Install Nanome on Oculus Quest 2
Edited by Mohammed Akel (Spring 2023)
Overview
This tutorial covers the steps to install Nanome on Oculus Quest 2 using the Oculus Quest app store and Sidequest. Once you create an account, you will be able to enjoy ALL features for a two weeks trial period. Take this time to explore the features because Nanome's monthly/yearly subscriptions are not affordable. List of full features includes:
Import molecules from databases
Build with any element w/ periodic table
View different molecular representations
Measure distances & angles
Mutate amino acids
Flexible python api plugin system for the custom computational integrations
In-app web browser, whiteboard, notepad, and camera
Spatial Recording: a transformative way to learn chemistry and asynchronously communicate molecular insights
Meta Avatars
Passthrough MR
Visit nanome.ai for more information on subscription licenses.
Part 01: The Oculus Quest App Store
As of December 2022, Nanome can be Downloaded directly through the Oculus Quest App Store. In order to do so, follow the following steps:
Create a valid Nanome account [HERE]
Navigate to the Quest Store on your headset
Look for Nanome and hit "install" (Internet connection required)
Follow the Nanome Basics tutorial to get familiar with the virtual environment and controllers
Mohammed's Nanome Exploration Activity is a good exercise to familiarize yourself with the app and its different features
Part 02: Using SideQuest
You can sideload the .APK file into your Meta Quest using SideQuest. Make sure to enable developer mode and install SideQuest on your local computer [downloading sidequest on paper space will not work]
System Requirements
A machine running Windows 10/Mac OS/ Linux (For class, use Windows 10 on local computer or Paperspace server)
Steps
Enable developer mode on Oculus mobile app
Open SideQuest on your local computer
Connect Oculus Quest 2 to local computer using a USB-C cable
Allow USB debugging [from within the headset]
Search for Nanome in the SideQuest store and click on Install to Headset
In Oculus Headset
Open Apps section in the Oculus Quest 2 main page
The Apps section contains two drop down menus (Located directly to the right of the word "Apps"). Select the dropdown next to the dropdown that says "Recent"
Scroll all the way down and select the option that says "Unknown Sources"
Launch the Nanome application