Show HN: DIY Simple Virtual Reality Goggle. Simpler Than Google Cardboard

#1

Post by inkwash » Thu, Oct 22, 2015, 3:23 PM UTC

Show HN: DIY Simple Virtual Reality Goggle. Simpler Than Google Cardboard
folovr.com

Re: Show HN: DIY Simple Virtual Reality Goggle. Simpler Than Google Cardboard

#2

Post by billconan » Thu, Oct 22, 2015, 3:37 PM UTC

this is not a good design in my opinion. you have a big opening on top leaking light.

When I use oculus, sometime light leaks through the nose opening, that ruins the immersive feeling (because you will see the glare of the screen, or see light when the scene is supposed to be dark).

one of the required materials is "Google Cardboard Lenses", where do I get those? If I had cardboard, I would not dissemble it. I can't peel off pepperoni from one pizza in order to make another pizza.

also, the two examples you gave for the lenses, both links seem to point to the same http://www.folovr.com/img/lens.jpg

Re: Show HN: DIY Simple Virtual Reality Goggle. Simpler Than Google Cardboard

#3

Post by inkwash » Thu, Oct 22, 2015, 3:45 PM UTC

billconan wrote: post #2

this is not a good design in my opinion. you have a big opening on top leaking light. When I use oculus, sometime light leaks through the nose opening, that ruins the immersive feeling (because you will see the glare of the screen, or see light when the scene is supposed to be dark). one of the required materials is "Google Cardboard Lenses", where do I get those? If I had cardboard, I would not dissemble it. I can't…

@billconan, the principle behind open designs is that the lenses literally "project" the image into your eye, and the screen brightness would always be higher than the ambient light. Try the design once maybe?.

Regarding the lenses, we currently cannot point you to a vendor who sells one, but there are a lot of options in ebay/aliexpress, or even your local hobby shop.

P.S: Thanks for pointing out the link issue. Fixed it.

Re: Show HN: DIY Simple Virtual Reality Goggle. Simpler Than Google Cardboard

#4

Post by intrepidkarthi » Fri, Oct 23, 2015, 5:31 AM UTC

checked the video. Where can I get all the accessories if I want to make this in bulk? Do you guys take orders and deliver internationally?

Re: Show HN: DIY Simple Virtual Reality Goggle. Simpler Than Google Cardboard

#5

Post by inkwash » Sat, Oct 24, 2015, 2:03 PM UTC

intrepidkarthi wrote: post #4

checked the video. Where can I get all the accessories if I want to make this in bulk? Do you guys take orders and deliver internationally?

We do take custom bulk orders, and can ship worldwide. Do email us your requirements.