Oculus Rift DK2
The Oculus Rift DK2 is a VR headset from Oculus. It is meant to be used with a desktop or laptop computer. It works with Windows, Linux, and Mac. It has a flat focus. Its design is a refinement of the Oculus Rift DK1. It is a more basic headset compared to the Oculus Rift CV1. It has higher resolution than the DK1.
It has larger lenses than the DK1. The lenses are made of polymer.
It uses a Galaxy Note 3 screen.[1]
The DK2 has the same facial interface as the DK1, meaning it is the same shape on the user's face.
The DK2 has support for basic P 'n O tracking using constellation or just its built in IMU.
It has an IPD of 63.5mm.[2][3]
The Oculus Rift DK2 design files are open source at Github.
Specifications[edit]
The DK2 uses HDMI 1.4b.[4]
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 inch OLED (PenTile) |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080, resulting in 960 x 1080 per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz, 72 Hz, or 60 Hz |
| Field of View | 100° (nominal) |
| Interaxial Distance (IPD) | 63.5mm |
| Tracking | 6 degrees of freedom |
| Rotational Tracking | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer |
| Update Rate | Rotational: 1000 Hz Positional: 60 Hz |
| Tracking Volume | 72°H x 52°V (8.2 feet range) |
| Latency | ~30 ms |
| Weight | .97 lbs (440g) |
Specs From Oculus DK2 Website[5]
Lenses[edit]
The DK2 has two sets of lenses: A and B. The housing design is the same as the DK1. It uses a twist and click mechanism.[6]
The focal length of the B lens is approximately 45 millimeters.[7]
Primary vendors of components used[edit]
- Vishay
- STMicroelectronics - onboard microcontroller
- Toshiba - for the HDMI to MIPI DSI converter chip
- Richtek
- InvenSense - for the IMU
- Samsung Display - for the main display
- Berway
- Jabil
- Elka
- Cypress
- Coxon
- Aptina
- Etron
- Boowon[2]
References[edit]
- ↑ https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2014/07/oculus-rift-dk2-includes-the-entire-screen-assembly-from-a-galaxy-note-3/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Oculus Rift DK2 Specification PDF: https://github.com/facebookarchive/RiftDK2/blob/master/Documentation/DK2Specification.pdf
- ↑ "Oculus Rift DK2: Full Specification". https://vr-compare.com/headset/oculusriftdk2.
- ↑ https://www.roadtovr.com/early-oculus-rift-dk2-unboxing/
- ↑ https://www.oculus.com/dk2/
- ↑ James, Paul (2014-07-27). "The Oculus Rift DK2, In-Depth Review and DK1 Comparison". https://www.roadtovr.com/oculus-rift-dk2-review-dk1-comparison-vr-headset/4/.
- ↑ "Oculus DK2 Lens". 2015-05-31. https://vrtifacts.com/oculus-dk2-lens-characteristics/.