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OSVR Hacker Dev Kit went on sale on July 6, 2015 at a base price of $199.
 
OSVR Hacker Dev Kit went on sale on July 6, 2015 at a base price of $199.
 
==Hardware==
 
==Hardware==
Hacker Dev Kit or HDK is open sourced just like its software counterpart. Users can freely download its schematics from OSVR's website. It is ideal for users who like to build their own or make modifications to the pre-existing device. HDK has a modular design that allows the users to replace old components with newer versions or customize them.  
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Hacker Dev Kit or HDK is open sourced just like its software counterpart. Users can freely download its schematics from OSVR's website. It is ideal for users who like to build their own devices or make modifications to pre-existing ones. HDK has a modular design that allows the users to replace older components with newer versions or customize the entire HMD.  
  
 
On March 25, 2015, OSVR announced that it will have an optional faceplate with [[Leap Motion]] hardware and software incorporated. This faceplate allows the HMD to accurately track the movement of hands and fingers.
 
On March 25, 2015, OSVR announced that it will have an optional faceplate with [[Leap Motion]] hardware and software incorporated. This faceplate allows the HMD to accurately track the movement of hands and fingers.

Revision as of 01:22, 8 July 2015

Osvr hdk1.png
Developer Razer
Requires PC
Display 5.5 inch OLED
Resolution 1920 x 1080, 960 x 1080 per eye
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Image
Field of View 100° (nominal), 90° (H and V)
Optics
Tracking 3DOF
Rotational Tracking Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer
Positional Tracking IR-LED faceplate and Infrared Camera, Dual-camera Faceplate and Dual Camera System
Update Rate  ??
Latency  ??
Connectivity 1 external USB, 2 internal USB
Input Various Controllers, Leap Motion
OSVR Hacker Dev Kit or HDK is a Virtual Reality head-mounted display created by Razer. Hacker Dev Kit is the OSVR's first device. It was announced in GDC 2015 alongside Razer's VR Platform Open Source Virtual Reality or OSVR. OSVR Hacker Dev Kit has an open source and modular design that not only allows the user to replace and renew its hardware components but also build one from scratch. The schematics is available for free on OSVR's website.

OSVR Hacker Dev Kit went on sale on July 6, 2015 at a base price of $199.

Hardware

Hacker Dev Kit or HDK is open sourced just like its software counterpart. Users can freely download its schematics from OSVR's website. It is ideal for users who like to build their own devices or make modifications to pre-existing ones. HDK has a modular design that allows the users to replace older components with newer versions or customize the entire HMD.

On March 25, 2015, OSVR announced that it will have an optional faceplate with Leap Motion hardware and software incorporated. This faceplate allows the HMD to accurately track the movement of hands and fingers.

Specifications

Part Spec
Display 5.5 inch OLED
Resolution 1920 x 1080, 960 x 1080 per eye
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Field of View 100° (nominal)
90° (Horizontal and Vertical)
Interaxial Distance Adjustable
Tracking 6 degrees of freedom
Rotational Tracking Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer
Positional Tracking IR-LED faceplate and Infrared Camera
or
Dual-camera Faceplate and Dual Camera System
Update Rate
Latency
Input Various, such as Controllers, Leap Motion, Nod
Connectivity 1 external USB, 2 internal USB
Weight

Components

HMD Module - Where all the sensors are located. It has 3 USB 3.0 ports, 2 internal and 1 external.

Display - Display with flat cables and display board interface for interchangeable panels.

Optics Module - Two-lenses optics for additional eye pressure relief, Free from strong geometrical distortion (<13%), Adjustable inter Pupillary Distance and Diopter for use without glasses

HMD Mechanical Module - Replaceable face mask with foam layer for comfort.

Belt Box Module - USB 3.0 port, integrated surround sound, effortless cable management and signal boosters.

Setup Tutorial

Apps

Developer