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CyberPen (Quest 3/3S Penhold Table Tennis Adapter) v2.0 Changelog

Thanks to community feedback, we’ve enhanced several features of the CyberPen Quest 3 Table Tennis Adapter.

(Shop links: UK | EU | other countries with local sellers )

Here are the key differences between v1 and v2:

  • The controller has been moved from near the wrist to between the thumb and index fingers, providing much better balance.
  • Instead of a metal screw, now a 3d printed “bottle cap” is used to fasten the controller, making it even more convenient to install the adapter.
  • The adapter now has a full size paddle surface. This makes the realistic balance easier to achieve, because the tip of the paddle is now further away from the hand.
    (Bonus: It can be used to play real life table tennis, and works fairly well!)
  • A hole is added for attaching the wrist strap, providing more safety.
  • The adapter now has Chinese Penhold handle by default. There is a JPen addon included that can be glued onto the handle and make it into JPen.
  • Improved the strength of various places.

As a real life penholder for 20 years, I am very happy to have finalized CyberPen v2. This has brought the pleasure of using Quest 3 with penhold style to another level, enough to make me put down shakehand style and fully transit into a penholder player. I hope the other penholders are going to feel the joy as well.

The latest version of the SolidSlime Table Tennis Adapter for Quest 3 can be purchased here.

Demo/Installation video:

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Pico 4 Ultra Table Tennis Adapter is Now Available

I’m glad to announce that the the SolidSlime Pico 4 Ultra Table Tennis Adapter is now available!

It utilizes the perfected “bottle cap” design element that’s also used in the Quest 3 adapter v3, to make installing and uninstalling the controller require trivial effort.

Advantages of This Adapter:

  • 🏓Very good tracking quality for both forehand and backhand, especially tuned for Pico 4 Ultra controller and verified by top players.
    • All LED on the controller are visible by the camera during conventional shakehand TT strokes.
  • ✅Shakehand (for penhold, please check other products)
  • 👍Realistically weighted. (205g~235g depending on AAA or AA battery. Can also be customized per request)
  • ⚖️Comfortable balance.
  • 💪Controller does not wobble during swing.
  • 🔢 Various handle shapes(Flared, Straight, Anatomic). (What are these and why should I care?)
  • 🧷The design allows stock wrist straps to be used for minimizing safety risk.
  • ⏩10 second assembly by hand. No screws! 
  • 🪵Wood grain patterns on the handle to ensure slip-free grip.
  • 👍🏻Optional rubber and cutout templates can be provided, to improve the touch feeling.

About Pico 4 Ultra VR headset:

Pico 4 Ultra VR headset is the latest product in the Pico family.
Similar to Quest 3, it uses Qualcomm snapdragon XR2 Gen2 chipset and pancake lenses.
It has 12GB of RAM versus 8GB for the Quest 3; two 2,160 x 2,160 pixels per eye LCD screens versus 2,064 x 2,208 pixels per eye for the Quest 3 (though the Meta’s Quest 3’s screens can hit a refresh rate up to 120Hz rather than 90Hz).
Pico 4 Ultra also has better passthrough cameras than Quest 3.
Full datasheet comparison can be seen here.

The Pico 4 Ultra controller is quite heavy. Including the adapter, the whole racket can be from 205g to 235g, depending on the batteries being used. For most users, I highly recommend getting the AAA->AA battery adapters.

In terms of playing table tennis, a big advantage of Pico 4 Ultra is its controller tracking quality. The Pico 4 Ultra controller has 12 LEDs on itself. Unlike Quest 3 which places all but one of the LEDs on a flat surface, which means the trackable angle is extremely limited, the LEDs on Pico4 Ultra controller are placed around it. This means even when the racket is flipped 180 degrees, the controller still can be tracked well enough to do fast drives and loops. This was impossible to do with Quest 3 controller and adapter.

From my personal experience with Eleven Table Tennis on both Pico4 Ultra and Quest 3, backhand loops on Pico 4 Ultra feels faster/more reactive than that of Quest 3. Forehand loops are quite similar.

All in all, it’s a solid VR headset for people who are looking for alternatives to Quest 3.

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Quest 3 Table Tennis Adapter v3.1 Changelog

Thanks to community feedback, we’ve enhanced several features of the SolidSlime Quest 3 Table Tennis Adapter.

(Shop links: UK | EU | other countries with local sellers )

Over the past weeks, we have been testing v3.1 both internally, and externally with several top level ETT players, with very positive feedback. With no more improvements in sight, we proudly present version 3.1 to the world.

Here are the key differences between v3.0 and v3.1:

Comparison

Adapter is now made ~2cm wider.
This will give more room for players with longer fingers.

Optimized the thread and the cap to make it much easier to put the cap on without putting too much stress on the adapter.

Added a hole near the bottom of the controller to let the LED there to shine through and get picked up by the headset cameras.
This has the effect of improving backhand tracking


Now there is a second place to attach the wrist strap: instead of threading the wrist strap into the bottom of the adapter handle.
You can now insert the wrist strap at the bottom of the controller (i.e. its original position).
The adapter will lock in the wrist strap connector, and then you can hook the wrist strap on one of the fingers.

Additionally, some places have been modified to increase structure strength.

The latest version of the SolidSlime Table Tennis Adapter for Quest 3 can be purchased here.

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Announcing SolidSlime Quest 3 Table Tennis Adapter v3.0

Hello everyone, I’m thrilled to introduce the latest innovation in table tennis adapters: SolidSlime v3.0 for Quest 3.

One of the most significant updates involves the attachment of the controller to the adapter: we’ve completely eliminated all metal components. Yes, you read that correctly. There are no screws or nuts involved anymore. Once the controller is inserted into the adapter, a simple “bottle cap” mechanism is used to secure the clamp. The entire installation process now takes just a swift 10 seconds, as illustrated in the following steps:

The handle surface now features a wood grain pattern that replicates the texture of a real racket. This not only enhances aesthetics but also reduces slipperiness by 50%. Early testers have reported a significant increase in confidence while swinging the racket.

The thickness of the “blade” part of the adapter has been increased from 10mm to 12mm. This adjustment brings it closer to the thickness of a real-life racket, enhancing the authentic feel. Moreover, it significantly improves structural integrity; as the saying goes, “it’s much harder to bend a box than a plank.”

Additionally, the position of the controller has been adjusted slightly to enhance tracking for large forehand loop swings.
During the design process, there was debate about whether to make this change, considering the already impressive performance of v2 (as seen in Dimitrij Ovtcharov’s footage).
However, after comprehensive testing conducted by a player with over 3100 Elo in ETT, it was concluded that this adjustment could further improve tracking, especially for forehand looping with wide strokes (deep low to high up). Consequently, the change was made.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Eleven Table Tennis community for their invaluable feedback on previous generations of the adapter.
Special thanks go to wasyl00 on Discord. His brilliant ideas and suggestions have played a pivotal role in shaping the current state of the adapter.

The v3 adapter is currently available for order through our local partners at https://VRPingPong.net .

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SolidSlime Quest 3 Table Tennis Adapter Changelog: 2.1, 2.2

v2.1

  • The edge that clips to the battery compartment of the controller has been rounded. This makes it easier to put the controller in and out.

v2.2

  1. The nuts don’t fall out anymore.
  2. There is a hole at the bottom of the handle to allow wrist strap to be used.
  3. The nut and screws are also now perpendicular to the adapter surface.
  4. Now it should be possible to use the bulky rechargeable batteries that come with official Meta rechargeable dock. I haven’t tested this it because I don’t have that battery. The change is done based on customer feedback.
SolidSlime Adapter for Eleven Table Tennis on Meta Quest 3 (v2)

As always, if you have bought a SolidSlime adapter before and would like to upgrade to the new version, please reach out to me (thesolidslime@gmail.com) for discount. Thank you.

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Penhold adapter v2 for Eleven Table Tennis on Quest 2

Attention, PENHOLD players in the VR world!

We understand your struggles and are thrilled to present an adapter that exceeds all your expectations. Say goodbye to compromises and embrace a superior TT experience with the SolidSlime Penhold adapter v2 for Quest 2.

Drawing from my personal experience of two decades in penhold play (only adopting shakehand since I started playing Eleven Table Tennis!), I was deeply frustrated by the lack of a comprehensive solution. That’s why I collaborated with esteemed penhold players like FocusGUANfor several months, and today, I’m proud to announce the launch of the Penhold adapter v2!

Designed and meticulously tested, this game-changing adapter is now available for order in our shop, with worldwide partners synchronized for a seamless experience. The shop address is at https://vrpingpong.net/ .

Similar to our adapters for other handle types (FL/ST/AN), the CPen adapter features user-friendly thumb screws, allowing effortless installation and removal in a matter of seconds. However, what truly sets the CPen adapter apart are its unique design elements catered specifically to penhold players. Take a look at the image below to see for yourself.

The most significant improvement in this version is the ample space on the backside, providing a comfortable fit for all your fingers. Whether you prefer the reverse penhold backhand (RPB) or the traditional penhold block (TPB), this adapter will feel just as comfortable and natural as your real-life racket.

We are incredibly proud and excited about the outcome of this project, and we genuinely believe it will bring immense joy to countless penhold players like you.

/SolidSlime

Adapter
Penhold grip
Free your fingers!
Adapter back side
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SolidSlime Quest 2 adapter changelog: 2.1

v2.1

  • Thumb screws are used to secure the two pieces of the adapter. So there’s no need of screw drivers anymore! The weight has increased by 2-3 grams, but I think the convenience is worth it.
  • Changed main color from dark grey to light grey. This color matches the Quest 2 controller quite well.
  • Handles are now printed with Wood PLA to make it both look better visually and more comfortable to hold. Smells nice too! (Since there are difficulties in sourcing and printing in Wood PLA, I’m not sure how long I’ll keep doing this. )
Straight handle
Chinese penhold handle
Anatomic handle
Flared handle

You can find the latest version of SolidSlime Quest 2 adapter here:

https://solidslime.net/product/solidslime_ett_adapter/

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SolidSlime Quest 2 adapter changelog: 1.9, 2.0

SollidSlime v2.0

Hi all,

I’m happy to announce some changes introduced in the recent versions of SolidSlime Quest 2 adapter, in version v1.9 and v2.0.

As always, the version can be found at the bottom of the handle.
Below you can find the latest paddle position code for all my adapters. In the next update of Eleven Table Tennis, they will officially be included as presets that can be chosen from a list.

ETT Paddle Position Cloud Codes

Before going into the details, I’d like to express my gratitude to the players who gave me valuable suggestions and feedback. These improvement won’t happen without you. Thank you!

v1.9

v1.9 is a big list of quality of life improvement.
I ticked as many boxes as I could from the todo list, before moving on to v2.0.
All v1.X versions share the same paddle position code 4008.25. (This one is more accurate than the old 4008.17)

  • Changed the shape of the blade so people with bigger hands have more space to press their index finger (thanks JensME).
  • Rounded the corners in many places to make the hand feel more comfortable, especially for people that have a deep grip (thanks PPTim and others).
  • Now the index finger will not press on the line where the two parts meet again (thanks kwak).
  • There are some flat surfaces on the top of the adapter, which can be used to glue/tape lead tapes etc. if you would like the racket to be more head heavy. (Please make sure the weights are secured!) (Thanks PPTim)
  • Changed the shape of some critical parts to make it muuuuuch easier to insert the controller into the correct location, without hampering the solidness of the racket.
  • Changed screw locations so both screws are entirely hidden from view now.

v2.0

  • Changed adapter orientation in order to give more room to the tip of the thumb finger. Theoretically this has the benefit of improving the FH tracking further more too, because the right side of the ring (in the picture below) will be more visible to the camera during a FH stroke. (Thanks Sulik)
    Since the controller position has changed, there is a new paddle position cloud code for v2.0: 4008.26

https://solidslime.net/product/solidslime_ett_adapter/

v2.0! Woohoo!
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SolidSlime Quest 2 adapter version changelog: 1.3~1.7

v1.3

  • Minor changes to make production easier.

v1.4

  • Added anatomic handle shape per request of Aiphaton.
    Inspiration is taken from Sanlaki’s anatomic handle.
AN handle

v1.5

  • Added versions where specific places of the blade are lowered, so rubber can be attached without making the adapter too thick.
rubbers

v1.6

  • Remodeled CPen (Chinese Penhold) handle so the “shoulders” now follow FocusGUAN’s TimoBoll Spirit CS blade.
    While looking at the FH side, the right shoulder is rounded more than the left side. Real life CPen players often use sandpaper to create this effect, to make the grip more comfortable.
  • “Shoulder” of CPen handle is printed with 100% infill, so it can be sanded down according to user preference.
shoulder has 100% infill and can be sanded down
  • Rotated screws towards the center line of the adapter more, so they don’t pose a potential safety risk.
  • Made the top part wider to strengthen it.
Remodeled CPen handle and rotated screws inward.

v1.7

  • Shrank left wing (while a right handed player is doing a FH loop), in an attempt to make the ring even more visible during FH loop.