Page Junkie: A PC VR 3D Library calibre accessory

Page Junkie™ is a VR (Oculus/Meta Headsets Only) accessory for the free calibre E-book management software for Windows PCs that allows you to browse your ebook collection in a virtual 3D library.

Please note this project will not receive further updates!

This program requires the amazing free calibre E-book Management software to be installed to operate. You can learn more about calibre and pick up a copy here: https://calibre-ebook.com

If you have any questions about Page Junkie, please leave a comment at the bottom of this page, or email me at: craefulinteractive@protonmail.com. 

Thank you!

OVERVIEW:

Page Junkie transforms your calibre library into a virtual physical space where you can browse your e-book collection using your  Virtual Reality headset (Oculus/Meta VR Headsets Only).

The program can theoretically support calibre libraries of up to 7,992,000 books, assuming your computer has sufficient memory. Each floor holds eight thousand books, with an elevator or in-program tablet interface providing up to 998 more virtual floors as needed to accommodate the full size of your library.

DEVICES SUPPORTED:

Page Junkie runs on Windows VR  (Oculus/Meta VR devices only).

FEATURES:

• Supports calibre versions 5 or newer.
• Supports Oculus/Meta VR Headsets. (Unknown Sources must be enabled!)
• Browse your calibre library in a virtual space and checkout books that will show up in your calibre program via the Page Junkie plugin.
• Summon the in-program tablet to preview books or customize your experience.
•  Use a calibre library over a network! (Recommended for fast networks only. Read/Write access required)
• Use your own music directory as background music while you browse.
• Use your own picture directory to fill the library’s art frames.
• Browse while seated or standing in Oculus/Meta VR , using the handy crouch and float buttons.
• Adjust user speed, crouch/float heights, swap turn and move controllers (lefty friendly!).
• Change display fonts on the Information Kiosk, book spines, back covers, shelf signs.
• Enable “Make It Weird” mode for a less conventional library experience.
• "Quote of the Day" on Kiosk pulled from user-editable text file

The in-program tablet provides the following general functions:

• Preview book pages in-program while browsing.
• Filter your library to show only the books with the titles, authors, tags or notes that you want.
• Show/Manage a list of checked out books that you can preview
• Program Settings such as Library Directory, Music Directory, Art Directory, Graphics Options, Player Control Tweaks and many more!
• Jump directly to a particular floor
• Load the Program Manual
• Resize the tablet for easier viewing in VR
• The tablet floats in the air wherever you put it
  

VIRTUAL PATRONS (NPCs):

Optional NPC option adds an eccentric group of virtual patrons or NPCs (Non-Player Characters), who browse the library, art and wander the environment. Currently, there are 12 adults and 3 children.

Their capabilities include:

• Greeting each other and yourself
• Randomly browse book shelves
• Randomly browse artworks
• Wander environment
• Sitting on chairs and benches
• Flatulence
• Random musings
• Each NPC uniquely voiced
  

INCLUDED IN PURCHASE:

With your purchase, you will receive access to Page Junkie for Oculus/Meta VR devices.

Please Note: Oculus/Meta headsets must have "Unknown Sources" enabled in SETTINGS | GENERAL of the Oculus PC Software for the Oculus/Meta build to run.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum):

• The free calibre E-book Management Software v5+
  (https://calibre-ebook.com)
• Calibre program directory in your windows path!
• 64 bit Windows 10+
• 64 bit Multi-Core CPU
• 8 GB Ram
• Nvidia 970+ Class GPU w/minimum 3 gigs VRAM
• 10 GB Free HDD Space (program + temp files generated)
• Oculus/Meta Compatible VR HMD

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
(Recommended):

• The free calibre E-book Management Software v5+
  (https://calibre-ebook.com)
• Calibre program directory in your windows path!
• 64 bit Windows 10+
• 64 bit Quad-Core+ CPU
• 16 GB Ram
• Nvidia 1080+ Class GPU w/minimum 3 gigs VRAM
• 10 GB Free HDD Space (program + temp files generated)
• Oculus/Meta Compatible VR HMD

Note: These requirements will increase depending on your custom settings and library size. For most library configurations, the above should suffice to run the program with basic settings.