PPD discussions

[Frc]

@VRGIMP27

Actually, they just need a lower magnification lens. That shouldn’t be as expensive as a whole new design.

if they use another magnification factor they will have to some how redesign the lens holder(case) panels size been the same this also mean more money for a real production run. And even then we will lose resolution because of the fixed panels design. If we reduce only the FOV the gain will not be enough to really compete new 2Kx2K headset on resolution you have to go for more optimization like the XTAL and this also mean more money

Best hope is to inform them that some of us want more resolution and less FOV (60% in my pool a month ago).

[risa2000]

@VRGIMP27

It would indeed cost Pimax about $50,000 to retool to make new lenses, but, if they were purpose built for a lower FOV while using as much of the panel as posdible, the PPD bump could put in stricking distance of more expensive HMDS.

As @Frc pointed out it would actually be easier to keep the lenses and put in different panels with smaller footprint/higher PPI, if such panels exist.

[Frc]

@risa2000

As @Frc pointed out it would actually be easier to keep the lenses and put in different panels with smaller footprint/higher PPI, if such panels exist.

with smaller panels we would gain on PPD but lose on IPD adjustment I don’t think you would be happy with that

a VR headset is really just a haystack of compromises