Hardware Projects

SlimeVR X Adamant IT:
Arctic DIY SlimeVR Tracker

This piece of hardware is known as a SlimeVR tracker. The main components attached to the PCB, which allow it to function, are the ESP8266 (Wemos D1 Mini) and an IMU (BNO08X or LSM6DSV works). The ESP32 sends the data to the PC or headset via wifi, and the IMU measures the rotation of each tracker. When 10 or more are worn, the wearer can map out full-body limb movements, which can be recorded in Blender, Unreal Engine or used in games such as VRChat

SlimeVR Software / DIY Guide:
https://docs.slimevr.dev/index.html

Arctic Slime PCB / Assembly guide:

https://github.com/nethesem/ArcticSlime/tree/main

AdamantIT Ordering,Assembly, and Software guide:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUIWJS4-mL8&t=2078s

LucidVR - Haptic Gloves (Proto 4)

While commercial haptic gloves can typically cost upwards of $5,000 - $6,000, this custom solution from LucasVR costs only $135 for two gloves! It works by attaching strings to 3d-printed end caps on each finger. When the string is pulled down, it translates that movement to a spring-loaded potentiometer to record the distance. There is also a servo motor attached in a 3d printed mount, which can allow the strings to move freely or pull them back depending on the size and shape of the digital object. All of the wiring is connected to an ESP32 Development Board. Haptics currently work in a few modded games such as Boneworks and Half Life: Alyx

Github Guide: https://github.com/LucidVR/lucidgloves/wiki

Original PCB from LocaCola: https://github.com/tsthedr/lucidvr-haptic-gen-4

Video Tutorial

From LucasVR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yF-SJcg3zQ

Gizmo x SlimeVR - DIY SlimeVR Flex Sensor Gloves

This Project was started by another Canadian Developer, GizmoQC, on GitHub. It uses five flex sensors to measure how far each finger has been bent down. Compared to the LucidVR gloves, this is a much more compact and lightweight solution for finger tracking. I am also working with Locacola on making a PCB version of this that is more ergonomically strapped onto the user's arm.

Github Guide + Software: https://github.com/Guizmo12/gizmoglovesmocap

Babble - "Castle Bravo" Mouth Tracker

This is a headset-agnostic lower face tracking unit based on an XaioSense Esp 32 and an IR camera. While assembly is complete, software and integration have yet to be tested for my unit.

Documentation:

https://docs.eyetrackvr.dev/how_to_build/preparing_xiao

Firmware Flashing Guide:
https://docs.eyetrackvr.dev/firmware_guide/flashing_tool

PC Software guide:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X59eeizUFfM

Case File:
https://www.printables.com/model/1156190-xiao-sense-case-castle-bravo-seeed-studio-esp32s3