Control Computer with Eyes [DIY]

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 | #Tags: DIY, Guide

If you thought gestural input was the end of the world, you are probably wrong. It’s possible to build a PC for cheap that can be controlled by your Eyes!

Eye controlled input has been around for a while, but it was never possible to DIY for cheap.

EyeWriter, a project that aims to help people suffering from ALS with creative technology, has come up with a innovative eye-tracker product that will make your computer dance with your eyeballs.

Watch it for yourself the proof of Concept:

It’s not hard to build this ground up if you have your basics right. The complete step-by-step DIY guide is available. You can build it at fairly low price (around $50) bundled with a Open source software. Here’s what you need:

1x IR sensitive Camera - PS3 Eye . $39.95 US

1x camera-lens mount

– you can use the lens mount that comes with the PS3, but it is glue together and difficult to separate

– Lens holder, M12×0.5, 15.5, centered $6.00

1x cheap glasses $5.00

aluminum wire - 9-gauge wire $7.99

3x alligator clips - Radio Shack $7.00

a pack of wire-ties - Radio Shack $2.49

2x IR LEDs - Radio Shack $1.99

1x 8mm camera lens

and bit more of tools..

The complete guide can be found here [PDF].