Re: [WEAR] Igor (Was: SARS)

From: ABlainey@aol.com
Date: Wed Apr 16 2003 - 05:59:50 MDT

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    In a message dated 16/04/03 09:17:05 GMT Daylight Time, asa@nada.kth.se
    writes:

    > Well, it is my homemade wearable "Igor". A Toshiba Libretto, a twiddler
    > keyboard and a head up display. It is in principle functional, but has a
    > few problems: 1) The HUD headband is far to strong and headache
    > inducing, so it has to be changed. 2) I have not had the time/skills to
    > make a good battery pack providing current at suitable voltages to the
    > devices making it truly portable. 3) The display size is very small.
    > Still, it is a nice demonstration that you can make a simple wearable on
    > a very low budget.
    >

    Anders, what type of HUD does it use? I have been looking for a really cheap
    one for similar experiments in wearables.

    Alex



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