Read SlimeVR documentation covering setup and use of its full-body tracking system.

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About SlimeVR

SlimeVR Docs is the documentation site for SlimeVR, a full-body tracking (FBT) system for virtual reality built from software and hardware sensors. The site explains how to build SlimeVR trackers yourself, install or update an existing tracker's firmware, install and configure the SlimeVR Server, and use a collection of community-built tools.

It covers several ways to obtain trackers: prebuilt units offered for pre-order through Crowd Supply, third-party sellers on the SlimeVR Discord marketplace, or building trackers from scratch with component lists, schematics and PCB designs. The docs note that at least five trackers are needed for proper full-body tracking, while a single tracker can be used for chest tracking alone. Shipping dates for pre-orders are not guaranteed, quality of third-party trackers is not assured, and DIY builds take time to assemble and may need occasional self-repairs.

Key features

  • Step-by-step guides for building compatible DIY SlimeVR trackers from scratch
  • Component lists, schematics and buying sources for IMU and microcontroller combinations
  • Instructions for installing or updating tracker firmware
  • Setup and configuration guidance for the SlimeVR Server
  • Collection of community-built tools for SlimeVR
  • IMU comparison page for evaluating tracker hardware
Best for: People assembling, configuring or troubleshooting SlimeVR full-body tracking hardware, whether they buy prebuilt trackers or build their own.
Good for
  • Covers prebuilt, third-party and DIY paths in one place
  • Includes component lists, schematics and PCB designs for DIY builds
  • States practical caveats such as the five-tracker minimum and uncertainty around third-party tracker quality
Watch out for
  • Prebuilt trackers are pre-orders, and shipping dates cannot be guaranteed due to production delays
  • SlimeVR cannot ensure that non-marketplace third-party trackers meet any specific quality requirements
  • DIY builds require time to assemble and may need self-repairs

SlimeVR at a glance

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Platforms
Web
Open source
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Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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SlimeVR FAQ

How many trackers do I need for full-body tracking?
A minimum of five SlimeVR trackers is required for proper full-body tracking. Alternatively, a single tracker can be built or purchased exclusively for chest tracking to test partial tracking without a full kit.
Where can I get prebuilt SlimeVR trackers?
Fully built trackers are available for pre-order at Crowd Supply. Third-party sellers also offer prebuilt trackers and custom commissions on the SlimeVR Discord marketplace forum, though designs and specifications vary.
Can I use phones or Joy-Cons instead of SlimeVR trackers?
The documentation says such options exist, but tracking quality is heavily restricted by the specific device, so results are expected to be significantly worse.
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