GoKawiilEnthusiasts turn to DIY virtual reality as commercial headset development slows
With major VR makers scaling back or discontinuing headset lines, a small community of hobbyists is building their own headsets from a few hundred dollars worth of parts, requiring soldering, firmware flashing and 3D printing. One sim racing enthusiast, prompted by Microsoft ending support for its Windows Mixed Reality platform, documented the process and the many technical hurdles involved. Third-party drivers such as OASIS on Steam have also emerged to keep older WMR headsets functional after official support ended.