Hey! This thing is still a Work in Progress.
Files, instructions, and other stuff might change!
RA
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Published on October 5, 2012
Description
"RA"
a DIY 3d Printable Virtual Reality Head mounted display
Fov: 120+ deg
Weight: 1lb 8oz
Cost: $450
Headtracking: yes
video showing the FOV range.
youtu.be/p10V3lca-DY
video of RA in Use.
youtu.be/pujeMSP6dmo
a DIY 3d Printable Virtual Reality Head mounted display
Fov: 120+ deg
Weight: 1lb 8oz
Cost: $450
Headtracking: yes
video showing the FOV range.
youtu.be/p10V3lca-DY
video of RA in Use.
youtu.be/pujeMSP6dmo
Instructions
You need a 3d printer with a large print volume, this was designed to fit
on the Ultimaker, but I believe the Replicator should be capable as well.
Total cost of all parts comes to around $450 (see BOM below)
1. download the .stl files provided here and print them out
2. while waiting for the prints, order parts needed from the following BOM
docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ao2v9-uDggLzdHJkRDMxcUtrTWg3ajliZVBTSnFlQ 1E
3. this is going to be a bit of a work in progress, I am working on a
complete build log, with step by step instructions, might be a week
or 2 before it's complete, check back!
(the exploded view photo here should give you an idea how the pieces fit)
4. follow progress on my build at the mtbs3d.com forums.
mtbs3d.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=140&t=15247&start=510#p83258
Notes:
* the zip file contains the gerber files needed to make an LVDS -> HDMI
breakout board, just send the zip to a place like itead studio etc.
or etch your own.
* you need to print 2 of the RA_HELMET_MOUNT.stl, the 2nd one should be mirrored
There are 2 "Lens Plates" in this design, one for a LEEP optics variant for the 120+ deg fov, and another that uses 50mm lenses, that give you a 90+ deg fov. the choice is yours, if you do use the LEEP optics, read the notes below regarding the lens grinding jig.
* if you printing the leep lens holders for grinding the lens edges, you need to do the same, print 2 of each and mirror the 2nd one, for left/right lenses.
the holders are used to clamp the large lens of the 2 lens set, you then use a belt sander to grind the edges down till they are flush with the printed jig. simple..
on the Ultimaker, but I believe the Replicator should be capable as well.
Total cost of all parts comes to around $450 (see BOM below)
1. download the .stl files provided here and print them out
2. while waiting for the prints, order parts needed from the following BOM
docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ao2v9-uDggLzdHJkRDMxcUtrTWg3ajliZVBTSnFlQ 1E
3. this is going to be a bit of a work in progress, I am working on a
complete build log, with step by step instructions, might be a week
or 2 before it's complete, check back!
(the exploded view photo here should give you an idea how the pieces fit)
4. follow progress on my build at the mtbs3d.com forums.
mtbs3d.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=140&t=15247&start=510#p83258
Notes:
* the zip file contains the gerber files needed to make an LVDS -> HDMI
breakout board, just send the zip to a place like itead studio etc.
or etch your own.
* you need to print 2 of the RA_HELMET_MOUNT.stl, the 2nd one should be mirrored
There are 2 "Lens Plates" in this design, one for a LEEP optics variant for the 120+ deg fov, and another that uses 50mm lenses, that give you a 90+ deg fov. the choice is yours, if you do use the LEEP optics, read the notes below regarding the lens grinding jig.
* if you printing the leep lens holders for grinding the lens edges, you need to do the same, print 2 of each and mirror the 2nd one, for left/right lenses.
the holders are used to clamp the large lens of the 2 lens set, you then use a belt sander to grind the edges down till they are flush with the printed jig. simple..
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Awsome job! I've wanted to do this for years (but with a phone for the screen) to play with head tracking. I am lazy, and now there is a crowdsourcing project (Oculus Rift) doing it, so I'll wait for them.
Still something to consider for the DIY community; something you just slide your phone into might be cheaper... (but now becomes more a software project than hardware)
If anyone is inspired: Android Development Kits are getting cheap!
http://www.aliexpress.com/item...
And small
http://www.aliexpress.com/item...
(NOT an endorsement of these products! just examples.)