Google Cardboard: What is it and how you can build your own:
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While you might be shaking your head, Cardboard is actually a fairly neat piece of equipment. Traditionally, in order to experience VR, you’ve had to invest in expensive equipment or experience it at a convention or trade show. Google has brought that experience home, in an inexpensive project that will allow smartphone
owners a chance to experience it.
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Cardboard is a do-it-yourself kit that comes with all the pieces you will need to create your own virtual reality headset. That's right, this simple piece of cardboard, when built, will become a fully functional VR headset. It does this by utilizing your Android device, a couple of very clever, but inexpensive hardware pieces, and a VR app.
When built, you will be able to experience a handful of VR demos just like people at Google I/O. But, how do you get your hands on this device if you weren't in attendance at I/O? Luckily, Google has made the schematics available so you can create your own at home. First, you must have an Android handset. This works best with a cell phone like the Nexus 5.
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While this might seem like a fun toy, Google is actually experimenting with VR and is focused on improving the experience. Although this is a small step, it's a giant step for virtual reality that could lead to a whole new movement in VR and how its consumed. By getting virtual reality into more hands, it will create a broader audience that could push the technology to the next level.
If you want to place an order then direct yourself over to DODOcase.com and get it rolling.
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