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We're blown-away by the support you've been giving our Kickstarter project. We thought it would be cool to show you the design process behind one of the more popular products in the campaign, the Pocket 360. Lots of blood, sweat, and mold-release went into its creation. We hope you enjoy this behind the scenes look.

Free Pocket 360

If you've backed our previous campaigns (XGVR or dscvr), we'll give you a free Pocket 360 when you purchase any product in the latest campaign!

Support the project on Kickstarter

The dscvr headset: where it all started

Last year we designed dscvr, a rugged and portable headset. After the Kickstarter campaign, we asked "what's next?" The answer: make a headset that's even more portable. Enter the Pocket 360.

Creating the Pocket 360

It all starts with drawings and initial 3D renders. Once the 3D models are done, prototypes are created using the CNC machine.

Machining the prototype out of a solid plastic block. Looks like a nice block of cheese.

All the bits are assembled and fine-tuned by hand. Messy and fun!

The prototype isn't pretty, but it gives us a good idea of what works, and how to improve the design further.

We usually go back to CAD to make necessary tweaks based on the prototype. Special attention was given to the phone clamp...

...and the pivoting front panels.

Repeat the process a few more times, and you get the final (awesome!) product. We can't wait for you to get your hands on the Pocket 360!

Meet the 360 family

The Pocket 360 is part of a family of products designed to help you create, share, and experience virtual reality.

Check them out on Kickstarter!

Let's make a checklist.

Compatibility with most iOS and Android phones? Check.

An innovative, retractable chassis for ultimate portability? Check.

A sturdy, hexagonal shape to make it easier (and cooler) to tote? Check.

No hard edges and sharp corners? Check.

A silicone flap that won't attract grime and dust from repeated use (and you're going to want to hold this headset a lot!)? Check.

More possible color options to choose from (based on stretch goals)? Check.

The dscvr headset feels as good on the hands as it does to the eyes. With the dscvr headset, taking your virtual reality adventures with you has never been easier. And the great news is, we've already met our initial Kickstarter funding goal, thanks to the overwhelming response of awesome people -- people who can recognize a good VR product when they see one!

If you're one of them, you can back dscvr's stretch goals and influence the outcome of this innovative new product - including color options and other features! This early on, we've already gotten some exciting comments from future dscvr users, and we are tickled pink (and blue, lime green, yellow, etc.) about all of them.

The dscvr headset is the next evolution in accessible virtual reality. More information and FAQs about it can be found at our Kickstarter campaign page.

Thank you to CoolWearable.com's Glass Ninja for featuring our dscvr headset!