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Re: Cheap Wearable - How practical is it?

 From: Robert Paris <>
>I have about $400, and a 3.5" 3.2 Gb HDD. I'd like to make a
>wearable.  How is this practical? Can I afford a PC104 type core
>board.. about $200, a $100 display... and $100 for batteries, case &
>connectors. Is this realistic? Where can I get a PC104 motherboard for
>$200 and some (any) kind of HMD for $100ish. Any suggestions people?

in short, probably not, unless you are really good at scrounging up
"discards" or things that people don't want anymore.  Guesstimate that
building your own will cost about twice that of something cobbled
together from off-the-shelf components.

Either compromise on features & design (primarily on the cpu module) or
get donations of equipment, even if it's for "loan" only.  Some
companies have good programs for that 8>

   - Kevin

see:

http://wearables.blu.org/hardwear.html
http://reality.sgi.com/kjw_engr/Wearables/

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