

StringsVR Power
A DIY SteamVR Setup with wireless capabilities.
- Size
- 164.4 × 85.8 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 15
- Nets
- 11
- Pads
- 33
- Tracks, vias
- 40, 4
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
- Created
- 28 Apr 2024
- Updated
- 13 Sep 2024
Overview
StringsVR Power is an open-source printed circuit board by StringsVR, from the StringsVR/StringsVR repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 164.4 × 85.8 mm with 15 parts on 11 nets, routed with 40 tracks and 4 vias.
Its parts include 5 ICs, 1 connector and 1 switch.
README
README.mdStrings VR
Vision
Overview
StringsVR is aimed to make a wireless SteamVR-compatible setup using the Orange Pi 2W, 6dof tracking also supported through cameras on front of Headset.
Streaming
StringsVR is currently capable of streaming 2k@72hz over a strong wifi connection with 19ms of latency. (This will highly depend on your Wi-Fi it is recommended to have your PC connected to ethernet)
Hardware
Power PCB
| Components | Amount |
|---|---|
| 3200mah 18650 | 3x |
| 18650 Holder PCB | 3x |
| TP4056 | 1x |
| MT3086 | 1x |
| 2x1 Arduino Header | 1x |
| SPDT Power Switch | 1x |
| StringsVR Power PCB | 1x |
| MPU9250 | 1x |
Misc
| Components | Amount |
|---|---|
| Orange Pi Zero 2W 2GB | 1x |
| LS055R1SX04 | 1x |
| HDMI Mini to HDMI Micro USB | 1x |
| USB-Micro USB 5V@1A | 1x |
| 50mmX30mm lenses | 1x |
Progress
V2 currently is out, Wiki is not finished but is buildable. V2 will be alot easier setup involving controllers aswell asmore compact
How To Setup & Build
Check The Wiki.
Trello & Discord
Trello: https://trello.com/b/QIIqky8U (Add Suggestions to suggestions category) Discord: stringsbutanalt
Project is back in development!!
Parts
15| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | MountingHole | MountingHole:MountingHole_2.5mm | H1, H1, H1, H1, H1, H3, H3, H3 |
| 3 | ~ | 18650:18650PCB | U2, U3, U4 |
| 1 | ON/OFF | Button_Switch_THT:SW_Slide_SPDT_Angled_CK_OS102011MA1Q | SW1 |
| 1 | Pi4 Pins | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | ~ | Library:TP4056 | U1 |
| 1 | ~ | Library1:U3V40F5 | U5 |
Questions
How big is the StringsVR Power PCB?
It measures 164.4 × 85.8 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the StringsVR Power use?
15 parts. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.
Where can I download the StringsVR Power KiCad files?
From the StringsVR/StringsVR repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is StringsVR-PCB/StringsVR-Power/StringsVR-Power.kicad_pcb and its schematic StringsVR-PCB/StringsVR-Power/StringsVR-Power.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the StringsVR Power design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask StringsVR before reusing the design.
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