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The original Project North Star reference design specified by Leap Motion uses BOE VS035ZSM-NW0 displays.<ref name="f379">{{cite web | title=North Star Display (3.5 inch, 1440x1600 pixels, 120fps) | website=Smart Prototyping | date=2020-12-10 | url=https://www.smart-prototyping.com/Display-for-Project-North-Star-3_5inch-1440x1600-pixels%20Promotion%20sale | access-date=2024-09-28}}</ref>
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==Versions==
 
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* Release 1 - internal release<ref name="i989">{{cite web | title=Project North Star | website=Project Northstar | date=2023-06-17 | url=https://docs.projectnorthstar.org/project-north-star | access-date=2024-09-25}}</ref>
 
* Release 1 - internal release<ref name="i989">{{cite web | title=Project North Star | website=Project Northstar | date=2023-06-17 | url=https://docs.projectnorthstar.org/project-north-star | access-date=2024-09-25}}</ref>

Revision as of 18:18, 28 September 2024

Project North Star logo

Project North Star is an AR headset project that is community run.

It was originally started by Leap Motion.

The project north star is based on a reflector style design. It is an optical-see-through head mounted display (OST-HMD). The original design files have been open sourced.

Project North Star headsets generally use an Intel T265 and a Leap Motion Controller.

The design has numerous versions, including the Deck X.

A northstar headset uses a curved reflector. The headsets typically require calibration to correct for geometric distortions introduced by the reflector.

The project northstar can be partially 3D printed.

A northstar headset requires a separate computer to run.

The original prototype headsets had a large field of view. More recent versions have shrunk it.[1]

Hardware

The original Project North Star reference design specified by Leap Motion uses BOE VS035ZSM-NW0 displays.[2]

Versions

  • Release 1 - internal release[3]
  • Release 2 - first public open-source release[3]
  • Release 3[3]
  • Release 3.1[3]
  • Release 3.2[3]
  • Deck X[3]
  • Northstar Next[3]

History

Prototype reflectors were 3D printed using VeroClear resin.[1] A secondary set of reflectors were produced using diamond turning from a block of acrylic material.[1] The secondary set of reflectors were coated with a thin layer of silver.[1]

Software

How to build

A north star can be built by selecting the right displays and driver board.

Calibration is one of the key steps. Calibration can be done with a calibration rig.

Building with support for hand tracking is not recommended.

References