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Re: HMD's

From: Steve Mann <>
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 00:57:04 -0400 (EDT)

> Ok, here's a question that is probably over asked here.
> Where can I get a used Private Eye or other HMD that is affordable?
> $900.00USD is not affordable, Anyone got any ideas or detailed plans on
> using a camcorder eyepiece for 80 column text?  This seems to be the biggest
> hurdle for making a Augmented Reality device, availability of affordable
> HMD's
> 
> Thanks all!

camcorder viewfinder, run at increased voltage can give nice 80 col. text.

e.g. wearcomp2 used a camcorder VF and 80 rows of text were quite clearly
visible.

http://wearcam.org/wearhow/index.html
http://wearcam.org/head-mounted-displays.html

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