05-06-2019, 09:48 AM
Random: Leave Cardboard Behind With This 3D-Printed Labo VR Headset
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<p>Since the release of the <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/nintendo_labo_toy-con_04_vr_kit">Nintendo Labo VR Kit</a></strong> last month, users have been looking for unique ways to enhance their virtual experience. A lot of people have simply added a strap to the headset so they can play for prolonged periods, while others have gone to the extent of rebuilding the device with more durable materials.</p>
<p>3D printing enthusiast <a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/LsTr0fSmG/status/1121063972151730178">Alex Blackmore</a> actually designed two different 3D-printed Labo headsets. It took him a total of 40 hours to print and paint the designs which utilise the same lenses packaged with the Labo VR kits. The first version has you slide the Switch into the headset and is “fully compatible” with the VR Toy-Cons and with the second one you drop the system into the unit. You can download both designs from <a class="external" href="https://www.tinkercad.com/things/kgc3U3SjQYQ">Autodesk Tinkercad</a>.</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr">So here are the 2 versions of the 3D print LABO VR, one is slide style and is fully compatible with the VR toy-cons, the other is drop in style and is designed to be more robust for normal headset use.</p>
<p>Slide style: <a href="https://t.co/sCoRUNpdRR">https://t.co/sCoRUNpdRR</a></p>
<p>Drop in style: <a href="https://t.co/tyfO4GVH5r">https://t.co/tyfO4GVH5r</a> <a href="https://t.co/bdK915KvjQ">pic.twitter.com/bdK915KvjQ</a></p>
<p></span>— Alex Blackmore (@LsTr0fSmG) <a href="https://twitter.com/LsTr0fSmG/status/1121063972151730178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Kotaku’s <a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz">Laura Kate Dale</a> actually printed out the headset and said it was comfortable and light enough to use for a good few hours. You can even charge the Switch at the same time. Here are a few additional photos of the 3D printout:</p>
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<div class="col"><a title="3D Headset Two" href="http://images.nintendolife.com/ff8a090499e6b/3d-headset-two.original.jpg"><img src="http://images.nintendolife.com/ff8a090499e6b/3d-headset-two.450x495.jpg" width="450" height="495" alt="3D Headset Two"></a></div>
<div class="col"><a title="3D Headset Three" href="http://images.nintendolife.com/04f1c293197f3/3d-headset-three.original.jpg"><img src="http://images.nintendolife.com/04f1c293197f3/3d-headset-three.450x495.jpg" width="450" height="495" alt="3D Headset Three"></a></div>
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<p><em>So, if you own a 3D printer – what are you waiting for? Print this 3D headset and see what it’s like for yourself.</em></p>
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<p>Since the release of the <strong><a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/nintendo_labo_toy-con_04_vr_kit">Nintendo Labo VR Kit</a></strong> last month, users have been looking for unique ways to enhance their virtual experience. A lot of people have simply added a strap to the headset so they can play for prolonged periods, while others have gone to the extent of rebuilding the device with more durable materials.</p>
<p>3D printing enthusiast <a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/LsTr0fSmG/status/1121063972151730178">Alex Blackmore</a> actually designed two different 3D-printed Labo headsets. It took him a total of 40 hours to print and paint the designs which utilise the same lenses packaged with the Labo VR kits. The first version has you slide the Switch into the headset and is “fully compatible” with the VR Toy-Cons and with the second one you drop the system into the unit. You can download both designs from <a class="external" href="https://www.tinkercad.com/things/kgc3U3SjQYQ">Autodesk Tinkercad</a>.</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><span lang="en" dir="ltr">So here are the 2 versions of the 3D print LABO VR, one is slide style and is fully compatible with the VR toy-cons, the other is drop in style and is designed to be more robust for normal headset use.</p>
<p>Slide style: <a href="https://t.co/sCoRUNpdRR">https://t.co/sCoRUNpdRR</a></p>
<p>Drop in style: <a href="https://t.co/tyfO4GVH5r">https://t.co/tyfO4GVH5r</a> <a href="https://t.co/bdK915KvjQ">pic.twitter.com/bdK915KvjQ</a></p>
<p></span>— Alex Blackmore (@LsTr0fSmG) <a href="https://twitter.com/LsTr0fSmG/status/1121063972151730178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2019</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Kotaku’s <a class="external" href="https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz">Laura Kate Dale</a> actually printed out the headset and said it was comfortable and light enough to use for a good few hours. You can even charge the Switch at the same time. Here are a few additional photos of the 3D printout:</p>
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<div class="col"><a title="3D Headset Two" href="http://images.nintendolife.com/ff8a090499e6b/3d-headset-two.original.jpg"><img src="http://images.nintendolife.com/ff8a090499e6b/3d-headset-two.450x495.jpg" width="450" height="495" alt="3D Headset Two"></a></div>
<div class="col"><a title="3D Headset Three" href="http://images.nintendolife.com/04f1c293197f3/3d-headset-three.original.jpg"><img src="http://images.nintendolife.com/04f1c293197f3/3d-headset-three.450x495.jpg" width="450" height="495" alt="3D Headset Three"></a></div>
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<p><em>So, if you own a 3D printer – what are you waiting for? Print this 3D headset and see what it’s like for yourself.</em></p>
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