New design for the iPad stand

The improved design comes with the following features :

• now also supports the jpsOneEye first surface mirror viewer


• use an elastic to secure both viewers


• an optional light shield and a black blanket to cut off reflections from the glossy iPad screen.

openKMQ proudly presents : iPad 3-D

Okay, anyone with a KMQ prism viewer can use any LCD in portrait mode to view full color 3-D, but as the viewing distance (the sweet spot) is important, I decided to design a comfortable stand for my Apple iPad. Like all other kits it's laser cut, but it's the first kit made of HDF (high density wood fibre) . Visit my website for more pictures and to download the vector files.
You may also order a precut kit, if you don't know a laser cutting service nearby.
On the other hand, if you know one, feel free to become a kit provider yourself.
I've prepared some 3-D movies to watch on this baby. The trailers for Avatar/Shrek4/Tangled were downloaded from 3D Vision Blog and I used the compositing app eyeon FUSION to produce the over/under layout (right on top).

New DIY Kits for download and to buy

The Kit1/2 packages I designed last year came with laser cutting layouts to produce three different sizes, but the sold kits were shipped with the biggest (one-size-fits-all).
The download area now also has a kit1b and kit2b with three sizes and the kit2b extends kit2 by a second WiiCage. You can now place your WiiRemote on top of your LCD or on your desk.
The shop also brings the new (b) versions with washable foam strips for the optional head rest fixtures.

Alternative over/under viewing device

Mathew Orman from polish/american Tyrell Innovations Inc. has designed and markets a viewing device that uses adjustable first surface mirrors.
This overcomes two flaws of the KMQ viewer : its fixed spreading angle and its prismatic effect.

Find more here:
http://tyrell-innovations-usa.com/shop/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=32&category_id=6&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=4

New Web2.0 Stereo gallery also supports openKMQ (over/under) viewing - http://www.flipstereo.net

Find a beta-version running here :

http://www.flipstereo.net/site/viewer?url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/turbguy/3318579108/in/pool-stereo&mx=738&swi=&im=leftright&sbase=0&sep=0&zoom=1.4&om=overunder&mon=1&my=304

This is what the developers told me :
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I have not yet added instructions in the wiki for using it. so here is some basic instruction:

1. In the "Image" secition you should see a grey box.
2. the picture may take some time to load. till then you will see only 2 white boxes.
3. there is light grey bar on top of the image section. Place you mouse over this.
a tool box area should slowly appear. click the "Fullscreen" button on the top right corner.

4. the whole flash content should appear fullscreen on your screen.
5. you can change "separation" to bring the images closer ( or further) in any mode.
6. I have tried it with the glasses and separation has to be set just right for my screen.

KMQ viewer is available in the USA again

Good news for the project ! One of the best known US web shops for stereoscopic tools http://www.berezin.com now also lists the SSG1b KMQ viewer - the main building block for the openKMQ project. This means, US artists, students and S3D-Photographers don't have to worry about international shipping and import taxes.
I very much hope, Steve Berezin also joins in as a provider for the platic kit components. The more requests he gets, the better ;-)