The discussion focuses on the challenges of collimating an image from an LCD display for use in a heads-up display (HUD). Participants explore the use of a 4.5 cm focal length lens from an Oculus Rift DK2 and various methods to achieve collimation, including replacing the display's backlight with a collimated light source. Key issues include achieving sharp focus, managing chromatic aberration, and the effectiveness of Fresnel lenses. The conversation also touches on DIY HUD setups and the importance of precise optical alignment for successful collimation.
PREREQUISITESOptical engineers, hobbyists building DIY HUDs, and anyone interested in enhancing display technologies through collimation techniques.
Why not just use hull numbers or names (I'm not sure how sailboats are labeled -- whatever is equivalent to tail numbers for aircraft)? How do you plan to handle sailboats that are side-by-side and so in the same line of sight from your location?PaulCarew said:The use case is actually for tracking sailboats in a sailboat race. Each of the racers will be carrying a small gps tracker that relays their position amongst other info. This is relayed and processed and then basic facts relayed to the binocular HUD/AR device. The device includes a gyro and compass for binocular orientation.
Are you able to open up the binoculars to add your optics inside, or are you trying to do this all external to the binocs? If all external, maybe use something like Google Glass or similar HUD glasses, rather than trying to add something to the front entrance of the binocs?PaulCarew said:Working on a physical binocular attachment at the moment that includes the lens system. This bit is the *most* challenging :-)