Pico Native Socket

Compact design

The Pico Native Socket is a small socket that connects to HMD via USB Type-C. It is designed to fit the shape of almost all Pico headset versions: G2, Neo, Neo 2, and Neo 3. So it locks securely in place on each headset.

For each version of the Pico headset, a separate type of Pico Native Socket is used. They differ slightly in shape, weight, dimensions, and the antenna location. The rest of the specifications are the same for all types of Pico Native Socket.

USB type-C Female port

When a cable is connected to the USB type-C Female port, the Pico Native Socket begins to work as a USB-adapter for charging and a USB data interface with the headset. Therefore, if you plug the Pico Native Socket into the headset once and lock it in place, you will not need to disconnect and remove it.

The Pico Native Socket operates in two mutually exclusive modes: either as a USB device channeling tracking data into the headset or as a USB-adapter.

Supporting of the radio protocol

Pico Native Socket supports the Antilatency Radio Protocol and acts as an access point. The Pico Native Socket collects data from wireless devices that are connected to it and forwards them to the headset through USB, along with the data from its own tracker.

Technical specifications

Connectivity	2.4 GHz proprietary radio protocol (access point mode) USB 2.0 Full Speed
Ports	USB Type-C Male connector for connection between Pico Native Socket and headset USB Type-C Female connector for charging and connection between headset and PC
Power supply	USB 5 V
Current consumption	Without Alt: 15 mA @ 5 V With Alt: 115 mA @ 5 V
Indication	RGB LED
Operating temperature	+5°C — +50°C
Humidity	≤75% (+25°C)
Dimensions	44 × 21 × 36 mm
Weight	13 g

3D model

You can download 3D model of Pico Native Socket for the Pico G2 headset by clicking button Download

LED signals

Indicator state	Device state
	Radio is disabled. Connection limit is `0`.
	Searching for a free radio channel or the radio channel is set to a specific value and this channel is occupied by another device.
	This device found a channel to work with and now waits for wireless sockets. Color is the channel identification, different channels will have different colors.
	This access point has at least one other client connected to it, the color will be identical on both devices.
	Device is in firmware update mode.
	External USB cable connected. Radio and tracker is turned off
	Device error, it will be restarted in a few seconds.
	Hardware error, the number of red blinks is the error code.