DIY Google Cardboard (For Under One Dollar!!)

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DIY Google Cardboard (For Under One Dollar!!)

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Google Cardboard is a virtual reality (VR) platform developed by Google for use with a head mount for a smartphone. Named for its fold-out cardboard viewer, the platform is intended as a low-cost system to encourage interest and development in VR applications.

MATERIALS

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•cardboard

•Google lenses (or any lenses. You can get them for under $1 on a website such as aliexpress)

•Velcro/rubber band/tape

•magnets

Template

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Print out this template on letter paper and glue onto cardboard

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Cutting Out the Pieces

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Cut out cardboard pieces with craft knife and fold where necessary

Assemble

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Follow instructions online to assemble. (TIP: Use hot glue to set pieces in place then use tape to secure further)