From d83b85ca3fdb787306582e7016e513bcf78d666a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: shockrah Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:37:37 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] 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$**