Change your SteamVR controller models!

Here is a guide to replace your SteamVR controller models with any model you want.

Requirements:

• The models you want that are SteamVR ready. In this example, the hand models used by u/Cyl0n_Surf3r for Skyrim VR here will be used.

• The Batch File. Extract this anywhere and follow the Batch Steps.

Batch Steps

1. Extract the zip file from the link for the batch file above anywhere. This has only been tested on the desktop, so if issues arise, try moving the folder there.

2. Drop the files for the controller models into their respective folders- controller_1 for the left controller and controller_2 for the right controller.

3. Rename the main json file in "controller_1" and "controller_2" to "controller.json".

4. Run the batch file and press 1 and then enter to turn on the models or 2 for the normal models.

5. Enjoy.

Manual Steps

1. Head to the directory located below.

   %localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\OpenVR

2. There will be two folders. Both have a "_1" or a "_2" suffix, they are for the left and right controllers respectively. Drag and drop the contents of "oculus_cv1_controller_left" and "oculus_cv1_controller_right" into the correct folders.

3. This is where a big issue comes in- every time SteamVR or OpenVR is loaded, the "controller.json" file gets overwritten each time. However, if it is set to read-only, it will not get overwritten. Delete the "controller.json" file and rename the "oculus_cv1_controller_left.json" and "oculus_cv1_controller_right.json" files to "controller.json."

4. Set them to read-only by right clicking them, then clicking properties, checking the read-only box, and clicking apply.

5. Load up SteamVR and enjoy!

Note: In the "white zone" or dashboard, the custom models do show up but I haven't seen them in Skyrim VR.