Improved DIY Low Cost FPV Goggles

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This is my improvement of the beautiful DIY Low Cost FPV Goggles by markvanhaze: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:583508 Modified mask piece by attaching these beautiful ski goggles: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:278294 The mask piece is now also smaller on the width as the ski goggles are already mounted. It can print on a 6 inch bed without splitting Modified the center piece by attaching a remixed version of the male buckle of this sturdy Delta buckle so that it is possible to mount a top strap. You can get the female piece from here as that fits as the original: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:264185 The lense piece is unmodified so far, you can get it from the original by markvanhaze here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:583508 The monitor piece is unmodified so far, you can get it from the original by markvanhaze here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:583508 Instructions Tips for printing: Use support when slicing the mask and center piece, because the ski goggles and male buckle piece does not touch the surface. The overhang would be too great for most printers. 0.2 layer height and PLA. I'm sure ABS also works, but some pieces are quite large and may warp or crack unless your printing conditions and technique is good. Print all pieces separately The following extra needs to be bought (or equivalent): 5 inch monitor 640x480, I bought this for discount at 19 USD, including shipping from China: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hot-selling-high-quality-tft-lcd-5-inch-Car-Monitor-Car-TV-Monitors-fit-for-car/32275602892.html . Marek also has a very nice screen with better resolution, although a bit more expensive: http://napolskimniebie.pl/index.php/sklep/wyposazenie-fpv/monitor-fpv-cyclope-eye-5-wersja-q-detail 3x Fresnel lense, I got this one: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Full-Page-XL-Magnifying-Sheet-Fresnel-Lens-3X-Magnification-Magnifier-17-x-26cm/32236994627.html Sponge/rubber sealing, I got this: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/3mx15mmx7mm-self-adhesive-rectangular-EPDM-rubber-foam-sponge-cabinet-electrical-ark-box-sealing-strip/32257596345.html 1x Headlamp or 3 straps. I got this one as it has a battery pack on the back that fits a 11.1 ZOP 1500mAh battery http://www.banggood.com/CREE-2000Lm-XM-L-XML-T6-LED-Adjustable-Headlight-Headlamp-p-908494.html 1x 11.1v battery to drive the reciever and screen. I got this one as it fits well in the headlamp battery cover. http://www.banggood.com/ZOP-Power-11_1V-1500mAh-35C-Lipo-Battery-XT60-Plug-p-961321.html Optional extras to be bought: Shrinker tube for organized cables Tape or preferrably glue for sticking the cables inside our outside the goggles. I used plastic strips to attach them on the side of the mask, but I'm sure it can be made more tidy by glueing them on the inside and shortening any excess of cable. Mount it all together: I also printed this little seal line strap for fastening the top strap on the other strap behind your head. Though it is not necessary if you buy a complete headlamp set like the one I did: Seal Line Strap: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:307347 Attach the 5 inch screen to the screen piece Lead the cables where you want them. In this version there is no space on the inside due to the lens. Glue the screen piece to the center piece Cut something soft for the ski goggle face frame and glue it on. It could be for example foam or rubber sealing. Glue the mask piece and center piece together Attach head straps, I used one from a headlamp, but removed the lamp, took out the inside of the back battery pack cover. Fits a 1500mAh ZOP Power LiPo battery perfectly when all plastic excess inside is stripped away (if you're fine with having a LiPo strapped to the back of your head).