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Stompz - Low intensity, cost-friendly VR movement device
Hey all, I have created a simple, inexpensive device that allows you to remain seated while walking through your virtual environments. It uses a pair of wireless ankle bracelet sensors that conver...
I prefer sitting as well. In fact, I'm kind of limited to sitting right now since I just had ankle surgery (dislocated my ankle playing basketball a year ago and it never healed right). Definitely feel more stable and even though there is still some exercise it is minimal.
The stomps/steps are calibrated so anything from a leg jitter to a full stomp will trigger the movement. This will need to be reworked soon because I plan on adding a large, two-foot slam (how fun does that sound) that triggers the jump key/button.
In the end calibration will need to be worked in.
Felix12g - To move backwards the feet are slid on the floor (horizontal movement) rather than being stomped (vertical). It is not perfect but it was the most intuitive gesture I could come up with.
What I have existing cost me around $150. But that is for the full kits. I think if I can design a cheap PCB for these I can get the costs down pretty low. That's the goal at least!
Thanks for the questions guys. I am really happy to get feedback. I don't have much in the way of a tech community around me. I'm seeking help as I try and develop this because I am certainly no computer genius.
The stomps/steps are calibrated so anything from a leg jitter to a full stomp will trigger the movement. This will need to be reworked soon because I plan on adding a large, two-foot slam (how fun does that sound) that triggers the jump key/button.
In the end calibration will need to be worked in.
Felix12g - To move backwards the feet are slid on the floor (horizontal movement) rather than being stomped (vertical). It is not perfect but it was the most intuitive gesture I could come up with.
What I have existing cost me around $150. But that is for the full kits. I think if I can design a cheap PCB for these I can get the costs down pretty low. That's the goal at least!
Thanks for the questions guys. I am really happy to get feedback. I don't have much in the way of a tech community around me. I'm seeking help as I try and develop this because I am certainly no computer genius.