With the anticipation of the release of Google Glass reaching a fever pitch, it's nice to know that there are DIY smart glasses out there for those who want to wear a computer on their face without giving $1,500 to Google for the privilege.
Instead, this DIY option comes with full instructions from XenonJohn at Instructibles.com, and will only cost around $300 and some elbow grease. This isn't a project that you'll be able to complete in a single afternoon, unless you really know what you're doing when it comes to things like hacking, cutting and reattaching wiring and soldering.
These Frankenstein-like smart glasses are essentially made up of components from gaming and virtual reality helmets. XenonJohn gave the smart glasses their Internet and computing power by wiring the spectacles to an iPhone.
What's Driving This Trend
- DIY Smart Glasses
- There is a growing trend towards DIY tech and the development of self-built smart glasses.
- Affordable Wearable Tech
- More affordable DIY wearable tech options are becoming available for consumers.
- Hacker Culture
- A trend in the hacker community is to create their own tech products with existing materials and components.
Who This Affects Most
- Consumer Electronics
- The consumer electronics industry can benefit from offering more affordable and customizable wearable tech products.
- Gaming
- The gaming industry can collaborate with the DIY community to develop new product offerings.
- IT Services
- The IT services industry can provide support for individuals and groups looking to create their own customized tech products.
