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[[OSVR HDK1]] or '''Hacker Dev Kit 1''' is a [[Virtual Reality]] [[head-mounted display]] created by [[Razer]]. Hacker Dev Kit is the [[OSVR]]'s first device. It was announced in CES 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. [[OSVR HDK2]] is the successor to HKD1. It was announced during E3 2016. Razer has said that you can swap the more advanced HDK2 faceplate to HDK1. It enables HDK1 to have an [[OLED]] display with 2160 x 1200 [[resolution]], 90 Hz [[refresh rate]] and [[low persistence]].
==Hardware==
Hacker Dev Kit or HDK is open sourced just like its software counterpart. Users can freely download its schematics from OSVR's website. With a modular design, HDK is ideal for users who like to build their own devices or make modifications to pre-existing ones. Users to replace older components with newer versions or customize the entire HMD.
July 6, 2015 - Hacker Dev Kit became on sale and began to ship.
October 1, 2015 - Hacker Dev Kit v1.3 became available for pre-order. June 14, 2016 - Enables the user to swap the more advanced [[HDK2]] faceplate to that of HDK1.
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
