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Google Cardboard, announced in Google I/O on June 25, 2014, is a DIY, cardboard cut-out, smartphone mount developed by [[Google]]. With a smartphone inserted, Google Cardboard allows the user to have a [[Virtual Reality]] experience by holding it close to his or her face. | Google Cardboard, announced in Google I/O on June 25, 2014, is a DIY, cardboard cut-out, smartphone mount developed by [[Google]]. With a smartphone inserted, Google Cardboard allows the user to have a [[Virtual Reality]] experience by holding it close to his or her face. | ||
While Google Cardboard requires a smartphone with stereoscopic display software, this simple and affordable device is constructed with lenses, a magnet, a piece of hook-and-loop fastener and a rubber band. With no official manufacturer, Google has listed the schematics and instructions for the device on its website. Users can either construct one themselves or purchase them from a number of unofficial vendors. | While Google Cardboard requires a smartphone with stereoscopic display software, this simple and affordable device is constructed with lenses, a magnet, a piece of hook-and-loop fastener and a rubber band. With no official manufacturer, Google has listed the schematics and instructions for the device on its website. Users can either construct one themselves or purchase them from a number of unofficial vendors. [[#Version 2|2nd version]] of Google Cardboard was released on May 28, 2015. It replaced the magnetic ring with a universal input button and supported smartphones up to 6 inches in length. | ||
[[Apps]] such as immersive games and concert experiences are available in the Google Play store. Developers familiar with [[OpenGL]] can use [[Cardboard SDK]] for [[Android]] to rapidly create VR apps for the device. | [[Apps]] such as immersive games and concert experiences are available in the Google Play store. Developers familiar with [[OpenGL]] can use [[Cardboard SDK]] for [[Android]] and [[iOS]] to rapidly create VR apps for the device. | ||
==Hardware== | ==Hardware== | ||
===Version 1=== | |||
The core of Google Cardboard is a folded piece of cardboard cutout. The cardboard container serves to mount your smartphone in front of your eyes similar to a set of goggles. Two circular lenses are placed in front of where your eyes should be and used to concentrate your field of view to create immersion. User can slide one of the two magnets placed at the side of the device to interact with the smartphone through the magnetometer. Additionally, an NFC tag can be placed in the device to allow the smartphone app to know when it should be in VR mode and when it should not. | The core of Google Cardboard is a folded piece of cardboard cutout. The cardboard container serves to mount your smartphone in front of your eyes similar to a set of goggles. Two circular lenses are placed in front of where your eyes should be and used to concentrate your field of view to create immersion. User can slide one of the two magnets placed at the side of the device to interact with the smartphone through the magnetometer. Additionally, an NFC tag can be placed in the device to allow the smartphone app to know when it should be in VR mode and when it should not. | ||
===Parts=== | ====Parts==== | ||
'''Cardboard''' - Corrugated cardboard sheet, preferably E Flute (corrugated cardboard comes in a variety of thicknesses called "flutes"), available at many art supply stores and online . For best results, you should look for strong, thin cardboard (sturdy shoe box rather than moving box). Minimum size: 8.75in (22cm) by 22in (56cm), and 0.06in (1.5mm) thickness. | '''Cardboard''' - Corrugated cardboard sheet, preferably E Flute (corrugated cardboard comes in a variety of thicknesses called "flutes"), available at many art supply stores and online . For best results, you should look for strong, thin cardboard (sturdy shoe box rather than moving box). Minimum size: 8.75in (22cm) by 22in (56cm), and 0.06in (1.5mm) thickness. | ||
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'''1 NFC Tag''' (Optional) - One sticker NFC tag. Program it with the URL cardboard://v1.0.0 | '''1 NFC Tag''' (Optional) - One sticker NFC tag. Program it with the URL cardboard://v1.0.0 | ||
===Instructions=== | ====Instructions==== | ||
The following are 3 images. Please print the images then glue the images onto cardboard. Next cut out the cardboard based on the images and construct the device. | The following are 3 images. Please print the images then glue the images onto cardboard. Next cut out the cardboard based on the images and construct the device. | ||
[[File:google cardboard instruction1.jpg|300px]] [[File:google cardboard instruction2.jpg|300px]] [[File:google cardboard instruction3.jpg|300px]] | [[File:google cardboard instruction1.jpg|300px]] [[File:google cardboard instruction2.jpg|300px]] [[File:google cardboard instruction3.jpg|300px]] | ||
===Version 2=== | |||
Announced and Released | |||
==Setup Tutorial== | ==Setup Tutorial== | ||