This is my diary of making a copy of Google's Cardboard VR Suit. Construct a VR viewer from everyday items you can find in your garage, online or at your local hardware store.

Here's what you need to get started:

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Corrugated cardboard sheet, preferably E Flute (corrugated cardboard comes in a variety of thicknesses called "flutes"), available at many art supply stores and online . For best results, you should look for strong, thin cardboard (sturdy shoe box rather than moving box). Minimum size: 8.75in (22cm) by 22in (56cm), and 0.06in (1.5mm) thickness. Online sources here and here

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This is the trickiest component. Lenses that have a 45mm focal distance might work. Biconvex lenses work best because they prevent distortion around the edges. We used the Durovis OpenDive Lens Kit available here (US) and here (EU).

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One neodymium ring magnet - like this or this - and one ceramic disk magnet - like this or this. Approximate size: 0.75in (19mm) diameter and 0.12in (3mm) thickness.

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Two strips of regular strength adhesive-backed velcro. Approximate size: 0.75in (20mm) by 1.25in (30mm).

hey man, why bother buying this, just borrow some of these from your girlfriend :-)

One rubber band, to prevent the phone from sliding out. Minimum length of 3.2in (8cm).

One sticker NFC tag. Program it with the URL cardboard://v1.0.0