diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 52ace72..14806ba 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -3,9 +3,14 @@ App for creating 3D [Specular Holograms](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specular_ on 2D surfaces. Also known as abrasion holograms or [Chatoyant](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chatoyancy) holograms. +
+ [![Aza HoloZens youtube video](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1uku3OEgDNg/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEcCNACELwBSFXyq4qpAw4IARUAAIhCGAFwAcABBg==&rs=AOn4CLDmtLtot2FTjpBS1rR6wLmUO8Q8xg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uku3OEgDNg) -Brief overview video @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uku3OEgDNg. +Quick overview @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uku3OEgDNg. + +
+ This started as a fork of Mike Miller's https://github.com/mymikemiller/scratchhologram (see [changelist history](https://github.com/aaronse/hz-scratch-hologram/commits/master/) for functional/perf edits I've made since). @@ -23,7 +28,8 @@ https://www.printables.com/model/419594-v1e-lowrider-3-pen-drag-knife-drag-bit-r ## History, Related work and Acknowledgments Myself and other V1E forum members stumbled (~2023/2) onto [Steve Mould's Specular Hologram video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv-38lwV6vc), we collectively had a [speculative discussion](https://forum.v1e.com/t/drag-knife-and-laser-etched-specular-holograms/36888) -on how to get our CNC/Laser machines to achieve great results, that poor Steve was painstakingly doing by hand. +on how to get our CNC/Laser machines to achieve great results. Steve painstakingly made the holograms with a compass, showing what's possible by hand. +We wanted to see what's possible with our CNCs and Lasers. Some info and resources I stumbled across when researching into background, options and alternatives... @@ -44,15 +50,19 @@ Some info and resources I stumbled across when researching into background, opti * YouTube Playlist Hologram scratch abrasion videos @ [Holograms scratch abrasion - YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL60100E8F3572CEB1) * Checkout hologram on Star Wars vinyl records. * Very different from Red Laser Holograms [LitiHolo 3D Hologram Printer Video Intro - YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbLrAwaqdN8) -[/quote] +* $50 Holocraft app, is listed for sale @ https://deftware.myshopify.com/products/holocraft, looks + interesting. I have **NOT** tried the app. Mentioning here incase it's a good fit for what + you're looking for. ## Using HoloZens -Currently (2024/1/3) you need to clone/download this code, compile in Visual Studio and run on Windows. +Currently (2024/1/3), you'll need some patience and determination... Clone/download this code, compile in +Visual Studio and run on Windows. I haven't made time/prioritized packaging this up in a way that'd work for more people. Watch the YouTube video for quick overview, ping me if you want more detailed video/instructions showing how to use. I'll try to put something together if there's enough interest. +Please share if you make something interesting and/or learn techniques that are helpful to know. Cheers! ## More Info Consider checking out [https://forum.v1e.com/t/drag-knife-and-laser-etched-specular-holograms/36888](https://forum.v1e.com/t/drag-knife-and-laser-etched-specular-holograms/36888),