Basic DIY camera for educational use
Re: Basic DIY camera for educational use
bgstcola wrote:
I'm a physics teacher and I wander if it is possible to build a simple digital camera for teaching. I'm looking for something with a single lens, a sensor (possibly on a pcb) and a cardboard body. Of course the camera would take terrible pictures, but that's not the point. The pictures could be barely recognizable. I just want something low level that illustrates how a camera work with optics, sensors, etc. All I have been able to find are projects with complete camera modules or projects were you just put the camera together like furniture from Ikea.
Does anyone know of such a low level diy camera project?
How about this one:
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/6018896777/build-your-own-point-and-shoot-with-bigshot-camera
The original price seemed a little high but they are often available cheaper on eBay and elsewhere now.
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