OSVR Hacker Developer Kit 1.4 | |
| Name | OSVR Hacker Developer Kit (HDK) |
|---|---|
| Type | Virtual reality headset |
| Manufacturer | Razer |
| Designed by | Sensics andRazer |
| Display Technology | OLED |
| Resolution | 1200x1080 per eye[1] |
| Head Tracking | 6DOF (3-axis rotational tracking + 3-axis positional tracking) |
| Platforms | Microsoft Windows,macOS,Android andLinux |
| Connection | 2xUSB 3.0,HDMI 1.4, Audio out |
| Website | Official website |
Open Source Virtual Reality (OSVR) is anopen-source software project that aims to enable headsets and game controllers from all vendors to be used with any games developed byRazer andSensics.
It is also avirtual reality headset that claims to beopen-source hardware using the OSVR software.[2]
OSVR has two main and independent parts:open-source hardware andopen-source software. The project is primarily sponsored byRazer andSensics.[3] Partners in the project include game developersUbisoft and hardware manufacturersVuzix.[4] OSVR has requested help with creating AndroidDaydream VR Plugin.[5]
The open source software platform allows virtual reality developers to detect, configure and operate virtual reality devices across a wide range of operating systems. It is provided under theApache 2.0 license. Since August 2018, the electrical hardware source files are available.[6] The files that have been released so far are under a proprietary,source-available license.[7]
One of their most popular hardware consists ofvirtual reality headset called the Hacker Development Kit. The first model of the headset was introduced in January 2015 inCES.[8] Shipping to select developers started in July 2015.[9] Pre-ordering was opened to the general public by October and shipping started by November 2015.[10]
Some of the games with the support of OSVR:[11][12]