Wearable tech, show and tell

I used a VuFine for a while. Briefly tested it running a laptop from a backpack. And then ended up using it as my monitor for a desktop PC I hauled around in a crate for some reason. Mine broke. Thinking of getting another for the next version of my wearable PC. Or maybe I’ll try a Rokid. The Avegant Glyph looked interesting for developers.

So many occular displays stick a computer on your face. I don’t need a computer on my face. Whether it’s too heavy to be comfortable or too small to be powerful. Only the part for my eyes needs to be on my eyes.

I’ll post a pic of my wearable PC later. I call it a “satcheltop.” Basically just a laptop turned into a purse.

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Thanks. I would really like to see this. It is giving me some ideas. Not sure if they are good ideas though :slight_smile:

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Idk if it’s my busted ass shot to shit wrist, but I feel like the better location for a wearable display and interface would actually be along the inside edge of your arm instead of the top requiring less movement to see

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Absolutely. It would be so cool to have an implant like this.

IP65 and MIL-STD-80G fully rugged laptop I bought used online. Bought a bag strap at the thrift store and clipped it to the handle. Conveniently they even had one that was missing the bag I didn’t need. It fell off a few times on the concrete, (but that’s what MIL-STD-80G is for, along with all the door-frames I knew I’d run into with it), so I grabbed some spare wire I had laying around and tied it on better.

Duct taped a KBR1 to the side of it, along with a USB cap that I found laying in a parking lot so I have somewhere to tuck the loose cable from the wedge when I’m not using it. I log it using my flexDF2. It runs Debian.

I call it a “satcheltop.” It hangs from the shoulder strap with the keyboard at finger height, so I can flip it open and use it very conveniently whether sitting, standing, or walking slowly. The screen brightness adjusts so I can use it in bright sunlight or in the dark. The IP65 rating means I can use it in dusty environments and in the rain. It’s my daily driver now, my only PC currently. I’m typing this on it now.

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That’s fantastic! I’ve wanted to do something similar with this Dell Extreme Rugged I have. A 7214.



Toughbooks are legendary though. I think that’s still what US Police used in their cruisers, no?

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That is an insane setup! I love it. Thanks for sharing.

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I saw Apple has a team working on this, the XDG team. Slightly more info here: Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

I think that will work wonderfully. If you can attach the shoulder strap where that handle attaches (or to the ends of the existing handle) it should be quite stable.

Yes, it’s my understanding they’re used by both US police and military.

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Tell me more, please :slight_smile:

I’m writing the docs and repo pages for it and announcing it this evening or tomorrow so I’ll tag you then :wink:

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Yes, I saw that and I’m so glad they did it. Ethical Hacking at it’s finest. Now we can protect ourselves.

(Edit) This was supposed to go to the project the students did with doxing people to show what could happen. I apologize I didn’t link this correctly, Amal.

Guess I’m wise for not having one, but still…

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