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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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 19:06, 28 September 2024
Project North Star is an AR headset project that is open-source. 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.
Hardware
The original prototype headsets had a large field of view. More recent versions have shrunk it.[1]
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
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Our Journey to the North Star". 2018-04-09. https://blog.leapmotion.com/our-journey-to-the-north-star/.
- ↑ "North Star Display (3.5 inch, 1440x1600 pixels, 120fps)". 2020-12-10. https://www.smart-prototyping.com/Display-for-Project-North-Star-3_5inch-1440x1600-pixels%20Promotion%20sale.
- ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 "Project North Star". 2023-06-17. https://docs.projectnorthstar.org/project-north-star.
- ↑ "Esky". 2021-07-18. https://docs.projectnorthstar.org/project-north-star/software/esky.