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VR Command Ring: The VR Control Center Built for Hardcore Flight Simulation

Supported Platforms: Steam VR / OpenXR 

Compatible Games: DCS World, Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, Star Citizen, Elite Dangerous, etc.

��Theoretically compatible with all games/software running on Steam VR or OpenXR. As long as the target software runs in either of these two modes, the Command Ring can be summoned normally. We have verified compatibility in several mainstream VR games and found no obvious conflicts.

�� Why Do You Need This Tool?

Modern flight/space simulation games (DCS, MSFS, X-Plane, Star Citizen, Elite Dangerous) feature extremely complex cockpits with hundreds of functional buttons. In non-VR mode, you can rely on keyboard shortcuts, joystick buttons, or even touchscreen panels. But once you enter VR mode, all visual feedback disappears—you have to rely on blind typing and muscle memory, or frequently take off your headset to find a specific key on the keyboard.

VR Command Ring was created to solve this problem.

It's not a game, but a VR overlay tool—a floating, editable circular menu in your VR view that allows you to access any function key in the most natural way, without taking off your headset or relying on blind typing.

✨ Core Features

�� Customizable Command Ring

· Summon a circular/ring-shaped floating menu in your VR view

· Fully Customizable: Add any shortcuts, key combinations, or macro commands you need

· Supports dual-mode operation with Steam VR and OpenXR

· Menu position, size, and transparency can be freely adjusted without obstructing your game view

�� Multiple Interaction Methods (Adapt to Your Flying Style)

No matter your preferred control style, you can choose what works best for you:

Interaction Method

Description

Eye Tracking

Select menu items by looking at them (requires eye-tracking-enabled headset)

Head Movement (Head Tracking)

Move the cursor by turning your head and confirm by targeting menu items

Peripheral Joystick Binding

Bind menu selection to any button or axis on your joystick

 ⚡ Macro Command Editor

· Record or write macro commands that execute multiple steps with one click

· Supports delay insertion,loop execution, and conditional statements

· Typical Scenarios: One-click cold start, one-click weapon load out configuration, one-click cockpit lighting combination, and more...

�� In-Game Function Search (DCS & MSFS)

· Directly calls the native function search APIs of DCS and MSFS

· Enter keywords in the Command Ring to quickly find any in-game function and bind it to a menu item

· No more scrolling through dozens of pages of key settings to find a single switch

��For Star Citizen & Elite Dangerous Players: While these two games currently don't offer official function search APIs, you can still use the macro command editor to bind any keyboard key sequence or joystick operation to the Command Ring, enabling one-click super cruise, one-click landing, one-click panel summons, and other quick actions.

�� Beta Feature Preview (Coming Soon)

The following features are currently in Beta testing and will be released in stable versions with future updates:

��️ External Camera Gesture/Tracking (QR Code-Assisted)

· Identify QR code tracking stickers via a regular USB camera

· Achieve hand position tracking and visual keyboard positioning

· Overlay a virtual keyboard display in your VR view, allowing you to see the relative position of your hands and the keyboard

��️ Head Tracking Mouse Emulation (X-Plane Exclusive)

· In software like X-Plane that doesn't support native VR menus, control mouse cursor position by moving your head

· Head movement → Cursor movement, nod/dwell → Simulate click

· Provides basic VR control capabilities for classic flight simulation software

✅ Current Stable Feature List

 Feature                                                                                  Status

Steam VR Mode Command Ring                                    ✅ Stable

OpenXR Mode Command Ring                                      ✅ Stable

Custom Shortcuts/Macro Commands                            ✅ Stable

Head Movement Menu Selection                                  ✅ Stable

Eye Tracking Menu Selection                                        ✅ Stable (requires hardware support)

Joystick Button Binding Selection                                ✅ Stable

DCS Function Search & Binding                                    ✅ Stable

MSFS Function Search & Binding                                 ✅ Stable

�� Compatibility & Requirements

Item Requirements

Headset

Any VR/AR headset that supports Steam VR or OpenXR

Compatible Games

DCS World, Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, Star Citizen, Elite Dangerous (more games being adapted continuously)

Operating System

Windows 10 / Windows 11

Optional Hardware

Eye-tracking-enabled headsets (e.g., Quest Pro, Vive Pro Eye, etc.PSVR2Toolkit + OpenXR Eye Tracker), USB camera

�� Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will this software affect game performance?

A: The Command Ring is a lightweight overlay rendering layer, and its impact on frame rates is typically within1-3%, which most users won't notice.

Q: I don't know how to write scripts. Are macro commands difficult to use?

A: We provide a visual macro recorder that allows you to directly record keyboard/joystick operations without manually editing code. Advanced users can also write macro scripts for greater flexibility.

Q: When will Beta features be officially released?

A: Beta features are currently in active testing, and we plan to release stable versions via free updates within the next 2-6 months.

Q: Does Star Citizen and Elite Dangerous support function search?

A: Currently, these two games don't provide official APIs, but you can still manually bind any key combinations via macro commands to achieve one-click quick operations.