Since i had my 1st computer, 23 years ago, i always wanted an immersive VR device.
In thoses olds days, 48 KiloByte of memory was a lot, 20MB mass storage was insanly expensive, 1Mhz CPU was a fast one, the few computers able to render a few 3D polygons was named "Silicon Graphics"
Now we have quad gfx card embeding 512MB of memory each, memory bus with many Gb/s Bandwidth, Gigahertz multicore GPU, 24" 2ms LCD display rendering millions colors over 50Hz, Real-time lightning, A TeraByte fast mass-storage device is affordable (still not cheap, but affordable), etc ...
Hell ! good ! But where is my immersive (not a HUD) 3D VR Helmet ?
A Fast googling tell me i can find some, able to render 800x600 and more (can't play SL below that)... but... maybe it's old website ... it tell me 10.000USD and more... more more more !
WTF ? Nobody is interested in immersive VR ?
Our Gfx card have *no problems* to handle stereoscopic rendering, it's featured in openGL since age and our recent gfx card are openGL compliant ! Even openGL 2.0 !!
Well... anyone have any information on descent and affordable (below 1000USD) immersive (not HUD) VR helmet ? (And i don't talk about glove, which is a lot more difficult)
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kerunix Flan
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05-10-2006 06:30
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Richie Waves
Predictable
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05-10-2006 06:42
would be cool.. but eh.. I cant touch type so I be effectivly Muted while I wear it..
would be awesome ! _____________________
no u!
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kerunix Flan
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05-10-2006 06:47
would be cool.. but eh.. I cant touch type so I be effectivly Muted while I wear it.. would be awesome ! It's the main problem, and i'm glad i can type without watching my keyboard  Edit : i found that : http://www.vrealities.com/hmd.html |
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Ewan Took
Mad Hairy Scotsman
Join date: 5 Dec 2004
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05-10-2006 07:01
Since i had my 1st computer, 23 years ago, i always wanted an immersive VR device. In thoses olds days, 48 KiloByte of memory was a lot, 20MB mass storage was insanly expensive, 1Mhz CPU was a fast one, the few computers able to render a few 3D polygons was named "Silicon Graphics" Now we have quad gfx card embeding 512MB of memory each, memory bus with many Gb/s Bandwidth, Gigahertz multicore GPU, 24" 2ms LCD display rendering millions colors over 50Hz, Real-time lightning, A TeraByte fast mass-storage device is affordable (still not cheap, but affordable), etc ... Hell ! good ! But where is my immersive (not a HUD) 3D VR Helmet ? A Fast googling tell me i can find some, able to render 800x600 and more (can't play SL below that)... but... maybe it's old website ... it tell me 10.000USD and more... more more more ! WTF ? Nobody is interested in immersive VR ? Our Gfx card have *no problems* to handle stereoscopic rendering, it's featured in openGL since age and our recent gfx card are openGL compliant ! Even openGL 2.0 !! Well... anyone have any information on descent and affordable (below 1000USD) immersive (not HUD) VR helmet ? (And i don't talk about glove, which is a lot more difficult) Very intrested but my PC struggles to get good performance running one version never mind two. Maybe i can set up two computers running SL and have the avies stuck together and in mouseview! Output the left view to the left LCD and the right to the other LOL! _____________________
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Richie Waves
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Join date: 29 Jun 2005
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05-10-2006 07:25
Very intrested but my PC struggles to get good performance running one version never mind two. Maybe i can set up two computers running SL and have the avies stuck together and in mouseview! Output the left view to the left LCD and the right to the other LOL! I read this somewhere o.O.. wasnt it used for a "3d" Second life... also.. gave splitting headaches when one client lagged and the other didnt... were's that link? _____________________
no u!
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Tod69 Talamasca
The Human Tripod ;)
Join date: 20 Sep 2005
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05-10-2006 10:32
Heh, I remember trying one of those VR Helmets @ a college tour. Was fun for a few minutes but then the headaches begin. When I took it off I was actually disoriented from the confusing feedback- brain says we're moving, feet say otherwise.
The heck with the helmets tho, I want a Sensory Suit!!! Let ya feel everything that goes on!  |
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Yumi Murakami
DoIt!AttachTheEarOfACat!
Join date: 27 Sep 2005
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05-10-2006 10:34
Wasn't SL originally written to drive VR helmets?
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Yiffy Yaffle
Purple SpiritWolf Mystic
Join date: 22 Oct 2004
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05-10-2006 11:09
I think theres health conserns about VR helmets. Televisions and computer monitors release radiation don't they? Imagine staring directly into it about 1 inch away from your face. It could do damage to your eyes.
My mother used to tell me to back away from the TV when i was a kid hehe. Same thing about the sun...  But i admit i would love a VR device too. ^.^ _____________________
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Khashai Steinbeck
A drop in the Biomass.
Join date: 15 Oct 2005
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05-10-2006 11:53
www.3dvisor.com
Ive been looking at this one for some time now... I really, really wants to try it. If I like it (if I really like it), it might be worth that $899 price tag. |
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Tsukasa Karuna
Master of all things desu
Join date: 30 Jun 2004
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05-10-2006 12:37
Eww.. 800x600 at 60hz. I've gotten so used to anything over 80 that 60 will definitely give me headaches. Now if they could pull say.. 1024 at 75-80hz, i'd definitely check it out.
And here's 10 bucks saying that the hud would be broken on a stereo display like that. |
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Ghoti Nyak
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05-10-2006 12:39
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kerunix Flan
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05-11-2006 06:03
I wrote a mail to a VR manufacturer, and got this answer (i have their autorisation to copy/paste this answer to this forum) :
Dear Sir, I would recommend the V-Real Viewer 3D: http://www.vrealities.com/vrealviewer3d.html This unit will work perfectly in 3D. All you will need is a PC with an Nvidia GeForce Card: http://www.nvidia.com The V-Real Viewer 3D will work with ANY PC GAME in True Stereoscopic 3D. VRealities |
