Creating Your Own Mount ​

This page will include a basic rundown on how to create your own camera mount for a headset that may not have any existing community mounts ​

So, you have a headset that does not have any mounts or none that work well for you. Here I will show some simple steps to get some form of a mount working.

Step 1: Find a way to mount to your headset's lens ​

The easiest way to get started is to find a lens protector for your headset. You can visit a website like Thingiverse or do a search for "3d printed lens protector for {your headset here}"

Example: Here is a lens protector for the Quest 1/2 and Rift S https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3653631

Step 2: Find a camera mount ​

Now, you need a way to attach the camera. We have a basic design created by qdot, based on his mount on the hardware GitHub here

Alternatively, you can create your own mount if you have the skills.

Step 3: Place the camera mount where it will give a good camera angle ​

The "Ideal" location is a place that gives a good view of the pupil when looking to all extremes, the lower corners do a good job at getting there, or nearly there.

It is recommended to place the camera as close as possible to the headset's lens to maximize the view of the eye. I recommend looking at other headset mounts for inspiration.

Step 4: Mount your LEDs ​

You can either add parts to your mount for holding the LED boards or just glue them on. It's up to you and what works best for you, experiment!

Step 5: Test everything ​

It is unlikely you will get a perfect mount on the first try. Print, test, adjust, and repeat until you have a satisfactory mount. Good luck!

Step 6: Get your mounts listed ​

Send me the mount to be added to the docs here! You can upload it to Thingiverse or similar services, or just send me the .STLs via discord (Prohurtz#0001)