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<img class="big-size-image" src="../assets/img/smol-community-builds/Depact-Sudo-Dock-pic-1.webp" loading="lazy" />
<img class="big-size-image" src="../assets/img/smol-community-builds/Depact-Sudo-Dock-pic-2.webp" loading="lazy" />

#### Parts

| Part Description | Link | Notes |
| --------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub| [AliExpress](https://aliexpress.com/item/1005008981599421.html) | Any USB 3.0 hub with sufficient ports should work |
| Type-C Male to USB-A Male OTG Connector | [AliExpress](https://aliexpress.com/item/1005007396270447.html) | Can be replaced with short USB-A to USB-C cables|
#### Parts For 6 Trackers Dock

| Part Description | Link | Notes | Price |
| --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | --------- |
| 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub | [AliExpress (7 Ports)](https://aliexpress.com/item/1005008981599421.html) | Any USB 3.0 Hub with plenty of ports should work. | $0.99 |
| Type-C Male to USB-A Male OTG Connector | [AliExpress (Type C Ma to USB Ma)](https://aliexpress.com/item/1005007396270447.html) | Can be replaced with short USB-A to USB-C cables. | $0.38x6 |
| Delivery | | | $0.99 |
| **Total per dock** | | | **$4.26** | | | **$1.37**

#### Assembly

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# Smol DIY Set Cost Calculator


```admonish info
- The costs shown should be taken as a **rough approximation** due to prices changing over time. Prices are in USD.
- Prices last updated: 2026-06-05.
- Links sourced by community.
```


```admonish info
Default selected values are chosen to offer the best price-to-performance balance.

For better performance, change the selection to the following value:
- IMU: ICM-45686
```

See the [IMU Comparison page](../../diy/imu-comparison.md) for detailed IMU tiered recommendations.
```

## Select Number of Trackers

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<div class="radio-card">
<input type="radio" name="diy-set" value="5" id="trackers-5" />
<label for="trackers-5">
<div class="radio-card-name">Lower-Body Set</div>
<div class="radio-card-name">🟡 Lower-Body Set</div>
<div class="radio-card-desc">5 IMUs &mdash; Casual VR users</div>
<div class="radio-card-desc">
Provides positional tracking for legs and spine. Limited tracking for foot orientation and lower spine bending.
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<div class="radio-card">
<input type="radio" name="diy-set" value="6" id="trackers-6" checked="checked" />
<label for="trackers-6">
<div class="radio-card-name">Core Set</div>
<div class="radio-card-name">🟢 Core Set</div>
<div class="radio-card-desc">6 IMUs &mdash; Users who want better stability</div>
<div class="radio-card-desc">
Adds an extra spine tracker for improved stability, especially when sitting, lying down, or bending over.
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<div class="radio-card">
<input type="radio" name="diy-set" value="8" id="trackers-8" />
<label for="trackers-8">
<div class="radio-card-name">Enhanced Core Set</div>
<div class="radio-card-name">🟢 Enhanced Core Set</div>
<div class="radio-card-desc">8 IMUs &mdash; Users who sit or lie down often</div>
<div class="radio-card-desc">
Adds foot movement tracking for more expressive, emotive poses when seated or lying down.
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<div class="radio-card">
<input type="radio" name="diy-set" value="10" id="trackers-10" />
<label for="trackers-10">
<div class="radio-card-name">Full-Body Set</div>
<div class="radio-card-name">🟢 Full-Body Set</div>
<div class="radio-card-desc">10 IMUs &mdash; Dancers, role-players, immersive users</div>
<div class="radio-card-desc">
Enables independent elbow movement, providing more realistic upper-body motion and increased immersion in VR.
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<div class="radio-card">
<input type="radio" name="diy-set" value="16" id="trackers-16" />
<label for="trackers-16">
<div class="radio-card-name">Deluxe Tracker Set</div>
<div class="radio-card-name">🟢 Deluxe Tracker Set</div>
<div class="radio-card-desc">16 IMUs &mdash; Motion capture professionals, animators</div>
<div class="radio-card-desc">
Can be used for motion capture without VR gear, split into two Enhanced Core Sets, or customized as needed for flexibility and precision.
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<th style="width:70%">Choice</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Cost per one</th>
<th>Cost with Shipping</th>
<th>Cost Total</th>
<th style="min-width: 200px">Quick Link</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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## Breakdown

- One dongle support 10 trackers, but 8 trackers per receiver recommended.
- 401230 3.7V 110 mAh Battery generally provides 40-60 hours of battery life, depending on use and components use.
### Set Variants

| Set | Trackers | Tracks |
|-----|----------|--------|
| Lower-Body | 5 | Spine, 2 knees, 2 ankles |
| Core | 6 | 2 spine (chest + hip), 2 knees, 2 ankles |
| Enhanced Core | 8 | 2 spine, 2 knees, 2 ankles, 2 feet |
| Full-Body | 10 | 2 spine, 2 knees, 2 ankles, 2 feet, 2 elbows |
| Deluxe | 16 | Fully customizable |

### Battery Life

401230 3.7V 120 mAh Battery provides approximately 40-60 hours of battery life depending on components used and usage patterns.

### Receiver

One dongle supports up to 10 trackers, but 8 trackers per receiver recommended for reliability.

## Steps After Acquiring Parts

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**Required Components**

| Component | Usual Listing Name | Color/Variant | Link |
| ------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------- | ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| GoPro Chest Strap | Chest Strap Mount | Black | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004792179605.html) |
| 5m of 30mm Elastic Band with Non-slip Silicone Webbing | Elastic Band Non-slip Webbing | EB312-Black-30mm, 5Meters | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003917576160.html) |
| 3D Printed Buckle | Dovetail Strap Latch 30mm | | [Documentation](../../diy/diy-strap-components.md#-dovetail-strap-latch-30mm40mm50mm-by-moderahn) |
| 3d Printed Slide | 30mm, Slide Buckle by Guidoo | | [Documentation](../../diy/diy-strap-components.md#-30mm-slide-buckle-by-guidoo) |
| Component | Usual Listing Name | Link | Price |
| ------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------- |
| GoPro Chest Strap | Chest Strap Mount | [AliExpress (Black)](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004792179605.html) | $0.99 |
| 5m of 30mm Elastic Band with Non-slip Silicone Webbing | Elastic Band Non-slip Webbing | [AliExpress (EB312-Black-30mm, 5Meters)](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003917576160.html) | $1.14 |
| 3D Printed Buckle | Dovetail Strap Latch 30mm | [Documentation](../../diy/diy-strap-components.md#-dovetail-strap-latch-30mm40mm50mm-by-moderahn) | 3D print |
| 3d Printed Slide | 30mm, Slide Buckle by Guidoo | [Documentation](../../diy/diy-strap-components.md#-30mm-slide-buckle-by-guidoo) | 3D print |
| **Total per tracker** | | | **$2.13** |

**Previous Depact Smol Strap versions**

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5 meters of elastic band are generally enough to make 6 straps for an average man wearing European size XL.
```

| Component | Listing Name | Color/Variant | Link |
| ------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Belt Buckles with webbing size 32mm, 10pcs pack | 20mm 25mm 32mm~50mm Plastic Hardware Dual Adjustable Side Release Buckles Molle Tatical Backpack Belt Bag Parts Strap Webbing | Webbing Size 32mm, 10pcs | [AliExpress](https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/32804319193.html) |
| 5m of 30mm Elastic Band with Non-slip Silicone Webbing | Meetee 2/5/10Meters Elastic Band 20-50mm Non-slip Webbing For Belt Garment Wave Silicone Ribbon DIY Clothes Sewing Accessories | EB312-Black-30mm, 5Meters | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003917576160.html) |
| GoPro Chest Strap | Chest Strap Mount Belt for Gopro Hero 9 8 7 6 5 4 Insta360 R X2 DJI OSMO Action Camera Harness for Go Pro SJCAM EKEN Accessories | Black | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004792179605.html) |
| Needle and thread | Common in DIY and specialized shops | | |
| Component | Listing Name | Link |
| ------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Belt Buckles with webbing size 32mm, 10pcs pack | 20mm 25mm 32mm~50mm Plastic Hardware Dual Adjustable Side Release Buckles Molle Tatical Backpack Belt Bag Parts Strap Webbing | [AliExpress (32mm 10pcs)](https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/32804319193.html) |
| 5m of 30mm Elastic Band with Non-slip Silicone Webbing | Meetee 2/5/10Meters Elastic Band 20-50mm Non-slip Webbing For Belt Garment Wave Silicone Ribbon DIY Clothes Sewing Accessories | [AliExpress (EB312-Black-30mm, 5Meters)](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003917576160.html) |
| GoPro Chest Strap | Chest Strap Mount Belt for Gopro Hero 9 8 7 6 5 4 Insta360 R X2 DJI OSMO Action Camera Harness for Go Pro SJCAM EKEN Accessories | [AliExpress (Black)](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004792179605.html) |
| Needle and thread | Common in DIY and specialized shops | |

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5 meters of elastic band are generally enough to make 6 straps for an average man wearing European size XL.
```

| Component | Listing Name | Color/Variant | Link |
| ------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Belt Buckles with webbing size 32mm, 10pcs pack | 20mm 25mm 32mm~50mm Plastic Hardware Dual Adjustable Side Release Buckles Molle Tatical Backpack Belt Bag Parts Strap Webbing | Webbing Size 32mm, 10pcs | [AliExpress](https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/32804319193.html) |
| 5m of 30mm Elastic Band with Non-slip Silicone Webbing | Meetee 2/5/10Meters Elastic Band 20-50mm Non-slip Webbing For Belt Garment Wave Silicone Ribbon DIY Clothes Sewing Accessories | EB312-Black-30mm, 5Meters | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003917576160.html) |
| GoPro Chest Strap | Chest Strap Mount Belt for Gopro Hero 9 8 7 6 5 4 Insta360 R X2 DJI OSMO Action Camera Harness for Go Pro SJCAM EKEN Accessories | Black | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004792179605.html) |
| Component | Listing Name | Link |
| ------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Belt Buckles with webbing size 32mm, 10pcs pack | 20mm 25mm 32mm~50mm Plastic Hardware Dual Adjustable Side Release Buckles Molle Tatical Backpack Belt Bag Parts Strap Webbing | [AliExpress (32mm 10pcs)](https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/32804319193.html) |
| 5m of 30mm Elastic Band with Non-slip Silicone Webbing | Meetee 2/5/10Meters Elastic Band 20-50mm Non-slip Webbing For Belt Garment Wave Silicone Ribbon DIY Clothes Sewing Accessories | [AliExpress (EB312-Black-30mm, 5Meters)](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003917576160.html) |
| GoPro Chest Strap | Chest Strap Mount Belt for Gopro Hero 9 8 7 6 5 4 Insta360 R X2 DJI OSMO Action Camera Harness for Go Pro SJCAM EKEN Accessories | [AliExpress (Black)](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004792179605.html) |


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