The VR Box is a wonderful mobile VR headset that is comfortable and sturdy to be used. However, it lacks the magnetic switch that makes it difficult to interact in certain mobile apps including Google Cardboard app. With that, I modified my cardboard to have a magnetic switch. What was needed was, a Google Cardboard v1 or a replica of it that has the magnetic switch. It is important to know that Google Cardboard v1 only has the magnetic switch and the v2 doesn't as it is replaced by a touch button to support more mobile devices.
I started by removing the front panel of the VR Box. You need to remove the phone holder to do this.
Then, we remove the front panel. This can be done by lifting its clips off upwards from the inside with your thumb.
Once the inner part is exposed, unscrew the 4 screws on each corner.
After that, place the magnet inside as following. Make sure the magnet is still strong enough to hold the second magnet on the outer side. When comfortable with its position, use a hot glue gun to stick the inner magnet in place. Do not glue the magnet on the outer side as it is suppose to move. I also salvaged the cardboard piece to mount the magnet in place.
When the inner magnet is finally in place, screw back the inner panel and clip back the front panel. Rest the outer magnet on the side of the VR Box. We need to know the position of the magnets so we can nicely glue the outer cardboard in place to keep the magnet in the groove. Once confirmed, we can glue the cardboard onto the VR Box.
Ta-daa! Looks abit ugly but its functional. Feel free to paint the cardboard black so it blends with the headset.
Do comment if you have any questions or if you'd like to correct me or share your experience.
Cheers.
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