DIY “Google Glass”

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DIY “Google Glass”

By Andrew Terranova

Andrew Terranova

Andrew Terranova is an electrical engineer, writer and author of How Things Are Made: From Automobiles to Zippers. Andrew is also an electronics and robotics enthusiast and has created and curated robotics exhibits for the Children's Museum of Somerset County, NJ and taught robotics classes for the Kaleidoscope Enrichment in Blairstown, NJ and for a public primary school. Andrew is always looking for ways to engage makers and educators.

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13-year-old Clay Haight made his own wearable smart glasses, inspired by Google Glass.
13-year-old Clay Haight made his own wearable smart glasses, inspired by Google Glass.

When Clay Haight was 8 years old, his grandfather bought him a book that explained how things were made and how to repair everyday appliances. He caught the bug and has been fascinated with making ever since. He’s tried his hand at electronics, robotics, and other DIY projects, many of which he found in Make: magazine.

He bought his first Arduino, an Uno, at age 10. Now he has the Uno, the Mega, the Esplora, the Mini, the Ardweeny, the Mintduino and even his own home-built Arduino compatible.

At age 13, he saved up his money and bought a Printrbot Simple. He has since upgraded it and prints projects and parts nearly every day.

Clay Haight with his DIY "Google Glass".
Clay Haight with his DIY “Google Glass”.

Clay’s latest project, which he is quite proud of, is an intelligent pair of glasses inspired by Google Glass and Make: Volume 38 (High-Tech DIY).

Clay’s DIY “Google Glass” uses the sensors on the Arduino Esplora along with the Arduino LCD screen and a 3D printed frame. He can use voice commands to bring up a calendar with his schedule, local maps, and temperature and weather info. A headband on the back keeps it from tilting to one side.

“Now they are extremely comfortable,” says Clay. “In fact I wear them around my house and tell my parents the temperature just for fun!”

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Nice work, Clay. Keep on making!

WearableWeek_Badge_small_bur01This week, July 14-19 2014, we’re exploring wearable electronics of all kinds on Make! If it is electronic and belongs on your body, we’d love to hear about it! You can find all of our wearable articles by going here.

 

58 thoughts on “DIY “Google Glass””

  1. DIY “Google Glass” | Salute says:

    […] Read more on MAKE […]

  2. Who needs Google Glass? A 13-year-old boy just created his own eyewear | Social Dashboard says:

    […] Make reports, when he was 10 years old, Clay bought his first Arduino, the Uno. Now, at age 13, he has […]

  3. 13-Year-Old Boy Creates His Own Version Of Google Glass | Digital Trends says:

    […] Make reports, when he was 10 years old, Clay bought his first Arduino, the Uno. Now, at age 13, he has […]

  4. Who needs Google Glass? A 13-year-old boy just created his own eyewear | En.Moxo.IR – Technoloy and Gadget News And Reviews says:

    […] Make reports, when he was 10 years old, Clay bought his first Arduino, the Uno. Now, at age 13, he […]

  5. David Mc says:

    Hey, I 3d printed a block that I designed by myself!!!!! lol
    Very cool project.
    I think his future is going to be bright!!!!!

  6. DIY: Haz tus propios Google Glass | Emiliusvgs says:

    […] leer más al respecto en Makezine donde está todo su historia […]

  7. Who needs Google Glass? A 13-year-old boy jes creetid his'n own eyeweer | T'Redneck Revue says:

    […] Make reperts, wen he wuz 10 yeers old, Clay bouite his'n furst Arduino, t'Uno. Noe, at age 13, he has […]

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  9. DIY Google Glass: Un Google Glass casero, hecho con Arduino | netgueko says:

    […] Fuente:MAKE […]

  10. 13 Year Old Creates His Own DIY Google Glass Style Eyeware (video) says:

    […] our future. For more information on the DIY Google Glass created by Clay Haight jump over to the MAKE website for […]

  11. Andrew says:

    This kid is gonna be the head of some major tech company by the time he’s 20 at this rate… :O

    1. uyggyu says:

      DURR DURR AGE IS WHERE IT’S AT
      MONEY IS ARE MASTER, ACCUMULATE WEALTH, HUMANITY MUST SUBMIT ITSELF TO THE GREEN DOLLAR ALL HAIL screw you and your money andrea

      Being on topic: This project blows snots

  12. Faça você mesmo seu Google Glass ! says:

    […] Google glass de Clay Haight. Foto: makezine.com […]

  13. This 13-year-old made a DIY version of Google Glass | buzzcarl says:

    […] has been tinkering with electronics and robotics since he was 8, according to Make magazine, and recently saved up for his own Printrbot Simple, a small 3D printer that was originally funded […]

  14. Ivan Mitev says:

    Amazed. I started like on age 22, now I am 24 and I still find a lot of stuffs difficult. Last few moths I’m struggling with altera fpg-s, I’m pretty sure this boy can handle them in just a weeks! Hope he keep the spark and the inspiration inside, we will need engineers like him to build our new technology era!

    1. Clay Haight says:

      Thank you!

  15. À 13 ans, il crée ses propres Google Glass ! | GoGlasses.fr says:

    […] d’une tablette. C’est le magazine lui-même qui met en lumière le projet de Clay, dans un article publié le 16 juillet 2014. Nous pouvons ainsi en apprendre plus sur lui et sur son projet, le DIY Google […]

  16. A 13-Year-Old’s Version of Google Glass is Pretty Impressive - TIME says:

    […] According to Make: […]

  17. 13-year-old Maker creates his own “Google Glass” | Bits & Pieces from the Embedded Design World says:

    […] reported by our friends at Make Magazine, when he was 10 years old, Clay bought his very first Arduino, the ATmega328 MCU-based Uno. Now […]

  18. Garoto de 13 anos cria seus próprios óculos inteligentes says:

    […] FONTE: Make […]

  19. A 13-Year-Old Built His Own Google Glass and It’s Pretty Impressive | HipHipHooray says:

    […] According to Make: […]

  20. Garoto de 13 anos cria um Google Glass caseiro says:

    […] Fonte: Make […]

  21. A 13-Year-Old Built His Own Google Glass and It’s Pretty Impressive | whiddy says:

    […] According to Make: […]

  22. A 13-Year-Old’s Version of Google Glass is Pretty Impressive - TIME | Hihid News says:

    […] According to Make: […]

  23. A 13-Year-Old Built His Own Google Glass and It’s Pretty Impressive - The Morning News says:

    […] According to Make: […]

  24. Jovem de 13 anos cria Google Glass caseiro com Arduino « Radar Brasil says:

    […] Fonte Makezine Via Tecmundo […]

  25. 13yr Old Creates His Own Google Glass | Education Stormfront says:

    […] H/T Makezine […]

  26. DIY Google GLASS | Cool Wearable says:

    […] [Source] […]

  27. Lewis Callaway says:

    Awesome Project!

  28. Un niño de 13 años fabricó sus propias gafas Google Glass hechas en casa | recolector.de {tecnologia} says:

    […] de inventar nuevos artefactos o reparar artículos electrónicos dañados. Así, se ha encargado de armar sus propias gafas Google Glass, utilizando materiales muy económicos para imitar la funcionalidad del artefacto de realidad […]

  29. Un niño de 13 años fabricó sus propias gafas Google Glass hechas en casa - Gisixdi says:

    […] de inventar nuevos artefactos o reparar artículos electrónicos dañados. Así, se ha encargado de armar sus propias gafas Google Glass, utilizando materiales muy económicos para imitar la funcionalidad del artefacto de realidad […]

  30. Un niño de 13 años fabricó sus propias gafas Google Glass hechas en casa | My Website says:

    […] de inventar nuevos artefactos o reparar artículos electrónicos dañados. Así, se ha encargado de armar sus propias gafas Google Glass, utilizando materiales muy económicos para imitar la funcionalidad del artefacto de realidad […]

  31. Un niño de 13 años fabricó sus propias gafas Google Glass hechas en casa | Misiongeek says:

    […] de inventar nuevos artefactos o reparar artículos electrónicos dañados. Así, se ha encargado de armar sus propias gafas Google Glass, utilizando materiales muy económicos para imitar la funcionalidad del artefacto de realidad […]

  32. Un niño de 13 años fabricó sus propias gafas Google Glass hechas en casa - WRadio says:

    […] de inventar nuevos artefactos o reparar artículos electrónicos dañados. Así, se ha encargado de armar sus propias gafas Google Glass, utilizando materiales muy económicos para imitar la funcionalidad del artefacto de realidad […]

  33. Un joven crea sus propias Google Glass desde casa says:

    […] Vía | makezine […]

  34. 13-Year-Old with 3D Printed Google Glass - 3D Printing Industry says:

    […] For a brief video showing the glass from a view more angles, head over to Make. […]

  35. Un adolescente de 13 años inventa un Google Glass ‘económico’ | SoluIntfFO says:

    […] Respondiendo a los mandos, el Google Glass casero proporciona información sobre el calendario, la temperatura del entorno, los pronósticos meteorológicos y permite consultar mapas, informó el portal Make.  […]

  36. Crean alternativa económica a Google Glass says:

    […] años y que lleva ya varios años experimentando con la electrónica ha inventado una particular y económica versión casera del Google Glass, que cuenta con una pantalla LCD, un marco de anteojos creado con una impresora tridimensional y […]

  37. 13-летний вундеркинд смастерил себе «Google Glass» с помощью 3D-принтера - PrintReality says:

    […] Когда мальчику было 8 лет, дедушка подарил ему книгу, в которой объяснялось, как устроены различные бытовые приборы. С тех пор Клэй увлекся самостоятельным изготовлением всего на свете: электроприборов, роботов, и многого другого, пишет журнал Make. […]

  38. This 13 year old just made his own Google Glass | The Life of An Entrepreneur says:

    […] News Articles MAKE DIY Yourself Google Glass […]

  39. » [VIDEO] Adolescente de 13 años crea versión casera de Google Glass says:

    […] Respondiendo a mandos de voz, el Google Glass casero da información sobre el calendario, la temperatura del entorno, pronósticos meteorológicos y permite consultar mapas, según informó el portal Make. […]

  40. Garoto de 13 anos constrói seu próprio Google Glass | Blog - Megafácil Digital | Tour Virtual 360° says:

    […] jovem Clay Haight, de 13 anos, desenvolve projetos “Faça Você Mesmo” desde os 10 anos. O siteMakezine noticiou sua última invenção: óculos inteligentes inspirados no modelo “Google Glass”. O […]

  41. Un adolescente de 13 años crea unos lentes como Google Glass - TechPepper | TechPepper says:

    […] Respondiendo a los mandos, el Google Glass casero proporciona información sobre el calendario, la temperatura del entorno, los pronósticos meteorológicos y permite consultar mapas, informó el portal Make.  […]

  42. Wearable Arduino based display on 3d printed glasses frame made by 13 year old | printing3dmodel says:

    […] Source and more info:?https://makezine.com/2014/07/16/diy-google-glass/ […]

  43. kwx says:

    What’s the name of the book that explained how things were made and how to repair everyday appliances?

    1. Clay Haight says:

      How its made, I suggest Make: Electronics though to get started!

  44. 13歲小伙子, 自製 Google glass - 香港3D printer 打印資訊雜誌 says:

    […] Source: Makezine […]

  45. Augusto De Oliveira Batista says:

    I Think you can tri to use an arduino nano

    1. Clay Haight says:

      Hi this is Clay Haight, I tried using the arduino nano… to much of a struggle.

      1. Vanessa Salas says:

        Hey Clay,
        I work for a science and tech TV show on Discovery Channel Canada, we’d love to learn more about your invention. Do you have an email address I could contact you at? Shoot me an email at Vanessa.Salas@bellmedia.ca. Thanks!

  46. Dave Sheldon says:

    Awesome job, Clay !!!

    1. dccad says:

      Awsome!!!

  47. 13-Year-Old Builds His Own Impressive Version Of Google Glass says:

    […] to MAKE, “Clay’s DIY Google Glass uses the sensors on the Arduino Esplora along with the […]

  48. Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Drones, últimas novedades tecnológicas Google Glass a lo Arduino ;) - Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Drones, últimas novedades tecnológicas says:

    […] Fuente: https://makezine.com/2014/07/16/diy-google-glass/ […]

  49. dccad says:

    Are you going to improve it?

  50. dccad says:

    Amazed!

  51. Resumen @ebe. Nº1: “Un chico de 13 años fabrica sus propias Google Glass caseras” - EBE says:

    […] Hoy es jueves 4 de septiembre. Y…, como todos los jueves…, resumen @ebe. El más seguido: “Un chico de 13 años fabrica sus propias Google Glass caseras“. Las gafas inteligentes de Clay, por simples que parezcan, pueden controlarse mediante comandos de voz y ofrecen información sobre el calendario, indicaciones sobre aplicaciones de mapas o, incluso, dicen la temperatura, como han explicado desde Makezine. […]

  52. Un niño de 13 años crea unas 'Google Glass' económicas - Social Geek says:

    […] Fuente […]

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Andrew Terranova is an electrical engineer, writer and author of How Things Are Made: From Automobiles to Zippers. Andrew is also an electronics and robotics enthusiast and has created and curated robotics exhibits for the Children's Museum of Somerset County, NJ and taught robotics classes for the Kaleidoscope Enrichment in Blairstown, NJ and for a public primary school. Andrew is always looking for ways to engage makers and educators.

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