DIY Hololens

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I want to create a DIY version of the HoloLens. I've been watching Microsoft's demo video and experimenting with AR kickstarters, so I figured out how to make a similar device for prototyping purposes. To start, I'm using a low-cost HMD that costs around $10 and can project any mobile phone image at 16" from the eye. Next, I plan to add a Leap Motion, depth sensor, and/or tracking to interact with virtual objects in my DIY version of the Hololens. For those interested, you can share your thoughts and suggestions on my Twitter account. Here are some potential updates: * Google Tango tablet integration: This could be done by adding sensors and processing power from a separate device, such as the Project Tango tablet. * All-inclusive sensors and mobile form-factor (fastest road to victory): If I go this route, I'll use a sensor suite similar to that found in the Google Tango tablet. * Without Google Tango: + Depth sensor could be replaced with a head-mounted Kinect using Thingiverse's HoloLens headset project. + Head tracking could be done with a PlayStation Move controller using Moveme on GitHub. Additional ideas not present in the real Hololens: * Pupil tracking could be achieved through the Haytham library or by integrating it into the code. Update 2015-09-07: I've uploaded the two files used as the base for my DIY version of the HoloLens. If you print these pieces without the additional reflector piece, you can experiment with moving the display and lens and even adding more Fresnel lenses from Office Depot. Update 2015-12-09: After researching, it appears that the real Hololens has a narrower FOV and does not use pupil tracking for gaze detection as I suggested. From what I understand, the user must point their entire head at things, with a super-tiny field of view... or am I wrong? I'll try to demo the real HoloLens soon. For now, I'm waiting for an opportunity to test the Hololens and answer some questions I have about it. In the meantime, I appreciate any patience up until this point as I transition my work.