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Oculus Rift treadmill

Discussion in 'DIY peripherals' started by 741852cp, Nov 11, 2014.

  1. 741852cp

    741852cp Member

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    Good idea! Treadmill mouse, can detect the movement itself, make a small software to simulate a mouse game handle or inverted built mapping. I remember playing the game used, it will be quite cheap ah.
    Please Programmers
    Carry out

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    Cheap mouse module. Just an idea
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    Could we use a small infrared camera module like this with a lens to mount the device underneath a plexiglass panel that the user walks on. I wonder what working area you could get out of a optical mouse sensor maybe even a laser sensor…
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    I suspect it would not be very accurate and be a limited area.

    It would be easier to use waist connected sensors rather than feet to trigger input for a treadmill. Simple momentary switches would do the job in a rough and ready manner.

    I am hoping my Omni treadmill will ship in the not too distant future and will happily review its input mechanism when it does.
    noorbeast, Feb 23, 2015
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    oculus rift its not that expensive, but freetrack is good too, ive tested the rift its kind interesting, but not better than 3 screns in hd
    trust928, Dec 27, 2015
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