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Headset parts:

• FIIT VR 3D VR Glasses
  
• Topfoison 1440p screen
  
• STM32F3 Dev board
  
• Generic 6m usb 2.0 cable
  
  
• 15ft HDMI mini to HDMI cable
  
• Generic usb 2.0 hub with power switch
  
• something rigid to stick the screen to. I just used a piece of plexi glass.
  
  Optional positional tracking:
  
  
• kinect v2
  
• 12v 3a power supply
  
• a power plug jack like this
  
• USB 3.0 printer cable
  
  The headset assembly is pretty simple. Place the screen onto something the size of a cellphone to make it easier to take out or even place in another headset. I had to make some cutouts for the cables on the top. I didn't want to have it on all the time so I attached a usb hub on the side with velcro. I use some cable organizers to route the cables around the top and back. The STM32F I just stuck it on the front with double stick tape.
  
  Truthfully the most important part is the software. It does work with windows 10 and is a bit of a pain to get it going. For the tracker you want to follow this guide to flash the firmware. I had to boot ubuntu off a usb flash drive to flash it. I did run into a problem with installing some dependencies which I solved by searching google for an install command until I found one that worked. If done properly the lights on the board will flash clockwise.
  
  Install osvr runtime. Download OSVR-OpenHMD and OSVR-Fusion and move them to the osvr plugins folder (C:\Program Files\OSVR\Runtime\bin\osvr-plugins-0). Next install steamvr and the Steamvr-OSVR plugin. The installation instructions can be found here, You can use the official plugin release or you can use this one that was compiled by dogeitrade that has a functional vr dashboard. Lastly download oculus 0.2.5 sdk which is needed for the tracker.
  
  Now we have to configure everything. To make it simple I'll just paste mine which should work for you. Keep in mind that you can run this on any monitor if you make a display descriptor for it and use a proper render manager config.
  
  osvr_server_config.json
  
  {
  "display": "displays/Fiitvn_1440.json",
  "renderManagerConfig": "sample-configs/renderManager.extended.portrait.HDKv2.0 - Copy.json"
  }
  
  In displays folder Fiitvn_1440.json
  
  {
  "meta": {
  "schemaVersion": 1
  },
  "hmd": {
  "device": {
  "vendor": "TopfoisonLCD",
  "model": "DIYRift",
  "num_displays": 1,
  "Version": "TopfoisonLCD",
  "Note": ""
  },
  "field_of_view": {
  "monocular_horizontal": 102,
  "monocular_vertical": 102,
  "overlap_percent": 100,
  "pitch_tilt": 0
  },
  "resolutions": [
  {
  "width": 1440,
  "height": 2560,
  "video_inputs": 1,
  "display_mode": "vert_side_by_side",
  "swap_eyes": 1
  }
  ],
  "distortion": {
  "distance_scale_x": 1,
  "distance_scale_y": 1,
  "polynomial_coeffs_red": [ 0, 1, 0.2 ],
  "polynomial_coeffs_green": [ 0, 1, 0.24 ],
  "polynomial_coeffs_blue": [ 0, 1, 0.32 ]
  },
  "rendering": {
  "right_roll": 0,
  "left_roll": 0
  },
  "eyes": [
  {
  "center_proj_x": 0.5,
  "center_proj_y": 0.5,
  "rotate_180": 0
  },
  {
  "center_proj_x": 0.5,
  "center_proj_y": 0.5,
  "rotate_180": 0
  }
  ]
  }
  }
  
  In sample configs folder renderManager.extended.portrait.HDKv2.0 - Copy.json
  
  {
  "meta": {
  "schemaVersion": 1
  },
  "renderManagerConfig": {
  "directModeEnabled": false,
  "directDisplayIndex": 0,
  "directHighPriorityEnabled": false,
  "numBuffers": 2,
  "verticalSyncEnabled": false,
  "verticalSyncBlockRenderingEnabled": false,
  "renderOverfillFactor": 1.5,
  "renderOversampleFactor": 1.0,
  
  "window": {
  "title": "OSVR",
  "fullScreenEnabled": true,
  "xPosition": 2560,
  "yPosition": 0
  },
  
  "display": {
  "rotation": 90,
  "bitsPerColor": 8
  },
  
  "prediction": {
  "enabled": true,
  "staticDelayMS": 26,
  "leftEyeDelayMS": 0,
  "rightEyeDelayMS": 0,
  "localTimeOverride": true
  },
  
  "timeWarp": {
  "enabled": true,
  "asynchronous": false,
  "maxMsBeforeVSync": 0
  }
  }
  }
  
  For steamvr.vrsettings in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\config
  
  {
  "collisionBounds" : {
  "CollisionBoundsColorGammaA" : 0,
  "CollisionBoundsColorGammaR" : 255
  },
  "driver_osvr" : {
  "cameraPath" : "/je_nourish_kinect/KinectV2/semantic/kinect",
  "displayName" : "TopfoisonLCD",
  "maxTrackingRangeMeters" : 4,
  "minTrackingRangeMeters" : 0.5,
  "scanoutOrigin" : "lower-left",
  "verbose" : false
  },
  "modelskins" : {
  "stage" : "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\735442946\Animus_128_Memory_Corridor\Animus_128_Memory_Corridor.obj",
  "stage_PublishedFileId" : "735442946"
  },
  "notifications" : {
  "DoNotDisturb" : true
  },
  "perfcheck" : {
  "heuristicActive" : false
  },
  "psmove" : {
  "meters_per_touchpad_units" : 0.075000002980232239,
  "move" : "touchpad",
  "ps" : "system",
  "rumble_suppressed" : true,
  "select" : "button_9",
  "square" : "grip",
  "start" : "button_10",
  "triangle" : "application_menu",
  "trigger" : "trigger",
  "use_spatial_offset_after_touchpad_press_as_touchpad_axis" : true
  },
  "psmove_settings" : {
  "psmove_extend_y" : 0.05000000074505806,
  "psmove_extend_z" : 0.0099999997764825821
  },
  "psmove_touchpad_directions" : {
  "circle" : "touchpad_left",
  "cross" : "touchpad_down"
  },
  "revive" : {
  "PerfHudMode" : 0
  },
  "steamvr" : {
  "activateMultipleDrivers" : true,
  "background" : "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\250820\651288602\holodeckfloor.png",
  "mirrorViewGeometry" : "465 75 720 1280",
  "playAreaColor" : "#FFFFFFFF",
  "showStage" : true
  }
  }
  
  You can rename the osvr files but just make sure they match the names in the osvr server config files. Set the topfoison screen to portrait mode in display settings. Now that we have everything setup all you have to do is run the oculus configuration utility then close it before running osvr server. Not sure why this is required but it's the only way to get the tracker recognized by osvr. You can check to see if it's working by running osvr tracker. Then run steamvr.
  
  I also added positional tracking with a kinect v2. I didn't want to waste money on the pc adapter so I just did this mod.
  You need compatible usb 3.0 ports so you may need to purchase a usb 3.0 pci-e card. Install the OSVR-Kinect plugin. Then use
  this osvr server config:
  
  {
  "display": "displays/Fiitvn_1440.json",
  "renderManagerConfig": "sample-configs/renderManager.extended.portrait.HDKv2.0 - Copy.json",
  "server": {
  "sleep": 1
  },
  "drivers": [{
  "plugin": "je_nourish_fusion",
  "driver": "FusionDevice",
  "params": {
  "name": "DK1_Kinectv2",
  "position": "/je_nourish_kinect/KinectV2/semantic/body1/head",
  "orientation": "/je_nourish_openhmd/Oculus Rift (Devkit)/semantic/hmd",
  "alignInitialOrientation": true,
  "offsetFromRotationCenter": {
  "x": 0,
  "y": 0.01,
  "z": -0.05
  }
  }
  }],
  "aliases": {
  "/me/head": "/je_nourish_fusion/DK1_Kinectv2/tracker/0"
  }
  }
  Then just repeat what you did before. Start oculus config utility and close it. Then run osvr server. Spread your hands out so that the kinect can see them so it can track your head. You just have to do this at the start so it can recognize your body. You'll notice that the config file include the server sleep command. This halves the polling to the trackers which greatly reduces cpu usage. You can use this on the other config too just make sure to run it through a json validator to make sure there are no errors. Also sometimes the z and x axis get inverted so you have to restart everything.
  
  If you really wish to take it one step further you can add controllers with psmoveservice.
  
  

Damn, I forgot I posted this.

But, yeah - I have since updated my shopping list big time, however I am still looking into which headset to get.

I'm thinking either the DESTEK V4 or a form of the VR Shinecon. Already looked into using the Bobo, however I would rather use my own Headphones rather than a built-in pair.

As a note, I don't have a VR-capable phone (Yay, £10 Flip phone), and as such I will be fitting a 5.5" screen in where the phone would normally go. The Bridge Board *should* tuck behind the LCD, and the cable for the HDMI/power adapter board will come out from the sides (where the earphone cable normally fits), with the board itself hot-glued to the front. The entire thing will run through one of two (or three) different programs that I've found, including a full SteamVR driver (I think yours, but I can't quite remember) and Vireio Perception - depending on the game I'm trying to play.

Not entirely sure how well this will work, but theoretically it should be perfectly good to use.

Online! These were recommended to me by another redditor, they work pretty well (there may be better options out there though!)

The plugs come in different sizes, I know a 2.1 x 5.5mm male connector will fit the LCD controller I have.

I don't have this adapter, but it may work for you:

www.amazon.com/Tontec®-Supply-Adapter-Raspberry-Resolution/dp/B00LFBPL7K

it seems to be sold by the same people that I got the LCD controller from, and seems to be what Amazon calls "Frequently Bought Together" when you look at the Amazon LCD controller page:

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JOY5PGM

however the cable length is about 110CM or 43.3 inches, thats a little short for VR usage, but you may not find many alternatives with a longer cable, and may have to make an extension cable, I used male and female power connectors like this:

www.amazon.com/5-5mm-2-1mm-Female-Connector-Camera/dp/B005CMP434

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058RLD9C

and some wire to give me about 10 foot of cable.

Weird, I looked up the product ultraoptix, cause that's what was shown and found these. Are they the ones on the left?

The ones on the right looked really nice and I want to make sure I'm getting those.

Im using lenses from pocket magnifyers and jewelers tools from amazon

I have something like this:
Bausch & Lomb Watchmaker Loupe, 10x https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LDG2HQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_57K3wbAM6ZXZ1

Lenses are a billion percent necessary for a DIY Rift. Along with the fact that you'll have a very small field of view, the software also warps the image for the lenses, therefore it'd be practically useless without lenses.

I can see why your family would think spending 20 bucks on cardboard is silly. Seeing how you don't want to order online, the only other place I can suggest getting a pair of lenses under 10 bucks is your local music shop. Really. Does your family think you like Tool? Because Tool's album "10,000 days" comes with two stereoscopic lenses. Check your local music shops for a new copy of the album with the lenses, and boom, you have your lenses.

Hope this helps!

I take it that it's the usual DIY Rift screen? You may be able to power as the screen's datasheet says IIRC 3.3v to 12v. You could use something like this.

Yeah, the ultraoptix 7x are the same ones that the DK1 uses. I am using http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00524H8MC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Or, what if I flashed the EDID for this device, started the program while it was in, and then hot-swapped to the DIY Rift?