Recent content by xxtop

I was thinking I could move the LCD if I'm able to "send" the light through a tube basically. But building a fibre endoscope too is not what I intended

I have a talent for choosing projects that are above my level of expertise. I will begin an engineering degree soon though so maybe this is something to just postpone

Tell me about it... with these guys I found a company that offers pretty much anything (and online with pricing) but the prices are... startling at times. And judging from all the high-precision laser optics made from exotic materials and coatings, I might not be the target demographic :D I'll...

Thank you, part of this is to learn how to figure out the components for such a system. I have no experience with optics and will definitely read up on it before buying any parts. Having resources for this is great and while I don't like math all that much I see why it's necessary :D

This is some good eli5 :D So that also answers the question wether my display is the same size as the reflection, which it is not then if the lens magnifies it. Where does the focal point need to be? Do I use a lens with both sides convex and have the focus point on the mirror and on the...

As I said, part of it is the way there. I feel like the end product would be cool and the way there is an engineering challenge and something to constantly fiddle with and improve

So in essence you are saying doing this DIY is infeasible? Part of the fun of this would be to design and engineer this, so it might just be a project I will scrap then. Where do you see the issue? Space constraints, complexity?

I don't have a very specific application. I want to integrate it in outdoor equipment, have it display something like temperature, a compass, gps data etc. It would be cool to integrate an infrared camera (like nvg or thermal) but that might be a bit far fetched. Might use it for mountaineering...

Yeah I was worried I would have issues with space. I couldn't find much information on how these work, I haven't looked into the google glass and I assume Lockheed doesn't publish too much data on how a JHMCS or the F-35s helmet work . The F-35s helmet was part of the inspiration but obviously...

Hello, I'm trying to build a helmet-mounted display. Basically a HUD that is contained fully within a helmet. I am not experienced with optics though and can only sift through what the internet has to offer. I don't want it to be a "put your phone down next to an angled piece of polycarbonate"...