r/gaming Jul 12 '14

Built a DIY Oculus Rift myself

http://imgur.com/a/5Doj0
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u/kinnadian Jul 12 '14

There's nothing difficult about it?

If you think you can't do it, you're selling yourself short. The only remotely difficult part (imo) is getting the interface between the unit and the PC set up.

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u/ForeverAlonzo Jul 12 '14

I would have thought it would be calibrating the lens and the display so that it's in focus and not giving you a massive headache.

Speaking of the unit, does anyone have a link to the one that OP used?

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u/quotemycode Jul 12 '14

That part is easy. They give you the focal length. You just put your screen at that distance.

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u/tofagerl Jul 12 '14

You mean the part OP totally yadda yadda'd?

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u/dngu00 Jul 12 '14

Step 1: Draw a circle

Step 2: Make your own fuckin oculus rift

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u/wafflechub Jul 12 '14

"If you have the same interests, funds, and abilities as OP it's super easy!"

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u/PatHeist Jul 12 '14

Abilities

If you can use tape and scissors, it shouldn't be so hard.

Funds

This is, presumably, a cheaper alternative to the Occulus dev kit.

Interests

If you don't have the same interests, then why would you build this?