OSVR HDK1
OSVR HDK1 or Hacker Dev Kit 1 is a Virtual Reality head-mounted display created by Razer. Hacker Dev Kit is OSVR's first device. It was announced in CES 2015 alongside the OSVR platform. The OSVR Hacker Dev Kit has an open source and modular design that allows the user to replace and renew its hardware components or build one from scratch. The schematics were available for free on OSVR's website.
OSVR Hacker Dev Kit went on sale on July 6, 2015 at a base price of $199.
Hardware[edit]
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 gadgets or make modifications to pre-existing ones. Users to replace older components with newer versions or customize the entire HMD.
Specifications[edit]
| Part | Spec | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| HDK v1.0 | HDK v1.1 | HDK v1.2/v1.3 | |
| Display | 5.5 inch LCD | 5.5 inch OLED 401 PPI at 60 FPS | 5.5 inch OLED 401 PPI at 60 FPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080960 x 1080 per eye | 1920 x 1080960 x 1080 per eye | 1920 x 1080960 x 1080 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz (1.2), 120 Hz (1.3) |
| Field of View | 100° (nominal) 90° (Horizontal and Vertical) | 100° (nominal) 90° (Horizontal and Vertical) | 100° (nominal) 90° (Horizontal and Vertical) |
| Optics | Dual-lenses (<13% distortion) | Dual-lenses (<13% distortion) | Dual-lenses (<13% distortion), v1.3 has larger eye box and focus adjustments for each eye |
| Interaxial Distance | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Tracking | 3 degrees of freedom | 3 degrees of freedom | 6 degrees of freedom |
| Rotational Tracking | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer |
| Positional Tracking | None | None | IR-LED faceplate and External Infrared Camera |
| Update Rate | Rotational: ?? | Rotational: ?? | Rotational: 400Hz Positional: 100 Hz |
| Latency | ?? | ?? | ?? |
| Connectivity | 1 external and 2 internal USB 3.0 ports | 1 external and 2 internal USB 3.0 ports | 1 external and 2 internal USB 3.0 ports |
| Weight | ?? | ?? | ?? |
| Facemask | regular foam layer | bamboo charcoal microfiber foam layer | bamboo charcoal microfiber foam layer |
| Input | Various, such as Mouse and Keyboard, Gamepads, Leap Motion, Nod | ||
| Cost | $199.99 | $199.99 | $299.99 |
Components[edit]
HMD Module - Where all the sensors are located. It has 3 USB 3.0 ports, 2 internal and 1 external.
Display - Display with flat cables and display board interface for interchangeable panels.
Optics Module - Two-lenses optics for additional eye pressure relief, Free from strong geometrical distortion (<13%), Adjustable inter Pupillary Distance and Diopter for use without glasses
HMD Mechanical Module - Replaceable face mask with foam layer for comfort.
Belt Box Module - USB 3.0 port, integrated surround sound, effortless cable management and signal boosters.
Add-ons[edit]
OLED Display - 5.5 inch Full HD OLED, 1920 x 1080 resolution, low persistence display. 401 pixels per inch at 60 FPS. (included in HDK 1.1 and 1.2)
Ergonomic Facemask - Improved facemask consist of bamboo charcoal microfiber foam layer. (included in HDK 1.1 and 1.2)
IR Upgrade Kit - IR faceplate allows positional tracking with update rate of 100Hz. It comes with an external IR camera. (included in HDK 1.2)
OSVR Faceplate with Leap Motion - Faceplate with Leap Motion VR camera built-in. It allows the tracking of hands, fingers and gestures.
Wide FOV Lenses - Utilizes Wearality Sky's 150 degrees FOV double Fresnel lenses.
Mobile smartphone faceplate - ??
History[edit]
January 6, 2015 - OSVR and Hacker Dev Kit were announced at CES 2015
March 25, 2015 - OSVR announced that it will have an optional faceplate with Leap Motion hardware and software incorporated. This faceplate allows the HMD to accurately track the movement of hands and fingers.
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