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Revision as of 21:28, 21 August 2013

Creator: strages Status: working on it Born On: 21:26, 21 August 2013 (CDT) Last Updated: 21:28, 21 August 2013 (CDT)

Overview

The VR rig we've always wanted but never had. Hackerspaces allow folks access to all kinds of new things. Why not VR?

The basics

• Head mounted display
  • head tracking
    • computer vision
    • gyro

The extras

• haptic feedback
• omni-directional treadmill

Attempt #1

Stumbled upon a headmounted display at Essex right after reading Ready Player One and decided it was fate so I bought it. --strages (talk) 21:26, 21 August 2013 (CDT)

Headmounted display

• Sony HMZ T1 (strages)
  • dual screen (one per eye)
    • 720p per eye
  • HDMI input with HDMI pass through for an additional screen
  • Supports 3D
    • Blu-ray
    • split screen stereoscopic
  • Cost: ~$190

Haptic feedback

Omni-directional treadmill