Cats have been turning cardboard boxes into sources of amusement for centuries. Now Google is following their lead with Cardboard, a DIY project that teaches you how to build a virtual reality headset with only an app, an Android smartphone, and a cardboard box. Oculus Rift, eat your heart out (or not).
Before you can create your own VR headset, you’ll need to go buy all the items on Google’s shopping list:
You’ll also need a ruler, glue, and scissors, an X-acto knife, or laser cutter to complete the project. Once you’ve complied all the materials, Google will explain how to make the perfect VR headset. As soon as you’ve finished, you should have a fully functional VR headset.
According to the Google Play Store app posting, the Cardboard app works with the following applications:
Google hopes that its Cardboard project will show people just how easy it is to make a basic VR headset and encourage more developers to work on new VR experiences for everyone.
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