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{{Device Infobox | {{Device Infobox | ||
|image=[[File:oculus rift dk11.jpg|350px]] | |image=[[File:oculus rift dk11.jpg|350px]] | ||
| | |VR/AR=[[Virtual Reality]] | ||
| | |Type=[[Head-mounted display]] | ||
|Platform=[[Oculus Rift]] | |Subtype=[[PC-Powered VR]] | ||
|Platform=[[Oculus Rift (Platform)]] | |||
|Developer=[[Oculus VR]] | |Developer=[[Oculus VR]] | ||
|Operating System=[[Windows]], [[Mac]], [[Linux]] | |Operating System=[[Windows]], [[Mac]], [[Linux]] | ||
|Requires=PC | |Requires=PC | ||
|Predecessor=None | |Predecessor=None | ||
|Successor=[[Oculus Rift | |Successor=[[Oculus Rift DK2]] | ||
|Display=7 inch LCD | |Display=7 inch LCD | ||
|Resolution=1280 x 800, 640 x 800 per eye | |Resolution=1280 x 800, 640 x 800 per eye | ||
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|Website=[https://www.oculus.com/ Oculus.com] | |Website=[https://www.oculus.com/ Oculus.com] | ||
}} | }} | ||
Oculus Rift DK 1 or Development Kit 1 is the first version of [[Oculus Rift]] [[Virtual Reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released by [[Oculus VR]]. DK1 was released on March 29, 2013 for 300 dollars. A Kickstarter campaign for DK1 begin in August 2012. Pre-orders for DK1 became available on Oculus' website on September 26, 2012. DK1 is intended to be used by [[#Developers|developers]] and hardcore VR enthusiasts to create [[VR]] content. It was discontinued after the release of [[Oculus Rift DK2]]. | Oculus Rift DK 1 or Development Kit 1 is the first version of [[Oculus Rift (Platform)|Oculus Rift]] [[Virtual Reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released by [[Oculus VR]]. DK1 was released on March 29, 2013 for 300 dollars. A Kickstarter campaign for DK1 begin in August 2012. Pre-orders for DK1 became available on Oculus' website on September 26, 2012. DK1 is intended to be used by [[#Developers|developers]] and hardcore VR enthusiasts to create [[VR]] content. It was discontinued after the release of [[Oculus Rift DK2]]. | ||
On January 5, 2016, Oculus VR announced that the original Kickstarter backers of DK1 will receive a special Kickstarter Edition of the [[Rift]]. | On January 5, 2016, Oculus VR announced that the original Kickstarter backers of DK1 will receive a special Kickstarter Edition of the [[Rift]]. | ||
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Oculus Rift DK1 tracks the rotational movement of your head with [[Gyroscope]], [[Accelerometer]] and [[Magnetometer]]. It allows you to look around and become immersed in the virtual world. The overall latency is about 50 to 60ms. | Oculus Rift DK1 tracks the rotational movement of your head with [[Gyroscope]], [[Accelerometer]] and [[Magnetometer]]. It allows you to look around and become immersed in the virtual world. The overall latency is about 50 to 60ms. | ||
It comes with 3 different pairs of lenses along with the ability to adjust the focal lengths of the display. | It comes with 3 different pairs of lenses along with the ability to adjust the focal lengths of the display. The material of the actual lenses is either polycarbonate or acrylic. | ||
While DK1 offers a fairly immersive experience, it is not perfect. When using the device, motion blur is quite apparent. It also has pixelation due to low resolution and the appearance of looking through a [[screen door]]. | While DK1 offers a fairly immersive experience, it is not perfect. When using the device, motion blur is quite apparent. It also has pixelation due to low resolution and the appearance of looking through a [[screen door]]. | ||