Peppy
Aakansha Mathur (03/16/2022)
Description
A software that allows viewer to experience dynamics and forces of proteins in VR.
Tutorials
Instaling Peppy on Oculus Quest 2-
Instructions on how to download and install software on Quest 2
Data Sources/Format
The software allows you to generate peptide chains to study peptide bonds and structures. But, you cannot load in any data.
Environment
Single User
Allow you to edit and work in your workspace independently.
Minimum System Requirements (VR Mode)
OS: Windows 10 and MAC
GPU: GTX 1080 Ti
CPU: Intel i5-4590
MEMORY: 64 GB
VR Headset: HTC Vive, Vive Pro, Oculus Rift, Samsung, Odyssey and Windows Mixed Reality
Documentation
https://github.com/ddoak/peppy
Metrics
Accessibility: The estimated time for someone to load and start visualizing data in VR
Beginner: No coding or graphics experience | < 2 hour
Intermediate: Some coding or graphics experience | < 1 hour
Advanced: Both coding and graphics experience | < 30mins
Expert: A lot of experience with VR visualization | < 30mins
Takeaway:
The application encourages experiential learning about polypeptide properties and conformation through play
The intended users are tertiary level students studying protein structure but it is hoped that it will have wider appeal to a popular science audience.
Power: The engine's power- i.e. how much once can do with this
High- The software provides various features and is not laggy.
Usage: Evaluation of software's use for the following purposes
Display and Analysis of Structures
Viewing of Molecular Structure
Pricing
Personal Use/Academic/Government/Non-profit (Free)
Access all the available features and work independently.