From a59944447f550452d80a234764d6d1d016e2c274 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: shockrah Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:04:51 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] 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$** + +With the 18650's from amazon: **92.98$** +