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[RandomMarine7]

This is probably mad high- tech but probably would be the definition of awesome - a lit up HUD that can go inside a helmet visor? Sounds like something that could be part of a Spartan- Laser tag (maybe call it Halo laser tag as to not give the impression that only spartan lasers are used). Maybe not even for use in laser tag, but a HUD nonetheless would be sick

 

[Gokussj5okazu]

That would be pretty sweet, and not really that difficult. LCD screens are actually clear, they just a backing on them so that you can see everything better.

A little one could be used, with a semi-opaque backing on it. That way, you can see through it, but there would still be enough contrast to read/see what's displayed. Good idea.

 

[RandomMarine7]

Thanks! something else i just thought of was maybe you could make light circuits to put in a plasma grenade that could make it look like it's going to explode- like you push a button ("pull the pin") then throw it and it initiates a sequence where the lights flicker and then flash REALLY bright to simulate the explosion - could scare the crap outta some people and be very entertaining hahaha - adding sound would be awesome too to add to the effect - and it would have to be a really durable circuit if its in a grenade thats going to be thrown

 

[Liamthedevastator]

Okay, this is the third time I've tried to write my post here. My computer keeps fecking up, so I lose all of my pre-posted-post and have to restart. Each time it has gotten progressively dumber, so here is the dumbest of them all, so sorry for the lame-ty

This is my [simplified] idea for an awesome (but appaulingly expensive and complicated) HUD system:

Supplies:

-One of these in the shape of your visor
-A powerful, yet compact computer system (all flash-drives to eliminate inevitable shock damages)
-A lot of wire or an extremely expensive and probably non-existant wireless....ugh nevermind
-A small fish-eye camera
-Other stuff that I can't think of

You put your HUD screen over your visor and connect it to the computer using our "Make-believe-highspeed-wireless-data-exchange-system". You then position the small fish-eye camera on the front of your visor pointing forward (this will provide the video of what is infront of you for real). Connect this to the computer as well, via our MBHWDE System. This is where the MAGIC happens. The computer takes the live feed from the camera and super-imposes a semi-transparent HUD over it, then sends the combined video to your visor, and VOILA!

You now have the most complex, improbable, expensive, but totally awesome Helmet/HUD system known to MAN!

Enjoy. Now go get a cookie: you deserve it after reading this.

 

[ImaGonnaGetYou]

Okay, this is the third time I've tried to write my post here. My computer keeps fecking up, so I lose all of my pre-posted-post and have to restart. Each time it has gotten progressively dumber, so here is the dumbest of them all, so sorry for the lame-ty

This is my [simplified] idea for an awesome (but appaulingly expensive and complicated) HUD system:

Supplies:

-One of these in the shape of your visor
-A powerful, yet compact computer system (all flash-drives to eliminate inevitable shock damages)
-A lot of wire or an extremely expensive and probably non-existant wireless....ugh nevermind
-A small fish-eye camera
-Other stuff that I can't think of

You put your HUD screen over your visor and connect it to the computer using our "Make-believe-highspeed-wireless-data-exchange-system". You then position the small fish-eye camera on the front of your visor pointing forward (this will provide the video of what is infront of you for real). Connect this to the computer as well, via our MBHWDE System. This is where the MAGIC happens. The computer takes the live feed from the camera and super-imposes a semi-transparent HUD over it, then sends the combined video to your visor, and VOILA!

You now have the most complex, improbable, expensive, but totally awesome Helmet/HUD system known to MAN!

Enjoy. Now go get a cookie: you deserve it after reading this.

This will definately cause maybe .10-.30 seconds of lag on the video feeding into the visor. Many accidents could insue in that tiny fraction of a second.

 

[Liamthedevastator]

Definitely, but I'm sure someday the lag will be reduced to a point where it won't be that much of an issue. Of course, I think that the chances of this whole system working out are a little bit......sketch, at best :rolleyes

 

[ImaGonnaGetYou]

I think that the LCD could be 'trimmed' to fit into the pieces of the visor that are double layered (the pieces that shouldn't be looked through). The video feed could send the ammo counter, the radar, etc. to the LCD's and show up in whatever corners they're programmed to fit in.

I don't know much technical stuff, but I'm just giving a little idea

 

[Liamthedevastator]

I have no idea about technicalities either, yet I talk about it anyways I think that shaping the screen would be a good idea, but the main problem is that (from what I understand) the screens are comprised of vertical and horizontal lines, and to have such a complex shape would possibly be next to impossible right now. Gokussj5okazu what do you have to say about all this?

EDIT: No more bold! Also, the screen is an OLED not an LCD hehe

 

[Xavier]

orrrr.... someone could just take a screenshot.. and um well...

then print it on something transparent... then stick it on the insi... naw that would be too easy

 

[Liamthedevastator]

I always thought that if you ever did something like this, you would have to blur the video so that when you looked at things it would be in focus...so now you need some sort of camera that can use immensly complicated algorithems to judge what your eye focus is on the fly and send that info to whatever is controlling the screen so that it would compensate the focus blur on that.....ImaGonnaGetYou, we can both agree that the lag on this would be enough to finish the fight (and still have time for tea!)

Xavier I'd have to say that you probably have more of your wits about you than myself... I like your idea a lot more (although I was thinking of doing that with some sort of phosphorescent tape....maybe I shouldn't think right now, it's not doing me any good )

But enough of this sillyness (for one night) I'm off to bed now...

 

[Gokussj5okazu]

Darkfire...I think you're insane, but in a good way. lol I like the idea, and it really wouldn't be too bad aside from two things. Lag, and expense. I figured out alot cheaper way to do it, and it's possible right now.

Use a normal motorcycle/ect visor like everyone currently does.

Take one of those OLED screens (without the contrast backing), and adhere it to the inside of the visor with some sort of clear adhesive. Possible use one OLED screen per corner. Hook those up to a small microcomputer, and bam, instant see-through visor with see-through screens to display all of the information.

 

[pacbury]

i though of this i while ago, and i know the perfect screen.

 

[Vrogy]

I bet the EPA loves this one. A year ago the best you could get at a hardware store was around 5%.

Tried it on some aluminum, pwnt it, and quick.
Gonna have to dilute this stuff O_O

 

[Gokussj5okazu]

Dang...that's some strong crap there. I know a stronger solution was generally better for board etching, but I guess there's definitely a limit. O_O

 

[mzs111]

Would it be possible to make a flip down HUD instead of integrating it into the visor? You could have a button or something at the neck of the helmet to bring it up or down. Then it could be stored in the thing above the visor. All you need is a small enough motor or servo to do it.

 

[Harbinger 114]

What you need is a projected HUD. When you make a layered visor, sandwich some semi-opaque material in between, and project onto that. Problem is finding a small enough projector. And computer system to run it. Hmmm, this could be a problem cost wise...

 

[Overlord Ian]

i bet you could make a great energy sword with leds, sounds, and that "flickering effect"

 

[Gokussj5okazu]

i bet you could make a great energy sword with leds, sounds, and that "flickering effect"

I'm working on that along with every other weapon. Expect them soon

 

[Captain Swoop]

For a HUD use the guts from a PDA, small screen and embedded windows, the only problem is getting your eyes to focus on one so close.