Lightable Hud

[Davii]

I've had this in my head for a while now. I keep meaning to try it out, but i'm afraid I've got alot piled up on my shoulders at the moment.

Basically, take a look at this article by a friend:
http://metku.net/index.html?path=mods/mult...ation/index_eng


He's lit the detail up on plexi glass using LEDs.
I wonder if the same thing could be applied to a visor HUD. Just engrave in the detail, and light her up. It would make a pretty cool wall display.

Of course, you couldn't wear it, because your eyes wouldn't be able to focus that close.

If carving into motorcycle visors scares you, then you could even make a wooden mold for a visor, put plexi glass over the top, and stick it in the oven (tried and tested) and mold your shape, then engrave. that would be pretty cool.

Anyone up to the challenge? I'd really like to see this done.

 

[Fenix Chief]

Huh, looks like a good Idea! Course, I would probably never be able to do that, it looks good!

 

[Davii]

Huh, looks like a good Idea! Course, I would probably never be able to do that, it looks good!

Hm, well I think I have all the tools and knowledge to be able to do it, maybe if there is interest in something like this I'll sling everything else to one side and get on with it

 

[MandoMan531]

hm, maybe ill give it a shot. Gotta finish the helmet first though.

i probably wouldnt engrave int othe actual visor, but make an acrylic insert for behind the visor.

your eyes wouldnt really have to focus on anything, the HUD is basically just shapes. Pretty much the design on the outside of the visor. I dont think id add the weapon/grenade readout or the motion tracker.

 

[CPU64]

That's pretty much what I'm making for my helmet right now. 4 separate screens one for each corner..
Its true you can't focus.. But the faint look that it gives on the outside of the visor is quite interesting and when people see it, its more "WOW" you just added to the suit.
I'll get pics when I have them inside the helmet.

 

[redragon74]

pretty cool

i just made one of these today but without all the motion in the lights
maybe someone can figure out a way to do a small section of overshield or a shimmer from a shield flicker

 

[Davii]

hm, maybe ill give it a shot. Gotta finish the helmet first though.

i probably wouldnt engrave int othe actual visor, but make an acrylic insert for behind the visor.

your eyes wouldnt really have to focus on anything, the HUD is basically just shapes. Pretty much the design on the outside of the visor. I dont think id add the weapon/grenade readout or the motion tracker.

True, it is more shapes, but because they're soo close they would just blur your vision. But I can't say for sure until I try it.

CPU64: The insert sounds like a good idea

 

[swampbilly]

im actually putting it all together now i have radar ideas weapons and shield lightups on the way

 

[Spartan 129]

That does sound awesome but I don't have that kind of money, i will think about it anyway though!