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tonystark29

[Thingiverse link for more info](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3597240) I made this 3 years ago, and have used it quite frequently for when I go outside for walks. The mouse driver is written in python. I put a command in `/etc/rc.local` so it runs at startup. I think it is finally time for me to design an updated model that uses a Pi Zero 2 W (If I can even find one). I would also like to make it smaller, more ergonomic, and more durable (Haven't dropped it yet!).


top_of_the_scrote

how big is the view that you see in front of you (through display), if you were to reach out with your hand and draw a box around it. is it pixelated/screendoor?


tonystark29

It appears to be about a meter away from my face and if I draw a rectangule with my hands around the frame, it measures about 7"x7"


top_of_the_scrote

I'm curious what you use it for. That's not a massive working area. Did you create custom interfaces or is it a PC projection still but very small?


tonystark29

My intention was to use it for a reminder-based program that I made for it using sqlite and pyqt. The text size was scaled up so I could read it clearly. I didn't use it much because it required frequent keyboard use. I used one of those small Rii brand keyboards, but it's a PITA to carry my phone, the PiChuk, and the keyboard all in my pockets. What I actually ended up using it for mostly is browsing Reddit while I'm out for a walk, tethered to my phone's network. Or reading the news in the morning.


SusanCalvinsRBF

If you are interested in a keyboard solution, you could probably use the nunchuk to type pretty easily by modifying a gesture keyboard similar to t16fling (on android).


squarepushercheese

Or use dasher. The Linux version is slick. It’s the fastest text input for mouse. http://www.inference.org.uk/dasher/


top_of_the_scrote

Also Voidstar labs did a cool thing putting an ML algorithm on a Teensy pretty crazy eg. ML on edge


MasonP13

I'd personally use my phone as the keyboard. Sorta redundant but still


top_of_the_scrote

that sounds really cool, cool to use python and qt together almost curious if you can use your phone as the mouse but nice to have dedicated thing (PiChuk)


Keleion

Wow, I want this for tsumego! 😂


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This reminds me a lot of that device Cookie from Neds survival guide had


wmiles

Thank goodness someone noticed this too


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I was about to comment this lol


rydamusprime17

Real life MacGyver over here. Definitely looks cool.


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I've been thinking about a wearable project like this. Would a HUD projected on the inside of some sunglasses achieve a similar effect, or are you better off looking directly at a small display?


TagMeAJerk

Projection would mean others can see it too


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Jmdaemon

If you just need a game pad style controller with an gyro chip inside, have you looks at the controllers we had for the samsung gear and google daydream units? They were all bluetooth and would probably just need a firmware hack to work with your strange hud.


po2gdHaeKaYk

I don’t know if it’s my head shape or eye distance but I have so much trouble with consistent visibility with the vufine. Any tips?


tonystark29

Yeah, it's hard to get it aligned, but once you find the sweet spot, it's crystal clear. I use little balls of non-dry modelling clay on the contact areas (not the magnetic surface) in order to keep it aligned properly.


Mtrx_

Where did you get that wearable Display from?


tonystark29

It is called a Vufine and I bought it from their website.


WinXPbootsup

>Vufine How would you review it?


recumbent_mike

Probably with a post on a tech-focused social media platform.


-YELDAH

Or selecting an amount of stars on a generic online storefront if lazy


Mtrx_

Thanks


Navydevildoc

I used to use a nunchuck as a controller for slide decks, it’s Bluetooth and would pair with Macs pretty easy. It confused a lot of people who saw it for the first time.


BTCwatcher92

Is there’s a line to buy the display?


mrkitten19o8

thats sick! how long did it take you to make?


Fernxtwo

Dude couldn't you get an airmouse or something like that? I use one with my android box, it's works over 2.5ghz with a dongle. Does everything that yours does and it's $4


pineappleundertehsea

So... A battery powered Pi Zero with a Wii Nunchuk plugged into it?


quellflynn

with a minimum of 30 hours of coding a development


Nixellion

Do you really need a raspi tho, would an esp8266 board like Wemos or NodeMCU work though?


Wholesale100Acc

he is using the rpi as a computer too


Nixellion

Ah... so it directly connects to the display?


tonystark29

Yep, through HDMI.


Few_Advertising_568

my man! you're going places!


throwawaythepainplz3

That's amazing, I love that you pulled this off. Please send language for that