Dream air strap mod

[brstephens]

Well i made a mod to my dream air. This makes it easy to take on/off and much more comfortable.

i simply purchased a rear strap for quest 3, cut the swivels off and screwed in the connector ends.

works like a charm. Now i can put the headset on and tighten with the rear knob

[XRC]

Can you put a link to the Q3 strap you purchased?

[brstephens]

Just a cheap Amazon strap with no battery. $20.00

Amazon.com: DXKK Head Strap for Meta Quest 3S/Quest 3/Quest 2, Enhanced Comfort...

1. I first cut off the pivot’s on both sides. Their is a crease so you can make a score and cut them there.
2. I then un-screwed the connectors ends from the cloth velcro straps
3. I then took the straps and used the ends as a template on what i needed to cut in the new strap arms.
4. i outlined the cuts in the new strap arms.
5. i then cut the excess off. this allowed the protruding part to fit inside the Pimax connector. Make sure you get the right and left side correct before you cut .
6. i placed the connector on the new strap arms and then used a small drill bit with my fingers to drill small holes in strap arms. i started the holes with the connector on, but then removed the connector to fully drill so i did not drill out the connector screw threading.
7. i then put connectors on straps and screwed them in.

Now that i have this i am going to 3d print a little holder for the cable junction box and glue that to the back of the strap. this will allow me to snap in the junction box and keep it from hanging.

I’ll post the 3d files tomorrow after i draw them up and finish.

Hope this helps

NOTE: the headset does come with a little screwdriver that fits the connector screws too.

[brstephens]

ok not the prettiest, but works. Here are pictures of the 3d printed part i made to hold the junction box. i JB welded to the strap. included are STL files if anyone wants. i used a stain releaf on the cable because i didn’t want it pulling.

[brstephens]

well shoot, not sure how to upload the STL file. if anyone want it just PM me and i’ll send you it

[VRFlyer451]

Can you clarify this a bit. Do you need to cut anything on the Dream Air strap? Or just unscrew things on that strap? Looks like a nice mod, thanks for sharing

[brstephens]

No you do no cut anything from Dream air strap.

Just unscrew the connector ends from the strap.

You only cut the plastic Amazon strap, then screw on the connectors.

Make sure you align the connectors to the right side before you drill the holes . I almost put them backward. not sure it matters if the holes are symetric but just incase check first

[blackhawk163]

My mod. I went with the comfort top as well. After I took these photos I routed the cable on the included side clip (Velcro on the other side) and through the empty battery compartment. Works great as it makes the facial interface bearable

[ethannz]

Nice work. I’m wondering how this compares in weight to, say, the Apple Dual Knit Band from the Vision Pro.

[brstephens]

blackhawk163 looks great, having the adjustable headset make it very easy to take on and off. one thing i notice was i no longer struggle to moving the rear cables out of the way. totally make using the headset for me enjoyable. I usually play for hours so the faceplate is getting to the point it hurts.

I think Pimax stated end of this month they would be sending out new faceplates.

[Judderman3]

Bloody hell, how easy is that, well done, now explain to me why Pimax couldn’t have done that!

[blackhawk163]

Anybody make an adapter that lets one use the hinge to raise and lower the front portion. I tried adapting it from the one I bought, however it proved too long. That’s what’s really needed now to add to the mod. While I like having the ability to adjust everything I find this a bit too rigid and needs a way to articulate a little more when needed to find ultimate comfort.

[blackhawk163]

Yeah it’s super easy. I suppose they didn’t do this so that they could advertise how light the whole thing weighs. I’m holding out for their new facial interface to see if it’s any more comfortable, and if it is I might just go back to the fabric strap. Not that this mod weighs a ton, in fact it counter balances the front to a degree.