The SteamVR Knuckles Driver has been updated with the following changes.

Firmware updated:

• Finger tracking: This update adds logic for detecting and adapting to a wider range of hand sizes and finger placements based on finger activity over time. This feature only applies to DV controllers or newer.

Input binding:

• Added support for setting Knuckles controls when no Knuckles controller is active in the binding UI. This requires SteamVR 1.4.1 (currently in the SteamVR Beta) or newer, and that the Knuckles driver be installed.

The SteamVR Knuckles Driver has been updated with the following changes.

Render model updates:

• Fixed normal alignment on left body rendermodel

The SteamVR Knuckles Driver has been updated with the following changes.

Finger tracking:

• Improved the animation for when the empty hand is squeezing the Knuckles handle.
  
• Improved the animation that takes the fingers from open to curled.
  
• Moved the thumb out of the way when extending the index and middle fingers to avoid clipping through geometry.
  
• NOTE: Skeletal animations in SteamVR Beta (v1.3.1 and newer) require this driver update to function correctly.

Render models:

• Small tweaks to model positions to better match the physical controller.

Firmware updated:

• Fixed a regression during controller power on. The haptics chime will play much sooner again.
  
• Fixed an issue where the LED would stay dark after powering on.
  
• Fixed a potential radio firmware crash.

Binding files:

• Tilt Brush: bound grip squeeze to the grip button action.

The SteamVR Knuckles Driver has been updated with the following changes.

Binding files:

• We have added default binding files for a number of VR titles. This is a preliminary test of adding Knuckles bindings for games that have not (yet) made native changes to their application to support the new controllers. Please let us know if you have feedback.
  
  • Karnage Chronicles
    
  • Moss
    
  • Onward
    
  • Pavlov
    
  • Pokerstars
    
  • Rec Room
    
  • Sairento
    
  • Space Pirate Trainer
    
  • Tilt Brush
    
  • VRChat
    
  • Zero Caliber
• If you are the developer of one of these titles and would like to replace these bindings with your own (or have made changes to support Knuckles natively), reach out and let us know.
  
• If you would like to create a binding file for a game (your own, or others), follow this guide for instructions. We are looking for feedback, so please leave any comments or suggestions in the forums.

Render models:

• Updated local component transforms and origins and made them more symmetrical between left and right.
  
• Fixed some broken model attach points.

The SteamVR Knuckles Driver has been updated with the following changes.

Legacy Input Bindings:

• Grip squeeze mapped to grip button
  
• Thumbstick mapped to trackpad

Firmware updated:

• Improved pairing reliability
  
• Fixed a bug where the controller would stop connecting wirelessly after more than 30 seconds of idle time
  
• Fixed a bug where the controller would not automatically shut down for inactivity after it was unplugged from certain chargers
  
• Pressing the trigger no longer cancels power off

The SteamVR Knuckles Driver has been updated with the following changes.

Render model updates:

• Fixed missing texture on the right hand render model

The SteamVR Knuckles Driver has been updated with the following changes.

EV2, EV3 Firmware updated:

• Fingertracking tuning to help increase sensing range on EV3 controllers
  
• Fixed various issue that could cause the controller to power on or off to a half-powered state when pressing system button and unplugging the USB cable at the same time
  
• Fixed a rare issue causing some button presses to be lost
  
• Fixed an issue causing the controller to reset after extensive haptics use
  
• More consistent haptic playback across all frequencies
  
• Fixed an issue that would cause the power LED to sometimes blink during shutdown
  
• Improved thumbstick range on some controllers
  
• Slightly dimmed LED brightness to reduce light bleed

Render model updates:

• Laser pointer tip direction rotated down for a more comfortable reach to elements at the bottom of the dashboard UI, especially while seated
  
• Fixed texture issues on the left render model
  
• Geometry and animation improvements

To update your Knuckles firmware, make sure you have the SteamVR Knuckles Driver installed and updated. Then launch SteamVR, connect your controllers, and mouse over the controller icons. Click on the "Update available" link and follow the prompts to update firmware for each controller.

The SteamVR Knuckles Driver has been updated with the following changes.

EV3 Firmware updated:

• Reduced finger twitch and finger tracking noise.
  
• Greatly reduced finger tracking latency.

To update your Knuckles EV3 firmware, make sure you have the SteamVR Knuckles Driver installed and updated. Then launch SteamVR, connect your controllers, and mouse over the controller icons. Click on the "Update available" link and follow the prompts to update firmware for each controller.

Knuckles EV3 kits are being produced in much greater quantities than EV2, and we will be sending out more kits to more developers. The team is looking forward to hearing feedback as developers utilize the dev-kits and make their existing and future content compatible with Knuckles.

We've begun reaching out to developers (both EV2 recipients, and developers who requested a kit through the partner site) to gather information and start shipping out EV3 dev-kits.

For developers who have not yet requested a kit, please log into the Steamworks Partner Site and look for the Request Beta Hardware link on your landing page.

While there are greater quantities of Knuckles EV3 kits available, we will be unable to fulfill all requests. The team will hold onto dev-kit requests and developer information for any future releases.