I’m curious about the tech behind AR glasses. I’m thinking about building a custom pair for a cyberdeck, and I want these glasses to act just as a display while all the data comes from an external computer. But I still don’t get how the actual images are projected onto the lenses. Anyone have insights?
It’s either going to be a direct display (think transparent LCD), bounce off some prism/birdbath lens into your eye, or it could be projected through a waveguide. Those waveguides are like black magic, honestly. It feels like we found a cheat code for physics or something.
Wait, what’s a waveguide? I’ve heard the term but not sure how it actually works.
A waveguide is basically a way to direct light through a medium. It helps project images in a way that looks clear and sharp, even if it’s super thin.
That sounds interesting. So if you’re building a cyberdeck, how do you plan to connect it to the glasses? Is it just through a cable or something wireless?
I’m thinking of using a wireless connection for ease of movement. But I guess it depends on how much latency I can tolerate.
Yeah, latency could be a real issue. You might want to test it out to see what feels right before committing.
I’ve seen some setups that use microdisplays too. They’re small but can project images really well. Could that be an option for your project?
That’s a good idea. A microdisplay sounds like it could fit well with the compact design of a cyberdeck.
So, if I understand correctly, you’re looking for a way to project data from an external source? What kind of data are you looking to display?
Mostly text and some basic graphics. Just enough to keep an eye on system stats and maybe play around with some simple interfaces.