diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 236a7cea..b48fbc2f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -17,8 +17,9 @@ All the links are at: Relativty.com Start Building Halfdive - - - Building The Hardware +

+ +**Building The Hardware** The hardware is based on the Halfdive Motherboard which includes an Atmel SAM3X8E ARM Cortex-M3 processor and uses an MPU-6050 as it’s IMU. Alternatively, any processor that supports the ArduinoCore and is connected to an MPU-6050 can be used as the hardware for Halfdive. Both methods are explained below. @@ -39,6 +40,8 @@ soldering the components onto the naked PCB. You’ll have to buy the components Where to position those components on the PCB is described in the file `Halfdive_Electronics_source/motherboard.brd` which can be opened in Eagle. +

+ **Using an Arduino** An alternative to the Halfdive Motherboard is to use an Arduino Due and to connect it to an MPU-6050. @@ -48,6 +51,7 @@ Then click the `ERASE` and the `RESET` button on the Arduino Due and you’ll be Installing The Halfdive Firmware - +

You’ll now need to install the Relativty board in the Arduino IDE. To do that copy that JSON URL: https://github.com/Relativty/.../.json and open the Arduino IDE In Arduino, Click File and then Preferences @@ -73,6 +77,7 @@ This is the strap we use: https://loremipsum.com and this is the foam: https://l **The screen for the HMD** +

Relativty Headset runs a dual-screen at 120FPS 2K, however, because of the open nature of Relativty you can equip it with any screen. @@ -80,6 +85,7 @@ Our model can be found on Aliexpress, but depending on the vendor similar screen Setting Up the Software - +

**Installing Relativty Driver for SteamVR** The Relativty Driver is contained in the `Relativty_Driver/Relativty` folder. You’ll need to set it up by editing the JSON file `Relativty_Driver/Halfdive/resources/settings/default.vrsettings` before you install it.