DIY Wooden VR Headset Kit – Smartphone VR Viewer

The DIY Wooden VR Headset Kit lets you build a working virtual reality viewer from laser-cut wooden pieces. Along the way you see how lenses, optics and smartphone technology combine to create an immersive view. Once assembled, insert a compatible smartphone, choose VR or 360° content and look through the lenses.

Key features

• Laser-cut wooden pieces
• Adjustable lenses
• Holds a compatible smartphone
• Introduces lenses and optics

Works with

Use with a compatible smartphone (not included) playing VR or 360° content.

Building the viewer yourself takes the mystery out of VR: you can see how the lenses sit in front of the screen and adjust them for comfortable viewing. It is a good way to connect a familiar piece of tech with the science of optics. A good project for kids interested in optics and new technology. See more STEM kits.