Shortcut Keys (to configure facial expressions).

  2. Select the default preset compliant with the index controller from the preset options.

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Or create a custom preset using the following methods:
  • Enter an appropriate name in the Custom Name field and press the save button.

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  • Select the previously created preset from the preset options.

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  1. Click on Add Expression.

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  2. When the Expression Control Settings window opens, configure the facial expression control as follows:

  • Click on the red box next to Use Key and input the desired controller input/hand sign input while wearing the ContactGlove.
  • The performed input will be registered in the selection box. You can keep the input you want to use for facial expression control and click to delete any unwanted input.
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  1. Select the expression you want to call from Add Expression and press the Add button.

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  2. The added expression will be registered on the key as shown in the image.

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  3. Select a save name and press the register button.

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  4. The configured facial expression control will be added to the list (in this example, the keyboard input 'G' is set).

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