From a59944447f550452d80a234764d6d1d016e2c274 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: shockrah Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:04:51 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Cost section of slimevr post --- content/posts/diy-slimevr.md | 53 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 53 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/posts/diy-slimevr.md diff --git a/content/posts/diy-slimevr.md b/content/posts/diy-slimevr.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..be79fcb --- /dev/null +++ b/content/posts/diy-slimevr.md @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +--- +title: Building SlimeVR Trackers for Full Body +date: 2023-04-18 +draft: true +description: From the cost, parts, and expectations. A full tutorial +category: article +--- + +# Parts List & Prices + +**NOTE:** *Some extra components were purchased in case of defects* + +## Main parts from AliExpress: + +* **10** D1 Mini for **20.53$** +* **13** BMI 160 for **18.99$** +* **10** 18650 Battery chargers for **6.81$** + * Keep in mind that this will also work for regular LIPO batteries +* *See battery section for explanation* + +## Small parts from AliExpress: + +* 10 pack of DPDT 2P2T Panel Mount Switches for **2.99$** +* 100 pack of 30K ohms for **4.05$** +* 5 pack of 4Pin JST connections for **4.93$** +* 50 pack of diodes for **2.53$** + +## Batteries + +For reference I bought: + +* **1** ( 10 piece ) EHAO 804040 3.7V 18mAh for **32.77$** + +While these do work the shipping time is pretty awful compared to everything else. +To deal with this problem you can swap those out for some Amazon basics 18650's +and cases instead which cuts the shipping time way down: + +* 12 pack of 18650 **21.85$** +* 10 pack of battery clips **7.99$** + +* Total without taxes: **29.84$** +* Total with taxes: **32.15$** + +Total for these is without shipping or taxes. +Personally I would bet on buying batteries elsewhere ( if you're in the U.S./Canada ) +since the cost is usually comprable + +## Total Cost With Shipping and Taxes + +If you buy the 804040 batteries: **93.60$** + +With the 18650's from amazon: **92.98$** + From d83b85ca3fdb787306582e7016e513bcf78d666a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: shockrah Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:37:37 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] WIP Note on new rolling post --- config.toml | 2 ++ configs/neocities.toml | 2 ++ configs/pages.toml | 2 ++ content/media/thumbnails/slimevr.png | 3 ++ content/posts/diy-slimevr.md | 47 +++++++++++++++++----------- 5 files changed, 38 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-) create mode 100644 content/media/thumbnails/slimevr.png diff --git a/config.toml b/config.toml index f4d6be6..76a6348 100644 --- a/config.toml +++ b/config.toml @@ -5,5 +5,7 @@ description = "Place to post stuff" theme = "shockrah.xyz" +enableEmoji = true + [markup.goldmark.renderer] unsafe = true diff --git a/configs/neocities.toml b/configs/neocities.toml index 8bfb818..0473800 100644 --- a/configs/neocities.toml +++ b/configs/neocities.toml @@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ description = "Place to post stuff" theme = "shockrah.xyz" +enableEmoji = true + [markup.goldmark.renderer] unsafe = true diff --git a/configs/pages.toml b/configs/pages.toml index 11cbc99..7aeb5d5 100644 --- a/configs/pages.toml +++ b/configs/pages.toml @@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ description = "Place to post stuff" theme = "shockrah.xyz" +enableEmoji = true + [markup.goldmark.renderer] unsafe = true diff --git a/content/media/thumbnails/slimevr.png b/content/media/thumbnails/slimevr.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1591684 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/media/thumbnails/slimevr.png @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1 +oid sha256:bb4ee458b1a46af1aa91a39fb51be802d302115ea76f56028a27323481fff71f +size 13308 diff --git a/content/posts/diy-slimevr.md b/content/posts/diy-slimevr.md index be79fcb..45020fa 100644 --- a/content/posts/diy-slimevr.md +++ b/content/posts/diy-slimevr.md @@ -1,53 +1,64 @@ --- -title: Building SlimeVR Trackers for Full Body -date: 2023-04-18 -draft: true +title: Building SlimeVR Trackers for Full Body Tracking +date: 2023-03-29 +draft: false description: From the cost, parts, and expectations. A full tutorial category: article +image: /media/thumbnails/slimevr.png --- +# :warning: :construction: **This page is WIP, but actively updated while I wait for things to ship!** :construction: :warning: + +# Goal + +To build a Full body set of trackers: + +* 7 trackers +* 3 extensions + + # Parts List & Prices **NOTE:** *Some extra components were purchased in case of defects* ## Main parts from AliExpress: -* **10** D1 Mini for **20.53$** -* **13** BMI 160 for **18.99$** -* **10** 18650 Battery chargers for **6.81$** +* `10` D1 Mini for `20.53$` +* `13` BMI 160 for `18.99$` +* `10` 18650 Battery chargers for `6.81$` * Keep in mind that this will also work for regular LIPO batteries * *See battery section for explanation* ## Small parts from AliExpress: -* 10 pack of DPDT 2P2T Panel Mount Switches for **2.99$** -* 100 pack of 30K ohms for **4.05$** -* 5 pack of 4Pin JST connections for **4.93$** -* 50 pack of diodes for **2.53$** +* 10 pack of DPDT 2P2T Panel Mount Switches for `2.99$` +* 100 pack of 30K ohms for `4.05$` +* 5 pack of 4Pin JST connections for `4.93$` +* 50 pack of diodes for `2.53$` ## Batteries For reference I bought: -* **1** ( 10 piece ) EHAO 804040 3.7V 18mAh for **32.77$** +* `1` ( 10 piece ) EHAO 804040 3.7V 18mAh for `32.77$` While these do work the shipping time is pretty awful compared to everything else. To deal with this problem you can swap those out for some Amazon basics 18650's and cases instead which cuts the shipping time way down: -* 12 pack of 18650 **21.85$** -* 10 pack of battery clips **7.99$** +* 12 pack of 18650 `21.85$` +* 10 pack of battery clips `7.99$` -* Total without taxes: **29.84$** -* Total with taxes: **32.15$** +* Total with taxes: `32.15$` Total for these is without shipping or taxes. Personally I would bet on buying batteries elsewhere ( if you're in the U.S./Canada ) -since the cost is usually comprable +since the cost is usually comparable. ## Total Cost With Shipping and Taxes -If you buy the 804040 batteries: **93.60$** +If you buy the 804040 batteries: `93.60$` + +With the 18650's from amazon: `92.98$` -With the 18650's from amazon: **92.98$** From c70fcef832d9c6e1c69a0e88a6f102ef5f248555 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: shockrah Date: Wed, 3 May 2023 22:14:27 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Adding more content to the DIY vr stuff --- content/posts/diy-slimevr.md | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 40 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/posts/diy-slimevr.md b/content/posts/diy-slimevr.md index 45020fa..f56c445 100644 --- a/content/posts/diy-slimevr.md +++ b/content/posts/diy-slimevr.md @@ -21,11 +21,20 @@ To build a Full body set of trackers: **NOTE:** *Some extra components were purchased in case of defects* +:warning: Huge caveats about the purchase list below :warning: + +1. Buy more parts than I did, ( especially BMI's ) because +some of these have a horrible failure rate. 15+ + +2. Maybe throw in an extra D1 ( 11 total ) because these can fail too. + +3. Batter chargers tend to be fine but can be prone to getting burned so be careful when soldering. + ## Main parts from AliExpress: * `10` D1 Mini for `20.53$` * `13` BMI 160 for `18.99$` -* `10` 18650 Battery chargers for `6.81$` +* `10` 18650 Battery **chargers** for `6.81$` * Keep in mind that this will also work for regular LIPO batteries * *See battery section for explanation* @@ -42,23 +51,43 @@ For reference I bought: * `1` ( 10 piece ) EHAO 804040 3.7V 18mAh for `32.77$` -While these do work the shipping time is pretty awful compared to everything else. -To deal with this problem you can swap those out for some Amazon basics 18650's -and cases instead which cuts the shipping time way down: +While these do work, shipping time is pretty awful compared to everything else. +Looking at the order of a few months for some vendors. +To deal with this problem we can swap those out for some `18650`'s: -* 12 pack of 18650 `21.85$` * 10 pack of battery clips `7.99$` +* Set of 10 batteries for `33.32$` -* Total with taxes: `32.15$` +* Total with taxes: `41.14$` -Total for these is without shipping or taxes. -Personally I would bet on buying batteries elsewhere ( if you're in the U.S./Canada ) -since the cost is usually comparable. +I can attest that `18650batteries.com` is a reputable place to get batteries. +*SideNote: includes shipping but you're mileage may vary depending on source* -## Total Cost With Shipping and Taxes +## Total Initial Cost With Shipping and Taxes If you buy the 804040 batteries: `93.60$` -With the 18650's from amazon: `92.98$` +With the 18650's: `101.97$` +## Assembly +### Assumptions + +That the parts list above is being used however the points below +are kept somewhat general. + +### Equipment + +Important to note that if you don't have soldering equipment you'll need +to get some. +Cheap kits can be found for under 50$ but make sure you have plenty of solder. + +1. 18650's are heavy so if possible + +For this reason it's not a bad idea to get some battery clips and mount +everything to that to keep things compact. When the weight of a tracker +is imbalanced then it's much harder to mount as it tends to "swing" more. + +2. Heat shrink of varying sizes to clean up splices is basically required. + +3. \*Flux if you want however this is really not required at all.